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Firewire computer interface, it seemed the vlz line would soon be phased out. Thousands of recordings have been tracked and mixed solely on a 1604. The vlz improved almost everything about the mixer, including real direct outputs, inserts on every channel, sweepable eq, 4 busses, better monitoring control, and cleaner signaltonoise specs. Not only is the 1604vlz4 a compact, professional quality tabletop. Mackie 1604vlz mixer service manual download, schematics. Mackie 1604 vlz pro board and hr 824 studio monitors for sale. When mackie came on the scene, they were able to make a high quality mixer for a fair price, and the pro audio world hasnt been the same since.
This page contains information about the owners manual for the 1604vlz3 from mackie. Each of the input channels features a highquality microphone preamplifier vlz. Page 1 page 2 safety instructions page 3 description of controls page 4 page 5 channel strips page 6 page 7 page 8 output section page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17. Mackie 1604vlz pro analog mixer 16channel specs cnet.
The vlz improved almost everything about the mixer, including real direct outputs, inserts on every channel, sweepable eq, 4 busses, better. I did not upgradereplace the ribbon cables with newer generation cables, i just pulled everything apart and used contact cleaner on all cable assemblies. If youre a seasoned pro, at least read the sections with quick. Use the manual is clear but not essential because the console is easy to use. Jun 05, 2016 mackie 1604 vlz pro board and hr 824 studio monitors for sale. Well built, great sounding eq, useful in several formats.