Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro Specifications

Introduction
The 1604-VLZ PRO is the latest update of our
CR1604-VLZ, incorporating our new ultra-high quality
XDR™ (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps with
the best RFI rejection of any compact mixer design on
the market and maximum freedom from ground loops.
Like all Mackie mixers, the 1604-VLZ PRO is
designed for rugged, 24-hour-a-day use. It is a
supremely fl exible mixer, not just because of its mul-
tiple input/output confi gurations, but because of its
true 4-bus architecture, 6 aux sends (with 3-4/5-6 shift
switch), and extensive routing capabilities.
No matter what the application, the 1604-VLZ
PRO can be confi gured for optimal use. As a table-
top mixer, input/output jacks can be positioned at
the rear of the unit, or with the optional RotoPod Kit
(RP1604-VLZ), positioned on the same plane as the
controls. Placed in a rack system, the 1604-VLZ PRO
can be set so that jacks are facing front (using the
RotoPod kit) or facing the rear to keep wandering
hands from playing with cords. Whether used in a
permanent installation, or as a portable mixer, the
1604-VLZ PRO is completely at home.
Built like a tank, the 1604-VLZ PRO is a team
player that can stand up to vigorous use, day in
and day out, any place it is installed. Its sturdy-yet-
light steel monocoque construction houses rugged,
double-sided through-hole-plated fi berglass circuit
boards, and 60mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals
for keeping out dust and other contaminants.
Impact-resistant knobs are mounted so they "ride"
just above the steel chassis — they absorb impact
without trouble. They're designed to last, too,
thanks to co-molded potentiometers that don't get
brittle and crack up. Then, we use metal stand-offs
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RP1604-VLZ RotoPod bracket kit, 1604-VLZ Dirt Avert™
Ballistic Nylon Dust Cover, 1604-VLZ Fabric Mixer Bag and
1604-VLZ Suede Mixer Bag for 1604-VLZ PRO. 12-inch
and 18-inch Running Light Gooseneck lamps. 1202-VLZ
PRO 12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1402-VLZ PRO 14-Chan-
nel Mic/Line Mixer, 1642-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line
Mixer, SRM350/SRM450 Active 2-Way SR Loudspeakers,
M•800/M•1400i/M•1400 Power Amplifi ers, C200/
C300z passive 2-way SR Loudspeakers
16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer
Features
16 low noise/high headroom XDR™ (Extended
Dynamic Range) XLR mic inputs with the best
RFI rejection of any compact mixer design and
maximum freedom from ground loops.
16 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs
True 4-bus design
Multi-way physical confi guration via rotatable
I/O pod, or optional RotoPod Kit (RP1604-VLZ)
Inserts on all channels
Direct outs on channels 1–8
3-band EQ with sweepable mids
75Hz, 18dB/oct. Low Cut fi lter on each channel
PFL/AFL (Solo In-Place) on all channels (global)
Very Low Impedance (VLZ) architecture
Control Room/Phones source matrix
6 aux sends, 2 with master level controls
Wide input gain range with "virtual pad"
Stereo main outputs plus mono main output
with separate level control
Balanced inputs and outputs (except RCAs,
phones & inserts)
Level set LED and marker
Applications
Live sound mixing for churches, clubs,
schools, conference centers, board-
rooms, tradeshows, presentations
Keyboard, drum machine and DJ
Multitrack studio and fi eld recording
A/V presentations, video post produc-
tion, CD authoring, multimedia
Live broadcast remotes, ENG, ad production