Mackie 1642-VLZ Pro

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Ultra-low noise, high headroom
16 channels (8 mic / line plus 2 stereo mic / line plus 2 stereo line)
10 new precision-engineered XDR (tm) Extended Dynamic Range premium studio-grade mic preamps with:
Ultra-wide 60dB gain range 0-
130dB dynamic range, 24-bit digital ready
Bandwidth 192kHz
+22 DBu line input handling
Under Distortion 0.0007% THD (20Hz-20kHz)
48V phantom power
8 TRS channel inserts
Advanced DC pulse transform RF rejection
60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
4 Aux Sends, level, pan,-20dB and OL LEDs on EACH channel
4 stereo aux return, 8 direct outs
3-band active EQ with sweepable midrange on mono channels
4-band active EQ on stereo channels
18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filters on mic channels
Control Room and Phones outputs with multi-input source matrix and Separate level controls for EACH
Balanced inputs & outputs (except inserts)
Steel chassis, sealed rotary controls
Rack mountable

Basically complete and compact ... 1/2/3/4/5/6 sub .... but happiness ...

UTILIZATION

Configuration ultra simplex, functions very accessible

Was no manual, but everything is available on the site mackie ... if c is really ncessaire ...

SOUNDS

C is the good mackie, excellent, no wind, except by pushing up the amps, qualiseur very good, RAS ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month before I was using a mackie pro 1202VLZ j'tais trs satisfied with but I need more tracks, I have therefore opt for his big sister, no dception, the machine is "perfect" in my eyes, so I did not tried other models, I am a mackie Fidler, the quality of the products that I never wanted to go Moreover, it is simple to use ...

Certainly some of these consoles are a bit Chres, but easy to find occas ... buy 600 euros, through a store that had sent home to make rviser Mackie, so I'm satisfied with my purchase ... no regrets !!!!!

See the website of Mackie ...

Unbeatable for the price especially when we see the quality

UTILIZATION

This is my true Premire console and I had not really need the manual plutt so easy to use over the finish is tough trs

10mm would amend the knobs a little more ease of use

SOUNDS

This console m 'redcouvrir allowed my machines trs sound is dynamic in the bass and treble
Cest in the mix of mediums is dlicat
The legalization is perfect for the techno and other music electro

In short a good sound a little glitter but mtallique trspchu

OVERALL OPINION

I use this console for a month and I'm glad trs
830 euro bought new concept in audio Cavaillon (watch the prices vary greatly from one store to another).
I would do this purchase with closed eyes, fawn all for the price it 'not much else of this quality (the costs the Yamaha MG MODELS are really off the mark, if not more expensive there ... the Midas Venice 160)

Yes it is 19 inch rack-mount ...

Analogue desk with very good preamps, on occasion very good value for money.

any type of connectors, or XLR master output jacks.

-4 Axillary equalizer super efficiency, no built-in effects

UTILIZATION

Setup is fairly simple AC analog, not really need a manual.


SOUNDS

Not breath with this console, pre-amp of very good qualities we really can find happiness with this table.

OVERALL OPINION

I keep 2 / 3 years before moving to digital more convenient for me.
I loved these and 4 to the sound quality.
Excellent value for money, I do it again if that choice is not numerical.

Analog Compact table, 19 "Rackable
Connectors XLR and Jack 6'35 balanced / unbalanced everywhere.
16 inputs:
* 8 slices mono with insert direct outs + + 75 Hz low-cut 18dB/oct
* 2 stereo channels with mic (XLR) and low cut
* 2 slices simple stereo
4 subgroups, 2 outputs for each.
Auxiliary mono 4 stereo return flights.
Insert a stereo Master.
Duplicate a master output XLR / Jack.
1 output C / R (Control Room) Jack.
A mono output with adjustable back.
Semi-parametric EQ 3-way:
Acute 12kHz - Medium 100 Hz to 8 kHz - 80 Hz Grave
Gain of each section of -15 to +15 dB
I takes only 8 / 10 here because I would have liked to 2 more ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple to anyone who has ever used a mixer.
For other reassure you the manual is well done. Do not forget to balance your earnings, use the PFL why then do not touch more and you will not have unpleasant surprises.

SOUNDS

The sound is fairly transparent. Well, when compared with higher-end consoles it is perhaps a bit metallic. The equalization is effective and it hardly breath. VLZ = Z = Very Low Very low impedance. (When you hear the breath is that there are bananas, protect your ears!)

OVERALL OPINION

I use this console since 2003, with an average of 80 dates this year. I also selected out of confidence in the brand. While purchasing, you taught me that there had been a first series made in the U.S., and now it was "Made in China". Yet I never had any galley ...
At first I used it alone, then I could afford an RME FF800 I "inserted" to enjoy its preamp, Mackie served me any more as to monitor the facade, which m ' has enabled us to easily record live ...
Given my habits and the market today, when I will change surely I will opt for a digital console. Nevertheless, I will always have fond memories of this console that I've never played tricks on ...