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Mackie DL16S 16-Channel Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixer with Built-In Wi-Fi for Multi-Platform Control
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The Mackie DL16S delivers 16-channels of proven DL Series digital mixing in an all-new Built-Like-A-Tank, stage-friendly design. Get mixing right out of the box with built-in Wi-Fi networking and full multiplatform support on the industry-leading Master Fader control app. Fully loaded with DSP on each of the 16 Onyx+ mic preamps and 13 busses plus 4 FX processors, the DL16S delivers the mixing power you need to sound great every night. Create stunning multitrack recordings via 16x16 USB I/O and even play them back into each channel for an effortless virtual sound check. The Master Fader app delivers extremely intuitive control over everything on up to 20 devices simultaneously, including the ability to digitally recall each and every setting for incredibly fast setup. Take command of your live mix with the Mackie DL16S.
Mackie DL16S 16-Channel Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixer Features:
- 16-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer.
- 16 Onyx+ recallable mic preamps.
- 8 fully-assignable XLR outputs plus headphone output.
- Industry-leading Master Fader control app.
- 16x16 USB recording.
- Ditch the snake - Place it anywhere on stage or in a rack.
- Complete control via iOS, Android, Mac, or PC.
- No set FOH position - mix from anywhere.
- Supports up to 20 separate devices at once.
- Multiple engineers can work from a single mixer.
- 16x16 USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac or PC.
- Record the show for later mixdown.
- Play back intermission music, backing tracks and more directly into a dedicated stereo return channel.
- Perform a virtual sound check.
- Amazing low-cost, high channel count studio recording solution.
- Utilize Mac or PC audio plug-ins in a live environment.
- Intuitive and easy to master.
- Fast navigation with view groups and overview.
- Quick setup with tons of factory and user-definable presets.
- Access Limiting allows flexible customization of user interface and prevents unwanted adjustments from other users.
- Quickly access channel processing, signal routing, and a massive suite of great sounding effects with presets to get you started.
- Export presets, shows and complete system backups via Dropbox, email and more.
- Complete offline operation.
- Easy and frequent updates.
- Available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Mackie DL16S Specifications:
| General Digital | |
| Sample Rate: | 48 kHz |
| A/D/A Bit Depth: | 24-bit |
| System Latency: Analog Input > Main Bus > Analog Output: |
1.5 ms |
| 0 dBFS Reference: | +22 dBu |
| Frequency Responce | |
| XLR inputs and outputs: | ±0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| 1/4" Inputs: | ±0, -3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Distortion | |
| THD+N, XLR mic input to XLR output, unity gain (1 kHZ, +21 dBu signal; 30 kHz bandwidth): |
< 0.005% |
| Noise / Dynamic Range / Signal-to-Noise Ratio | |
| EIN (150 Ω termination) : | -127 dBu, A-Weighted |
| Crosstalk Analog XLR adjacent inputs: | <-105 dB @ 1 kHz (unity gain) <-65 dB @ 1 kHz (max gain) |
| Crosstalk Analog XLR adjacent outputs: | <-95 dB @ 1 kHz (unity gain) |
| Signal-to-Noise (ref +4 dBu, 1 kHz. Mic Input > Main Bus > XLR Output, unity gain): |
> 92 dB, un-weighted |
| Output Noise, XLR output (DSP muted): | <-90 dBu RMS |
| Dynamic Range Mic Input > Main Bus > XLR Outpur, unity gain: |
> 110 dB, A-Weighted |
| Dynamic Range XLR Mic Input to USB Outout: |
> 113 dB, A-Weighted |
| Dynamic Range XLR Output from DSP (Oscillator): |
> 113 dB, A-Weighted |
| CMRR - XLR Mic Input (ref +20 dBu, +45 dB Gain): |
> 75 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Analog Inputs | |
| Connectors: | 1-8: XLR Balanced, 9-16: Combo XLR / TRS Bal-Unbal (plus Hi-Z via unbalanced instrument cable on inputs 15-16) |
| XLR Mic Pre: | Onyx+ |
| Input Impedance: | XLR, channels 1-16: 3 k&OMega;, balanced 1/4" Line, channels 9-14: 30 k&OMega;, balanced 1/4" Hi-Z, channels 15-16: 1 M&OMega;, unbalanced |
| Max Input Level: | XRL: +22 dBu 1/4": +30 dBu |
| 48V Phantom Power (XLR): | 48 VDC nominal voltage, unloaded 14 mA maximum current supplied to any single port 5mA minimum current supplied to all inputs simultaneously Digital on/off control for each individual input |
| Analog Outputs | |
| Connectors: | XLR Balanced |
| Output Impedance: | 300 Ω |
| Max Output Level: | +22 dBu |
| Analog Headphone Out | |
| Connector: | 1/4" TRS Stereo |
| Max Output Level: | +20 dBu into 600 Ω, each channel +22 dBu max into 100 kΩ, each channel |
| USB | |
| Connection: | USB 2.0 High Speed (as a device) |
| Connector: | USB-B |
| Supported MS Windows [Driver installation required]: | Windows 10 |
| Supported Mac OS [Audio Class 2.0 Compliant, no driver required]: | macOS 10.13, 10.14 D |
| Audio: | 16 in / 16 out, 48 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Networking | |
| Connection: | 100 Mb Ethernet |
| Control: | Complete |
| Simultaneous Control: | 20 Devices |
| Antenna | External, SMA Connector, 50 Ω |
| Access Point, Number of Clients: | Max. 20 (Wired or Wireless) |
| IEEE 892.11 b/g Standard: | 2.4 GHz |
| WLAN Channels: | 1 - 11 (with auto-channel select option) |
| Access Point Security: | WPA2 |
| Supported Operating Modes: | Access Point, External Router, Wi-Fi Client |
| Devices and OSs | |
| Android and IOS System Requirements: |
Android: v6.0 or higher required (requires Google Play Store access to install) iOS: v11.0 or higher required |
| Android and IOS Control Application: |
Master Fader App for Android Master Fader App for iOS |
| DSP | |
| 16 input channels with 4-band PEQ + HPF, gate, compression and RTA/Spectrograph | 16 Stereo-linkable input channels |
| 13 output busses with 4-band PEQ + HPF/LPF, 31-band GEQ, comp/limiter, alignment delay and RTA/Spectrograph | 6 stereo-linkable aux sends 6 stereo-linkable subgroups Main L/R bus |
| 6 VCAs and 6 mute groups | |
| 4 stereo FX processors featuring great built-in FX like reverbs, delays, choruses, flangers, and many more with dedicated sends and returns. |
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| Full I/O routing with A/B sources per channel | |
| Assignable oscillator including pink/white noise and sine waves | |
| Modern and Vintage options for comp/gate and EQ | |
| Power | |
| Power Requirements: | 100VAC-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, Universal Supply |
| Line Cord: | User-replaceable IEC |
| Power Consumption: | 40 W |
| Operating Temperature [extended ambient temperature]: | 32 to 104 °F / 0 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions | |
| Height: | 5.6" / 142 mm |
| Width: | 14.1" / 358 mm |
| Depth: | 5.8" / 147 mm |
| Weight: | 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg |
| Rack: | 3U Rack Spaces |
Each DL16S Retail Box Includes:
(1) Mackie DL16S 16-Channel Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixer with Built-In Wi-Fi for Multi-Platform Control