DC16

Axis Digital Mixing Control Surface

Overview
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.

Features

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.

• 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

Specifications

Digital Sample Rate: 48 kHz

A/D/A Bit Depth: 24-bit

0 dBFS Reference: +22 dBu

Frequency Response All Inputs and All Outputs: ±0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Stereo Input Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm unbalanced

Input Impedance: 10 kOhms

Max Input Level: +16 dBu

Talkback Mic Connector: XLR balanced

XLR Mic Pre: Onyx

Input Impedance: 3 kOhms

Max Input Level: +21 dBu

Gain: 0 to 60 dB

Analog Monitor Out (L/R) Connectors: 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS impedance balanced

(Supports balanced / unbalanced operation)

Output Impedance: 240 Ohms balanced, 120 Ohms unbalanced

Max Output Level: +21 dBu

Headphone Output Connector: 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS stereo

Max Output Level: +18 dBu into 600 Ohms, +19.5 dBu max into 100 kOhms

iPad Connection: USB-A for Lightning iPads

Connectors: 1 x USB-A (Control, audio and charging),  2 x USB-A (Charging only)

Control:  Full control

Audio: Digital streaming, 2 in / 2 out

Networking Connection: 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet

Dante Interface Connection: 2 x etherCon Gigabit Ethernet

Sample Rate: 48 kHz

Bit Depth: 24-bit

Transmit / Receive Channels: 4 / 4

Supports Dante Switch modes

Configuration via Dante Controller

Supported Devices iOS Version Requirement: For optimal performance,

We suggest using the latest iOS version (iOS 8.0 minimum)

iPad Version Requirement Wired: iPad (4th generation),

iPad mini, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, Future iPad devices

Control Application: Mackie Master Fader App requires Master Fader V4.5

Power Power Consumption: 102 W

Power Requirements: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (universal supply)

Output Voltage: 12 VDC

Current: 8.5 A

Connector: Locking multi-pin 

Line Cord: User-replaceable IEC

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Dimensions (H x W x D) 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"

What’s In The Box

- Mackie DC16 Axis Digital Mixing Control Surface

- Power Cord

- Dust Cover