Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Analog Mixer with 10 Onyx Preamps

The Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Analog Mixer is the ultimate choice for live sound mixing, recording, and various multimedia applications. Engineered with 10 boutique-quality Onyx preamps, this mixer delivers unparalleled audio fidelity, ensuring every performance or recording session captures the highest headroom and lowest noise possible. Whether you are a musician, sound engineer, or club owner, this versatile mixer ensures your audio output is always professional-grade.

Designed with a rugged steel chassis and high-contrast controls, the Mackie 1642VLZ4 is built to withstand the demands of any environment. Its compact 4-bus design provides flexibility and ease of use, making it perfect for dynamic applications such as live performances and studios. Detailed features such as an expanded return section and a dedicated control room section further elevate its usability, ensuring that integrating various audio components into your setup is seamless and intuitive. This mixer is designed to suit numerous settings including clubs, gymnasiums, conference rooms, and houses of worship.

Key Features

• 16-Channel mixer featuring signature high-headroom, low-noise design
• 10 Boutique-Quality Onyx Microphone Preamps: Wide 60 dB gain range, 128.5 dB dynamic range +22 dBu line input handling, extended frequency response, distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
• Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser microphones
• 16 High-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control
• 3-Band EQ (80 Hz, 2.5 kHz & 12 kHz)
• 18 dB/octave 75 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels
• Four AUX sends, level, pan, and PFL solo on each channel
• Four stereo returns for connecting FX processors or other stereo sources
• 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
• ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added routing flexibility
• Control room / phones source matrix
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime
• Built-like-a-tank rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls for convenient at-a-glance visual feedback
• Rack-mountable design using a rack ear kit (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
• Applications: Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, studio and field recording, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many more

Specifications

• Noise: Main Mix Noise: Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Faders Down: -86.5 dBu (92 dB signal-to-noise ratio, ref +4 dBu); Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Faders @ Unity: -86 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains at unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Microphone In to Insert Send: <0.0007% (1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
• Crosstalk / Attenuation: Channel Mute Switch Engaged & Channel Gain Knob Down: -82 dBu (1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
• Frequency Response: Microphone Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity): +0 -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz; +0 -3 dB <10 Hz to >100 kHz
• Equivalent Input Noise: 150 Ω Termination: -128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Microphone in to main out, maximum gain
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: Better than -70 dB at 1 kHz
• Maximum Level: Microphone In: +22 dBu; Tape In: +16 dBu; All Other Inputs: +22 dBu; Main Mix XLR Out: +28 dBu; All Other Outputs: +22 dBu
• Impedance: Microphone In: 2.5 kΩ; Instrument Input: 2.5 MΩ; All Other Inputs: 10 kΩ or greater; Tape Out: 1.1 kΩ; All Other Outputs: 120 Ω
• Equalizer: 3-Band EQ (Channel 1 to 8): High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz, Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz to 8 kHz, Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz; Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave -3 dB @ 75 Hz; 4-Band EQ (Channel 9 to 16): High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz, Hi Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz, Low Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 400 Hz, Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz; Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave -3 dB @ 75 Hz
• Power Consumption: 250 W, 100 to 120 VAC/ 200 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
• Fuse Rating: 100 to 120 V: 500 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm; 220 to 240 V: 250 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
• Dimensions: 16.7 x 16.6 x 5.2" (425.0 x 421.0 x 131.0 mm)
• Weight: 18.2 lb (8.3 kg)

Package Contents

• Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Analog Mixer
• Power Supply Cable
• User Manual