The DC16 from Mackie is a Dante-connected control surface that, when combined with the DL32R digital mixer and Master Fader iOS control app, completes the AXIS Digital Mixing System. The DC16 features 17 full channel strips with Alps 100mm motorized touch-sensitive faders and per-channel encoders. The ergonomic layout provides a generous working space with a dedicated selected channel section with controls for quick access to the most important parameters. Large, full-color back-lit channel ID screens provide flexible channel labeling which includes name, color, and icon. There are 6-segment LED channel meters and 3-segment GR meters per channel, while the dedicated show display offers snapshot control.
The DC16 uses SmartBridge, a surface to wireless mixing function that automatically senses the presence of up to three iPad devices to deliver tight integration and customized functionality. The central iPad follows the dedicated hardware controls for the selected channel and can be connected via a wired connection, which affords direct recording and playback.
The control surface provides additional I/O for the AXIS system and includes 4x4 Dante via dual locking etherCON, an XLR talkback mic input, 1/8" stereo input, and 1/4" control room and headphone outputs. The DC16 ships with a power cord and dust cover.
Mackie DC-16 Specs
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels 16
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range Talkback:
0 dB to 60 dB
Digital Audio
Sample Rates 48 kHz
Bit Depth AD/DA Conversion:
24-Bit
Performance
dBFS Reference Level +22 dBu = 0 dBFS
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz -1 dB
Max Input Level Stereo Input:
+16 dBu
Talkback Input:
+21 dBu
Output Level Headphone Output:
+19.5 dBu (Max)
Monitor Output:
+21 dBu (Max)
I/O Impedance 1/8" / 3.5 mm Input:
10 kilohms
Monitor Output:
240 ohms (Balanced)
120 ohms (Unbalanced)
Talkback Input:
3 kilohms
Connectivity
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR Balanced Talkback Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Input
Analog Outputs 1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
Digital I/O 1 x RJ45 (1 Gb/s)
2 x etherCON Dante (1 Gb/s)
USB 1 x USB Type-A (Audio Playback, Control, Device Charging)
2 x USB Type-A (Device Charging)
Compatibility
OS Compatibility iOS 8.0 or Later
Mobile Device Compatibility iPad 4th Gen. or Later
iPad Air 1st Gen. or Later
iPad Mini 1st Gen. or Later
iPad Pro 1st Gen., 2nd Gen.
Power
AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 8.5 A
AC Power Connector IEC
DC Input Power 12 VDC
Power Consumption 102 W
Physical
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions 3.3 x 36.8 x 17.6" / 84 x 935 x 447 mm
Weight 38 lb / 17 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 56.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 41 x 22 x 9.5"