Live sound mixing for churches, clubs, schools,
conference centers, boardrooms, trade shows,
presentations
Keyboards, drum machines and DJ mixing
Multitrack studio, field recording
A/V presentations, video post-production, CD
authoring, multimedia
Live broadcast remotes, ENG, ad production
16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer
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Features
Applications
Introduction
The 1642-VLZ PRO
is perfect for applications where
more line-level inputs (and fewer mic preamps) are
needed.
Channels 1–8 are essentially the same as our
1604-VLZ PRO with mono line-level input and 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 maxi-
mum freedom from ground loops.
Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (two physical chan-
nel strips) each have a stereo pair of line-level
inputs and a mono XDR™ mic preamp.
Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (also in two phys-
ical channel strips) each have a stereo pair of
line-level inputs only with fixed four-band equal-
ization at points that are especially beneficial to
line-level inputs such as keyboards.
Like all of Mackie Designs’ mixers, the 1642-VLZ
PRO is designed for rugged, 24-hour-a-day use. It is
a supremely flexible mixer, not just because of its
multiple input/output configurations, but because
of its true 4-bus architecture, 4 aux sends, and
extensive routing capabilities.
Built like a tank, the 1642-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 fiberglass circuit boards, and 60mm faders with
ultra-tight lip seals for keeping out dust and other con-
taminants. 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 at regular intervals to
mount thick fiberglass circuit boards inside the mixer.
Unique hybrid configuration: 8 mic/line mono
chs., 2 mic/stereo line chs., 2 stereo line chs.
10 XDR
™
(Extended Dynamic Range) XLR mic inputs
with the best RFI rejection of any compact mixer
design and maximum freedom from ground loops.
8 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs
4 pairs of bal./unbal. stereo line inputs
True 4-bus design
Inserts and Direct Outs on Channels 1–8
3-band EQ with sweepable mid on Channels 1–8
4-band fixed EQ on Channels 9/10, 11/12,
13/14, and 15/16.
75Hz, 18dB/oct. Low Cut filters on Channels
1–8, 9/10 and 11/12
PFL/AFL (Solo In-Place) on every channel (global)
VLZ
™
(Very Low Impedance) architecture
Control Room/Phones source matrix
4 aux sends, 2 with master level controls
XLR and 1/4" balanced main outputs plus mono
main output with level control
Balanced inputs and outputs (except RCAs,
phones & inserts)
Level set LED and marker
RM1642 Rack-Mount Brackets, 12-inch and 18-inch
RunningLight™ Gooseneck Lamps. 1202-VLZ PRO
12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1402-VLZ PRO 14-Channel
Mic/Line Mixer, 1604-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line
Mixer, SRM450 Active 2-Way SR Loudspeakers, C300
passive 2-way SR Loudspeakers, M•800/M•1400i/
M•1400/M•2600 Power Amplifiers
