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 Mackie
1642-VLZ3
16 Channel, Compact Mixer with 10 XDR Preamps
With its sleek new look, upgraded preamps and EQ circuitry, the new Mackie
1642-VLZ3 redefines perfection. With the same features and functionality
of its predecessor, the re-engineered Mackie 1642-VLZ3 has even greater
headroom than the original. Mackie redesigned the Mix Bus and made significant
enhancements to the EQs, giving the 1642-VLZ3 a more intuitive and musical
feel. The 1642-VLZ3's three unique channel strip formats allow you
to input and shape any kind of signal, including mic, line, and stereo
instruments.
XDR2 Mic Preamps
Mackie's new XDR2 (Extended Dynamic Range) second-generation mic preamps
are better than ever. They offer incredibly low noise, with individual
mic pre THD below 0.0007%, and overall mixer THD less than 0.0025%. With
60dB of available gain per channel, the 1642-VLZ3 can handle inputs ranging
from a whisper to a scream, and can even handle hot line-level signals
up to +22db, without any added coloration.
Three Kinds of Channel Strips
1. Channels 1 - 8 are essentially the same as those on the 1604-VLZ3,
with mono line-level input and XDR2 mic preamps. These VLZ (Very Low Impedance)
mic pres offer superior sound quality and the best RFI rejection of any
compact mixer on the market.
2. Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (two physical channel strips) each provide
a stereo pair of line-level inputs and a mono XDR2 mic preamp.
3. Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (also in two physical channel strips) each
provide a stereo pair of line-level inputs only, with fixed 4-band equalization
at points that are specifically designed for line-level inputs, such as
keyboards, sound modules, etc.
Two Equalization Formats
Channels 1-8 feature the same 3-band Active equalization as on the 1604-VLZ3.
Tremendous resources went into optimizing the center points of these mic
channel equalizers, with the Lows at 80Hz and the Highs at 12kHz. Midrange
compensation is handled by a peaking control with a two-octave variable
frequency center. This means the Mids can be swept from 100Hz all the
way up to 8kHz - with a boost or cut of 15dB.
Mackie then designed a fixed 4-band, "musically-correct" EQ
for the remaining channels, which are primarily intended for line-level
signals, such as keyboards, sound modules, and drum machines. This all
adds up to practical, useful equalization, with the tone-shaping facility
to actually improve the musical nature of the original signal.
Professional Features
The Mackie 1642-VLZ3 mixer is packed with premium features on every channel:
75Hz Low-cut filters, four Aux Sends, inserts, phantom power, constant-loudness
Pan controls, OL (overload) and signal present LED's, sub and main mix
assign switches, and assignable AFL/PFL Solo switch. And since you can
never have too many output options, we also provided a Control Room/Phones
source matrix, Master Aux section with EFX to Monitor, tape outputs, a
high-volume headphone amplifier, channels 1-8 direct outs, and balanced
XLR and balanced/unbalanced TRS outputs.
Built Mackie Tough
All VLZ3 mixers are built with solid-steel chassis, co-molded pots, and
control knobs that "ride" just above the surface of the chassis.
If something heavy falls onto the mixer, the impact is transferred from
the knobs to the steel chassis - not to the potentiometers or circuit
board. Finally, to eliminate potential circuit board damage, a thick,
horizontally mounted fiberglass PC board, braced with a shock-absorbing
support structure.
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