Mackie DL16S 16-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer

Mackie's DL16S packs 16 Onyx+ mic preamps, 13 buses, USB multitrack recording, and a Wi-Fi router into a stagebox. Mix wirelessly from your laptop or tablet!

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Mackie DL1608 Digital iPad Controlled Mixer, with Lightning Connector (8-Bus)

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Add your Lightning-connector iPad to get a 16-channel, 8-bus digital mixer loaded with DSP effects. Pop your iPad out to mix over Wi-Fi from around the room.

Harness the power of your iPad with the Mackie DL1608L digital iPad-controlled mixer! Designed to work with Lightning-connector iPads, the DL1608L gives you hands-on control of 16 channels and powerful effects processing. This iPad mixer scores big with bands and live sound crews because it simplifies setup, eliminates the need for bulky outboard gear, and lets you mix from anywhere in the venue.

Learn more about the Mackie DL1608L in this overview:


Get Connected with 16 Mic Preamps and 8 Balanced Outputs

Equipped with 16 Onyx microphone preamps and 24-bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters, the DL1608L puts tried-and-true hardware at your fingertips so you get impressive dynamic range, fidelity, and transparency during every show. Eight balanced outputs round out the I/0.

Digital Effects on Every Channel

The Mackie DL1608L mixer boasts effects plug-ins on every channel from 4-band EQ to compression and gate, so you can leave your additional racks at home. The iPad-controlled mixer also packs fully featured reverb, tap delay, and 31-band graphic EQ and limiter on the main and aux outs for adjusting your mix to suit the room.

Pop Out Your iPad and Work the Room

Work your mixing magic from the back of the room, center of the stage, or anywhere in the venue, with seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities. A brilliant pairing, the iPad and DL1608L work together to give you the real-time mixing features you need for FOH adjustments and sideline sound tweaking. read more With the DL1608L, it's easy to manage your mix and dial in effects from around the room.

Add a Wi-Fi Router to Mix from Multiple iPads

Support for up to 10 iPads gives you and other engineers, techies, or band members direct control over your sound. Keep in mind though, that you will need to connect an additional Wi-Fi router (not included) to the DL1608L, and your iPad must be within range of the router.

Mackie's Master Fader App Turns Your iPad Into a Console

Mackie DL1608L's Master Fader app puts even more intuitive mixing features at your fingertips. Open up the app to experience easy DAW mixing, recording, preset control, and more right on the iPad. Gone are the days of writing on painter's tape to identify each channel, or deciphering someone else's messy scribble. Customize your channel count by using the iPad's built-in camera to snap pictures of band members and/or their gear.

Check out the Master Fader v4 app:


Let's be clear: Mackie's DL1608L does not come with an iPad. If you already have an iPad with a Lightning connector and you're ready to mix on the move, get your hands on a Mackie DL1608L!

Features:

- Digital iPad-controlled mixer with Lightning connector
- Seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities for real-time iPad mixing from anywhere in the venue
- 16 Onyx mic preamps yield depth and high headroom
- 12 XLR and 4 combination mic/line inputs
- 24-bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters for 114 dB dynamic range
- Plug-ins on every channel, including 4-band EQ, compression, gates, reverb, and tap delay
- 31-band graphic EQ and compressor/limiter on the main and aux outs
- Support of up to 10 iPads simultaneously means multiple engineers or band mates can control the mix or adjust their own monitors
- Total Snapshot Recall allows you to save sound check settings for multiple bands, complex song mixes, previous mixes, and more
- Record your mix from the L/R stereo outputs directly to your iPad
- Wired to wireless features require an additional Wi-Fi router (not included)

What's the deal with the Lightning Connector? Learn about it here:
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Docked Compatibility:

DL1608 allows docked operation out of the box with iPad (4th generation). With an optional tray kit, DL1608 also allows docked operation with the iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini.

Wireless Compatibility:

DL Series mixers connect wirelessly with the iPad Pro, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 4, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPod touch (5th generation)

Note: Wi-Fi router required for wireless operation.

16-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer:
- 16 Onyx mic preamps
- Eight balanced outputs
- High-end Cirrus Logic converters
- Ultra low-noise, high-headroom design
- Rugged, compact desktop design with iPad dock
- Rackmountable with optional kit

Professional, Comprehensive DSP:
- Packed with more DSP processing than any other compact mixer
- 18 input channels with 4-band PEQ + HPF, gate and compression
- 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
- 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

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
- Dock your iPad for added features and security
- Creates an 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
- iPad Air 2, iPad Air and iPad (4th generation) docking compatibility
- Optional iPad mini docking tray available

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 hides 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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact

Mackie DL1608 Digital iPad Mixer

The Mackie DL1608L iPad Controlled Digital Mixer redeems 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 24bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters, the DL1608L has unparalleled sound quality.

Seamlessly wired to wireless iPad control means you can mix from anywhere in the venue with the DL1608L mixer. This gives you the mobile freedom to control not only the mix, but also powerful plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and more. The sleek Mackie DL1608L even supports up to 10 iPads. Forget bulky consoles and racks of gear. The power is at your fingertips!

Control your mix from anywhere

With the Mackie DL1608L mixer's seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities, you can mix in real time from anywhere in the venue on your iPad*. The bar, the bathroom, the back closet. Instantly adjust mix functions from tuning front of house trouble spots to ringing out stage monitors.

*An additional Wi-Fi router is required and must be connected to the DL1608L. The iPad must be within range of the Wi-Fi router to enable wireless mixing functionality. Wi-Fi router not included.

Control the Mix from your iPad

Designed specifically for the iPad, the Mackie DL1608L's Master Fader app brings groundbreaking 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 confident that you're always in control.

Proven Hardware that Sounds Great

By combining 16 of Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps with the performance of 24bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters, the Mackie DL1608L iPad controlled mixer delivers unparalleled sound quality. Add to that eight balanced outputs, and you have a mixer that not only provides incredible dynamic range, fidelity and transparency, but also great versatility and outstanding value.

Tons of Built In Processing

The DL1608L mixer is 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 finger, 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.

Multiple iPad Support

Supporting up to 10 iPads simultaneously, the Mackie DL1608L allows multiple engineers to control the mix. Plus, it gives band members the ability to adjust their own monitors. We're looking at you, lead guitarist. Now, the band can dial in the mix they want to hear in real time right on stage.

Channel Images

Put the Sharpie away and use your iPad camera to snap quick pics of the band members or their gear for customized channel ID. Face it, that's pretty cool.

Forward Looking Design

The sleek and low profile 16-channel Mackie DL1608L iPad controlled mixer is 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.

Features

- Seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities, you can mix in real time from anywhere in the venue on your iPad*
- 16 studio-quality Onyx mic preamps that deliver depth, headroom and immense detail
- 12 XLR and four combo mic/line inputs
- High-end 24bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters for a remarkable 114 db dynamic range
- Loaded with a choice of powerful plug-ins on every channel including 4-band EQ, compression, gates, reverb and tap delay
- 31-band graphic EQ and compressor/limiter on the main and aux outs
- Support of up to 10 iPads simultaneously allows multiple engineers to control the mix and allows the band to adjust their own monitors
- Total Snapshot Recall allows you to save sound check settings for multiple bands, complex song mixes, previous mixes, recall scenes for theater productions and more
- Record your mix from the L/R stereo outputs directly to your iPad
- *An additional Wi-Fi router is required and must be connected to the DL1608L

Note: This product uses an Apple Lightning connector.

2nd Note: iPad NOT included. iOS Device required for operation.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted May 24, 2015 by Tom N in Fort Worth, TX

"Excellent Mixer!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I use this mixer as a Drum sub-mix and it is flat out awesome. One thing I do like about it is that it is intuitive due in part because of the IPad and easy to mix from behind a drum kit. For me I could use more Aux outs but being able to group things together helps. It is also useful to be able and mix from anywhere in the house, I am more in controll of my drum mix and it's not left to the mercy of the sound man. The 1608L has more than enough headroom, it produces a super clean and powerful mix, great on board effects, what more can you ask for?Well it would be great if you had a USB port to connect to a computer to work with DAW's and multitrack recording softwares but the IPad and iPhone software isn't the bad at all, it does its job as a live mixer. I havnt tried to record with it yet but I am sure it records good enough for scratch tracks...... One other thing, it would be nice if you could use MIDI with this mixer but the lack of this feature does not detour me from loving this board becuase it is clean and powerful.

Musical Background:

I have been playing drums for 30+ years, I also play Guitar, Piano, Tenor Sax.

Musical Style:

Jazz/Rock/Funk
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