Mix on the Fly - Mackie DL1608 16-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer with iPad Control

For the full scoop, visit http://www.mackie.com/DL1608

See what happens when the sound guy for the Portland band Vanimal is introduced to the new Mackie DL1608. It's a trip!

We live in a world where we have mobile control over everything that we love. We communicate, are entertained and use tools that drive both our personal and professional goals. The Apple® iPad® is at the forefront of this revolution, making it easier to accomplish just about everything. The Mackie DL1608 combines the intuitive control of the iPad with a full-featured 16-channel mixer that is ultra-powerful, professional and portable. It replaces racks full of gear, is built to be worked and offers a completely modern way to mix.




iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

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[arvingo]

will it work with multiple ipad input? for example, My monitor engineer has the mixer (with the ipad), my bandmates and i have iPads too.. could we use our iPads (of course via Wifi) to mix our own monitors? we use IEM's sennheser G2.

[mackietv]

You can have up to 10 devices controlling the mixer at once. There is also an access limiting feature that will let you choose what controls each of the bandmates has access to in case you are worried about them adjusting the FOH mix or something. We will also be launching the My Fader app soon for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing your band to have this level of control with smaller and more affordable devices.

[Chris Garner]

Two Questions:

1. Do I need to have a wireless router every time I want to detach my iPad from the mixer? I can't use the Wifi from whatever place I'm in with the mixer?

2. Can I plug in wedges/monitors to the mixer? How many?

[mackietv]

Hey there,

You need to have a wireless router hooked to the mixer for wireless control. You really want to create a network that is not on the internet and is dedicated to your mixer. That way, you can set up your own network password and prevent others from possibly controlling your mix!

The DL1608 has 6 aux outs. This allows you to create up to six separate monitor mixes.

[KnockSquared]

had to ask myself "Am I High" while this was playing

[mackietv]

If you had to ask, the answer is probably yes.

[mackietv]

An LS9-16 costs over $5,000. The Mackie DL1608 is going to go for $999 U.S. street price. Sorry you didn't like the video.

[LaG29524]

best commercial for a product ive ever seen. congrats on having the balls to do this. my respect towards your bran just increased tenfold. 

[Chris Garner]

How would you be able to use up to ten devices? Have one intern connection and let everyone use it? If I hocked it up to my MacBook via Ethernet, could I use Pro Tools to record?

[HangMassive]

any plans to have seperate controls over effects and EQ etc on the main mix and the aux mix? Its the main complaint i read when checking reviews and the thing that could most effect my set up.

[ZADORstudio]

Что это было?!?

[Queernabs]

My office just bought one of these, I am not sure who this ad is meant to target, but if it's me it's _totally working_. Think I just figured out my weekend plans.

[boris odreitz]

it is shit! i cant found solution no in owner manual no in youtube ,nowhere how to set on the chanel effects and how to asign pro chanal aux send and adjist value pro chanal from 1 to 16 .

[arvingo]

@mackietv wow thats really cool. We ordered from our local dealer and its gonna be arriving in a week. Cant waitto test it out before our tour. This would make everything so easy. Instead of our RM running around the asking what we need in our mixes. This is really innovative.. I have downloaded the app and im already getting the hang of it. Im just looking if i could group some of the channels. Not sure if i can but if not, that would be a really cool update. Thanks again mackietv.