MACKIE 1642VLZ4 - 16-Channel Analog Mixer with Onyx™

MACKIE 1642VLZ4 – 16-Channel Analog Mixer with Onyx™

The Mackie 1642VLZ4 is a 16-channel mixer featuring ten boutique-quality Onyx™ microphone preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB gain range, 128.5 dB of dynamic range, and line signal handling up to +22 dBu with distortion less than 0.0007% (20 Hz–50 kHz). Its rugged “Built-Like-A-Tank™” steel chassis and sealed rotary controls ensure durability and enhanced RF rejection, ideal for broadcast and live applications. It includes +48 V phantom power on all ten microphone channels, sixteen high-headroom line inputs with +4/–10 dB switching, sixteen balanced inserts, three-band EQ and 18 dB/oct low-cut filter at 75 Hz, four AUX sends, four stereo returns, ALT 3/4 bus, 60 mm faders, and 12-segment stereo meters for precise visual monitoring of your mix.

Main features

• Onyx™ Preamps: 10 XLR/TRS combos with +48 V phantom power, 60 dB gain, 128.5 dB dynamic range, +22 dBu line input handling.
• Line Inputs: 16 × high-headroom TRS with +4/–10 dB switch.
• Balanced inserts: 16 send/return TRS for integration of external equipment.
• 3-band EQ: Bass 80 Hz shelving; mids 2.5 kHz peaking; treble 12 kHz shelving ±15 dB.
• Low-Cut Filter: 18 dB/oct at 75 Hz on microphone channels.
• AUX Sends: 4 post-EQ with TRS stereo return for external processing.
• ALT 3/4 Bus: Alternate stereo path for submixing or independent recording.
• 60mm Faders: Long-lasting potentiometers with high-contrast caps.
• Stereo Returns: 4 × TRS for connecting effects or other stereo sources.
• Meters: 12-segment stereo for master output.

User benefits

• Professional quality: Onyx™ preamps and low noise in a compact format.
• Total flexibility: Inserts and multiple AUX sends for effects and external rack without latency.
• Precise tonal control: 3-band EQ and Low-Cut filter on each channel.
• Advanced Routing: ALT 3/4 bus and stereo returns cover any workflow.
• Rugged construction: Steel chassis and sealed controls for heavy-duty use.

Use cases

• Production and broadcast in studios where signal integrity and RF rejection are critical.
• Live performances and tours in small venues with multiple microphones and instruments.
• Home studio and multitrack recording with external effects integration.
• Corporate and educational facilities with independent submixes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I power condenser microphones on all channels? Yes; 10 channels have +48 V phantom power.
• How do I insert an external compressor? Use the balanced TRS insert on each channel to send/return to your processor.
• What is the ALT 3/4 bus used for? It allows you to create a separate stereo submix for recording or monitoring.
• Is it rackable? Yes; it's compatible with an optional 19" rack lug kit.

Description for projects

Mackie 1642VLZ4 mixer: 16 channels (10 Onyx™ mic/line with phantom, 16 line +4/–10 dB), 16 balanced inserts, 3-band EQ, 75 Hz filter, 4 AUX post-EQ, ALT 3/4 bus, 4 stereo returns, 60 mm faders, 12-segment meters, steel chassis, universal power supply.