Mackie DC16 Axis Digital Mixing Control Surface

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.

DCI6 Control Surface
Dedicated Dante-connected control surface for the AXIS system
17 full channel strips with Alps 100mm motorized touch-sensitive faders and per-channel encoders
Dedicated selected channel section with controls for fast access to important parameters
Mix selector and view groups deliver innovative navigation without preset banks
Ergonomic layout with generous working space for easy access to all controls
Extensive Visual Feedback
Large, full-color backlit channel ID screens with class-leading readability
Flexible channel labeling including name, color and icon
6-segment LED channel meters and 3-segement GR meters per channel
Dedicated show display with snapshot control
Surface to Wireless Mixing via SmartBridge
Automatically senses presence of up to three iPad devices and changes Master Fader operation to deliver tight integration and customized functionality
Central iPad follows dedicated hardware controls for selected channel
Unique history and fixed display iPad modes provide flexible workflow options
Control up to four channels simultaneously from control surface and iPad devices
Grab any iPad and go for instant wireless mixing from anywhere in the venue
Wired recording and playback to central iPad
Built-in charging for all three iPad devices
Dedicated Wi-Fi router connection point
Tough Professional Hardware
All-steel chassis with aluminum front and back extrusions
Low profile, compact design fits seamlessly into any workspace
Additional I/O for Your Axis System
4 input, 4 output Dante via dual locking etherCON
XLR talkback input
1/8" stereo input
Control room/phones outputs