DL1608 with Lightning

With the proven performance of Mackie Onyx mic preamps, the uncompromising quality of Cirrus Logic^® AD/DA converters and all the right I/O, DL Series mixers deliver rock-solid results professionals demand.

All new DL Series mixers now feature the Apple Lightning connector. This will allow docking of both the iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini*, allowing both of these devices to access the iPad playback and recording functions. All current iPad devices can function wirelessly with DL mixers. Want to convert from a 30-pin connector over to Lightning? Click here.

DL Series mixers are big on security. The PadLockT feature locks down your iPad for permanent installs, while the Kensington lock - the industry standard in protecting technological equipment - secures the mixer to guard it from theft.

DL Series mixer feature high-end 24-bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters, offering a remarkable 114dB dynamic range. We align our Onyx preamps precisely with the converters to provide you with the most headroom and the lowest noise and distortion possible - resulting in brilliant sound quality from a vocal whisper to a wailing guitar solo.

There are plenty of 1/4? aux outputs available, each perfect for driving a monitor wedge. There's a pair of main outputs for your system and a decidated headphone output for listening to soloed tracks or getting a close-up view of your mix.

Each and every channel features a choice of powerful plug-ins to dial in the perfect sound for whatever you've got plugged in. You can even link adjoining channels for fast control of stereo sources.

Highly-flexible, clean modern processing perfect for any application

• 4-band EQ includes low shelving, low-mid peaking, high-mid peaking and high-shelving
• Compressor with all the control needed to reduce or limit transients
• Gate perfect for reducing leakage from open mics
• Delivers the sought-after musical characteristics of your favorite industry-standard processors
• Vintage EQ with interacting bands and frequency-dependent Q structure for added clarity and sheen
• Vintage compressor with non-linear attack/release great for drums
• Vintage gate with lightning-fast attack for transient sources

DL mixers allow you to recall mix functions with just the touch of a finger. Easily save and access sound check settings for multiple bands, complex song mixes, and more. Save channel icons including pics of band members.  You can even preset the board and be ready to go the moment you arrive.

There's four individual mute groups available from the quick access panel for, well, quick access. Assign specific input and output channels to these mute groups for customizable control of channel muting.

It's great for muting all inputs during song breaks or for larger productions with rotating musicians, broadcast, House of Worship or theatre production applications