Mackie USA DLZ
(Mackie Advanced Content Creation Studio with Mix Agent™ Technology)
The DLZ Creator Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting and Streaming enables you to get the results you want—faster than ever.
Inspired in part by smartphone and DSLR cameras that make great results accessible to anyone, DLZ Creator transforms the on-screen controls to meet your creative style or skill level—without compromising processing power or sound quality.
FEATURES:
THREE VERSATILE MODES
A DIGITAL RECORDER FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
EASY
A no-fuss user interface that offers the fastest path to recording your first podcast. For those who want to get great results without menu-diving.
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ENHANCED
Expanded control over your sound and mix. For those who want some customization without an overwhelming number of options.
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PRO
Total control and fully customizable. For those who know what they want, and how to get it.
BUILT-IN SMARTS
MORE THAN A DIGITAL MIXER
DLZ Creator is designed to help you become a better content producer.
Mix Agent™ is your personal audio assistant that guides you through setup and sound check, so in a few button presses you’ll be recording.
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AutoMix manages levels for up to four mics so everyone can be heard—even when they speak at the same time—which is a big help when you’re busy hosting a show with multiple guests or hosts.
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Using Mix Minus with your Bluetooth®-connected smartphone lets you add a caller into the mix with no audible echo when they speak.
THE INS AND OUTS OF PRODUCING
A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MIXER FOR YOUR DESKTOP
DLZ Creator harnesses decades of Mackie expertise, making every detail count for your productions. From Onyx80 preamps that make even low-output mics sound both loud and pristine, to customized headphone mixes for each of your guests, DLZ Creator gives you the benefits of a professional studio mixer without the steep learning curve.
READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT
A PORTABLE AND VERSATILE PODCASTING INTERFACE
As a content creator, you know that flexibility is key. No matter how you like to create, the DLZ podcast mixer supports you every step of the way. Record or stream to a computer via USB-C, or skip the computer and record full multitrack audio to an SD card for a truly self-contained setup.
MACKIE KNOWS CREATORS
FROM THE RECORDING STUDIO TO THE STREAMING STUDIO
For decades, Mackie has provided musicians, DJs, and multimedia producers with the tools to create. From bedroom studios to the world's biggest festivals, Mackie mixers are literally everywhere. DLZ Creator puts all our knowledge into a new design for the next generation of creators.
SPECIFICATIONS:
DLZ Mix Agent™
Guided setup walks you through channel configuration
Automatic Gain sets your input levels for you
Fast headphone output setup
DLZ Work Modes
Choose between Easy, Enhanced, and Pro
Transform the user interface to fit your experience level and needs
Auto Mix
Automatically reduces channel levels when not receiving signal
Ensures a consistent overall output level and reduces potential feedbackin mix
10.1” High-resolution full-color touch display with anti-glare coating
4 discrete XLR/TRS combo inputs
Stereo channel with dual 1/4” TRS inputs
Stereo channel with 1/8” TRS connection
Stereo Bi-Directional Bluetooth® channel
Onyx80 mic preamps with up to 80dB gain
14x4 USB-C audio interface to Mac/PC
Flexible multitrack recording and stereo playback to MicroSD and USB thumb drive
Professional audio processing
3-band parametric EQ + high pass filter
Noise gate / De-esser / Compressor
Atomizer Reverb and Chronotronic Dela
dynamically color-coded rotary controls
9 professional 100mm faders
Backlit mute, solo, sample triggers, and nav buttons
Sample playback
Instantly trigger pre-made samples via dedicated backlit buttons
Store your favorite sounds and record new ones on the fly to MicroSD®
4 independent headphone outputs
Individual level control for each output
Create custom mixes for each output (pro mode only)
Hard power switch and locking power connector
General Digital
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
A/D/A Bit Depth: ..24-bit
System Latency: ~3 ms
Equivalent Noise: 143.4 dBV (A-weighted)
Inputs
Inputs: 4x balanced/unbalanced combo jacks,
1/4" balanced/unbalanced stereo jacks,
1/8" stereo jack XLR Mic Pre: Onyx 80 mic preamps
Input Impedances: 4 k balanced (microphone),
10 k balanced (instrument), 5 k unbalanced (instrument)
Outputs
Outputs: Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" main out jacks,
4x stereo headphone jacks Line Output Maximum Level: 14 dBu
Headphone Output Power: 30 mW
Bluetooth / USB / SD
Bluetooth: 5.0
USB: Format: USB 2.0 HS (480Mb/s)
SD: Multitrack (12 chan + main mix) / 24-bit / 48kHz
SD speed class 10 or speed class UHS recommended
Recording / Networking
Recording Storage: microSDHC, microSDXC,
USB-A removable drive (FAT32 – minimum 100MB/s) Data Transfer: Integrated SD 3.0 104 MB/s
Network Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100
Power Requirements
Line Input Power: 18V 1.5A
Dimensions
Size (H x W x D): 4.1 × 13.0 × 15.0 in
104 × 330 × 381 mm Weight 6.1 lb // 2.8 kg
