Mackie DLZ Creator Podcasting Mixer

The Mackie DLZ Creator Podcasting Mixer is a creative adaptive digital mixer designed for podcasting and streaming.

DLZ Creator is inspired by modern smart devices. It transforms on-screen controls to suit your creative style or skill level without compromising computing power or audio quality. At the heart of the device is a USB-C audio interface with 14 x 4 I/O channels for connection to PCs and MACs, complemented by selected digital mixer features.

Three versatile modes
Easy - a simple user interface that offers the fastest route to recording your first podcast. For those who want to achieve great results without having to go through menus.
Enhanced - extended control over the sound and mix. For those who want some customization without an overwhelming amount of options.
Pro - full control and full customization. For those who know what they want and how to achieve it.

An intelligent system
DLZ Creator is more than just a digital mix. It's a tool that makes you a better content creator.
The Mix Agent™ is your personal audio assistant that guides you through the setup and control of your audio, so you can start recording at the touch of a button.
The AutoMix feature controls volume levels for up to four microphones so all speakers can be heard, even if they're speaking at the same time. This is a big help if you're busy hosting or moderating a discussion with multiple guests yourself.
Using the Mix Minus feature with a Bluetooth® connected smartphone allows you to add a caller to the mix without audible echo during the call.

A professional studio mixing console for your desktop computer
DLZ Creator leverages decades of Mackie experience to ensure every detail is taken care of in your production. From the Onyx80 preamps that make even lower volume microphones sound loud and clear, to customized headphone mixes for each of your guests, DLZ Creator gives you the benefits of a professional studio mixing console, plus very intuitive controls.

NDI settings
Use an Ethernet cable to connect DLZ Creator to the same router that's connected to your computer. Install the NDI Tools software and the DLZ Creator becomes the audio input and output on the NDI network.

Recording/streaming to a computer or SD card
When the time comes, use DLZ Creator to record or stream multi-track audio to a computer via USB-C, NDI Ethernet connection, or record audio directly to an SD card.

Input connectivity
Connect up to four microphones or instruments, and up to six line sources with combined inputs. There's a dedicated 3.5mm Jack input for your smartphone, Bluetooth or USB device and SD card input.

NDI compatibility (note: available after FW 1.2 update)
Mackie is the first professional audio manufacturer to integrate the NDI protocol into its products. It is a fast and reliable system used in broadcast and radio. Now you can use NDI to connect your DLZ Creator to a second computer (along with other sources such as NDI-compatible cameras) directly to OBS for a professional and simplified setup.

Multi-language support (note: available after FW 1.2 update)
You can control your DLZ mixer in 9 different languages (English, Chinese - Simplified Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean, German and Italian are available).

Sample pad control (note: available after FW 1.2 update)
Customize the color-lit pad settings to trigger your own samples from eight memory banks or activate basic real-time controls (including censor, duck and fade).

Voice effects (note: available after FW 1.2 update)
Add fun voice effects including Robot, Disguise and Telephone to your podcast or stream without having to wade through menu navigation.

FW update
The Firmware Update brings major changes. Please update your DLZ Creator here: https://mackie.com/en/news/all/NDI_Firmware_1.2.html