Mackie CR1604 user reviews ( 8/10) - 4 user reviews

• 03/10/10

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Mackie CR1604 is a 16 channel analog mixer. It has 16 built in mic pres with both XLR inputs and 1/4" connections. There are also four assignable channels as well, with auxiliary sends and controls on each of the sixteen main channels. Each channel also has a three band parametric equalizer. Other features include a pan knob and a mute button for each channel. Basically, the CR1604 has all of the bells and whistles that you need and expect from an analog mixer.

  Utilization

  The configuration of the Mackie CR1604 is generally simple and straight forward. This is your standard, run of the mill analog mixer. There isn't anything out of the ordinary here, so those who know a bit about analog mixers will be able to adapt quickly to using this one. I haven't seen the manual, so I can't say anything about its make up, but if you're new to analog mixers it would be a good idea to have it around.

  Sounds

  While the sound of the Mackie CR1604 isn't necessarily anything to write home about, this also means that is isn't too bad sounding. The preamps will get the job done more times than not, and are perfect for situations in a professional studio where you might need some extra preamps in addition to your outboard ones. They are decently clean sound enough where they will be fine for recording most things, although they're certainly not up to par with most mid and high end preamps out there. The EQ sounds real and is generally pretty clean sounding...

  Overall Opinion

  While the Mackie CR1604 is pretty decent, I don't think that I'd recommend using it as your main analog mixer, at least certainly not in a professional studio. Even in a home studio, unless you need a lot of preamps, I'd recommend just picking up a few really good ones. Having said this, on the plus side the CR1604 won't cost you too much money at all. Keeping this in mind, you're definitely getting a good amount for a relatively small amount of money...
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• 04/20/09

  PeterCocteau's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Console16 channel / 4 bus
  
  
  
  Specifications dj Submitted by other users.

  Utilization

  Extremely simple for those who can use a console.
  
  
  
  "Read the fucking manual" here is to put as the leaflet, trs enjoyable, you will vritablement make the most of your CR-1604. If you do not, you probably will not find out stro monitoring that provides the console!
  
  
  
  The knobs are sturdy plutt Longva seen in some models for some that we've been careful.
  
  
  
  The trick of the Mute / Alt 3-4 is a joy to use. A track when it is mute is automatically assigned to buses 3 and 4. We can assign a compressor that we will return to two slices of the console for example.

  Sounds

  The CR-1604 is fast becoming legendary and it is not for nothing .... The legends says that even the first 2 albums were mixes of Daft on one CR-1604 and 1202 (sister of the range).
  
  The strengths of the console are: pramplis, dynamics, the low EQ which allows for the low hum and low-mdiums.
  
  
  
  We like it or not: his characters a little "roots" that can do the rhythmic DBOT.

  Overall Opinion

  The Cr-1604 is one of the few consoles vritables mix that we can find that price l.
  
  
  
  Excellent dynamic n 'nothing to do with the current VLZ MODELS.
  
  
  
  We love to use it with a small compressor (Alesis kind that does not pay for mine) that we put in out of Bus3 / 4 and that one rinjectera in the console to enjoy a post-compressor Eq on the low ..... hh!
  
  Numrique while you mix?? bbbooouuh, you n 'your not pretty ... you like the analog? really take a look at this console. The hill used is not excessive, at a purchase you will ensure the proper functioning of the slices (trims, faders ...).
  
  If you are in your dj the happy owner, take care of ... if you do not do it for you, do it for the future .. gnrations FYI I know that there is an official rparateur those old MODELS in the Paris suburbs.
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• 12/27/05

  emotional_features's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Specifications <ul> Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz + /-1dB
  
  Distortion: less than 0.025%, 20Hz-20kHz
  
  Noise: Mic EIN-129dBm, 150 Ohm source;-133.7dBV input shorted; main output noise-86dBu, 90dBu working SNR (ref. +4 dBu)
  
  Max. Output: +28 dBu main output balanced, +22 dBu unbalanced outputs All Other
  
  Dynamic Range: 108dB
  
  Max Gain: Mic 48dB, Lines 1-6: 40dB; Lines 7-16: 25dB, Mic in to balanced line out: 84dB, Mic in to unbalanced line out: 78dB; Channel faders: 20dB; TO return: 20dB; L / Master R: 10dB
  
  Channel to channel crosstalk:-85dB
  
  Headphone Impedance / Output: 20-2000 ohms/200mW
  
  Equalization: Hi shelving + /-15dB @ 12kHz, peaking Mid + /-12dB @ 2.5kHz; Lo shelving + /-15dB @ 80Hz
  
  Phantom: 160mA, 10mA/CH.
  
  Power Supply: 35 Watts
  
  Weight: 18lbs </ul>
  
  
  
  Connections: <ul> 6 mic (phantom, XLR) or line (jack) + 10 line inputs (jack)
  
  1 insert per
  
  4 / 6 aux send per
  
  A 3-band eq (2 + 1 shelf paramtrique non peak) per
  
  4 Stereo to return (two mono jack in back)
  
  Exit Alt 3 / 4 (two mono jack)
  
  headphone output (1 Stereo jack) </ul>

  Utilization

  Trs robust.
  
  
  
  Many possible routings with 4 / 6 aux send (4 per slice, 6 available) and 4 Stereo Returns.
  
  
  
  Possibility of having two sub-groups with the output Alt 3 / 4 to reroute a return or two slices of the table.
  
  
  
  19 "rack.
  
  
  
  Trs good manual, and document possible changes to the site Mackie.

  Sounds

  This is a table references. But:
  
  
  
  Since I EAA Quest 804, I do realize that EQ is dirty, dirty trs. The sound loses its momentum just by pushing a single low squence simple but rhythmic percussive trs. EQ make the service but do not really abuse it, unless its a typical search. Note that the EQ is not disabling.
  
  
  
  Personally I hear the crosstalk. A priori nothing serious once in a mix, as the noise levels are too low.

  Overall Opinion

  I have this table since 1997. TRS is a good restaurant in its class, very compact routing capabilities, and it is his strong point. Its weak point is the EQ DEFINITIONS. I can not talk about Micro preamps, I do not use.
  
  
  
  The acquisition of Quest 804 EAA brought me wonder if I will keep. The rponse is yes because I could not find a table with the same rack routing capabilities that level of quality and low price. So I will use my tables for two DIFFERENT needs, and playing the patchbay to route my sounds on one or the other as needed.
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• 04/06/04

  jeanfil's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Good product "vintage" home mackie 16 channel and 4 / 6 to. (Assignable)
  
  output jack.
  
  48v power supply.
  
  no effect.
  
  6 XLR input jack and 10 (but possible 10 xlr plus optional I took)
  
  or 16 grafted xlr.

  Utilization

  So easy just low / medium / high and its rings.

  Sounds

  In the long tiring few knobs can this old lady is no longer young.
  
  8 and 7 for the small knobs for stroke.
  
  I just revise and change mine 6.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 3 years in group I sell (see my ad to 550 euros) because I switched to digital and I need money, but I sometimes want to keep re-use see as really with a compressor limiter rings his ass!
  
  the "hot" and sounds better than the yamaha analogue I've had before, too metallic and cold, see the Beringer I had just before that was flattering on small systems and relatively catastrofique on the mainframe, but hey to each his own ....
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