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Mackie DL1608 16-Channel Digital Mixer with iPad Control (Discontinued)

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2044387-00
Model #:
DL1608
Availability: No Longer Available
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Proven at millions of gigs worldwide, the 16-channel Mackie DL1608 combines the power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease-of-use of mobile devices you already own. Ideal for bands, rental house and production/installations, the DL1608 provides the mobile freedom to wirelessly control the mix and powerful plug-in processing from anywhere in the venue.

Description

Mackie DL1608 16 Channel Digital Mixer with iPad Control

Proven at millions of gigs worldwide, the Mackie DL1608 combines the power of a full-featured digital live sound mixer with the unmatched ease-of-use of mobile devices you already own. The 16-channel DL1608 features premium hardware like 16 boutique-quality Onyx preamps and Cirrus Logic® converters deliver unparalleled sound quality. Mackie’s class-leading Master Fader control software provides seamless wired-to-wireless control over an amazing amount of professional-grade processing for all inputs and outputs. Plus, you can control it all wirelessly from up to 20 iOS, Android™, macOS®, and Windows® devices. Truly the ideal digital mixer for bands, rental houses and production/installation, you get all the benefits of a next-gen console and more at an incredible price with the Mackie DL1608.

Features

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
    • Unmatched wireless control over mix
    • Supports up to 20 devices at once
    • Personal monitor mixing
  • 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
  • Quick setup with tons of factory and user-definable presets
  • Complete offline operation saves setup time at gig
  • Available for iOS, Android®, macOS®, and Windows®
     

Professional, Comprehensive DSP:

  • Packed with professional DSP processing
  • 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
    • EQ and Compressor feature modern and vintage modes
  • 4 VCAs and 4 mute groups
  • 2 stereo FX processors with 24 available effects and dedicated sends and returns
     

Record and Produce Like a Pro:

  • Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional software and plugin packages included
  • The Musician Collection for ProTools | First includes 23 plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
  • The DAW Essentials™ Bundle for Waveform OEM includes 16 powerful plugins like Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter

Specifications

General Digital
Sample Rate 48 kHz
A/D/A Bit Depth 24-bit
System Latency 1.5 ms
Frequency Response ±0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Distortion THD
Mic Input to Main Output, 1 kHz, –1 dBFS
Noise / Dynamic Range / Signal-to-Noise Ratio
EIN (150Ω termination) -128 dbu
Mic input to Main Output (A–weighted) Channel and main faders at unity: -79 dbu
Faders down: -90 dbu
Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs:
Phones Level Pot Feedthrough @ Minimum Travel
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 92 dB (Ref +4 dBu, One Channel and Main Fader at Unity, A–weighted)
Dynamic Range 109 dB (One channel and main fader at unity, A–weighted)
CMRR >70 dB @1 kHz (60 dB gain)
Analog Inputs 1–16
Connectors 1-12: XLR Balanced
13-16: Combo XLR / TRS Balanced
XLR Mic Pre Onyx
Input Impedance 1-12: 3kΩ
13-16: 3 kΩ mic [XLR]; 30 kΩ line [1/4"]
Max Input Level XLR: +21 dBu
1/4": +30 dBu
Gain XLR: 0 to 60 dB
1/4": -20 to 40 dB
48V Phantom Power (XLR) 48 VDC, 10 mA max per mic, with up to eight simultaneously.
5 mA max per mic, with up to 16 simultaneously.
Analog Main Out L/R
Connectors XLR Balanced
Output Impedance 600 Ω
Max Output Level +21 dBu
Analog Aux Sends 1 – 6
Connectors 1/4" TRS Impedance Balanced (Supports balanced / unbalanced operation)
Output Impedance 240 Ω Balanced
120 Ω Unbalanced
Max Output Level +21 dBu
Analog Headphone Out
Connector 1/4" TRS Stereo
Max Output Level +18 dBu into 600 Ω
+19.5 dBu max into 100 Ω
Networking
Connector 100 MB Ethernet
Control Complete
Simultaneous Control 20 iOS Devices
Power
Power Consumption 48W max
External Supply Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz; Universal Supply
Output Voltage: 12 VDC
Current: 4 A
DC Connector: 5.5 mm x 2.5 mm barrel with locking ring
Line Cord User-replaceable IEC
Operating Temperature[Extended Ambient Temperature] 0 - 40 ̊C
32 - 104 ̊F
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Front 1.6" (40 mm) x 11.5" (291 mm) x 15.4" (391 mm)
Rear 3.7" (95 mm) x 11.5" (291 mm) x 15.4" (391 mm)
Shipping 6.1" (155 mm) x 18.1" (460 mm) x 18.9" (480 mm)
Weight
Net 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
Shipping 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)

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