Mackie DLZ Creator Advanced Content Creation Studio with Mix Agent Technology
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 virtual 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.
Easy
For those who want to get great results without menu-diving.
Enhanced
For those who want some customization without an overwhelming number of options.
Pro
For those who know what they want and how to get it.
Built-In Smarts
More than just an audio interface or podcast mixer, DLZ Creator is designed to help you be a better content producer.
Key Features
- 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
- 14 x 4 USB-C audio interface to Mac/PC
- Flexible multitrack recording and stereo playback to MicroSD and USB thumb drive
- 5 dynamically color-coded rotary controls
- 9 professional 100mm faders
- Backlit mute, solo, sample triggers, and nav buttons
- Create on your terms – Choose the mode that fits your creative style and needs, and DLZ Creator tailors the display and controls to match.
- Easy Mode – A no-fuss user interface that’s the fastest path to recording your first episode. For those who want to get great results without menu-diving.
- Enhanced Mode – Expanded control over your sound and mix. For those who want some customization without an overwhelming number of options.
- Pro Mode – Total control and fully customizable. For those who know what they want, and how to get it.
- DLZ Mix Agent Technology – Mix Agent is your virtual audio assistant that guides you through setup, including setting your gain levels correctly.
- AutoMix Level Management – AutoMix makes sure you and your guests can all be heard, even when everyone is speaking at the same time.
- Record with or without a computer – Record or stream to a computer via USB-C, or record to an SD card or USB flash drive.
- Connect up to 4 microphones and 3 external devices-including a smartphone-using analog, Bluetooth, or USB.
- Connect Phone Via Bluetooth – Have call-in guests join your show via mobile phone.
- Sound like a pro with 3-Band Parametric EQ, High Pass Filter, De-Esser, Compression, Noise Gate, Reverb, and Delay.
- Onyx80 Mic Preamps – Studio-grade preamps deliver crystal-clear sound and plenty of volume with any microphone.
Technical Specifications
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 x 4 USB-C audio interface to Mac/PC
Flexible multitrack recording and stereo playback to MicroSD and USB thumb drive
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
Professional audio processing
3-band parametric EQ + high pass filter
Noise gate / De-esser / Compressor
Atomizer Reverb and Chronotronic Delay
Sample Rate
48 kHz
A/D/A Bit Depth
24-bit
System Latency
~3 ms
Inputs
4x balanced/unbalanced combo jacks, 1/4” unbalanced stereo jack, 1/8” stereo jack
Outputs
Balanced/unbalanced 1/4” main out jacks, 4x stereo headphone jacks
Bluetooth
5.0
USB
Format: USB 2.0 HS (480Mb/s)
SD
Multitrack (12 chan + main mix) / 24-bit / 48kHz
SD speed class 10 or speed class UHS recommended.
USB FLASH DRIVE
Multitrack (12 chan + main mix, 24-bit / 48kHz)
Power Requirement
18V = 1.5A (not “= “- see Troy)
Dimensions
Height
4.1 in (104 mm)
Width
13.0 in (330 mm)
Depth
15.0 in (381 mm)
Weight
6.1 lb (2.8 kg)
Package Contents
DLZ Creator
Quick Start Guide
Power Adapter
USB C to USB Type A Cable
