Mackie DLZ Creator XS
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Mackie
DLZ Creator XS
Product Info
Article Number:
583592
Brand:
Mackie
Model:
DLZ Creator XS
Category:
Multitrack Compact Studios
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DLZ Creator XS is a surprisingly capable little box – a digital mixer and interface rolled into one. It's perfect for podcasters, YouTubers, and bedroom producers needing a streamlined, all-in-one solution with decent onboard effects and solid preamps. Just be mindful of the track limitations if you're planning on serious multi-tracking.
Product Description
- Mackie DLZ Creator XS
- Digital Mixer / USB Audio Interface
- For streaming
- podcasts
- YouTube videos
- studio and small live setups
- 14x4 USB-C audio interface for Mac/PC
- 24 Bit / 48 KHz
- Recording to MicroSD or USB storage medium (12 channels + summing mix
- storage media optional
- not included)
- 3-Band parametric EQ
- noise gate
- de-esser
- compressor
- atomiser reverb
- Chronotronic delay
- Adaptable pads for triggering samples
- switching effects on/off and executing commands (fade
- duck
- etc.)
- Onyx-80 microphone preamp with up to 80 dB gain
- 4 Dynamic colour-coded endless rotary controls
- 5 Potentiometers with dynamic LED level display
- Illuminated buttons for mute
- solo and navigation
- Multilingual menu navigation (language switchable)
- DLZ Control modes
- DLZ Mix Agent and Auto Mix technologies
- 7" Full colour touch display with anti-reflective coating
- Bidirectional Bluetooth stereo channel
- NDI audio support for seamless network integration
- 2 Mic/line combo inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x Line input: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- 1 Line input: 6.3 mm mini jack stereo
- USB C port for computer connection
- USB and MicroSD card slot for optional storage media
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 260 x 204 x 83 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
PROS
- • Onyx preamps deliver clean gain with surprisingly low noise floor.
- • Intuitive rotary controls streamline workflow for quick adjustments.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for mobile recording setups.
- • Built-in effects are genuinely usable, not just filler.
CONS
- • Limited track count might restrict complex project recording needs.
- • USB-C only connectivity restricts older computer compatibility.
- • MicroSD card dependency adds another potential point of failure.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
12
Max Sample Rate
48 kHz
Effects
Atomiser reverb, Chronotronic delay, noise gate, de-esser, compressor
Storage
MicroSD card or USB storage medium
Connections
14x4 USB-C audio interface
Weight
Approximately 6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
You'll need a computer with USB-C ports; older USB-A connections will require an adapter, potentially impacting performance.
Yes, it functions as a digital mixer, but the core value is its integrated recording capabilities; it's not designed primarily as a traditional mixer.
They are largely fixed presets, though you can adjust parameters like reverb time and delay feedback for some degree of personalization.
