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- Page 1 ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXE FO PODCASTING AND ST EAMING, FEATU ING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY OWNE ’S MANUAL www.mackie.com...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 19. This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations 2. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................2 Table of Contents ......................................3 Chapter : Welcome ....................................8 Introduction ........................................8 About This Guide .......................................8 Chapter 2 : DLZ Creator Rear Panel Features ............................9 Introduction ........................................9... - Page 4 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Chapter 4 : Getting Started .................................. 22 Introduction ......................................22 Tapping and Dragging .................................... 22 Welcome Screen ..................................... 22 Control Modes ......................................23 Chapter 5 : Overview Tab ..................................26 Introduction ......................................
- Page 5 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > De-Esser Introduction [Pro] ......................45 Channel Setup > De-Esser On / O [Pro] ........................45 Channel Setup > De-Esser Presets [Pro]........................45 Channel Setup > De-Esser Display and Settings [Pro] ..................... 46 Channel Setup >...
- Page 6 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Chapter 11 : Settings Tab ..................................65 Settings > Introduction and System ..........................65 Settings > System > Factory Reset ..........................65 Settings > System > System Lock ..........................66 Settings >...
- Page 7 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Hookup Diagrams ....................................87 Hookup Diagrams > Podcast ............................87 Hookup Diagrams > Streaming Broadcast ........................88 Appendix A : Service Information ................................ 89 Appendix B : Technical Information ..............................91 Specifications..................................91...
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Page 8: Chapter : Welcome
Chapter : Welcome Introduction Hello everyone! This is the DLZ Creator Owner’s Manual... we hope you like it! This document contains detailed information about the hardware and firmware. The hardware should remain relatively unchanged throughout the life of your product. The firmware, though, is another story. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 : Dlz Creator Rear Panel Features
Barrel Connector Locking Outer Ring From lef to right, the rear panel of each DLZ Creator is ou fitted with a power connector and power switch, a microSD card slot, a multi-purpose USB-A jack, a network connector, a USB-C port for connecting to a computer, an /8" stereo input jack, four /4"... -
Page 10: Power Switch
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Power Switch Located just above the power connector is the power switch. Press the top of this rocker switch in to turn the DLZ Creator on and press the bottom of this switch in to turn it o . -
Page 11: 1/4" Line Input Jacks (5/6)
Ring = Right Channel While the volume may be raised and lowered via DLZ Creator, the volume of the device also needs to be up. This jack does NOT accept a TRRS connector that sends audio back to the phone or tablet. -
Page 12: Usb-C Computer Jack
This is an interface that allows audio to stream to and from the DLZ Creator via computer. Connect the USB-C side of a USB cable to the DLZ Creator and the USB-A side to the computer’s USB port. USB Audio IN – This connector allows the ability to transmit STEREO AUDIO TO DLZ Creator channel 5/6 or 7/8 (depending on source selection) via computer or phone. -
Page 13: Sd Recording And Playback
Granted, you might have a di cult time trying to format the USB drive if that first condition isn’t yet met. For one, it doesn’t easily fit in any other way – which you have already found out – and for another, DLZ Creator will remain with the “USB drive not present”... - Page 14 These probably goes without saying, but we’re going to say them, anyway. In order for the microSD card to be formatted via the DLZ Creator, ( ) the microSD card needs to be connected to the DLZ Creator’s microSD card slot with the card’s electrical contacts facing down;...
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Page 15: Chapter 3 : Dlz Creator Top Panel Features
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Chapter 3 : DLZ Creator Top Panel Features... -
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction From top to bottom and lef to right, the top panel of each DLZ Creator is ou fitted with a bunch of knobs, buttons, faders, screens, encoders and more. So much more, in fact, that we will call out and describe each one... but not here... -
Page 17: Channel Faders And Input Meters
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Faders and Input Meters The channel faders adjust the level of each channel going to the selected output(s). The volume levels range from o (silent) to max (full volume). -
Page 18: Main Output Channel
While paused, recording may be resumed by a quick press of the recording button. This latching button will illuminate – and pulse – red when engaged to indicate that recording has begun. Much more information about the DLZ Creator recording process may be found in Chapter 3 (pages 80-83). -
Page 19: Automix Button
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY AUTOMIX Button AutoMix allows quick access to the AutoMix banner, as seen below. Press the AutoMix button so the banner opens. The first thing you may notice are that the input meters for channels -4 are gone. Do not fret! The meters are still there;... -
Page 20: Quick Control Knobs
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Pressing the AutoMix button again results in a few things. First, the AutoMix Banner disappears and the meters magically reappear! Also, so long as the AutoMix banner toggle switch is engaged, the AutoMix button will illuminate teal when engaged to indicate that Automix is currently active. -
Page 21: Dlz Creator Display
The reason we’re all here today... the DLZ Creator display! The DLZ Creator display is a mammoth 0" touch screen with a resolution spanning 024x600 pixels. Here is where you may view, access and update parameters via the following tabs: •... -
Page 22: Chapter 4 : Getting Started
Chapter 4 : Getting Started Introduction Before powering the DLZ Creator on, let’s take a few minutes to get acquainted with the wording that will be used throughout this Owner’s Manual. Doing so will minimize confusion and increase productivity, a great combination! Tapping and Dragging The tap-and-drag sounds like it could be a brand-new dance, but alas, ’tis not. -
Page 23: Control Modes
You will hear all about modes throughout this entire manual, as there are visible and functional di erences between them. No need to fret, though, as we will pick them all apart, answering any questions you may have. DLZ Creator has three modes to choose from. - Page 24 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY • Headphones, Part II – Put the headphones on and rotate the quick control knob(s) associated with each headphone until you hear audio clearly. If you need additional assistance, tap the ‘Headphone Help’...
- Page 25 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY • Input Jacks 5- 0 – Select what will be connected to these stereo channels. Channel 5/6 – None, Line, USB Audio Channel 7/8 – None, Aux (phone, tablet), USB Audio Channel 9/ 0 –...
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Page 26: Chapter 5 : Overview Tab
Located in the upper lef -hand corner of the DLZ Creator display is the first tab: Overview. This is the main view, and where you will (most likely) spend most of the time. Af er touring the DLZ Creator, this is the default landing screen. It is also called... -
Page 27: Headphone Mix Mode
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY As mentioned on the previous page, tapping any of the four headphone volume tabs laid out vertically on the far-right of the display will take you directly to that headphone’s mix mode and other settings. Let’s start with the headphone output. - Page 28 “fader balls” at center position where they may be raised (boosted) or lowered (attenuated) based upon the fader position and relative level of the DLZ Creator. Simply tap-and-drag a “fader ball” up and down until that channel’s level is where you want it.
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Page 29: Chapter 6 : Channel Tab
We will start with channel . Presets [Easy • Enhanced • Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 30: Channel Name [Easy • Enhanced • Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Name [Easy • Enhanced • Pro] Ready to add a name? Tap in the name box to bring up the keyboard (as seen in the image below). Type in the name you want for that channel followed by tapping “Enter”. -
Page 31: Channel Setup [Enhanced]
ID. Most modern professional condenser mics require 48V phantom power, which lets the DLZ Creator send low-current DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through the same wires that carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics of en have batteries to accomplish the same thing.) “Phantom”... - Page 32 As seen above, it is grayed out when turned o . What mix-minus accomplishes is that DLZ Creator will send the sources a copy of the main mix minus themselves. This helps prevent feedback and/or stereo return echoes. Additionally, as a Bluetooth source, channels 9/ 0 work similarly in that it could be a caller from the outside for a podcast interview, for example.
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Page 33: Channel Setup > Advanced Controls [Enhanced]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > Advanced Controls [Enhanced] We saw the Enhanced Mode Channel Setup screen on the previous two pages, but there is another tab just to the right of it: Advanced Controls. -
Page 34: Channel Setup [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY • #3 – The third and last “box” contains the noise gate, compressor and de-esser. Gates are typically used to reduce leakage from open microphones. Signals below the threshold level are muted, while signals above the threshold get to pass through. - Page 35 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Most modern professional condenser mics require 48V phantom power, which lets the DLZ Creator send low-current DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through the same wires that carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics of en have batteries to accomplish the same thing.) “Phantom”...
- Page 36 Also of note is the addition of a Mix-Minus switch. When on – switch to the right – the mix-minus switch will be blue (and is grayed out when turned o ). What mix-minus accomplishes is that DLZ Creator will send the sources a copy of the main mix minus themselves.
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Page 37: Channel Setup > Eq Introduction [Pro]
Tap this button to turn EQ on or o . It will illuminate cyan when engaged and is gray when disengaged. Channel Setup > EQ Presets [Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 38: Channel Setup > Eq Hpf On / O And Frequency [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > EQ HPF On / O and Frequency [Pro] Located underneath the EQ on/o button and preset buttons lies the HPF on/o button. High-pass filters are utilized to cut out low frequencies. -
Page 39: Channel Setup > Mid Eq [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > Mid EQ [Pro] The mid EQ provides up to 5 dB of boost or cut from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The screenshots displayed below contain EQ Band 2 at kHz at ±... -
Page 40: Channel Setup > Eq At A Glance [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > EQ at a Glance [Pro] Parameter Low Value Limit High Value Limit Default HPF Enable HPF Frequency 20 Hz 700 Hz 70 Hz HPF Slope –... -
Page 41: Channel Setup > Gate Introduction [Pro]
Tap the Gate button to turn the gate on or o . It will illuminate cyan when engaged and is gray when disengaged. Channel Setup > Gate Presets [Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 42: Channel Setup > Gate Display And Settings [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > Gate Display and Settings [Pro] The gate for each channel may be adjusted by ( ) rotating any of the five quick control knobs associated with it (noticing how the base of the quick control knobs match the color of the gate) or (2) moving the threshold and range balls via tap-and-drag. -
Page 43: Channel Setup > Gate At A Glance [Pro]
Tap the Compressor button to turn the comp on or o . It will illuminate purple when engaged and is gray when disengaged. Channel Setup > Compressor Presets [Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 44: Channel Setup > Compressor Display And Settings [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > Compressor Display and Settings [Pro] The compressor for each channel may be adjusted by ( ) rotating any of the five quick control knobs associated with it (noticing how the base of the quick control knobs match the color of the comp) or (2) moving the gain, threshold and ratio balls via tap-and-drag. -
Page 45: Channel Setup > Compressor At A Glance [Pro]
Tap the De-Esser button to turn it on or o . It will illuminate a blood orange when engaged and is gray when disengaged. Channel Setup > De-Esser Presets [Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 46: Channel Setup > De-Esser Display And Settings [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Setup > De-Esser Display and Settings [Pro] The de-esser for each channel may be adjusted by ( ) rotating any of the four quick control knobs associated with it (noticing how the base of the quick control knobs match the color of the de-esser) or (2) moving the frequency / threshold ball via tap-and-drag. -
Page 47: Chapter 7 : Fx Tab [Enhanced And Pro]
FX is the next tab listed. Tap to open it, revealing a screen that looks somewhat like what is displayed below. The DLZ Creator has two FX available: reverb and delay. Reverb simulates the e ect of room variations, while delay allows adjustment of the delay e ect. -
Page 48: Fx Setup > E Ect On / O [Pro]
It will illuminate purple [reverb] or cyan [delay] when engaged and is grey when disengaged. FX Setup > FX Presets [Pro] Presets save parameters and may be recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. There are also user presets. These may be created for each preset type. -
Page 49: Fx Setup > Atomizer Reverb Settings [Pro]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY FX Setup > Atomizer Reverb Settings [Pro] The reverb may be adjusted by ( ) rotating one of the four quick control knobs associated with it (noticing how the base of the quick control knobs match the color of each e ect) or (2) moving the knobs via tap-and-rotate. -
Page 50: Chapter 8 : Media Tab
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Chapter 8 : Media Tab Media Setup > Introduction Media is the next tab listed. Tap to open it, revealing a screen that looks somewhat like what is displayed below. -
Page 51: Media Setup > Arrow Pointing Upwards Icon [Previous Screen]
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Press the ‘index finger’ icon in order to see what files are on the selected drive followed by tapping the desired file so it is highlighted. All icons on the top row are no longer greyed out and are now available for selection... and action! We will describe each icon from lef to right. -
Page 52: Media Setup > Playback
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY These are the steps in order to get playback from one of the recordings: • Select the recording you want for playback by tapping it; this can be from either the usb:\ or sd:\ drive. -
Page 53: Chapter 9 : Snapshots Tab
The file system consists of the following: (1) Current State — When DLZ Creator is turned on, it wakes in the state that it was in when it was powered o , but on the overview tab. -
Page 54: Creating Snapshots
As user-friendly as creating snapshots may be with DLZ Creator, if this is your first time creating them, it might be best to start o simple until you get the hang of it. Go ahead and name some channel inputs and load up a couple of colors and icons, as well. -
Page 55: Recalling Snapshots
‘Go Back’ if you need to save a snapshot first. Lucky for us, we DID save a snapshot already. We will recall it shortly. Af er tapping ‘Clear Settings and Restart’, DLZ Creator will reset all settings and return to the overview display. - Page 56 Tap the green checkmark if ready to continue or the red “X” if you need to save a snapshot first. Af er tapping the green checkmark, DLZ Creator will recall all settings of the snapshot and return to the overview display.
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Page 57: Editing Snapshots
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Step 4 — Editing snapshots: The *only* thing that editing snapshots does is return you to the keyboard to rename the snapshot as seen in step two a couple of pages back. -
Page 58: Chapter 10 : Samples Tab
C -C6 and D -D6, with Bank A opened below). The six samples displayed below come pre-loaded with DLZ Creator. These samples may be edited to your heart’s content. However, they will be re-installed if the DLZ Creator is factory reset. -
Page 59: Record Sample
If we tap anywhere in one of the sample boxes, it opens up the editing features of that sample. The first thing that has to be done is either a microSD card and/or USB flash drive has to be connected to DLZ Creator. -
Page 60: Load Sample From Disk
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Next, tap ‘Record Sample’ followed by tapping ‘Start Recording’. This begins recording from the main L/R track. Once tapped, the ‘Start Recording’ button turns to ‘Stop Recording’, the record time is displayed and the universal image for recording –... -
Page 61: Rename Pad
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Now tap ‘Load’ in order to view all of the files on the drive. Notice all of the samples on the USB drive below! Simply tap-and-drag the display up and down to view other samples that may be hidden below, then highlight the sample you would like to load. -
Page 62: Playback Mode
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY • Playback Mode – There are five di erent playback modes to choose from, with ‘Play / Stop’ as the default... but it may be changed. Listed below are the five playback modes and their playback behaviors: •... -
Page 63: Edit Sample
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY • Edit Sample – Let’s have some fun with the sample now! Tap ‘Edit Sample’ to reveal something similar to what is displayed below: Christina is a Dog Walker... - Page 64 Double-tapping a sample will take you to that sample pad’s page. When the day is over and you need to unwind, simply load up DLZ Creator’s version of ‘Simon™’, available within the sampler tab [Sampler >...
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Page 65: Chapter 11 : Settings Tab
Please keep in mind that this erases all settings, including any levels, EQs, FX, presets, etc. that may have been set. Be sure to power down any amps and/or powered speakers before factory resetting DLZ Creator and save a snapshot... -
Page 66: Settings > System > System Lock
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Simply tap the ‘Factory Reset’ button to reset the DLZ Creator to its factory settings. This is a permanent reset – everything zeroed out – so a confirmation dialog helps prevent accidents. -
Page 67: Settings > System > Brightness
Did you set any – or all? – of the button brightness settings to 0% and still see something? We haven’t released the braille version of DLZ Creator yet, so we still need “some” light to get through. Thanks for understanding! -
Page 68: Settings > Bluetooth / Disk
Pairing and Connecting – Tap the Bluetooth’s ‘Enabled’ switch so it is to the right (on, enabled). This switch will engage the channel’s pairing mode, allowing the DLZ Creator to be seen by other Bluetooth devices such as a phone or tablet. The switch will illuminate solid green when engaged. -
Page 69: Settings > Bluetooth / Disk > Sd Card
These probably goes without saying, but we’re going to say them, anyway. In order for the microSD card to be formatted via the DLZ Creator, ( ) the microSD card needs to be connected to the DLZ Creator’s microSD card slot with the card’s electrical contacts facing down;... - Page 70 Granted, you might have a di cult time trying to format the microSD Card if these conditions aren’t yet met. For one, it doesn't easily fit in any other way, and for another, DLZ Creator will remain with the “SD card not present” statement as seen two pages ago.
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Page 71: Settings > Bluetooth / Disk > Usb Drive
Maybe connect a keyboard for naming and hot keys. Have a dying phone? Charge it here! Not only is the DLZ Creator a great mixer with some pretty amazing features, but here you can also record podcasts, interviews, in-studio gigs and more direct to USB! Formatting –... - Page 72 Granted, you might have a di cult time trying to format the USB drive if that first condition isn’t yet met. For one, it doesn’t easily fit in any other way – which you have already found out – and for another, DLZ Creator will remain with the “USB drive not present”...
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Page 73: Settings > Recording
While the majority of USB drives are readable, some are not. If you see a display similar to Image E below, you might have a corrupt USB drive, as DLZ Creator thinks the drive is not formatted to FAT32 (the only supported format). -
Page 74: Settings > Recording > Disk Recording
Settings > Recording > Disk Recording Not only does DLZ Creator support multitrack and stereo recording via USB, but it does so via disk, as well, be it microSD or USB flash drive. Audio is recorded directly to one or the other (disk destination is mentioned next) with similar options as computer (USB) recording: stereo or multitrack + stereo. -
Page 75: Settings > Recording > One-Tap Record
Want to retake the tour? Simply tap the ‘Retake Tour’ button and o you go! Would you rather see DLZ Creator in demo mode? Simply tap the ‘Demo Mode’ switch so it is to the right (on, green) and o you go! Demo mode adds three things: ( ) meters (regardless of input(s) and/or fader position(s)), (2) a green ALL-CAPS ‘DEMO... -
Page 76: Chapter 12 : Presets
FX, etc. For example, a favorite microphone EQ setting may be saved as a preset and recalled as needed. DLZ Creator comes with a library of factory presets. A maximum number of factory presets will be displayed at one time. -
Page 77: Load Preset
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Simply tap “Preset” to reveal a popover (with a channel input preset seen below). The popover displays a list of factory presets to choose from, as well as the opportunity to... -
Page 78: Channel Presets Vs Dsp Presets
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Channel Presets vs DSP Presets There are channel presets and DSP presets. Also, there are factory presets for both or you may create your own user presets for each. So many options! Let’s take a look at each: Input and Output Channel Presets —... - Page 79 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY From the EQ channel view you are able to set a preset for the channel’s EQ. Don’t forget to scroll up and/or down to access more factory presets, if going that route. EQ presets do NOT recall either the HPF on/o or the EQ on/o .
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Page 80: Chapter 13 : Recording
Connections As discussed previously, on the rear panel of the DLZ Creator are three connectors ready to accept recordings: microSD connector – microSD card USB-A connector –... -
Page 81: Recording
Let’s get started with recording already... right?! To reveal the recording banner, just tap the recording button located near the upper-right corner of the DLZ Creator tucked in-between the Home and Automix buttons... this button will NOT illuminate red yet (unless One-Tap Record is enabled). The recording banner will appear horizontally at the top of the display just below the tabs and will look somewhat like what may be seen below. - Page 82 DLZ Creator supports background recording. This means that you may tap any of the tabs and sub-tabs, the Overview/Home, AutoMix, and even the Rec buttons, etc. while the DLZ Creator continues to record.
- Page 83 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY We are not ready to stop the recording yet, so we will just pause for the moment. Once pause is tapped, the recording banner will look something like this...
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Page 84: Chapter 14 : Routing Simplified
Now things are getting fun! DLZ Creator utilizes a digital / analog hybrid channel type that allows audio to be sent FROM the computer TO the DLZ Creator via the USB /2 and/or USB 3/4 channels. These are routed to channel faders 5/6 and 7/8. -
Page 85: Routing Simplified > Usb Routing
Traditionally speaking, USB /2 was dedicated to routing the computer’s DAW output (such as Pro Tools®, Tracktion®, Cubase®, Reaper®, etc.) to the DLZ Creator where you could then blend that signal with the live inputs of the mixer in the headphones for latency-free monitoring. - Page 86 4. Change the Lef and Right options to Output and 2 OR 3 and 4, then click ‘Apply’. 5. On DLZ Creator, be sure that USB /2 and/or 3/4 is selected on channel 5/6 and/or 7/8. 6. Turn up the channel fader to unity, then slowly turn up the main mix fader.
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Page 87: Hookup Diagrams
Mackie EM-99B dynamic broadcasting microphone. Joey Ramone is plugged into the channel 2 XLR input with his Mackie EM-9 C condenser microphone. Lastly, Dee Dee and Tommy Ramone are plugged into the channel 3 and 4 XLR inputs with their Mackie EM-89D dynamic microphones. Don't forget to add 48v phantom power to channel 2 since it’s a condenser mic! -
Page 88: Hookup Diagrams > Streaming Broadcast
Hookup Diagrams > Streaming Broadcast 1.5A DLZ Creator may also be used for streaming broadcasts! Here we have the host plugged into the channel XLR input with his trusty Mackie EM-99B dynamic broadcasting microphone. His color commentator is utilizing the same mic, plugged into the channel 2 XLR input. -
Page 89: Appendix A : Service Information
Here are some useful tips that could correct any of the issues outlined below (or possibly any other issue that we haven’t yet discovered): ( ) — Restart the DLZ Creator. This is especially useful af er firmware updates. A simple reboot can sometimes work great wonders. - Page 90 For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 94. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Service Center Locater”. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
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Page 91: Appendix B : Technical Information
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY Appendix B : Technical Information Specifications General Digital Sample Rate: ......................................48 kHz A/D/A Bit Depth: ......................................24-bit System Latency:.......................................~3 ms Equivalent Noise: ..............................– 43.4 dBV (A-weighted) Inputs Inputs: ...............................4x balanced/unbalanced combo jacks,... - Page 92 ©2023 LOUD Audio, LLC. All right All right All rights reserved. LOUD Audio, LLC. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Please check our website for any updates to this Owner's Manual: www.mackie.com. DLZ CREATOR Patent Pending.
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Page 93: Dlz Creator Dimensions
DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY DLZ Creator Dimensions... -
Page 94: Warranty Statement
You will need it to obtain any warranty service. For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. - Page 95 DLZ CREATOR ADAPTIVE DIGITAL MIXER FOR PODCASTING AND STREAMING, FEATURING MIX AGENT™ TECHNOLOGY 9820 North Creek Parkway #20 , Bothell, WA 980 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 • Toll-free: 800.898.32 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com...
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