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Note: The CR1604-VLZ evolved to the 1604-VLZ PRO. The
information contained here pertains to the lesser/discontinued product
and is for reference only.
Mackie's CR1604-VLZ
is a feature-packed update of what was already a feature-packed
classic compact mixer. We collected all the comments from warranty
cards sent in for the original CR-1604, and we listened to what
our customers wanted. We designed the CR1604-VLZ with those comments
in mind -- yet, we didn't let that advice go to our collective head.
All too many times a manufacturer forgets what made the first version
of a product successful when it comes out with a "new improved"
model. Our CR1604-VLZ maintains the original's sound quality, musical
equalization,
and rugged construction, and keeps
intact the multi-configuration possibilities, too.
For one thing, the CR1604-VLZ is a true 4-bus mixer. With channel
assigns to buses 1-2, 3-4, and main L-R, sub mixes are easy. How
about sixteen (16!) high-headroom/low-noise
mic preamps?
OK. And the new trim control gain structure for both mic and line
inputs allow the CR1604-VLZ to handle everything from ultra hot
digital multitrack signals to the most timid of vocalists.
EQ-wise, the CR1604-VLZ is not only 3-band with 12kHz Hi and 80Hz
Lo shelving EQ, its midrange equalization is sweepable from 100Hz
to 8kHz. The low
cut filter on every channel lets you cut unwanted low frequencies
like mic thumps and stage noise with one push of a button. Your
low frequency EQ needs can now be met with Lo shelving EQ (rather
than using the low EQ to do what the low cut filter was meant to
do in the first place).
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- Tabletop, jacks to top (as shipped)
- Tabletop, jacks to front (with optional RotoPod-VLZ
kit)
- Rackmount, jacks to top (short rackrails supplied)
- Rackmount, jacks to back (short rackrails supplied)
- Rackmount, jacks to front (rackrails included with optional
RotoPod-VLZ kit)
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- Inserts on every channel
- 60mm log-taper
faders
- Built-in
Power Suppy
- -20dB signal present LED that doubles as a solo indicator
- Control Room outputs
- Mono output volume control
- AFL/PFL solo for easy level
setting and panning adjustments
- Aux Send 1 & 2 master controls with individual solo switches
and LEDs
- Effects Return to Monitor controls for Aux Sends 1-2
- Control
Room/Phones source matrix for selecting any combination
of Tape, Subs 1-2, Subs 3-4, and Main Mix sources
- Tape Input level control
- Tape to Main Mix switch
- Multi-configuration for easy rackmounting and tabletop setups
Channel Strip|
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Rear Panel
Note: The CR1604-VLZ evolved to
the 1604-VLZ PRO. The information contained here pertains to the
lesser/discontinued product and is for reference only.
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Trim control
Aux Sends 1 & 2
Aux Sends 1 & 2 pre/post switch
Aux Sends 3-4, 5-6
Aux Sends 3-4, 5-6 shift switch
12kHz Hi shelving EQ
Midrange cut/boost control
Midrange sweep control (100Hz to 8kHz)
80Hz Lo shelving EQ
Low Cut Filter switch
Constant-power Pan control
Mute switch
Overload (OL) LED indicator
-20dB signal present LED indicator (also acts as solo indicator)
Solo switch
Sub 1-2 & 3-4 assign switches
L-R assign switch
60mm log-taper fader
12V BNC lamp connector
Aux Sends 1 & 2 master gain control
Aux Sends 1 & 2 solo switches
Aux Sends 1 & 2 solo LED indicators
Stereo Aux Returns 1 & 2 controls
Effects To Monitor controls
(To Aux Send 1, To Aux Send 2)
Stereo Aux Returns 3 & 4 controls
Aux Return 3 Assign to Main Mix or Subs switch
Aux Return 3 Assign to Subs 1-2 & Subs 3-4 switch
Aux Return 4 Assign to Control Room Only switch
Global Aux Return solo switch & LED indicator
Phantom Power and main Power LED indicators
Control Room/Phones level control
Control Room/Phones source switches (Tape, Subs 1-2, Subs 3-4, Main Mix)
Tape in (tape return) level control
Tape To Main Mix assign switch
Global Solo level control
AFL/PFL solo mode switch (global)
Left-Right LED meters
Level Set marker and LED indicator
Rude Solo Light LED (famous!)
Assign To Main Mix L & R assign switches
Headphones jack
Subs 1-4 faders
Main L-R fader
Power cord connection (IEC) and fuse
Power switch
Phantom Power switch
Main L-R 1/4" outputs (bal./unbal.)
Mono output (bal./unbal.) with level control
Main L & R channel inserts
RCA tape inputs and outputs (unbalanced)
Control Room outputs (bal./unbal.)
Sub 1-4 outputs (bal./unbal.)
Aux Returns 1-4 (bal./unbal.)
Aux Sends 1-6 (bal./unbal.)
Direct Outs for channels 1-8 (bal./unbal.)
Channel insert (unbalanced)
Channel line input (bal./unbal.)
Channel mic preamp XLR (balanced)
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