Mackie 1642VLZ4 User manual

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1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4•Bus
Compact Mixer
1642VLZ4
The 16-channel 1642VLZ4 delivers the proven performance
of Onyx preamps in a compact 4-bus mixer design, perfect
for bands, clubs and more.
From every input to every output, the 1642VLZ4 is designed
to provide the highest headroom and lowest noise possible
for maximum signal integrity.
Plus, it is truly “Built-Like-A-Tank” with a ridiculously rugged
solid-steel chasis that includes high-contrast controls for
ultimate tactile control.
And with features like an expanded return section for
no-hassle system integration, plus a dedicated control
room section, the 1642VLZ4 is the go-to mixer choice for
any application that demands flexibility and professional
performance.
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.
FEATURES:
■16-channel mixer featuring our signature
high-headroom, low-noise design
■10 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
■3-bandEQ(80Hz,2.5kHz,12kHz)
■18dB/oct75Hzlow-cutlteronmicinputchannels
■Four aux sends, level, pan and PFL solo on each
channel
■Four stereo returns for connecting FX processor
or other stereo source
■60 mm long-wearing log-taper faders
■ALT3/4stereobusforaddedroutingexibility
■Controlroom/phones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nish
■High-visibility,high-contrastcontrolsdeliver
 convenient“at-a-glance”visualfeedback
■Rack-mountabledesignusingoptionalrackearkit
■Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
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1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4•Bus
Compact Mixer
1642VLZ4 SPECIFICATIONS
Main Mix Noise
(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains @ unity,
channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels
panned left, even channels panned right.)
Main mix fader unity, channel faders down: –86.5 dBu
(90 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: –86 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic in to insert send <0.0007%
Attenuation / Crosstalk
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in,
1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
Channel mute switch engaged –82 dBu
Channel gain knob down –82 dBu
Frequency Response
Mic input to main output (gain @ unity)
+0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
150 termination –128.5 dBu
20 Hz–20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
1 kHz better than –70 dB
Maximum Levels
Mic in +22 dBu
All other inputs +22 dBu
Main mix TRS out and XLR out +28 dBu
All other outputs +22 dBu
Impedances
Mic in 2.5 k
Channel insert return 2.5 k
All other inputs 10 k or greater
Tape out 1.1 k
All other outputs 120
3-Band EQ (Channels 1-8)
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
4-Band EQ (Channels 9-16)
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Hi Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 50 watts
US, JP 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Fuse Rating
100-120V 1A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220-240V 0.5A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Physical Properties (product)
Height 16.7 in / 425 mm
Depth 5.2 in / 131 mm
Width 16.6 in / 421 mm
Weight 18.2 lb / 8.3 kg
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 9.4 in / 239 mm
Depth 19.9 in / 505 mm
Width 21.3 in / 541 mm
Weight 21.0 lb / 9.5 kg
Ordering Information
1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, US P/N 2040766-00
1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, EU P/N 2040766-01
1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, AU P/N 2040766-04
1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, CN P/N 2040766-05
1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, BZ P/N 2040766-06

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1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4•Bus
Compact Mixer
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
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
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 18.2 lb [8.3 kg]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 21.0 lb [9.5 kg]
19.0
[483]
[with optional rack mount kit]
16.3
[414]
16.6
[421]
5.2
[131]
5.2
[131]
1642VLZ4 DIMENSIONS

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1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4•Bus
Compact Mixer
MAIN L
SUB 3
MAIN R
SUB 2
SUB 1
SUB 4
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
SIP L
SIP R
PFL
LOGIC
75Hz
HPF
MID HI
80 100  8K 12K
LO L
R 1 2 3 4
SIP L SIP R PFL
PHANTOM POWER (GLOBAL SWITCH)
TRIM
MIC IN
LINE IN
DIRECT OUT
(CH'S 1-8 ONLY)
INSERT
LOW CUT
–20 (FLICKER) SOLO (GLOW)
OL (FLICKER)
MUTE (GLOW)
EQ
GAIN FREQ
FADER
MUTE
PA N ASSIGN
PRE
AUX 1 AUX 2
AUX 3 AUX 4
MONO INPUT CHANNEL (1 OF 8)
AUX RETURN 1 AUX RETURN 2 AUX RETURN 4 AUX RETURN 3
EFX TO MON
LEVEL LEVEL
LEVEL LEVEL
ASSIGN TO C-R/PHNS ONLY MAIN/SUBS
 1-2/3-4
EFX TO
MON
SOLO
TO SOLO LED
SIP L SIP R
PFL
SOLO
CR/PHN L
CR/PHN R
PRE
AUX 1 AUX 2
AUX 3 AUX 4
SOLO RELAY
ASSIGN TO MIX
L R 1 2 3 4
SIP L SIP R PFL
ASSIGN
SOLO
TO SOLO LED
MAIN MIX
MAIN INSERT
MAIN MIX FADER
MAIN MIX MONO OUT
1
TAPE OUT
MAIN MIX RIGHT OUT
METERS
(0VU = 0dBu)
TAPE IN
L
R
TAPE LEVEL
C-R/ PHONES SOURCE
MAIN TAPE
1  2
RUDE SOLO LED
C-R/PHONES MIX
C-R LEVEL
CONTROL ROOM OUT
L R
PHONES OUT A
SIP/PFL
SOLO LEVEL
SOLO MIX SUB 1 MIX
FADER
FADER
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
L R
SUB 1 OUT (SUBMIX 3/7 IDENTICAL)
SUB 2 MIX
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
L R
SUB 2 OUT (SUBMIX 4/8 IDENTICAL)
AUX MIX
LEVEL
AUX SEND 1 (AUX SEND 2 IDENTICAL) AUX SEND 3
BUS TO WOODINVILLE
(AUX SEND 4 IDENTICAL)
PHONES OUT B
SOLO
3 4
(FROM SUB 3 OUT) (FROM SUB 4 OUT)
22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30
LEVEL SET
(PFL) LED
MONO LEVEL
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL (1 OF 4)
LINE IN L
LINE IN R
STEREO TRIM
(Chs 13/14 & 15/16 only)
MIC IN
(Chs 9/10 & 11/12 only)
FADER
MUTE
PA N
4-BAND STEREO EQ
MID HI
80 800 12K
LO
MID HI
80 800
MID
3K
MID
3K 12K
LO
–20 (FLICKER) SOLO (GLOW) OL (FLICKER)
MUTE (GLOW)
MIC TRIM
SUB 5 OUT
SUB 6 OUT
PHONES LEVEL
L R
2 3
1
2 3
MAIN MIX LEFT OUT
+4/–10dB PAD (XLR only)
1/4" BAL XLR BAL XLR BAL 1/4" BAL
75Hz
HPF
LOW CUT
2
3
1
2
3
1
L R L R L R L R
TO WORK
1642VLZ4 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4•Bus
Compact Mixer
Part No. SW0995 Rev. A 08/13
1642VLZ4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet 1642VLZ4_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual 1642VLZ4_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
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Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
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