How many microphones can the 1642VLZ4 accept?

It has 10 microphone inputs with Onyx mic preamps. Eight are on mono channels 1 through 8, while stereo pairs 9/10 and 11/12 each include one microphone input.

Can I use condenser microphones with this mixer?

Yes. The mixer provides phantom power for condenser microphones, controlled by one global phantom-power switch for all mic inputs. Follow microphone manufacturer guidance before enabling phantom power.

Can I connect external compressors or effects processors?

Yes. Channels 1 through 8 have unbalanced 1/4-inch insert jacks for serial processors such as compressors and equalizers. The mixer also has four aux sends and four stereo returns for external effects routing.

Is this mixer suitable for multitrack recording?

It can route individual signals from channels 1 through 8 through their direct outputs. Its four subgroup outputs provide additional options for feeding a compatible multichannel recorder.

Can the 1642VLZ4 be rack mounted?

Yes, it can be rack mounted with the optional rack-ear kit. With the optional kit installed, the mixer is 19.0 inches wide.

Does this mixer include built-in digital effects?

No built-in effects processor is specified. External reverb, delay, and other processors can be connected using the aux sends and stereo returns.

Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Analog Mixer

Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Analog Mixer

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16 channels with 10 Onyx mic preamps
Ultra-wide 60 dB mic gain range
Four aux sends and four subgroups
Eight mono-channel inserts and direct outputs
Rugged steel chassis with 60 mm faders

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The Mackie 1642VLZ4 is a 16-channel compact analog mixer designed for live sound, home studios, broadcast work, and flexible signal routing. It combines eight mono channels with four stereo channel pairs for handling microphones, instruments, playback devices, and outboard equipment in one console. Four subgroups, four aux sends, and four stereo returns provide practical routing options without moving to a larger-format mixer.

Ten Onyx microphone preamps provide up to 60 dB of gain range for microphones connected to the eight mono channels and the first two stereo pairs. The mixer also supplies globally switched phantom power for compatible condenser microphones. Its high-headroom input design accommodates line-level sources up to +22 dBu, helping it integrate with professional and consumer-level gear.

The 1642VLZ4 is suited to users who need hands-on level control and analog routing for multitrack recording, rehearsals, small venues, houses of worship, and production spaces. Channels 1 through 8 include inserts that can be used with compatible external processors such as compressors or equalizers. Direct outputs on these eight channels also support routing individual signals to a recorder.

For tonal shaping, mono channels use a three-band EQ with sweepable midrange, while stereo channels use four-band fixed-frequency EQ. Low-cut filters are included on microphone-equipped channels to help reduce low-frequency rumble. Long-throw 60 mm faders, channel PFL solo functions, and a 12-segment stereo meter support clear level management during setup and operation.

This mixer works as the central analog hub between microphones, instruments, external effects, recording hardware, powered speakers, amplifiers, and monitoring systems. Four aux sends can feed stage monitors or external effects, while the ALT 3/4 bus and four subgroups add routing flexibility. It is an analog mixer and does not include built-in effects processing.

Key Features

16-Channel Configuration: Eight mono channels and four stereo pairs accommodate varied source types.
10 Onyx Mic Preamps: Provide microphone inputs with up to 60 dB gain range.
Four Aux Sends: Create monitor mixes or feed compatible external effects processors.
Eight Channel Inserts: Add serial processors to mono channels 1 through 8.
Flexible EQ Section: Three-band mono and four-band stereo EQ support source shaping.
Four-Bus Routing: Subgroups and ALT 3/4 routing help organize complex mixes.

Design & Installation

The 1642VLZ4 uses a rugged steel chassis with a powder-coat finish, sealed rotary controls, high-contrast control markings, and 60 mm log-taper faders. Its compact console layout keeps input processing, aux routing, subgroup control, monitoring, and master outputs accessible from the top panel. A 12 V BNC lamp socket is provided for a compatible console light.

Place the mixer on a stable, ventilated surface or use the optional rack-ear kit for rack installation. Connect microphones with XLR cables and line-level sources with 1/4-inch connections; channels 1 through 8 offer insert points for compatible outboard processors. Connect the main outputs to powered speakers, an amplifier, or recording equipment, and lower master and monitor levels before powering the mixer on or changing phantom-power connections.

Specifications
Model	1642VLZ4
UPC	663961039726
Mixer Type	16-channel 4-bus compact analog mixer
Total Input Channels	16
Mono Input Channels	8
Stereo Input Channels	4 stereo pairs
Microphone Preamps	10 Onyx mic preamps
Mic Preamp Gain Range	60 dB
Line Inputs	16 high-headroom line inputs
Line Input Operating Level	+4 dB / -10 dB operation control
Mono Channel Input Configuration	Channels 1-8: mic and line inputs
Stereo Channel Input Configuration	Channels 9/10 and 11/12: stereo line inputs plus one mic input per pair
Line-Only Stereo Channels	Channels 13/14 and 15/16
Phantom Power	Global switching for all microphone inputs
Channel Inserts	8 unbalanced 1/4-inch inserts on channels 1-8
Direct Outputs	8 direct outputs from channels 1-8
Aux Sends	4
Stereo Returns	4
Subgroups	4
ALT Bus	ALT 3/4 stereo bus
Mono Channel EQ	3-band EQ on channels 1-8
Mono EQ High	Shelving, ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Mono EQ Mid	Peaking, ±15 dB sweepable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Mono EQ Low	Shelving, ±15 dB at 80 Hz
Stereo Channel EQ	4-band EQ on channels 9-16
Stereo EQ High	Shelving, ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Stereo EQ High Mid	Peaking, ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz
Stereo EQ Low Mid	Peaking, ±15 dB at 400 Hz
Stereo EQ Low	Shelving, ±15 dB at 80 Hz
Low-Cut Filter	18 dB/octave, -3 dB at 75 Hz
Low-Cut Filter Channels	Mic input channels; channels 1-12
Channel Faders	60 mm log-taper faders
Main Metering	High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
Dynamic Range	128.5 dB
Frequency Response	+0/-1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Extended Frequency Response	+0/-3 dB, below 10 Hz to above 100 kHz
THD	Less than 0.0007%, mic input to insert output at 1 kHz and 35 dB gain
Equivalent Input Noise	-128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 150 ohm termination
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio	Better than -70 dB at 1 kHz
Main Mix Noise	-86.5 dBu with channel faders down
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	90 dB, referenced to +4 dBu
Crosstalk With Channel Mute	-82 dBu
Crosstalk With Gain Fully Down	-82 dBu
Maximum Mic Input Level	+22 dBu
Maximum Other Input Level	+22 dBu
Maximum Main TRS Output Level	+28 dBu
Maximum Main XLR Output Level	+28 dBu
Maximum Other Output Level	+22 dBu
Mic Input Impedance	2.5 kOhms
Channel Insert Return Impedance	2.5 kOhms
Other Input Impedance	10 kOhms or greater
Tape Output Impedance	1.1 kOhms
Other Output Impedance	120 Ohms
Main Outputs	Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS
Tape I/O	Stereo RCA tape input and output
Headphone Outputs	2
Control Room Output	Stereo control room output
BNC Lamp Socket	12 V BNC socket
Construction	Steel chassis with powder-coat finish
Control Type	Sealed rotary controls
Rack Mounting	Optional rack-ear kit
Power Consumption	50 W
AC Input Range	100-240 VAC
Power Connector	Standard 3-prong IEC connector
Fuse Rating, 100-120 VAC	1 A Slo-Blo, 5 x 20 mm
Fuse Rating, 220-240 VAC	0.5 A Slo-Blo, 5 x 20 mm
Dimensions	16.7 x 16.6 x 5.2 in (425 x 421 x 131 mm)
Rack-Mounted Width	19.0 in (483 mm) with optional rack-mount kit
Weight	18.2 lb (8.3 kg)