The Mackie 2404VLZ4 is a premium 24-channel analog mixer designed for professional live sound, studio recording, churches, corporate AV systems, event production, podcasting, and broadcast applications. Known for its legendary Mackie durability and clean analog sound, the Mackie 2404VLZ4 delivers professional audio performance with flexible routing and ultra-low noise operation.
Equipped with 20 high-headroom Onyx microphone preamps, the Mackie 2404VLZ4 provides exceptional clarity, wide dynamic range, and low distortion for microphones, instruments, and playback devices. Each mono channel features precision EQ controls with sweepable mids, low-cut filters, insert points, and flexible aux sends for monitor mixes and external effects processors. The professional 4-bus architecture allows advanced signal routing for live performances, recording sessions, and multi-zone audio applications.
The Mackie 2404VLZ4 mixer includes balanced XLR outputs, dedicated subgroup outputs, stereo returns, tape I/O, and multiple routing options that make it ideal for professional sound reinforcement systems and studio workflows. Its compact design offers powerful mixing capabilities while remaining portable enough for mobile production companies and touring setups.
Built with Mackie’s rugged “Built-Like-A-Tank” steel chassis and sealed rotary controls, the Mackie 2404VLZ4 is engineered to handle demanding environments including concerts, theaters, houses of worship, schools, clubs, and rental production companies. The mixer’s proven reliability and professional sound quality make it a trusted choice for audio engineers and performers worldwide.
Whether you are mixing live bands, worship teams, conferences, podcasts, or studio recordings, the Mackie 2404VLZ4 delivers powerful analog mixing performance, flexible connectivity, and professional-grade sound quality for virtually any audio application.
The 24-channel, 4-bus FX mixer has 8 single-knob compressors to stop the dynamic signals from poking out of the mix. There are 4 compressors are located on the last 4 microphone inputs so that critical signals (such as vocals, snare drum, guitar or keyboards) may be addressed. In addition, there are single-knob compressors on each of the 4 subgroups so that grouped signals (such as a drum set or a choir of vocalists) may be blended together for paramount smoothness.
This mixer also features a 4 x 2 USB recording and playback function. This means that up to 4 signals may be recorded simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer for playback. Its built-like-a-tank construction delivers years of reliable use under strenuous conditions. The VLZ4 4-Bus Series offers a compact FX mixer solution in a design that’s flexible, rugged, and professional.
Wide 60 dB gain range
128.5 dB dynamic range
+22 dBu line input handling
Extended frequency response
Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
Stream subgroups or master L / R to your PC or Mac for recording
Use your favorite plug-in live via AUXES 5 / 6
Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return to channel to implement EQ, AUXES, and more
- Type: Analog
- Channels: 24
- Computer Connectivity: USB (4 x 2)
- Faders: 27 x 60mm Throw
- Inputs - Mic Preamps: 20 x XLR
- Phantom Power: 20
- Inputs - Line: 24 x TRS (20 x Mono, 2 x Stereo Pairs)
- Inputs - Other: 2 x RCA (Tape)
- Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR (Stereo), 1 x XLR (Mono)
- Outputs - Other: 2 x RCA (Tape), 2 x TRS (Monitor, Stereo), 1 x TRS (Monitor, Mono)
- Aux Sends: 4 x Pre/Post, 2 x Post/FX
- Send/Return I/O: 6 x TRS (Send), 4 x TRS (Stereo Returns)
- Busses/Groups: 4 x Bus
- Channel Inserts: Yes
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
- USB: 1 x Type B
- Talkback: Yes
- EQ Bands: 3-band, Sweepable Mid
- Effects: Yes
- Height: 6"
- Width: 29.4"
- Depth: 19.1"
- Weight: 31.0 lbs.






