|
|
      |
|
|
|
Mackie - MIXER -
1604-VLZ3 |
|
 |
Model:
1604-VLZ3
16 Channel Compact Analog Mixer w/ 16 XDR preamps
How do you improve on perfection? The
Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro has been the long-running favorite of audio professionals
the world over for its sound quality, ease of use, and rugged dependability.
Thousands of recordings have been tracked and mixed solely on a 1604. Designing
a mixer to take its place was a tremendous challenge, indeed. But our
engineering team thrives on this kind of stuff, so they tackled this one head
on, creating one of the best compact mixers we’ve ever offered: the Mackie
1604-VLZ3.
While keeping the features and functionality of its predecessor, the Mackie
1604-VLZ3 offers even greater headroom than the original. We could have stopped
right then and there, but we’re obsessed with perfection. So we redesigned the
Mix Bus and made a few circuitry upgrades to the EQ, giving the 1604-VLZ3 a
highly intuitive, more musical feel. 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 1604-VLZ3. You’ll think it’s perfect,
too. |
|
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 1604-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.
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
Don't let its size fool you. The Mackie 1604-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 provided a Control
Room/Phones source matrix, Master Aux section with EFX to Monitor,
tape outputs, high-volume headphone amplifier, channels 1-8 direct
outs, and balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced TRS outputs.
THREE-BAND EQUALIZATION WITH SWEEPABLE MIDS
High-quality equalization is a must for any good mixer, that's why
we didn't cut any corners when it came to our 3-band Active EQs—and
why we include them on every channel. Tremendous resources went into
optimizing the center points of the channel EQ. As a result, we put
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 a low of 100Hz, all
the way up to 8kHz—with a boost or cut of 15dB. This gives VLZ3
mixers practical, useful equalization, providing not only sonic
enhancement and correction, but also the tone-shaping facility to
actually improve the musical nature of the original signal.
SPLIT-MONITORING
With split monitoring, you can use the first eight channels for your
sound sources: vocal mics, drum mics, etc. From there, the channels
manipulate the sound, but are not assigned to the output section.
Instead, they're patched from the channel's DIRECT OUT jacks to the
corresponding multitrack input (DIRECT OUT 1 to multitrack input 1,
2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc.). The signals will now be recorded or passed
directly through the multitrack, depending on each track's
record-ready status.
The outputs of the multitrack are then patched to the next eight
LINE inputs on the 1604-VLZ3 (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to
10, 3 to 11, etc.). Aha! That's why it says "TRACK 1" next to
channel 9's fader, "TRACK 2" next to channel 10, and so forth. These
channels (9–16) will be assigned to the mixer's output section,
delivering the signals to their ultimate destination, which could be
your mixdown 2-track, your control room system, or your
headphones—making the 1604-VLZ3 a truly powerful 8-track recording
console.
ROTO-WHAT?
Our ingenious Rotopod VLZ adds a tremendous amount of diversity to
the 1604-VLZ3—it’s like having several different mixers in one! The
optional Rotopod is a finely crafted all-steel fixture that allows
the 1604’s patchbay to be rotated to one of three unique positions.
With the Rotopod kit you can configure your 1604 for desktop use
with the jack field facing up, or out (standard, right out of the
box). For rackmount installations, the Rotopod makes it easy to
access the patchbay from either the front or rear of the rack. With
the Mackie Rotopod, you get to choose the patchbay position that
best suits your needs.
BUILT MACKIE TOUGH
Every VLZ3 mixer is built tough-as-a-tank. Our legendary solid-steel
chassis can take the kind of abuse that would turn our competitors'
flimsy boxes into twisted chunks of debris. Instead of cheap,
unsealed potentiometers, we use co-molded pots, which offer
substantial strain and impact relief. By design, our control knobs
“ride” just above the surface of the chassis, so if something falls
onto the mixer, the impact is transferred from the knobs to the
chassis—not to the potentiometers or circuit board. Finally, we use
thick, horizontally mounted fiberglass PC boards to eliminate the
potential for damage and brace them with a shock-absorbing support
structure. They’ve survived earthquakes, hurricanes and typhoons, so
Mackie mixers can certainly handle whatever you throw at them.
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Above all, the 1604-VLZ3 offers superb sound quality, wide dynamic
range and headroom, and low noise, so you can create professional
quality recordings and/or broadcast-quality soundtracks. Whether you
need a high-quality 16-channel mixer for the stage, the studio, or
even the road, you won't find a a more perfect one than the
1604-VLZ3.
|
|
Features |
- New ultra-low noise VLZ3
design with highest possible headroom
- 16 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% (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Phantom power for studio condenser mics
16 high-headroom line inputs, 16 channel inserts
Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders
|
- 4 Aux sends, level, pan,
-20dB/Solo and Overload/Mute_LEDs on each channel
- 4 stereo Aux returns, 8
Direct outs, 4 Group/Bus outputs
- 3-band Active EQ with
sweepable midrange
- 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filter
- Control Room/Phones
multi-input source matrix
- Balanced 1/4" inputs and
outputs (except inserts)
- Rack-mountable design with
three physical configurations via rotating I/O pod
- Sealed rotary controls to
resist dust and grime
- New Multi-Voltage power
supply for worldwide use
- Rugged steel chassis
|
|
