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1604-VLZ3
PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT
MIXER
FEATURES:
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Ultra-compact 16-channel mixer featuring Mackie
VLZ3’s signature low noise, high-headroom design
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16 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range mic
preamps with:
• Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
• 130 dB dynamic range
• +22 dBu line input handling
• Extended low-frequency response
• Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Phantom power for studio condenser mics
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16 high-headroom line inputs, 16 channel inserts
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Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
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60mm long-wearing logarithmic taper faders
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Six aux sends, level, pan, –20 dB/Solo LED and
Overload/Mute LED on each channel
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Four stereo aux returns, eight Direct Outs,
four Group/Bus outputs
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3-band active EQ with sweepable midrange
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18 dB/octave, 75 Hz low-cut filter on each channel
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Control room/phones multi-input source matrix
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Balanced 1/4” inputs and outputs (except inserts)
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Rack-mountable design with three physical
configurations via rotating I/O pod
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Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime
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Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
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Rugged steel chassis
1604-VLZ3
The 1604-VLZ3 is the flagship mixer of the series, the
culmination of 20 years experience in mixer design and the
standard for production and broadcast facilities worldwide.
With improved XDR2™ mic preamps, a re-designed mix bus,
and optimized active EQ on every channel, the 1604-VLZ3 is
packed with premium features and maximum flexibility.
The 1604-VLZ3 is equipped with 16 mono mic/line
channels, four subgroup outputs, a stereo main out and a
mono main out.
Each channel has phantom power, an input Gain control
with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz Low Cut
filter, a 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, six Aux sends, Pan,
Mute, Solo, assign switches, a 60mm fader and a Channel
Insert jack for connecting an external processor. In addition,
channels 1-8 have their own Direct Out jacks for sending
signal to a recorder.
The Control Room/Phones section has its own level control,
outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of
Main Mix, Tape In and Subs to create custom headphone
mixes, to monitor tape levels and more.
Aux Send 1 and 2 each have a master level control and a
switch on each channel for selecting pre- or post-fader send,
whereas Aux Send 3-6 are a fixed post-fader send, perfect
for effects loops. There are four stereo returns with various
routing options for each return.
Other features include a stereo tape input and output, a 1/4-
inch stereo headphone jack, stereo 12-segment LED meters,
BNC lamp socket and TRS stereo output jacks.
No matter what the application, the 1604-VLZ3 may be
configured for optimal use. As a tabletop mixer, input/output
jacks may be positioned at the rear of the unit or, with the
optional RotoPod kit (RotoPod-VLZ), positioned on the same
plane as the controls. Placed in a rack, the 1604-VLZ3 may be
set so that the jacks are facing front (using the RotoPod kit) or
facing the rear to keep wandering hands from playing with cords.
The 1604-VLZ3 is designed for continuous hassle-free
use in any application or installation, and it’s packed with
useful features and practical routing capabilities. A legend
perfected, the 1604-VLZ3 is an unbelievable workhorse that
is perfect for nearly any application.
APPLICATIONS
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums,
banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack
studio and field recording, video post-production,
multimedia applications, broadcast, and many, many more.
