1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
1604VLZ4
A legend in compact mixer design, the 1604VLZ4 now
combines the proven performance of Onyx preamps with
the no-compromise high-headroom/low-noise design
that has made the 1604 an industry mainstay.
All 16 channels feature an Onyx mic pre, line input
and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application
flexibility and professional performance. Plus, it is truly
“Built-Like-A-Tank” with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel
chasis that includes high-contrast controls for ultimate
tactile control.
Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities
and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever,
the 1604 stands alone in the world of compact mixing.
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.
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FEATURES:
■ 16-channel mixer featuring our signature
high-headroom, low-noise design
■ 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
• Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
• 128.5 dB dynamic range
• +22 dBu line input handling
• Extended frequency response
• Distortion under 0.0007% [20 Hz – 50 kHz]
■ Improved RF rejection, perfect for broadcast
applications
■ Phantom power for condenser mics
■ 16 high-headroom line inputs with
+4/–10 operation control
■ 16 balanced inserts perfect for integrating
outboard ear
■ 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
■ 18 dB/oct 75 Hz low-cut filter on mic 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
■ 60 mm 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 with three physical
configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
■ Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
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1604VLZ4 SPECIFICATIONS
Main Mix Noise EQ
(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains @ unity, High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
panned left, even channels panned right.)
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Main mix fader unity, channel faders down: –88.5 dBu
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
(92 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: –82.5 dBu

AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 50 watts
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
US, JP 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic in to insert send <0.0007% EU, UK, AU, CN 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Mic in to main out <0.005% Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F

Attenuation / Crosstalk
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in, Fuse Rating
1/4" main out, gain @ unity) 100-120V 1A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Channel mute switch engaged –84 dBu 220-240V 0.5A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Channel gain knob down –84 dBu

Frequency Response Physical Properties (product)

Mic input to main output (gain @ unity) Height 17.0 in / 433 mm
+0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Depth 5.1 in / 129 mm
+0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Width 17.3 in / 440 mm
Weight 20.0 lb / 9.1 kg
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
150 termination –128.5 dBu
20 Hz–20 kHz Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 9.3 in / 236 mm
Depth 20.7 in / 526 mm
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Width 21.3 in / 541 mm
1 kHz better than –70 dB
Weight 24.0 lb / 10.9 kg

Maximum Levels
Mic in +22 dBu Options
All other inputs +22 dBu 1604VLZ4 Mixer Bag P/N 093-004-02
Main mix TRS out +28 dBu 1604VLZ4 Mixer Cover P/N 093-009-00
All other outputs +22 dBu

Impedances Ordering Information

Mic in 2.5 k 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, US P/N 2040765-00
Channel insert return 2.5 k 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, EU P/N 2040765-01
All other inputs 10 k or greater 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, AU P/N 2040765-04
Tape out 1.1 k 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, CN P/N 2040765-05
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, BZ P/N 2040765-06
All other outputs 120

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Compact Mixer

1604VLZ4 DIMENSIONS
19.0
[483]
[with rack ears fitted]
5.6 [141] NOTES:
5.1 [with rack ears fitted
in upper position] 1. WEIGHT APPROX. 20.0 lb [9.1 kg]
17.3 [129]
[440]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 24.0 lb [10.9 kg]
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY

TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°

(X.XX) = REF DIMS

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO BE SYMMETRICAL
[433]
17.0

8.7 9.4 [238]

[222] [with rack ears fitted in upper position]
[320]
12.6

5.7 6.3 [160]

[144] [with rack ears fitted in upper position]
[445]
17.5

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 MONO LEVEL
PHANTOM POWER –20 (FLICKER) OL (FLICKER)
(GLOBAL SWITCH GAIN INSERT SOLO (GLOW) MUTE (GLOW)

MAIN L
MAIN R
SUB 1
SUB 2
SUB 3
SUB 4
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
AUX 5
AUX 6
SIP L
SIP R
PFL
LOGIC
CR/PHN L
CR/PHN R
MAIN MIX MONO OUT

INSERT
EQ FADER PAN ASSIGN
LO MID HI MUTE MAIN MIX FADER R
L MAIN MIX LEFT OUT
MIC IN
75Hz 80 100–8K 12K
HPF R
TAPE OUT LEFT
LOW CUT
LINE IN 1 TAPE OUT RIGHT

ASSIGN
2 MAIN MIX RIGHT OUT
GAIN TO MIX
FREQ C-R/
DIRECT OUT
SIP L 3 PHONES
(CH'S 1–8 ONLY) MAIN
SOURCE
SIP R 4
1604VLZ4 BLOCK DIAGRAM

L
PFL SOLO PHONES OUT
AUX 1 TO SOLO LED TAPE
R
AUX 2 TAPE IN TAPE LEVEL C-R/PHONES MIX
INPUT CHANNEL PRE
(1 OF 16)
1–2 L

AUX 3
(FROM SUB 3 OUT) R
C-R/
AUX 4 3–4
SHIFT 5/6 PHONES
(FROM SUB 4 OUT) CONTROL ROOM OUT
LEVEL

TO AUX 1
L SOLO
RELAY SOLO LEVEL
STEREO RETURN 1

R
LEVEL TO L/R

RUDE SOLO LED

TO AUX 2 20
L SIP/PFL 10
7
STEREO RETURN 2 4
2
R LEVEL SET 0
LEVEL TO L/R (PFL) LED 2
SOLO MIX 4
FADER
7
10
MAIN/SUBS 20
L 30
STEREO RETURN 3 SUB 1 MIX L
METERS
SUB 1 OUT
(0VU = 0dBu)
R R
LEVEL ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
SUBMIX 1
(SUBMIX 3 IDENTICAL)
FADER
1604VLZ4

1–2/3–4

L SUB 2 MIX L
STEREO RETURN 4 SUB 2 OUT
R
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
R
LEVEL SUBMIX 2
ASSIGN TO (SUBMIX 4 IDENTICAL)
C-R/PHNS
ONLY

SIP L
AUX SEND 1
(#2 IDENTICAL)
SIP R SOLO
Compact Mixer

SOLO AUX 1 OUT

LEVEL
PFL
16-Channel 4-Bus

AUX MIX
AUX SEND 3
(#4–6 IDENTICAL)

AUX 3 OUT

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1604VLZ4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL

LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products Electronic files for this product are available at:
by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and www.mackie.com
manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to
Specification Sheet 1604VLZ4_SS.PDF
change these specifications at any time without notice.
Owner’s Manual 1604VLZ4_OM.PDF
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of
LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brands mentioned are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
www.mackie.com
©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. 16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax 425-487-4337

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