Mackie 1604-VLZ PRO Specifications

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