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Mackie RM1642VLZ Rackmount Brackets VLZ Pro & VLZ3

Lock your 1642-VLZ into any standard rack and reclaim the desk space your console deserves.

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Overview

The Mackie RM1642-VLZ Rackmount Brackets are the purpose-made hardware solution for integrating the 1642-VLZ Pro or VLZ3 mixer into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. For installations where the 1642-VLZ needs to live permanently in a rack — fixed installs, touring cases, broadcast racks, or studio technical rooms — these ears provide the secure, aligned mounting that zip ties and improvised solutions cannot. The brackets attach to the existing side-mount points on the mixer chassis, bringing it flush with standard rack rails.

This is a single-function accessory for a specific workflow need: getting a full-featured 16-channel analog mixer off the desk and into a rack frame. Engineers building integrated rack systems appreciate the clean cable management that comes with a properly mounted console — no shifting under vibration, no stress on rear-panel connectors from unsupported weight. The RM1642-VLZ is built for users who treat their gear as a permanent professional installation rather than a portable desktop setup. Confirm your 1642-VLZ variant before ordering; Mackie's VLZ line spans several generations with different chassis dimensions.

Key Features

Rack Ears for Mackie 1642 VLZ Mixer

Specifications

Compatible Models
Mackie 1642-VLZ Pro, 1642-VLZ3
Rack Standard
19-inch standard rack mount
Included
Rackmount bracket ears

Frequently Asked Questions

These brackets are specified for the 1642-VLZ Pro and VLZ3 generations. Mackie has updated its VLZ line through multiple revisions — confirm the chassis width and mounting hole pattern of your specific unit before ordering, as the VLZ4 may have dimensional differences that affect fit.
The 1642-VLZ chassis is not a standard 1U or 2U device — it's a wide-format mixer that uses side-mount rack ears to span a standard 19-inch rack frame. The exact rack unit height depends on the chassis depth; consult Mackie's technical documentation for the precise RU footprint before planning rack layout.
No modification is required. The RM1642-VLZ brackets are designed to attach directly to the existing mounting points on the 1642-VLZ Pro and VLZ3 chassis using the provided hardware. Installation is a straightforward bolt-on process.
Rack mounting positions the mixer's controls facing forward for normal operation. Ensure adequate airflow above and below the chassis — the 1642-VLZ generates modest heat during extended sessions. Rack ears do not obstruct any controls or I/O on the front or rear panel.

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