Mackie DL Series Reference Guide

Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide
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Introduction
Nearly25yearsago,MackierevolutionizedtheproaudioworldbyunleashingtheCR160416-channel
mixer. Today, Mackie redenes live mixing by combining the power of a digital mixer with the ease and
portabilityofaniPad.Thinkofitastoday’sCR1604...butdigitalandunplugged.
• Control the mix from anywhere
WiththeMackieDLSeriesmixer’sseamlesswiredtowirelessmixingcapabilities,youcanmixwirelesslyin
realtimefromanywhereinthevenueonyouriPad,iPhoneoriPodtouch.Thebar,thebathroom,theback
closet. Instantly adjust mix functions from tuning front of house trouble spots to ringing out stage monitors.
DLseriesmixersaccommodateiPadscontainingeitheraLightningor30-pinconnector.
• Control the mix from your iPad
DesignedspecicallyfortheiPad,theMasterFaderappbringsground-breakingDAWmixingfeaturesand
functionality to the live environment. With this intuitive breakthrough app, you can create mix snapshots,
channelpresetsandevenrecordstereotracksstraighttoyouriPad.Plus,with“GrowandGlow”givingyou
visualindicationofthefunctionyou’recontrolling,youcanbecondentthatyou’realwaysincontrol.
• Proven hardware that sounds great
BycombiningouragshipOnyxmicpreampswiththeperformanceof24-bitCirrusLogicAD/DA
converters,theMackieDL806andDL1608deliverunparalleledsoundquality.Addtothatmultiple
balanced outputs, and you have a mixer that not only provides incredible dynamic range, delity
and transparency, but also great versatility and outstanding value.
• Tons of built-in processing
TheDLSeriesmixersareloadedwithachoiceofpowerfulplug-insoneverychannel,soyouwon’tneed
to set up additional racks of outboard gear. With just the touch of a nger, you have total control over
4-bandEQ,compressionandgateplug-ins.Plus,sweetenyoursoundwithafull-featuredreverbandtap
delay or adjust your mix to the room with the 31-band graphic EQ and limiter on the main and aux outs.
• Peace of mind with access control, mute groups and view groups
CustomizewhatcontrolsareavailabletoeachiOSdevice.Greatforprovidingtherightlevelofaccessfor
those with less experience, access limits even provides a password lock for ultimate protection.
Fourindividualmutegroupsareavailablefromthequickaccesspanelfor,well,quickaccess.Assignspecic
input and output channels to these mute groups for customizable control of channel muting.
Only see the channels you want to see by assigning input channels to one or more of four separate view
groups. This not only improves organization and allows for faster navigation, it is perfect for hiding channels
from on-stage musicians when paired with access limiting.
• Multiple iOS devices support
Supporting up to 10 iOS devices simultaneously, the Mackie DL Series allows multiple engineers to
controlthemix.Plus,itgivesbandmemberstheabilitytoadjusttheirownmonitorswithMyFaderon
theiriPhoneoriPodtouch.Now,thebandcandialinthemixtheywanttohearinrealtimerightonstage.
• Forward looking design
The sleek and low prole Mackie DL806 and DL1608 are rooted in design innovation. Its powerfully small
formatdestroystheindustry’snotionthat“biggerisbetter”byallowingmoderntechnologytoeliminate
the need for bulky boards and racks of gear.

Mackie DL Series Specifications

General

Brand	Mackie
Model	DL Series
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English