Mackie DLZ Creator – Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting and Streaming Mackie

Better. Faster. Creator. DLZ Creator is an adaptive digital mixer that enables creators of all levels to quickly get pro results for podcasts, YouTube, and live streaming. DLZ Creator is designed to make you a better content producer. Mix Agent™ is your personal audio assistant that guides you through setup, including setting your gain levels. AutoMix manages levels for up to 4 mics, so everyone can always be heard. Using Mix Minus with your Bluetooth®-connected smartphone brings a caller into your mix with no audible echo. The flexible design includes recording/streaming to computer, SD card, or USB flash drive.

Features:

• DLZ Mix Agent™
  • Guided setup walks you through channel configuration
  • Automatic Gain sets your input levels for you
  • Fast headphone output setup
• DLZ Work Modes
  • Choose between Easy, Enhanced, and Pro
  • Transform the user interface to fit your experience level and needs
• Auto Mix
  • Automatically reduces channel levels when not receiving signal
  • Ensures a consistent overall output level and reduces potential feedbackin mix
• 10.1″ High-resolution full-color touch display with anti-glare coating
• 4 discrete XLR/TRS combo inputs
• Stereo channel with dual 1/4″ TRS inputs
• Stereo channel with 1/8″ TRS connection
• Stereo Bi-Directional Bluetooth® channel
• Onyx80 mic preamps with up to 80dB gain
• 14×4 USB-C audio interface to Mac/PC
• Flexible multitrack recording and stereo playback to MicroSD and USB thumb drive
• Professional audio processing
  • 3-band parametric EQ + high pass filter
  • Noise gate / De-esser / Compressor
  • Atomizer Reverb and Chronotronic Delay
• 5 dynamically color-coded rotary controls
• 9 professional 100mm faders
• Backlit mute, solo, sample triggers, and nav buttons
• Sample playback
  • Instantly trigger pre-made samples via dedicated backlit buttons
  • Store your favorite sounds and record new ones on the fly to MicroSD®
• 4 independent headphone outputs
  • Individual level control for each output
  • Create custom mixes for each output (pro mode only)
• Hard power switch and locking power connector

INTRODUCING THE PODCAST MIXER THAT ADAPTS TO YOU.
The DLZ Creator Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting and Streaming enables you to get the results you want—faster than ever. Inspired in part by smartphone and DSLR cameras that make great results accessible to anyone, DLZ Creator transforms the on-screen controls to meet your creative style or skill level—without compromising processing power or sound quality.

THREE VERSATILE MODES: A DIGITAL RECORDER FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS

• EASY
  A no-fuss user interface that offers the fastest path to recording your first podcast. For those who want to get great results without menu-diving.
• ENHANCED
  Expanded control over your sound and mix. For those who want some customization without an overwhelming number of options.
• PRO
  Total control and fully customizable. For those who know what they want, and how to get it.

BUILT-IN SMARTS: MORE THAN A DIGITAL MIXER
DLZ Creator is designed to help you become a better content producer:

• Mix Agent™ is your personal audio assistant that guides you through setup and sound check, so in a few button presses you’ll be recording.
• AutoMix manages levels for up to four mics so everyone can be heard—even when they speak at the same time—which is a big help when you’re busy hosting a show with multiple guests or hosts.
• Using Mix Minus with your Bluetooth®-connected smartphone lets you add a caller into the mix with no audible echo when they speak.

THE INS AND OUTS OF PRODUCING: A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MIXER FOR YOUR DESKTOP
DLZ Creator harnesses decades of Mackie expertise, making every detail count for your productions. From Onyx80 preamps that make even low-output mics sound both loud and pristine, to customized headphone mixes for each of your guests, DLZ Creator gives you the benefits of a professional studio mixer without the steep learning curve.

READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT: A PORTABLE AND VERSATILE PODCASTING INTERFACE
As a content creator, you know that flexibility is key. No matter how you like to create, the DLZ podcast mixer supports you every step of the way. Record or stream to a computer via USB-C, or skip the computer and record full multitrack audio to an SD card for a truly self-contained setup.

MACKIE KNOWS CREATORS: FROM THE RECORDING STUDIO TO THE STREAMING STUDIO
For decades, Mackie has provided musicians, DJs, and multimedia producers with the tools to create. From bedroom studios to the world’s biggest festivals, Mackie mixers are literally everywhere. DLZ Creator puts all their knowledge into a new design for the next generation of creators.