MACKIE 1604VLZPRO Details
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Audio professionals view the 1604-VLZ Pro as the top compact mixer choice for any live or recording application where sound quality, ease of use, and durability are essential. Not only is the 1604-VLZ Pro perfect for live sound recording and small- to medium-sized studio recording, it also has excellent submixing capabilities with its ample number of XDR mic preamps and a large host of features.
- Ultra-low noise, highest headroom in its class
- 16 new precision-engineered XDR (tm) Extended Dynamic Range premium studio-grade mic preamps with:
- Ultra-wide 0-60dB gain range
- 130dB dynamic range for 24-bit, 192kHz sampling rate inputs
- +22dBu line input handling
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz-20kHz)
- Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
- 4 subgroups with left & right assigns and direct outs
- 16 line inputs, 16 channel inserts
- 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders
- Constant-loudness pan controls
- Switchable AFL/PFL Solo
- 6 aux sends per ch. with 15dB gain above Unity
- Aux 1 & 2 pre/post
- Aux Send 1-2 Master section with level controls, Solo switches and Solo LEDs
- Level, pan; -20, Solo & OL LEDs on each channel
- RUDE solo light doubles as a mini-tanning booth
- 4 stereo aux returns, 8 direct outs
- 3-band active EQ with sweepable midrange
- 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo Cut filter on each channel
- Control Room/Phones outputs with multi-input source matrix
- RCA tape inputs & outputs
- Tape input level control and Tape To Main Mix switch
- Balanced 1/4" inputs & outputs (except inserts)
- Switchable phantom power for condenser mics
- 5 physical configurations via optional rotating I/O pod
- Rugged steel main chassis, sealed rotary controls
- Built-in power supply, rack mount kit included
Specifications
Mic Preamp
Equivalent Input Noise (20Hz–20kHz):
150Ω –129.5dBu
50Ω –131.0dBu
0Ω –134.5dBu
Frequency Response:
–1dB 5Hz–100kHz
–3dB 3Hz–192kHz
IM Distortion (4 to 1 ratio SMPTE)
35dB gain 0.0008%
Harmonic Distortion (20Hz–20kHz)
35dB gain 0.0007%
Gain
Max +60dB
Min 0dB or Unity
Max Input +22dB
Input Impedance 1.3kΩ
Common Mode Rejection > 90dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 140dB
Main Mix Noise1
Main Mix fader @ unity, ch. faders down: –90.5dB
Main Mix fader @ unity, ch. faders @ unity: –88.0dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)2
0.0005%
Attenuation (Crosstalk)3
Channel Mute switch engaged: –84dBu
Channel Fader down: –84dBu
Frequency Response4
20Hz to 60kHz: +0dB/–1dB
20Hz to 100kHz: +0dB/–3dB
Other Maximum Levels
All other inputs: +22dBu
Main Mix 1⁄4” TRS outputs: +28dBu
All other outputs: +22dBu
Other Impedances
Channel Insert return: 2.5kΩ
All other inputs: > 10kΩ
Tape out: 1.1kΩ
All other outputs: 120Ω
EQ
High Shelving: ±15db @ 12kHz
Mid Peaking: ±15dB, sweep 100Hz–8kHz
Low Shelving: ±15db @ 80Hz
Low Cut Filter: 18dB/octave, –3dB @ 75Hz
Power Consumption
120VA.C., 50/60Hz, 50 watts
Weight 20 lbs. (9.1kg)
MACKIE 1604 VLZ PRO MIXER
Rear Panel
