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Mackie - MIXER -
1642-VLZ3 |
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Model:
1642-VLZ3
16 Channel Compact Analog Mixer w/ 10 XDR preamps
With its sleek new look, upgraded preamps and EQ circuitry, the new Mackie
1642-VLZ3 redefines perfection. With the same features and functionality of its
predecessor, the re-engineered Mackie 1642-VLZ3 has even greater headroom than
the original. We could have stopped right then and there, but since we’re
obsessed with perfection, we redesigned the Mix Bus and made significant
enhancements to the EQs, giving the 1642-VLZ3 a more intuitive and musical feel.
The 1642-VLZ3’s three unique channel strip formats allow you to input and shape
any kind of signal, including mic, line, and stereo instruments. Whether you
need a live mixing board for club work, or a full-featured workhorse for home
and studio recording, you owe it to yourself to check out the new Mackie
1642-VLZ3. You’ll think it’s perfect, too. |
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VASTLY SUPERIOR XDR2™ MIC PREAMPS
Our new XDR2 (Extended Dynamic Range) second-generation mic preamps
are better than ever. They offer incredibly low noise, with
individual mic pre THD below 0.0007%, and overall mixer THD less
than 0.0025%. With 60dB of available gain per channel, the 1642-VLZ3
can handle inputs ranging from a whisper to a scream, and can even
handle hot line-level signals up to +22db, without any added
coloration. You simply won’t find preamps this good on any other
mixer in this price range.
THREE KINDS OF CHANNEL STRIPS
1. Channels 1–8 are essentially the same as those on our 1604-VLZ3,
with mono line-level input and our ultra-high-quality XDR2 mic
preamps. These VLZ (Very Low Impedance) mic pres offer superior
sound quality and the best RFI rejection of any compact mixer on the
market.
2. Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (two physical channel strips) each
provide a stereo pair of line-level inputs and a mono XDR2 mic
preamp.
3. Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (also in two physical channel strips)
each provide a stereo pair of line-level inputs only, with fixed
4-band equalization at points that are specifically designed for
line-level inputs, such as keyboards, sound modules, etc.
TWO UNIQUE EQUALIZATION FORMATS
High-quality equalization is a must for any good mixer, that's why
we didn't cut any corners on the 1642-VLZ3. Channels 1-8 feature the
same world-renowned 3-band Active equalization that you'll find on
the 1604-VLZ3. Tremendous resources went into optimizing the center
points of these mic channel equalizers, with the Lows at 80Hz and
the Highs at 12kHz. Midrange compensation is handled by a peaking
control with a two-octave variable frequency center. This means the
Mids can be swept from 100Hz all the way up to 8kHz—with a boost or
cut of 15dB.
We designed a fixed 4-band, “musically-correct” EQ for the remaining
channels, which are primarily intended for line-level signals, such
as keyboards, sound modules, and drum machines. This all adds up to
practical, useful equalization, with the tone-shaping facility to
actually improve the musical nature of the original signal.
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
The Mackie 1642-VLZ3 mixer is packed with premium features on every
channel: 75Hz Low-Cut filters, four Aux Sends, inserts, phantom
power, constant-loudness Pan controls, OL (overload) and signal
present LEDs, sub and main mix assign switches, and assignable AFL/PFL
Solo switch. And since you can never have too many output options,
we also provided a Control Room/Phones source matrix, Master Aux
section with EFX to Monitor, tape outputs, a high-volume headphone
amplifier, channels 1-8 direct outs, and balanced XLR and
balanced/unbalanced TRS outputs.
BUILT MACKIE TOUGH
All VLZ3 mixers are built tough. Our legendary solid-steel chassis
can take the kind of abuse that would turn our competitors' flimsy
boxes into so much scrap. And instead of cheap, unsealed
potentiometers, we use co-molded pots, which offer substantial
strain relief at all critical points. By design, our control knobs
“ride” just above the surface of the chassis, so if something heavy
falls onto the mixer, the impact is transferred from the knobs to
the steel chassis—not to the potentiometers or circuit board.
Finally, to eliminate potential circuit board damage, we use a
thick, horizontally mounted fiberglass PC board, braced with a
shock-absorbing support structure. Nobody builds ’em tougher than
Mackie!
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Above all, the 1642-VLZ3 has superior sound quality, wide dynamic
range, tons of headroom and extremely low noise, allowing you to
create high-quality professional output. Whether you're tracking in
the project studio or laying down the truth in front of a live
audience, you can always count on the Mackie 1642-VLZ3 to provide
superb sound quality and extreme versatility. Audition a “perfecter”
mixer at your Mackie dealer today.
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Features |
- New ultra-low noise VLZ3
design with highest possible headroom
- 10 studio-grade XDR2™
Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps with:
- Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
- 130dB dynamic range
- +22dBu line input handling
- Extended low frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% THD (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Phantom power for studio condenser mics
- 16 high-headroom line inputs
(4 stereo pairs, 8 mono)
Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
- 60mm long-wearing
logarithmic-taper faders
4 Aux sends, level, pan, -20dB/Solo and OL/Mute LEDs on each
channel
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- 4 stereo Aux returns, 8
Direct outs, 4 stereo Group/Bus outputs
- 3-band Active EQ with
sweepable midrange on mono channels
- 4-band Active EQ on stereo
channels
- 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filter
on mic channels
- Control Room/Phones
multi-input source matrix with separate level controls
- Balanced 1/4" inputs and
outputs (except inserts)
- Rack-mountable design using
optional rack ears
- Sealed rotary controls to
resist dust and grime
- New Multi-Voltage power
supply for worldwide use
- Rugged steel chassis
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