The Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer includes a combination of Onyx preamps and a high-headroom / low-noise design. All 16 channels feature an Onyx microphone preamplifier, line input, and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance.

The mixer is built-like-a-tank with a rugged solid-steel chassis and high-contrast controls for tactile control. It is a band-friendly analog mixer used in professional broadcast and post facilities. The 1604VLZ4 includes a pair of rack ears and a power cord.

For Sound Reinforcement Applications    16x Onyx Preamps    3-Band EQ    LED Meter    48V Phantom Power    Low Noise, High Headroom    Solid Steel Chassis    Multi-Voltage Power Supply    Includes Rack Ears

16-Channel mixer featuring high-headroom, low-noise design

16 Boutique-Quality Onyx Microphone Preamps:

• Wide 60 dB gain range

• 128.5 dB dynamic range

• +22 dBu line input handling

• Extended frequency response

• Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)

Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications

Phantom power for condenser microphones

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

16 balanced inserts suitable for integrating outboard gear

3-band EQ with sweepable midrange

18 dB/octave 75 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels

Four AUX sends, level, pan, and solo and overload / mute LEDs on each channel

Four stereo returns, eight direct outs and four group / bus outputs

60mm long-wearing log-taper faders

Control room / phones multi-input source matrix

High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters

Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime

Built-like-a-tank rugged steel chassis with powder coat finish

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

Rack-mountable design, includes rack ears

Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use

Applications: live-sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multi-track studio and field recording, video postproduction, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many more

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. are headphone levels independent of main levels?

A: Is that a knob labeled phones directly above the master volume knob that I see? Oh, wouldnt ya know it.... it is.

Q: 2. Can I plug in a line level input from a mixing board?

A: Yes

Q: 3. Does it work on 220-240 Volt electricity?

A: The Power Supply included with the Mackie 802 VLZ4 available here at B&H is compatible with 120 VAC only.

Q: 4. What is the difference between LINE IN 3-4 and TAPE IN on Mackie 402VLZ4?

A: Tape in is just designed for playback and is routed directly to the output. Channel 3 and 4 is ballanced and will accept level signals.

Q: 5. What is the signal to noise (s/n) ratio? I can't find it in the manual.

A: The company has not made that information available to the public at this point in time.

Q: 6. can I run the dual xlr out to my computer to record, while monitoring with the dual 1/4 inch to headphones?

A: Yes, you can connect the left and right XLR outputs to your computer using a USB audio interface that accepts line level input like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (B&H # FOSCARL2I23G), PreSonus Studio 24c Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface (B&H # PRSTUDIO24C) or any other model with two inputs compatible for line level signal. The interface will also have a headphone jack for monitoring while recording. If you don't already have the 802VLZ4, you may want to consider purchasing a mixer that has a built-in USB audio interface like the Mackie ProFX10v3 (B&H # MAPROFX10V3) or ProFX6v3 (B&H # MAPROFX6V3), Yamaha MG10XU (B&H # YAMG10XU), Soundcraft Notepad-12FX (B&H # SO12CDTMUSBE), or Allen & Heath ZED-10 (B&H # ALZED10).

Q: 7. china?

A: Yes, this product is manufactured in China.

Q: 8. Can this handle three microphones?t

A: There is just one microphone input offered by this Mackie mixer

Q: 9. Would this work with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as my USB connection? I teach online and want to mix in background music from an ipad into my Zoom calls.

A: Yes, the Mackie Mix5 - 5-Channel Compact Mixer could be used to receive background music from an iPad and then send its signal out to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface, which may allow for more level control over the music. In theory you could also connect the iPad's audio output directly to the Scarlett with the proper cable.

Q: 10. Is it possible to have a mic channel only go through the aux without having any audio in the main mix? Think Talkback for aband.

A: No, it is not possible to assign a mic channel from the Mackie 802VLZ4 8-Channel Ultra-Compact Mixer to go only through the Aux Send and not the Main Mix.