Mackie 1642-VLZ4 - 16 Channel Analogue Mixer

Key Features

- 16-channel mixer featuring Mackie's signature high-headroom, low-noise design

- 10 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps

- Ultra-wide 60dB gain range

- 128.5dB dynamic range

- +22dBu line input handling

- Extended frequency response

- Distortion of less than 0.0007-percent (20Hz - 50kHz)

- Improved RF rejection ideal for broadcast applications

- Phantom power for condenser microphones

- 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control

- 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range for sculpting your sound on channels 1 to 8

- 4-band EQ for sculpting your sound on channels 9 to 16

- 18dB/oct 100Hz low-cut filter on mic 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 provides added routing flexibility

- Control room/headphones multi-input source matrix

- High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters

- Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime

- High-visibility, high-contrast controls for convenient at-a-glance visual feedback

- Rack-mountable design using Mackie's optional rack ear kit (not included, available separately)

- Multi-voltage power supply allows for worldwide use

- Signature Mackie 'Built-Like-A-Tank' rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish

Boutique preamps

Your sound is special. You don't want it to go to waste. You want something that will retain every nuance and dynamic detail. Something that will give your sound the platform it deserves. That's why the Mackie 1642-VLZ4 is fitted with Onyx preamps. Boutique quality, sonically divine, and distinctively natural. These are serious preamps that give you the results you're looking for.

With an ultra-wide gain range of 60dB, a huge 128.5dB dynamic range, and an extended frequency response, these versatile preamps give you everything you need to capture true high-fidelity audio. What's more, these preamps boast an ultra-low distortion percentage of just 0.0007-percent throughout their entire 20Hz to 50kHz frequency range. So you can enjoy crisp, clean sound that stays true to your sources.

Mix it up

Whether you're performing, engineering, or recording, there's one thing that helps you go further. Flexibility. And with Mackie's VLZ4 mixers, it's not a focus word to make them sound more appealing. It's their foundation. The fundamental reason they were created. Because with a VLZ4 mixer by your side, you'll be ready for anything.

So break free from limitations. Let the VLZ4's powerful feature set take you where you want to go, and experience the freedom of creativity.

Intuitive controls make operating your mixer a breeze. Everything is laid out and labelled in a way that actually makes sense, whilst vibrant and memorable colour coding means you don't need to break out the binoculars to make adjustments anymore.

Take advantage of phantom power for connecting condenser microphones, eight balanced inserts that are ideal for integrating outboard gear, and 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation controls. When you're all hooked up, you can use the switchable 18dB/oct 100Hz low-cut filters on your mic channels to remove any unwanted LF interference or to compensate for the proximity effect. Plus, you can shape your sound with precision thanks to the 3-band EQ on channels 1 to 8, and a 4-band EQ on channels 9 to 16. And when it comes to keeping an eye on everything, 12-segment stereo meters let you view your signals quickly and easily.

But there's more. The 1642-VLZ4 gives you four Aux Sends, Level, Pan, and PFL solo controls for each channel. You can also take advantage of four stereo returns for connecting FX processors or other stereo sources. Plus, there's an ALT 3/4 stereo bus for additional routing, as well as a control room/headphones source matrix for even more flexibility.

In it for the long haul

If you know Mackie, you probably know that they are incredibly proud of their 'Built-Like-A-Tank' approach to construction. Their products are living proof that eternal life is a possibility. Because when you buy a Mackie product, you're not just buying a new piece of equipment. You're investing in your future.

And that's exactly why Mackie builds their VLZ4 mixers to last. A rugged steel chassis with a durable powder-coated finish is built to withstand the rigours of the road, whilst sealed rotary controls fight off the enemy that is dust and grime. The 1642-VLZ4 also provides you with 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders for maximum reliability. Enjoy the good times for a long time, because Mackie will be by your side throughout it all.