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title: "Mackie VLZ4 Series, 16-channel, Compact Mixer with Ultra-wide 60dB gain range and 10 Onyx Mic Preamps (164VLZ4)"
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# Ultra-wide 60dB gain range 10 boutique Onyx mic preamps 16 channels for versatile mixing Mackie VLZ4 Series, 16-channel, Compact Mixer with Ultra-wide 60dB gain range and 10 Onyx Mic Preamps (164VLZ4)

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** € 1930.51
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## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your sound game with Mackie VLZ4 — where pro-grade power meets rock-solid reliability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mackie VLZ4 Series, 16-channel, Compact Mixer with Ultra-wide 60dB gain range and 10 Onyx Mic Preamps (164VLZ4) by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** € 1930.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mackie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mackie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Built Like a Tank:** Rugged steel chassis and sealed rotary controls ensure durability that keeps pace with your busiest gigs.
- • **Ergonomic & Compact Design:** Cockpit-inspired controls with high-contrast knobs optimize usability in any lighting, fitting pro setups without bulk.
- • **Massive Mixing Flexibility:** 16 high-headroom channels with +4/-10 dB operation let you balance complex setups effortlessly.
- • **Pro-Level Clarity & Control:** 10 boutique Onyx mic preamps deliver pristine, ultra-low noise sound for every vocal and instrument.
- • **Broadcast-Ready RF Rejection:** Improved RF shielding eliminates interference, perfect for professional streaming and studio environments.

## Overview

The Mackie VLZ4 16-channel compact mixer combines 10 boutique Onyx mic preamps with an ultra-wide 60dB gain range, delivering crystal-clear, low-noise audio. Engineered with a rugged steel chassis and sealed controls, it offers professional-grade durability and improved RF rejection ideal for broadcast and studio use. Its ergonomic design and versatile input/output options make it the go-to mixer for millennial pros seeking flawless sound and flexible control in a compact footprint.

## Description

A legend in no-nonsense compact mixer design, performance, and durability.View larger The VLZ4 line offers mixers of every channel count for every application.View larger VLZ4 Multi-Channel Compact Mixers A legend in compact mixer design, performance, and durability, Mackie VLZ is the original no-nonsense mixer series. Offering more bang for your buck, the redesigned VLZ4 line now includes Mackie's industry-proven Onyx preamps for crystal-clear sonic clarity. The comprehensive VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 20 years ago. From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time. Maximum Usability The new VLZ4's feature a sleek black powder coat finish and cockpit-inspired controls. Colorful high-contrast knobs optimizes the VLZ4's usability in low-light scenarios as well as feature a radical, ergonomic taper that provides all the tactile control you need all while keeping the mixer footprint as small as possible. Built Like A Tank Show to show the VLZ4 is made to keep on working no matter what gets thrown at it. Features like a nearly indestructible steel wrap-around chassis and grime-resistant rotary sealed pots make the Mackie VLZ4 mixer a solid investment. Comprehensive Lineup The comprehensive VLZ4 line offers mixers of every channel count for every application. From the 402VLZ4 which is perfect for desktop applications to the tour-ready 3204VLZ4 there is a VLZ4 mixer ready for any situation. Onyx Mic Preamp Features Ultra-wide 60dB gain range 128.5 dB dynamic range +22 dBu line input handling Extended frequency response Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 50kHz) VLZ4 Series Compact Mixers1402VLZ4 14-Channel Compact Mixer1642VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer2404VLZ4 24-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer3204VLZ4 32-Channel 4-Bus FX MixerOnyx Preamps✓✓✓✓✓Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast application✓✓✓✓✓Phantom power for condenser mics✓✓✓✓✓18 dB/oct 100Hz lowcut filter on mic input channels✓✓✓✓✓Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime✓✓✓✓✓Rack mountable design✓✓✓Integrated 4x2 24-bit USB interface✓✓

Review: VERY Well Built, and THE Solution for RF Inteference when using PreSonus Eris 5 Studio Monitors - This little Mackie 402VLZ4 is a lifesaver for a small home desktop solution when you want to use one pair of studio/near field monitors, so I want to share my setup. My main goal was to have a QUIET pair of PreSonus Eris E5's on each side of my 30" monitor for multiple uses, but the RF interference was unbearable. The Mackie (and GOOD cables) provided the solution and make the whole system really flexible. Here's what I wanted to accomplish: 1) Audio from my desktop PC for video editing and simply listening to music 2) Audio from my AlienWare 17 R2 laptop which is my main DAW running Studio One 3 Pro 3) Audio from my iPad Pro when fooling with Notion, GarageBand and any other audio source 4) Ability to plugin my Taylor acoustic to play solo or along with any of the above 5) Ability for someone to listen to a finished mix on my studio headphones while I monitor the track through the Eris 5s at a low level so I know what they are hearing at any given point And most of all I needed to eliminate the VERY bad RF interference I was getting from the Eris 5s, because while the sound is TRULY accurate given the price range, the RF shielding is pretty bad, due to the price range. But I got it 99% solved. Here's how: · Connect the Eris 5s to the Mackie with cables such as Mogami 2549 XLR Male to 1/4" TRS Cable with Neutrik Gold Connectors - 6 Feet by ChromaLeaf . Speakers are done. · Connect my desktop editing PC to a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB Audio System with Phono Preamp , and from there connect that to the Mackie's Tape In inputs. IMPORTANT: I used cheap RCA cables and a cheap USB cable between the PC, Creative DAC and Mackie, and got horrible RF noise! I then tried, believe it or not, an desertcartBasics USB 2.0 Cable which are very well made, and a pair of Monster RCA cables I already had, and I get NO RF noise from the Eris 5s now. PC is done. · In Channels 3 & 4 I run this Ugreen Gold Plated 3.5mm 1/8" TRS to 6.35mm 1/4" TS Mono Y-Cable Splitter Cord which I can use for iPad (NOT iPhone, more on that in a min) or other device with a 3.5mm headphone jack or line out, or even the headphone jack on the AlienWare DAW in a pinch. For serious mixing with the AW I use a Fiio E17K ALPEN 2 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier , again with a good desertcartBasics USB cable, and then the UGreen Y cable goes into the Fiio. iPad and DAW and other audio devices done. · Channels 1 & 2 are open to accept XLR or line input from my Taylor or mic or preamp or a second device, anything really. With a mixer the headphones being plugged in don't mute the main output, everything has its own level knob, so i can control everything, even those listening to headphone. It's a bit extensive, but this gives me a totally flexible, clear, RF-free environment, all possible by this little Mackie control center of a mixer. I can honestly say I can't think of a thing I don't like about it. It's heavy metal construction and sports a power switch which many mini mixers don't have. And now my Eris 5s sound quiet and amazing, and my range of inputs is totally flexible. One last note regarding RF interference: You still hear that "fax machine" sound faintly when an iPhone is nearby, does it on my wife's PC too, with simple shielded computer speakers. When the iPhone checks for mail for anything else, you hear it. Not horribly but it's there. There is one other Apple product that actually makes noise when you move it about: iTunes for Windows running on my PC! If I scroll a window or something similar, you hear faint RF noice! Other media playing software doesn't so this. WEIRD. Anyway, hope this info helps. If anything, use great cables.
Review: Exactly what I needed - I love this thing! I just got it today, it is sturdy and professional looking and was packaged very well. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years. I still jam now and then, but mostly I play to backing tracks at home. I have an eggnater tweaker with effects processor that i play thru while running backing tracks from my computer thru a stereo amp. Balancing the two volumes is always a pain, and i usually end up too loud once i find the balance. I like to record sometimes, using a tascam recorder with built in microphones. Its not bad, but it picks up room noise and wont register below a certain volume. I bought this mixer hoping to consolidate my devices into some kind of audio system. I have had mixers before and they always have limitations or dont have features i need, so i was skeptical. I set this baby up and plugged my processor into channel 1 and computer into channel 2. I ran the main output thru my 100 watt stereo amp powering a pair of 12" speakers. Turned everything on and both channels came thru loud and clear with no crossover. The volume controls are pretty linear, but it drops off a little on the low end. It was easy to match the two channel volumes. Guitar and backing track sound seamless coming from a single source. I just crank the master volume up and down without losing the mix. The EQ is impressive. I like that there is a knob for bass and a knob for treble (hi and lo). So much easier than trying to adjust your tone with 7 slide pots. Both bass and treble have surprising range and work fine together. They give me an excellent range of tones. The channels have seperate gain controls, which come on smooth and have a lot of punch without making it too distorted. This device otherwise adds nothing to the signal in the form of noise, distortion or carryover that i can tell, all my favorite processor effects sound just the same thru this as they do thru my amp. My room recorder has a line in that i connected to the tape out jacks, but there is no volume for tape out, so i used the headphone out, which does have a volume control and it works perfectly. Now I can record at any volume while playing at any volume, which my family will love. No more blasting just so my recorder will pick it up. All the right features without a bunch of fluff like effects, and it accomodates a mix of stereo and mono inputs and outputs with no special adjustments. I am totally stoked with this thing and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and functional mixer.

## Features

- 16-channel mixer featuring Mackie signature high-headroom/low-noise design
- 10 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
- Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
- Phantom power for condenser mics
- 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EA18VT2 |
| Audio Input | USB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,467 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #10 in Unpowered Recording Mixers #27 in Stage Powered Mixers |
| Brand | Mackie |
| Brand Name | Mackie |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 878 Reviews |
| Frequency | 12 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00613815612605, 00663961039726, 00663961039733 |
| Item Type Name | Compact Mixer with Ultra-wide 60dB gain range and 10 Onyx Mic Preamps |
| Item Weight | 18.2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Loud Technologies, Inc. |
| Noise Level | 60 Decibels |
| Number of Channels | 16 |
| Output Connector Type | XLR |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| UPC | 613815612605 663961039733 663961039726 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year non-transferrable. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mackie
- **Number of Channels:** 16
- **Item Weight:** 18.2 Pounds
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VERY Well Built, and THE Solution for RF Inteference when using PreSonus Eris 5 Studio Monitors
*by P***D on February 4, 2016*

This little Mackie 402VLZ4 is a lifesaver for a small home desktop solution when you want to use one pair of studio/near field monitors, so I want to share my setup. My main goal was to have a QUIET pair of PreSonus Eris E5's on each side of my 30" monitor for multiple uses, but the RF interference was unbearable. The Mackie (and GOOD cables) provided the solution and make the whole system really flexible. Here's what I wanted to accomplish: 1) Audio from my desktop PC for video editing and simply listening to music 2) Audio from my AlienWare 17 R2 laptop which is my main DAW running Studio One 3 Pro 3) Audio from my iPad Pro when fooling with Notion, GarageBand and any other audio source 4) Ability to plugin my Taylor acoustic to play solo or along with any of the above 5) Ability for someone to listen to a finished mix on my studio headphones while I monitor the track through the Eris 5s at a low level so I know what they are hearing at any given point And most of all I needed to eliminate the VERY bad RF interference I was getting from the Eris 5s, because while the sound is TRULY accurate given the price range, the RF shielding is pretty bad, due to the price range. But I got it 99% solved. Here's how: · Connect the Eris 5s to the Mackie with cables such as Mogami 2549 XLR Male to 1/4" TRS Cable with Neutrik Gold Connectors - 6 Feet by ChromaLeaf . Speakers are done. · Connect my desktop editing PC to a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB Audio System with Phono Preamp , and from there connect that to the Mackie's Tape In inputs. IMPORTANT: I used cheap RCA cables and a cheap USB cable between the PC, Creative DAC and Mackie, and got horrible RF noise! I then tried, believe it or not, an AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable which are very well made, and a pair of Monster RCA cables I already had, and I get NO RF noise from the Eris 5s now. PC is done. · In Channels 3 & 4 I run this Ugreen Gold Plated 3.5mm 1/8" TRS to 6.35mm 1/4" TS Mono Y-Cable Splitter Cord which I can use for iPad (NOT iPhone, more on that in a min) or other device with a 3.5mm headphone jack or line out, or even the headphone jack on the AlienWare DAW in a pinch. For serious mixing with the AW I use a Fiio E17K ALPEN 2 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier , again with a good AmazonBasics USB cable, and then the UGreen Y cable goes into the Fiio. iPad and DAW and other audio devices done. · Channels 1 & 2 are open to accept XLR or line input from my Taylor or mic or preamp or a second device, anything really. With a mixer the headphones being plugged in don't mute the main output, everything has its own level knob, so i can control everything, even those listening to headphone. It's a bit extensive, but this gives me a totally flexible, clear, RF-free environment, all possible by this little Mackie control center of a mixer. I can honestly say I can't think of a thing I don't like about it. It's heavy metal construction and sports a power switch which many mini mixers don't have. And now my Eris 5s sound quiet and amazing, and my range of inputs is totally flexible. One last note regarding RF interference: You still hear that "fax machine" sound faintly when an iPhone is nearby, does it on my wife's PC too, with simple shielded computer speakers. When the iPhone checks for mail for anything else, you hear it. Not horribly but it's there. There is one other Apple product that actually makes noise when you move it about: iTunes for Windows running on my PC! If I scroll a window or something similar, you hear faint RF noice! Other media playing software doesn't so this. WEIRD. Anyway, hope this info helps. If anything, use great cables.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I needed
*by R***A on May 5, 2020*

I love this thing! I just got it today, it is sturdy and professional looking and was packaged very well. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years. I still jam now and then, but mostly I play to backing tracks at home. I have an eggnater tweaker with effects processor that i play thru while running backing tracks from my computer thru a stereo amp. Balancing the two volumes is always a pain, and i usually end up too loud once i find the balance. I like to record sometimes, using a tascam recorder with built in microphones. Its not bad, but it picks up room noise and wont register below a certain volume. I bought this mixer hoping to consolidate my devices into some kind of audio system. I have had mixers before and they always have limitations or dont have features i need, so i was skeptical. I set this baby up and plugged my processor into channel 1 and computer into channel 2. I ran the main output thru my 100 watt stereo amp powering a pair of 12" speakers. Turned everything on and both channels came thru loud and clear with no crossover. The volume controls are pretty linear, but it drops off a little on the low end. It was easy to match the two channel volumes. Guitar and backing track sound seamless coming from a single source. I just crank the master volume up and down without losing the mix. The EQ is impressive. I like that there is a knob for bass and a knob for treble (hi and lo). So much easier than trying to adjust your tone with 7 slide pots. Both bass and treble have surprising range and work fine together. They give me an excellent range of tones. The channels have seperate gain controls, which come on smooth and have a lot of punch without making it too distorted. This device otherwise adds nothing to the signal in the form of noise, distortion or carryover that i can tell, all my favorite processor effects sound just the same thru this as they do thru my amp. My room recorder has a line in that i connected to the tape out jacks, but there is no volume for tape out, so i used the headphone out, which does have a volume control and it works perfectly. Now I can record at any volume while playing at any volume, which my family will love. No more blasting just so my recorder will pick it up. All the right features without a bunch of fluff like effects, and it accomodates a mix of stereo and mono inputs and outputs with no special adjustments. I am totally stoked with this thing and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and functional mixer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Solid Work Horse.
*by C***7 on May 1, 2015*

If it were possible to give this mixer 10 Stars - I would! Prior to this I used a similar sized mixer from a company whose name begins with a "B" and ends in an "R". I decided to see if Mackie was truly an upgrade. This was my first purchase of Mackie gear of any kind! I am a mobile DJ that uses this type of mixer as a sub mixer to route my DJ controller, a hardwired mic and a wireless mic. Sometimes, I'll route a back up mixing console through the mixer as well. The Construction is TOP SHELF. This thing is SOLID. All metal with exception to the knobs. The mic pre-amps are clean, powerful and very rich sounding. Depending on the gear that you're putting though it, I find myself using less EQ to balance out my sound. OUTPUTS- I was first drawn to this mixer because it has XLR Balanced outputs - I just like that better than 1/4" TRS outputs. You can get roughly 2 more mixes out of this board as well - making it a 3 Bus Board. I don't really use effects, and there are none built-in. There is a Power Switch on the rear - my previous mixer didn't have a power switch. I like a power switch! The LED display is VERY accurate. I have experienced better response from my powered speakers and a cleaner - tighter mix because the ability to SEE what's happening! The MIC channels have a MUTE Button!!! I love that as well! Many of the things that I am raving about are very standard issue on larger mixers from most manufacturers. Again, my previous mixer was a plain-jane mixer. I can't allow myself to bad mouth the "B" brand - they served me well over the years. I will gladly attest to Mackie's Overall Quality! This board is a STEAL at this price point!!! I can see myself owning this board for many years to come.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Mixer
- Mackie 1642-VLZ Rackmount Kit

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