This video review explores aspects of the Mackie DL1608 16-channel live sound mixer. You’ll learn how to control all of the DL1608’s functions with an iPad, using the Master Fader app. Rob Rives demonstrates a few of the preset settings and effects, as well as the mixer’s wireless capabilities.
| Analog | |
| Input Connections | XLR balanced (x12) XLR & 1/4" TRS combo jacks (x4) |
| Mic Preamps | Onyx |
| Input Impedances | Channels 1 - 12: 3kΩ Channels 13 - 16: 3kΩ XLR, 30kΩ 1/4" TRS |
| Maximum Input Level | XLR: +21 dBu 1/4" TRS: +30 dBu |
| Gain | XLR: 0 to 60 dB 1/4" TRS: -20 to 40 dB |
| Phantom Power | +48V 10 mA max per mic, with up to 8 mics 5 mA max per mic, with up to 16 mics |
| Output Connections | XLR balanced (x2, L/R) |
| Output Impedance | 600Ω |
| Maximum Output Level | +21 dBu |
| AUX Sends | 1/4" TRS - supports balanced/unbalanced 240Ω balanced, 120Ω unbalanced +21 dBu max output level |
| Digital Audio | |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Latency | 1.5 mS |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 /-1 dB all inputs to all outputs |
| THD | < 0.005% mic input to main output, 1 kHz @ -1 dBFS |
| EIN | -128 dBu @ 150Ω termination |
| Noise | Mic input to main output, A-weightedMic input to main output, A-weighted: -79 dBu, with channel and main faders @ 0 dB -90 dBu, with channel and main faders @ -∞ dB |
| Crosstalk | Adjacent inputs: < -120 dB @ 1 kHzAdjacent inputs: < -120 dB @ 1 kHz Outputs: < - 105 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 92 dB ref +4 dBu, one channel and main fader @ 0 dB, A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range | 109 dB one channel and main fader @ 0 dB, A-weighted |
| CMRR | > 70 dB @ 1 kHz (60 dB gain) |
| Networking | |
| Connector | 100MB Ethernet |
| Control | Complete |
| Simultaneously Connected Remote Stations |
Up to 10 iPads |
| iPad System Requirements | Original iPad, iPad 2, or iPad 3rd generation iOS v5.0 or higher |
| Power | |
| External Power Supply | Yes 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz, Universal User-replaceable IEC |
| Output Voltage | 12VDC |
| Current | 4A |
| DC Plug | 5.5mm x 2.5mm barrel with locking ring |
| Power Consumption | 48W max |
| General | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) |
| Dimensions | 11.5 x 3.7 x 15.4" (291 x 95 x 391mm) 9U rack mount plus space for connections |
| Weight | 6.9 lb (3.1 kg) |
6 Comments
Hey Travis,
I've been using a DL1608 pretty much every weekend for the past 18 months in my church. I'm actually a professional sound enginneer so know my way round this stuff. Its a good system with a few niggles that irritate rather than cause serious issues. Sound quality is good, features with V2 software are plentiful. Issues are it is slow, especially since the V2 software update which is frustrating, and it often loses sync (maybe once every 30 mins), espcially whilst using the built-in record feature. In reality this is not as bad as it sounds as it usually resyncs automically within a few seconds, or you can force a resync by swithing to another app and then back to the Mackie app. Note that when it loses it sync it doesn't lose audio - you only lose control of the mixer momenterially.
For the price I woud recommend it.
Cheers
Mark
Como puedo poner el equipo para que coja efectos de eco
I have noticed that sometimes when I sync or unsync the ipad from the mixer I get a pretty loud feedback loop from my mains.
I just bought one and am having trouble figuring out how to connect the other devices to the board. Its connected to an airport extreme and all connected to the same wireless router. Any help would be appreciated
Aaron
Have you talked to anyone out in the field that has used this? I'm looking for a corporate events and meeting mixer. I want something that is easy to transport (ship via pelican case of fly with it), solid in performance, won't crash regularly.
I own a small av company and one of my audio engineers is trying to talk me out of buying the mackie. Usually, I subrent a yamaha LS9 or LS16. Great board no doubt, but it's not easy or cost-effective to ship. I'm in this business to make money and renting gear takes money out of my pocket. I always need a mixer that will handle a typical set up of 4 wireless lavs, 2-8 wireless handhelds, 2 pc audio input and 4-6 aux sends to record decks, webcasting or other needs.
What I was hoping to learn from reading reviews on this is more of a real-user experience. Have you heard of any issues of crashing, or ipad freezing, powering down, losing audio feed to speakers, etc?
Anyone out there that has had some experience with the Mackie? I'm open to buying the presonus but would love to save a couple hundred in purchase cost if possible.
Thanks,
Travis
how does the mackie compare to the presonus studiolive 16.0.2?