New in the Pro-Audio Deptarment: Mackie DL806

Mackie's DL806 digital mixer gives you the processing power and performance of their revolutionary DL1608 console, but in a more compact 8-channel version. It sports studio-quality 24-bit Cirrus Logic converters, built-in DSP for great-sounding effects and processing, and eight of Mackie's award-winning Onyx microphone preamplifiers. Integration with up to 10 iPads or other iOS devices gives you extremely flexible mix and processing control, as well as wireless remote monitor control and mixing. Once you add a Mackie DL806 to your rig, you'll never go analog again! Mackie DL806 Digital Mixer at a Glance: 8-channel mixer with 8 Onyx mic preamps Four auxiliary sends and support for up to 10 wireless iPad connections Record your mix to the iPad or integrate audio from any app 8-channel mixer with 8 Onyx mic preamps While Mackie's DL806 uses your iPad for all hands-on functions, the audio path is pure Mackie. You get eight acclaimed Onyx mix preamps, which sound their best thanks to high-end Cirrus Logic digital converters. Even if you're running a busy mix with lots of effects, the sound is big and well-defined, with a remarkably low noise floor. Four auxiliary sends and support for up to 10 wireless iPad connections The DL806 digital mixer has four auxiliary sends available, and actually supports up to 10 wireless iPad connections, making it easy for everyone to control their own monitor mix. The band will love having control over their own mix, and you'll love the time saved setting up everyone's mix to their liking. You can even lock-out the extra iPads from certain functions, ensuring that no one else can alter your main mix settings. Record your mix to the iPad or integrate audio from any app It's easy to record your main mix straight to your iPad with the DL806 digital mixer. You can also play back music from you iPad, great for pre-show music and set breaks. In fact, you can even integrate audio from any music app directly into your live set, thanks to the DL806's pre-assigned iPad channel in the mixer. Mackie DL806 Digital Mixer Features: 8-channel mixer with 8 Onyx mic preamps and high-end Cirrus Logic converters for top-notch sound quality Built-in DSP provides EQ, compression, and gate plug-ins, plus reverb and tap delay iPad integration gives you an easy way to control your mixes and the built-in DSP processing 4 x aux sends and support for up to 10 wireless iPad connections provide easy monitor mixing Record your mix to the iPad or integrate audio from any app

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Mackie Debuts New DL806 8-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer With iPad Control

At the 2013 NAMM Show, Mackie showed the new DL806 8-channel digital live sound mixer with iPad control.  Easy-to-setup wireless control means users can mix from anywhere, using up to 10 iPad, iPhone or iPod touch devices.  The DL806 hardware provides high-quality sonic performance with eight Onyx mic preamps and 24-bit Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters and a host of plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and GEQ.  It is intended for a wide variety of smaller applications and venues.

Hardware:

• 8 Onyx mic preamps
• High-end Cirrus Logic converters
• Low-noise, high-headroom design
• 4 aux sends for monitor mixes
• Master L/R output for mains

Built-In Processing:

• Choice of touch-sensitive plug-ins
• 4-band EQ, gate and compression on inputs
• 31-band GEQ and comp/limiter on outputs
• Global reverb and delay

Wireless Mixing:

• Seamless wired to wireless mixing
• Tune the room from anywhere
• Get on stage to ring out monitors
• Personal monitor mixing with access control ability
• Use up to 10 wireless devices simultaneously
Total Control From iPad, iPhone or iPod touch:
• Intuitive Master Fader app for all iPad models2
• My Fader app for quick control from iPhone or iPod touch3
• “Grow and Glow” visual feedback
• Preset and snapshot recall
• Record the mix to the iPad for instant sharing4
• Integrate music from any app into the mix4

Install Features:

• PadLock feature locks down iPad for permanent installs
• Industry standard Kensington lock secures mixer
• Compact footprint saves precious workspace
• 15.5 x 11.5 x 3.9 inches
• 6.9 pounds

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