Mackie Mixer News: Mackie have announced their latest Digital Mixer - the DL1608. It's a revolutionary idea that's set to turn live mixing on it's head by using an iPad as a control surface, but using the high-quality analogue signal path we have come to expect from Mackie.
The 16-channel mixer can be used from anywhere within the venue, so live engineers can get the balance just right from any location - not just behind a fixed dinosaur-type console. Tried-and-tested Onyx mic preamps and 24bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters ensure that pristine Mackie sound is retained, but by harnessing the power and portability of the iPad the DL 1608 becomes a truly awesome tool.
EQ, dynamics and effects plug-ins save having racks of outboard gear, and with support for up to 10 iPads, there is no limit to the DSP available to this unique mixing solution. Multiple auxiliary sends, master output and global effects are all controlled at the the touch of an iPad. Of course the added advantages of total recall, touch-technology and 3rd-party App integration makes this live mixing solution truly comprehensive. We can't wait to try this out - hey, maybe mixing from the venue bar will give the best results!
