Digital mixers DL have it all and then some - they bring a completely new approach to control and the overall concept of a digital mixer. They are equipped with high-quality Onyx preamps, 24-bit converters, a powerful DSP processor, and most importantly, the ability to control all functions using an iPad - not only through the dedicated docking port but also wirelessly. Even seasoned sound engineers will find this concept familiar, as the control interface is visually almost identical to that of a traditional mixer. With control from an iPad, you can move around a club or concert hall with just the iPad in hand, adjusting instrument balances and effect parameters as the sound evolves. Who said a sound engineer has to be tethered to one spot next to their mixer?
One of the advantages of digital mixers is the almost limitless availability of various effects. The powerful DSP processor of the DL1608 model ensures that you no longer need to lug around a rack full of external effects - everything is available directly in the mixer: a 4-band fully parametric equalizer, compressor, and gate for each input, and a 31-band graphic equalizer, compressor, and limiter for each output. Additionally, you can enhance the sound with fully adjustable reverb or delay with tap tempo functionality.
Control from an iPad also offers a range of features that you will surely appreciate during sound reinforcement. The Mackie DL1608 can be paired with up to 10 iPads, allowing, for example, a band to set up their own mix for stage monitoring. The DL1608 offers the ability to save complete mixer settings and recall them, meaning if you're sound checking the same venue, you have your basic settings ready with the press of a button. You can assign a pre-set to a channel, so when setting up a guitar, for example, you can recall an older preset and then fine-tune the sound. A nice touch is the ability to assign a photo or image to each channel, aiding in orientation. Adjusting settings is made easier with the visual feedback of "Grow and Glow," which highlights the functions you are currently using. With the Mackie DL1608, you won't get lost in the settings.