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16
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2 RACK MOUNT MIC/ LINE MIXER
Up to three
CR-1604s can
be combined with
RELATED PRODUCTS
XLR10 MIC EXTENDER
MIXER MIXER • CORDPACK
REMOTE FADER • ROTOPOD
THE BEST
PRICE-TO-
PERFORMANCE
RATIO EVER
no loss of inputs and
full use of combined head-
phone and AUX outputs.
And it can be automated with
full-fader and muting of all
inputs, four AUX returns, ALT
3/4 bus and main outputs.
Our CR-1604 16-channel
mic/line mixer has proven
itself to be rugged, versatile
and quiet in a wide range of
applications. It is cur-
MORE INFORMATION
CR-1604 ARCHITECTS’ AND
ENGINEERS’ SPECIFICATIONS
No other compact mixer
on the market offers this
range of problem-solving
possibilities. Our imitators
are also hard-pressed to
match Mackie’s proven track
record of reliability and
product support.
“IN YOUR FACE”
ALL-PRODUCT BROCHURE
rently in use in high-
quality church, school
and commercial installa-
tions, broadcasting studios,
video post suites and large
recording studios. The
CR-1604’s durability has
also made it a favorite of
touring systems and
FEATURES
■ 7 AUX sends per channel
via 4 knobs
■ 4 stereo (8 mono)
AUX returns
■ 6 studio-quality mic
preamps with
DURABILITY,
NOT CALLBACKS
The 1604 is a built-like-
a-tank, professional tool
designed for non-stop,
–129.5dBm E.I.N.
rental houses.
■ Bal/ unbal main outputs
A COMPLETE,
EXPANDABLE SYSTEM
■ 3-band EQ at musical
points
24-hour-a-day professional
duty. In church, school and
business sound systems. In
TV and radio stations and
post-editing suites. Any job
where nothing must ever
go wrong. This isn’t just a
hollow claim. It’s backed
up by how we’ve built this
mixer. For example, the
CR-1604 uses sealed con-
trols rather than open
While the CR-1604’s
overall sound,
■ Stereo in-place solo
■ Constant power pan pots
specifications
and features
are in themselves outstand-
ing, it is also unique because
it’s part of a six-com-
ponent
system. The
CR-1604 may
be physically configured in
a variety of ways. Ten extra
mic inputs can be added.
■ Individual channel signal
metering via solo function
■ UnityPlus gain structure
■ Alternate 3/4 bus
■ Built-in power supply
■ BNC lamp connector &
internal power supply
■ Steel main chassis
■ Gold-plated internal
frame, second-generation
interconnects
■ 3-Year Limited Warranty
®
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major-label CDs have been
mastered on 1604s. The
CR-1604 is also regularly
used for TV scoring (The
Simpsons, Night Shade,
Beverly Hills 90210, and
many others) and live TV
show music mixing (Arsenio
Hall, Tonight Show and
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Saturday Night Live). Lucas-
Film’s Skywalker Ranch uses
over twenty of them on a
daily basis. As does a very
famous theme park.
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One explanation is the
CR-1604’s specifications.
Real world specs that we in-
vite you to confirm on your
test bench. You’ll find that
the CR-1604 delivers 90dB
ALT 3/4
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LEFT
SOLO
RIGHT
TIP OUT
RING IN
LEFT BUS
INSERT
FIRST CLICK=
DIRECT OUTPUT
(NO SIGNAL
+
BALANCED
MAIN LEFT
OUTPUT
L
R
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INTERRUPTION)
+28dBu MAX BALANCED
+22dBu MAX UNBALANCED
L
MASTER
OUTPUT
MUTE
TIP OUT
RING IN
RIGHT BUS
INSERT
MASTER
SWITCH
LEFT & RIGHT
MAIN
MIX AMPS
FIRST CLICK=
DIRECT OUTPUT
(NO SIGNAL
OFF TO
BALANCED
MAIN RIGHT
OUTPUT
+
+10dB GAIN
-
INTERRUPTION)
ELECTRONIC
SOLO
+28dBu MAX BALANCED
+22dBu MAX UNBALANCED
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SWITCHING
(ONLY WITH
SOLO TO
MAIN
ither on
or off the
ALT
ALT 3-4
LEFT OUT
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PREVIEW
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ALT 3-4
MIX AMPS
+28dBu MAX BALANCED
+22dBu MAX UNBALANCED
ALT 3-4
RIGHT OUT
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MIX AMPS
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HEADPHONES
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AUX 1
AUX 1
MONITOR
AUX 2
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
METER
NOTES:
1. SWITCHES SHOWN IN
"NORMAL" POSITION.
AUX 3
OUTPUT
+22 CLIP
+8
AUX 4
OUTPUT
+4
+2
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METER READS
INPUT CHANNEL
LEVEL WHEN
CHANNEL IS
SOLOED.
AUX 5
OUTPUT
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SOLO
AUX 6
OUTPUT
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SWITCHING
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ALL AUX SENDS
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Max. Output:
working S/N and 108dB
dynamic range. In the field,
this translates into two times
more headroom than old-style who are specifying the
mixers — where it counts in
the critical mix amp stage.
Instead of afterthought
XLRs stuck on the back, we
provide real phantom-pow-
ered mic inputs with
discrete, balanced micro-
phone preamps as good as
large consoles. Four conju-
gate-pair transistors with
large-emitter geometry re-
duce distortion at all levels,
while delivering extremely
low noise (our published
spec of –129.5dBm @150
ohms is real and verifiable)
and ultra-wide, 10Hz–
installed every day. Join the
growing roster of system
designers and contractors
+28 dBu main output bal.
+22 dBu all outputs unbal.
Dynamic Range: 108dB
Max Gain
Mic: 50 dB
Lines 1-6: 40 dB
Lines 7-16: 25 dB
Mic in to balanced line out:
86dB
Mic in to unbalanced line out:
80dB
Channel faders 1-16: 20 dB
AUX return: 20 dB
L/R master: 10 dB
Headphone Impedance:
20-2000 ohms.
Equalization:
Hi: Shelving, ±15 dB @ 12kHz
Mid: Peaking, ±12dB @ 2.5kHz
Lo: Shelving, ±15 dB @ 80Hz
CR-1604 on the basis of its
features, sound, and —
above all — its undispu-
table, rock-solid reliability.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response:
20Hz-20kHz ±1dB
Distortion:
less than 0.025%, 20Hz-20kHz
Noise:
Mic E.I.N.
–129.5 dBm, 150-ohm source
–131.2 dBv,150-ohm source
–131.5 dBm, input shorted
–133.7 dBv, input shorted
Main output noise:
–90 dBu
Weight: 18 lbs.
Power consumption:
35 watts
300kHz bandwidth.
Working S/N ratio:
90 dBu (ref: +4 dBu)
A WEALTH OF
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
0.7"
3.8"
5.9"
4.5"
6.6"
Constant-power pan pots
maintain consistent acoustic
power while panning center
to side. In-place stereo solo
maintains stereo perspective
when the user solos a chan-
nel — and the same button
provides individual channel
metering! An additional ALT
3/4 Bus provides an extra
stereo output mix for broad-
cast or recording. AUX sends
provide an extra 15dB of gain
above unity to maximize
19.0"
JACKS TO TOP
5.9"
4.8"
6.6"
5.5"
effects at low volume levels,
allowing you to monitor
selected channels without
having to give up send capa-
bilities on other channels.
Equalization is at 80Hz,
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ROTOPOD (jacks on cont rol plane)
2.3"
3.05"
including screw heads
17.34"
7.1"
6.4"
2.5kHz and 12kHz… points
that prove to be more musi-
cally useful than those used
by most compact mixers.
The ultimate proof that
the CR-1604 stands above
other compact mixers is the
sheer number that are being
JACKS TO BACK
3.05"
2.3"
Note: Dimensional drawings are shown with optional XLR10 and RotoPod assembly.
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Mackie Designs Inc. is engaged in a
continuous program of product evaluation and
improvement and reserves the right to change
product specifications at any time without
notice. ©1995-1998 Mackie Designs Inc. All
rights reserved. “Mackie.” is a registered
trademark of Mackie Designs Inc.
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