Mackie DLZ Creator Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting and Streaming

About: Mackie DLZ Creator Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting and Streaming

Better. Faster. Creator. The DLZ Creator is an adaptive digital mixer that enables creators of all levels to quickly get pro results for podcasts, YouTube, and live streaming.   

DLZ Creator is designed to make you a better content producer. Mix Agent is your virtual audio assistant that guides you through setup, including setting your gain levels. AutoMix manages levels for up to 4 mics, so everyone can always be heard. Using Mix Minus with your Bluetooth-connected smartphone brings a caller into your mix with no audible echo. The flexible design includes recording/streaming to computer, SD card, or USB flash drive.

Features

• Connections for everything
  • 4 discrete XLR/TRS combo inputs
  • Stereo channel with dual 1/4" TRS inputs
  • Stereo channel with 1/8" TRS connection
  • Stereo Bluetooth® channel
• Onyx80 mic preamps provide incredible clarity with up to 80dB gain
• 10.1" High-resolution full-color touch display with anti-glare coating
  • See more of your mix, levels, effects, settings, and more at one time
  • Metering, adjustments, and navigation is faster and easier
• Unmatched tactile control
  • 5 Dynamically color-coded rotary controls offer instant adjustment of parameters
  • 9 Professional long-throw faders, one for every channel
  • Backlit Mute and Solo buttons
  • Dedicated backlit Home, Record, and Auto Mix buttons
  • Backlit Sample Trigger buttons
• Professional audio processing
  • 3-band parametric EQ + high pass filter
  • Noise gate / De-esser / Compressor
  • Atomizer Reverb and Chronotronic Delay
• Sample playback
• 14×4 USB-C audio interface
• SD card recording and playback
• External flash drive recording and playback
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• 4 independent headphone outputs
• Connect a keyboard for faster typing plus tab between windows
• Hard power switch
• Locking power connector

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.
• ENHANCED - Expanded control over your sound and mix. For those who want some customization without an overwhelming number of options.
• PRO - Total control and fully customizable. For those who know what they want, and how to get it.

BUILT-IN SMARTS

More than just an audio interface or podcast mixer, DLZ Creator is designed to help you be 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Digital Specifications: Sample Rate: 48 kHz • A/D/A Bit Depth: 24-bit • System Latency: ~3 ms
• Inputs: 4x balanced/unbalanced combo jacks, 1/4" unbalanced stereo jack, 1/8" stereo jack
• Outputs: Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" main out jacks, 4x stereo headphone jacks
• 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.
• USB FLASH DRIVE: Multitrack (12 chan + main mix, 24-bit / 48kHz)
• Power Requirement: 18V = 1.5A (not “=” – see Troy)
• Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1 in (104 mm)
  • Width: 13.0 in (330 mm)
  • Depth: 15.0 in (381 mm)
  • Weight: 6.1 lb (2.8 kg)

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• MC-150 Closed-Back Studio Headphones 

hat's in the Box

• DLZ Creator
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Adapter
• USB C to USB Type A Cable