Mackie 1604-VLZ - Manual

16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer

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Features

Applications

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

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

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

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