Mackie 16-channel Digital Live Sound Mixer w/ iPad Control Lightning

Overview

The 16-channel Mackie DL1608™ rede?nes live mixing by combining the proven power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of an iPad. With 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps and the performance of 24-bit Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters, you have unparalleled sound quality. Easy-to-setup wireless mixing allows control from anywhere using up to ten iPad, iPhone or iPod touch devices. This gives you the mobile freedom to control not only the mix, but also powerful plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and more. Forget bulky consoles and racks of gear. The power is at your ?ngertips.

Features

Proven Hardware That Sounds Great

• 16 Onyx mic preamps
• High-end Cirrus Logic® converters
• Ultra low-noise, high-headroom design
• 6 aux sends for monitor mixes
• Master L/R output for mains

Tons of Built-In Processing

• Choice of powerful, touch-sensitive plug-ins
• 4-band EQ, gate and compression on inputs
• 31-band GEQ and comp/limiter on outputs
• Global reverb and delay

Wireless Mixing

• Seamless wired to wireless mixing
• Tune the room from anywhere
• Get on stage to ring out monitors
• Personal monitor mixing with access control ability
• Use up to 10 wireless devices simultaneously

Total Control from Your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch

• Intuitive Master Fader™ app for all iPad models
• My Fader™ app for quick control from iPhone or iPod touch
• “Grow and Glow” visual feedback
• Preset and snapshot recall
• Record the mix to the iPad for instant sharing
• Integrate music from any app into the mix

Install Friendly Features

• PadLock™ feature locks down iPad for permanent installs
• Industry standard Kensington lock secures mixer
• Compact footprint saves precious workspace
• 15.5″ x 11.5″ x 3.9″
• 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg
• Lightning and 30-pin versions available

Specifications

16-Channel Digital Mixer?

• 16 Onyx™ mic preamps
• 8 balanced outputs
• High-end Cirrus Logic® converters
• Ultra low-noise, high-headroom design
• Rugged, compact desktop design with iPad® dock
• Rackmountable with optional kit

Flexible Wireless or Docked Control

• Mix wirelessly from anywhere in the venue from your iPad
• Unmatched wireless control over mix
• Supports up to 20 iOS devices at once
• Personal monitor mixing via iPhone® or iPod touch®
• Supports iPad Pro® to show more faders, bigger controls and even finer resolution
• Dock your iPad for added features and security
• Creates and integrated, self-contained desktop mixer
• Total control over assignable 2-channel recordings for immediate playback and easy exporting
• Playback music from any iPad app and incorporate into the mix
• Always keep your iPad charged
• PadLock™ feature locks down iPad for security
• Industry standard Kensington lock secures mixer
• Dock compatible with iPad (2017), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, and iPad (4th generation)
• Optional tray kits available to fit iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini

Master Fader Control App

• Proven, intuitive workflow that's customizable for your application
• Create view groups and see only the channels you need
• Unique access limiting locks out controls you aren't using
• Export presets, shows and complete system backups via Dropbox, email and more using iOS system sharing
• Quick setup with tons of factory and user-definable presets
• Complete offline operation saves setup time at gig
• The most frequently updated mixing app on the market

Professional, Comprehensive DSP

• Packed with more DSP processing than any other compact mixer
• 18 input channels with 4-band PEQ + HPF, gate, compression and RTA/Spectrograph
• 16 stereo-linkable input channels
• 2 stereo-linkable iPad return channels*
• 12 output busses with 4-band PEQ + HPF/LPF, 31-band GEQ, comp/limiter, alignment delay and RTA/Spectrograph
• 6 stereo-linkable aux sends
• 4 stereo-linkable subgroups*
• Main L/R busses
• 4 VCAs and 4 mute groups
• 2 stereo FX processors with dedicated sends and returns
• Choice of powerful, touch-sensitive modern and vintage plug-ins