VLZ4 ups the level of sonic quality at every level, featuring Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps and premium components from front to back. The result is the most rock solid, the most easy to use and, yes, the best sounding compact mixer ever created.

THE ORIGINAL NO-NONSENSE COMPACT MIXER

With 16 discrete Onyx mic preamps, the 1604VLZ4 is incredible for a host of applications like home and professional studios, broadcast, utility mixing, complex synth rigs, and so much more .

FEATURES:

• 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
• Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
• 128.5 dB dynamic range
• +22 dBu line input handling
• Extended frequency response
• Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz 50kHz)
• Phantom power for studio condenser mics
• Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser mics
• 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control
• 16 balanced inserts perfect for integrating outboard gear
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
• 18 dB/oct 75Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
• 4 aux sends, level, pan, solo and overload/mute LEDs on each channel
• 4 stereo returns, 8 direct outs and 4 group/bus outputs
• 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
• Control room / phones multi-input source matrix
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary control resist dust and grime
• Built-Like-A-Tank rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient at-a-glance visual feedback
• Rack-mountable design with three physical configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use

SPECS:

• Type: Analog
• Channels: 16
• Faders: 21 x 60mm Throw
• Inputs – Mic Preamps: 16 x XLR
• Phantom Power: 16
• Inputs – Line: 16 x TRS
• Inputs – Other: 2 x RCA (Tape)
• Outputs – Main: 2 x TRS, 1 x TRS (Mono)
• Outputs – Direct: 8 x TRS
• Outputs – Other: 2 x RCA (Tape), 4 x TRS (Bus), 2 x TRS (Control)
• Aux Sends: 2 x Pre/Post, 2 x Post
• Send/Return I/O: 6 x TRS (Send), 8 x TRS (Stereo Returns)
• Busses/Groups: 4 x Bus
• Channel Inserts: Yes
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″
• EQ Bands: 3-band, Sweepable Mid
• Rackmountable: Yes (Rotopod Accessory Sold Separately)
• Height: 5.1″
• Width: 17.3″
• Depth: 17″
• Weight: 20 lbs.