Quick facts: Mackie · Mackie 1642 VLZ4 · Mixers · €80 + VAT per unit and day · rental in Madrid and across Spain, availability on request.
About the Mackie 1642 VLZ4
The Mackie 1642 VLZ4 is a compact 16-channel, 4-bus analogue mixer with 10 Onyx mic preamps, built for live bands, small venues, conferences and multitrack recording. It handles a mid-sized stage without fuss: 60 mm faders, effective EQ and a steel chassis that shrugs off touring. Peak Entertainment offers Mackie 1642 VLZ4 rental in Madrid and works across all of Spain; ask us for availability and a quote for your dates.
What it is rented for
It is the go-to desk for band gigs in clubs and bars, weddings and corporate events with microphones and music playback, temporary installs and 8-track recordings via the direct outs. It pairs well with Shure SM58 and SM57 microphones, Radial J48 DI boxes for bass or keyboards, RCF Art 935 A active speakers or a Funktion One F1201 system, and the aux sends can feed stage monitors or a Sennheiser IEM EW G4. If you need something smaller, the Mackie 1202 VLZ4 is its little sibling.
Key specs
- 16 channels: 8 mono mic/line channels with Onyx preamps and 4 stereo pairs (9/10 and 11/12 with a mic input each; 13/14 and 15/16 line only), 10 Onyx mic preamps in total
- 3-band EQ with sweepable mids from 100 Hz to 8 kHz on channels 1–8; fixed 4-band EQ (80 Hz, 400 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz) on stereo channels 9–16
- 4 aux sends (1 and 2 switchable pre/post, 3 and 4 post-fader) and 4 stereo returns
- 4 subgroups with their own outputs, ALT 3/4 bus, XLR and TRS main outs, mono out and RCA tape connections
- Inserts (unbalanced) and balanced direct outs on channels 1–8, plus a main mix insert
- 48 V phantom power with global switch, 75 Hz low-cut filter (18 dB/oct) on channels 1–12, 60 mm faders and a headphone output
- 425 × 131 × 421 mm and 8.3 kg, steel chassis, internal multi-voltage power supply, rack-mountable with the optional kit
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent the Mackie 1642 VLZ4 and how do I book it?
The rental price is €80 excluding VAT. Email info@peaksound.es or call or WhatsApp +34 636 410 986 (Monday to Friday, 9–14 and 15–18) with your dates and venue, and we will confirm availability and send you a quote for Madrid or anywhere in Spain.
How many microphones can I plug in at once?
Ten: the eight mono channels plus the mic inputs on stereo pairs 9/10 and 11/12, all with Onyx preamps and 48 V phantom power. Pairs 13/14 and 15/16 are line-only, ideal for media players, keyboards or synthesizers.
Can I use it to multitrack a live show?
Yes. The balanced direct outs on channels 1–8 let you record 8 tracks into an 8-input recorder or interface, and the 4 subgroups add four more simultaneous outputs. There is also an RCA tape out for a stereo mix.
