Mackie DL16S 16-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer

The DL16S brings all the powerful DSP, renowned Onyx+ mic preamps, and Built-Like-A-Tank reliability that the DL Series is known for, in an all-new stagebox form factor with built-in WiFi. Mount it in a rack, set it on a desk, or put it right on the stage.

The Mackie DL16S wireless digital mixer delivers proven mixing power with legendary Onyx+ mic preamps in an all-new Built-Like-A-Tank™, stage-friendly design made to withstand real-world abuse. Get mixing quickly with built-in Wi-Fi and the industry-leading, multi-platform Master Fader™ app. Create stunning multi-track recordings and get playback for a virtual soundcheck via USB I/O. Loaded with channel/output DSP plus 4 FX processors, the DL16S gives you the mixing power you need for your best mix ever.

Mackie DL16S Features

• 16 Onyx+™ recallable mic preamps
• 8 fully-assignable XLR outputs plus a headphone output
• Industry-leading Master Fader control app
• 16x16 USB recording
• Ditch the snake – Place it anywhere on stage or in a rack
• Complete control via iOS, Android™, macOS®, or Windows® devices
• No set FOH position – mix from anywhere
• Supports up to 20 separate devices at once
• Multiple engineers can work from a single mixer
• 16x16 USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac or PC
• Record the show for later mixdown
• Play intermission music, backing tracks and more directly into a dedicated stereo return channel
• Perform a virtual sound check
• Amazing low-cost, high channel count studio recording solution
• Utilize Mac or PC audio plug-ins in a live environment

• DL16S 16-channel wireless digital mixer1
• Power cord1

• Sample Rate48kHz
• A/D/A Bit Depth24-bit
• System Latency1.5ms
• 0 dBFS Reference+22 dBu
• Frequency Response
  • XLR inputs and outputs: ±0, -1 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
  • 1/4" inputs: ±0, -3 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• THD+N<0.005%
• EIN (150Ω termination)-127 dBu, A-weighted
• Crosstalk
  • Analog XLR adjacent inputs: <-105dB @ 1kHz unity gain, <-65 dB @ 1kHz max gain
  • Analog XLR adjacent outputs: <-95dB @ 1kHz
• Signal to Noise Ratio>92 dB unweighted
• Output Noise, XLR Output<-90dBu RMS
• Dynamic Range
  • Mic Input > Main Bus > XLR Output, unity gain: >110dB, A-weighted
  • XLR Mic Input to USB Output: >113dB, A-weighted
  • XLR Output from DSP (Oscillator): >113dB, A-weighted
• CMRR-XLR Mic Input>75 dB @ 1kHz
• XLR Mic PreOnyx+
• Input Impedance
  • XLR Channels 1-16: 3kΩ, balanced
  • 1/4" Line, Channels 9-14: 30kΩ, balanced
  • 1/4" Hi-Z, Channels 15-16: 1MΩ, unbalanced
• Max. Input Level+22 dBu (XLR), +30 dBu (1/4")
• Output Impedance300Ω
• Max. Output Level+22dBu
• Headphone Out
  • Connector: 1/4" TRS stereo
  • Max. Output Level: +20dBu (into 600Ω each channel), +22dBu (into 100kΩ each channel)
• USB
  • Connection: USB 2.0 High speed (as a device)
  • Connector: USB-B
  • Supported MS Windows with driver installation: Windows 10
  • Supported Mac OS: macOS 10.13, 10.14
  • Audio: 16 in/16 out, 48kHz, 16/24-bit
• Dimensions (HxWxD)5.6" x 14.1" x 5.8"
• Weight6.2 pounds