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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Important Safety Instructions 16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or 1. Read these instructions. electric shock. 2. Keep these instructions. 17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the discon- 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................2 Table Of Contents ......................3 Chapter 1: Welcome ......................8 Version 1.4..............................8 About This Guide ............................8 Features ..............................9 Introduction ............................... 10 Architecture Overview ..........................11 DL Series Mixer .........................
  • Page 4 Wi-Fi Router..............................24 Network Connectivity ..........................24 Connect ..............................25 Router Settings ............................27 Chapter 5: Mackie Master Fader Software ..............28 Introduction ............................... 28 Downloading and Installing the Master Fader App ................28 Updating the Master Fader App ....................... 29 Updating the Firmware ..........................
  • Page 5 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure ................51 Introduction ............................... 51 Level Setting Procedure ..........................51 Headphones ............................... 52 Chapter 9: Channel View : EQ ..................53 Introduction ............................... 53 EQ On / Off ..............................54 Modern / Vintage ............................
  • Page 6 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 11: Channel View : FX ..................70 Introduction ............................... 70 The Swipe Zone ............................70 FX View ..............................71 Reverb Type ..............................73 Reverb Sliders ............................74 Delay Type ..............................75 Delay Sliders .............................. 76 Chapter 12: Channel View : Graphic EQ .................
  • Page 7 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 15: Mackie My Fader Software ............... 111 Introduction ............................. 111 Downloading, Installing and Updating the My Fader app ..............111 Using My Fader ............................111 My Fader vs Master Fader ........................112 Tools ..............................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Welcome

    ***We strongly encourage checking out the Quick Start Guide before diving into this Reference Guide*** It is a great way to familiarize yourself with the basic ideas of the DL806 and DL1608, how to switch between views, add color to a mix, gates & compressors, FX, graphic EQ and much more. Once you do that, this will be...

  • Page 9: Features

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Features • Proven hardware that sounds great • Onyx mic preamps • High-end Cirrus Logic® converters • Ultra low-noise, high-headroom design • Aux sends for monitor mixes • Master L/R output for mains • Tons of built-in processing • Choice of powerful, touch-sensitive plug-ins • 4-band EQ, gate and compression on inputs • 31-band GEQ and comp/limiter on outputs • Global reverb and delay • Wireless mixing • Seamless wired to wireless mixing • Tune the room from anywhere • Get on stage to ring out monitors • Personal monitor mixing with access control ability • Use up to 10 iOS devices simultaneously • Total control from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch • Intuitive Master Fader app™ for all iPad models • My Fader app™ for quick control from iPhone or iPod touch • “Grow & Glow” visual feedback • Preset and snapshot recall • Record the mix to the iPad for instant sharing • Integrate music from any app into the mix • Install friendly features • PadLock™ feature locks down iPad for permanent installs • Industry standard Kensington lock secures mixer...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Introduction Nearly 25 years ago, Mackie revolutionized the pro audio world by unleashing the CR1604 16-channel mixer. Today, Mackie redefines live mixing by combining the power of a digital mixer with the ease and portability of an iPad. Think of it as today’s CR1604...but digital and unplugged. Control the mix from anywhere: With the Mackie DL Series mixer’s seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities, you can mix in real time from anywhere in the venue on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. The bar, the bathroom, the back closet. Instantly adjust mix functions from tuning front of house trouble spots to ringing out stage monitors.

  • Page 11: Architecture Overview

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Architecture Overview At the very core, the DL Series system consists of three separate parts: the DL Series mixer, an iPad and the Master Fader app. Each of these three components are equally important, none more so than the other. You can play with each component separately, but you won’t be able to accomplish much. Together, though, you become Mr. Mix-A-Lot, the envy of engineers at every venue the world over. It’s important to note that the DL806 and/or DL1608 is the digital mixer, while one or more iOS devices controls it. All DSP processing and routing take place in the mixer itself, meaning it’s not just a “dock”. Let’s take a quick look at each, what they are and how they relate to each other. Wireless Wireless iPad Original iPad Wireless Wireless (4th generation)

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Mixer Hardware : Front Panel

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 2: Mixer Hardware : Front Panel Introduction We’re going to start things off with a look at the mixer: its features, how and where to make connections, signal flow, and then finish off with an in-depth commentary regarding the Ethernet connector. Let’s kick off our front panel hardware discussion with the iPad tray insert. iPad Tray Insert Removal [for the original iPad] The largest area on the mixer is the iPad tray. The iPad slides into the tray and mates with the dock connector on the mixer. One of the really cool things about these mixers is that it seamlessly transitions from wired to wireless operation.

  • Page 13: Ipad Tray Insert Reinstall [For All Ipads, Except The Original]

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPad Tray Insert Reinstall [for all iPads, except the original] Here we will take a look at how to reinstall the iPad tray if it has been removed. Perhaps you made the transition from the original iPad to the iPad 2 or iPad (3rd generation). Good choice! Or maybe – just maybe – there’s an iPad that will be unveiled beyond the three that currently exist. The DL806 and DL1608 are designed to be a future-proof concept, accepting of the fact that there will (most likely) be new iPads available. If we need to create a new iPad tray for every future iPad, so be it. If we can, we will do it and we look forward to the opportunity! For now, though, the iPad tray insert only needs to be reinstalled if you are mixing with the iPad 2 or iPad (3rd generation). Here’s how to reinstall the iPad tray: (1) remove the four screws from the mixer, numbered 1 to 4 in the illustration below.

  • Page 14: Ipad Dock Connector

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPad Dock Connector On the far left of the mixer (outlined by the vertical green rectangle below) is the iPad dock connector. Slide the iPad right to left, face up, home button on the left until it mates with the iPad dock connector. This connection serves multiple purposes. For one, as long as the mixer is plugged in and turned on, the iPad will charge. More importantly, recording and playback are possible when an iPad is connected to the mixer. [Recording and playback are detailed in upcoming chapters]. And it just looks cool when the two are married together, connected as one. Perfection. Bliss. Do it and you’ll see what we mean.

  • Page 15: Padlock

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide PadLock™ Also included with the mixer is a PadLock. This is used to lock the iPad into place on the mixer. One might use this for fixed installs where a dedicated iPad is used and (Pad)locked to the mixer. Or leave the PadLock off so the iPad may be conveniently transferred in and out of the mixer. After docking the iPad (not shown), the PadLock needs to be attached by moving it right to left [horizontal green arrows], NOT downward. This ensures that the foam compresses against the iPad and holds it solidly in place. Then hand-tighten each of the two security screws down [vertical green dotted lines] using the supplied wrench. While the PadLock provides some level of security, it is NOT foolproof or guaranteed protection. LOUD Technologies Inc. is not responsible for the loss, theft, damage or destruction of your DL Series mixer or iPad whether a PadLock has been used or not.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Introduction

    Each DL1608 mixer is outfitted with 16 gain knobs, 16 sig / OL LEDs, one phones output jack and one phones knob. Each DL806 mixer is outfitted with eight gain knobs, eight sig / OL LEDs, one phones output jack and one phones knob. Let’s take a look at each of these features, starting with the gain knobs.

  • Page 17: Phones Output Jack

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide DL806 Front Panel Phones Output Jack This 1/4" TRS connector supplies the output to stereo headphones. The volume is controlled with the phones knob located right below the output jack. The phones output follows standard conventions: Tip = Left channel RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING Ring = Right channel Sleeve = Ground...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Mixer Hardware : Rear Panel

    L/R XLR main output jacks, a Kensington lock, a network connector and a force update button. In fact, the only functional difference between the two is that the DL1608 has 16 input jacks and six aux sends jacks, whereas the DL806 has eight Power input jacks and four aux send jacks. Even though those numbers may vary slightly, Block their function is the same. Let’s take a look, shall we?

  • Page 19: Power Switch

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide DL806 Rear Panel Power Switch Press the top of this rocker switch in to turn the mixer on and press the bottom of this switch to turn the mixer off. As a general guide, the mixer should be turned on first, before any external power amplifiers or powered speakers. As such, it should also be turned off last. This will reduce the possibility of any turn-on or turn-off thumps in the PA. Power LED This LED will illuminate green when the mixer is turned on. If it does not turn on, confirm that The Power Block and line cord are connected correctly (to each other, the mixer and the AC outlet), the local AC mains supply is active and that the power switch is on.

  • Page 20: Phantom Power Led

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Phantom Power LED This LED will illuminate red when phantom power is engaged. If it does not turn on, confirm that the phantom power switch is on, that The Power Block and line cord are connected correctly (to each other, the mixer and the AC outlet), the local AC mains supply is active and that the power switch is on. It takes approximately 15 seconds for the phantom power to shut off completely.

  • Page 21: L/R Main Outs

    These could either be passive stage monitors powered by an external amplifier, or powered stage monitors with built-in power amplifiers. You may run separate aux mixes since all aux sends are independent of each other. There are four aux sends on a DL806 mixer and six aux sends on a DL1608 mixer.

  • Page 22: Kensington Lock

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Kensington Lock An optional Kensington Lock provides an extra level of security should the mixer be left alone, unwatched. There are a wide variety of cable apparatuses to choose from to secure your mixer via the Kensington Lock security slot. Feel free to decide on what type works best for you by perusing the Kensington website: http://www.kensington.com/ While the Kensington cable and lock provide some level of security, it is NOT foolproof or guaranteed protection. LOUD Technologies Inc. is not responsible for the loss, theft, damage or destruction of your mixer or iPad whether a Kensington Lock has been used or not. Network Connector The 100MB network connector is conveniently located next to the power connector.

  • Page 23: Force Update Button

    Mackie Tech Support. Thank you for listening! Save any current show before forcing an update or you may lose it. The show and your sanity!

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Mixer Hardware : Wireless Setup

    (4) Brand — We are not in the business of suggesting what Wi-Fi router to go with, but choosing one with an instantly recognizable, quality, trustworthy name doesn’t hurt. Some examples we’ve heard of: • Apple • Belkin • D-Link • Linksys • NETGEAR The Mackie website displays a list of tested and approved routers. Network Connectivity Now it’s time to connect to the network. Here are the steps to get some connectivity. Connectivity before creativity! (1) CAT5 Connection — Plug one end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable into the network connector on the mixer and the other end into a LAN port on the router, NOT a WAN port. Read that sentence again. (2) Power to the Router — The router needs to be powered up first before anything else. Plug it in and flip the power switch to the “on” position. <--ok, that might have been a cruel trick. Wireless routers often power up when plugged in with no power switch to flip.

  • Page 25: Connect

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Connect At this point in time, we’re ready to dial in the settings of the iPad. Start by turning the iPad on (if it’s not already). You should have to follow these instructions only once for each iPad connected to the router. After that they should connect automatically. Tap “Settings” on the iPad. Settings lands you here. Select Wi-Fi by touching it. Notice that Wi-Fi is “Off” at this point, but we’re going to fix that. Drag the Wi-Fi on/off slider right to the on position.
  • Page 26 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Check out the view below. The iPad is searching for (and setting up the connection to) the router. It should be noted here that (by default) many routers will NOT be password protected. In the occurrence that yours has a pre-configured password from the factory, you should be able to locate it on the bottom of the wireless router and type it in the space provided on the iPad.

  • Page 27: Router Settings

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Check it out...you’re good to go! With your assistance, the iPad found the router and dialed in the Wi-Fi connection! Now go back and launch the Master Fader app. It’s that easy! Router Settings Default router settings are typically fine, but most Wi-Fi routers may be customized to ensure high performance and a secure network. We’ll outline some common router settings to adjust, but since each brand is different, refer to its manual to learn how to adjust these settings.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5: Mackie Master Fader Software

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 5: Mackie Master Fader Software Introduction As mentioned earlier, the DL806 or DL1608 is the digital mixer, and one or more iOS devices controls it. All DSP processing and routing takes place in the mixer itself, meaning it’s not just a “dock”. The Master Fader app for iPad is where you “control” the mix. If an iPhone and/or iPod touch is connected (wirelessly), you will need to follow these same instructions as listed here, but substitute “Master Fader” with “My Fader”. More information about My Fader is outlined in Chapter 15. Downloading and Installing the Master Fader App There are a couple of ways to download and install the Master Fader app. Via iTunes on Mac or PC, for example. However, the easiest and fastest way to download and install it is directly from the iPad. You’ve downloaded apps on an iPad before and it’s the same method to download this one, as well. Here’s how: With a good internet connection via Wi-Fi, 3G or LTE, turn on the iPad and open up the App Store. Type “master fader” in the search box located near the top-right corner of the screen followed by a carriage return.

  • Page 29: Updating The Master Fader App

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide This then turns into a green INSTALL APP button. To install the Master Fader app to an iPad, tap the green INSTALL APP button and enter your Apple ID password when prompted. The blue line underneath the Master Fader app icon shows the progress of the download. Once the blue progress line disappears, the download is complete and the Master Fader app is ready for use.

  • Page 30: Updating The Firmware

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Updating the Firmware The Master Fader app automatically compares the app and firmware versions each time the app connects to the mixer. In order to operate properly, the firmware and app versions must match. If the Master Fader app is older than the firmware version in the mixer, you will be prompted to update the app. Tap the App Store...

  • Page 31: Lingo

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Lingo Before diving into the features and functions of the Master Fader app, let’s take a few minutes to get acquainted with the wording that will be used throughout this Reference Guide. Doing so will minimize confusion and increase productivity, a great combination! Tapping, Dragging, Flicking, Swiping, and Pinching You already have an iPad...you wouldn’t be using this mixer otherwise! Getting around the Master Fader app is similar to getting around the iPad and many of the other apps you currently utilize. Let’s go over the functions you will be using:...

  • Page 32: Two Main Views

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Two Main Views Throughout this Reference Guide we will be talking quite a bit about views. The good thing, though, is that there are only two main views in the Master Fader app: mixer view and channel view.

  • Page 33: Channel View

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Channel View The channel view handles all DSP-related activities. It is in the channel view where all plug-in processing is adjusted on individual channel inputs and outputs. This includes channel EQ, channel gate and compression, FX, graphic EQ and output compression and limiting. Channel View Visible and ready for action in all input channel views are: (1) the channel fader which resides vertically on the far left of the screen.

  • Page 34: Grow & Glow, Current Parameter Display And The Swipe Zone

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Grow & Glow, Current Parameter Display and The Swipe Zone The following are key paradigms built into the Master Fader app to help simplify your mixing world. These exist on all screens and are important concepts to understand.
  • Page 35 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide The Swipe Zone — Swiping, dragging and flicking are the keys to navigating the Master Fader app and the swipe zone exists in nearly every single view. While in the mixer view, the swipe zone exists anywhere on the black background of a channel.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Mixer View : Channel Strips

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 6: Mixer View : Channel Strips Introduction The mixer view contains 16 channel faders [on the DL1608; eight on the DL806], two FX channel faders [one reverb, one delay] and one iPad channel fader. Each channel strip looks and functions exactly like the others except for the FX and iPad channels. These faders may be seen in both the mixer view and channel view. In the mixer view, all faders are readily available, while in the channel view it is the current channel’s fader strip that is displayed along with whatever digital signal processing is taking place for that channel.

  • Page 37: Eq Curve

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide EQ Curve At the top of each channel fader is a thumbnail view of the current EQ processing that’s applied to each channel (whether the EQ is currently engaged or not). Tapping a channel’s EQ curve will change the outlook from the mixer view to that channel’s channel view. The EQ curve will illuminate green when engaged and is gray when disengaged. As seen below, there are five possible scenarios regarding the EQ curve depending on whether the EQ and/or HPF are enabled. Each one may look unique, but it is the same exact EQ in each of the five different scenarios. MODERN EQ ON MODERN EQ OFF...

  • Page 38: Channel Faders And Input Meters

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Channel Faders and Input Meters The touch sensitive faders adjust the level of each channel going to the selected output. Adjustments are made by touching and dragging channel faders up and down. Touched channel faders will “grow & glow” to indicate that they are being adjusted. The fader level ranges from –∞ to +10 dB as indicated by the scale on the left. The input meters (next to each channel fader) display the input signal level to the channel before all channel processing. Changes made to the EQ, mute and fader do not affect these meters. This meter...

  • Page 39: Solo

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Solo Solo offers the opportunity to audition channel(s) before they are added to the mix. Whenever a channel’s solo button is engaged, only the soloed channel(s) may be heard in the headphones. Solo buttons illuminate orange when engaged and are gray when disengaged. Input channel solo buttons are PFL which stands for pre-fader listen. Therefore, the level of the channel fader does not affect the level heard in the headphones.
  • Page 40 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide An open gray box with only the channel’s name works, but let’s spice it up with an image. Show images are kept in sync which means that all connected devices will display the new image once its been added, whether or not it was already on that device. There are several ways to choose an image. From the channel popover, tap “Image” to reveal a new popover as seen below left [Image Source]. You will be presented...

  • Page 41: Fx [Reverb / Delay]

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide FX [Reverb / Delay] Now let’s take a look at the reverb and delay channel strips since they operate slightly different than the channel strips. To get here, flick or drag left anywhere in the mixer view swipe zone until the FX channels appear. The differences between the input channel strips and FX channel strips are noted below. Channel 16 was left in the image on purpose to easily see the side-by-side difference...

  • Page 42: Ipad / Playback

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPad / Playback Now let’s take a look at the iPad channel strip since it operates slightly different than the input channel strips. To get here, flick or drag left anywhere in the mixer view swipe zone until the iPad channel appears. The differences between the input channel strips and iPad channel strip are noted below. Channel 16 was left in the image on purpose to easily see the side-by-side difference between an input channel strip and the iPad channel strip. The only difference between the iPad channel and the FX channels is that the iPad channel has a gain reduction meter. Otherwise, they are totally the same. Take a look below: Balance Slider — The pan slider becomes a balance slider on the iPad channel, now acting as a stereo balance. It allows you to adjust how much of the left or right output signals are heard. Touch and drag the sliders left or right to make adjustments. Center it to hear the output equally from the left and right...
  • Page 43 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide (4) — Tap the play button to begin playback (if it’s not already playing). Notice that the volume slider IS available. This is because the iPad is NOT yet attached to the mixer. Once attached, the volume slider disappears. The volume is now changed with the Master Fader app. (5) — Press the home button on the iPad to exit the app. (6) — Tap the Master Fader app to relaunch the program and control the source in the mix.

  • Page 44: Chapter 7: Mixer View : Master Fader

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 7: Mixer View : Master Fader Introduction The master fader is arguably the most important tool of the mixer. So much so, in fact, that the master fader is always displayed no matter what view is shown. As seen in the image on the left, the master fader has three...

  • Page 45: Graphic Eq

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Once a different output has been selected, the channel faders will change to show the level going to the newly selected output. Similarly, the master fader will change to show the controls of the newly selected output.

  • Page 46: Balance And Pre / Post

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Balance and Pre / Post When LR is the selected output, the balance slider controls how much of the output signal is sent to the left versus the right outputs. Touch and drag the slider left or right to make adjustments.

  • Page 47: Record And Solo

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Record and Solo If the selected output is LR (and the iPad is attached to the mixer), a record button resides below the master fader. This allows you to easily record the LR output on the iPad. Record is unavailable in Wi-Fi mode. Pressing record will begin recording immediately. The record button illuminates red when engaged and is gray when disengaged.
  • Page 48 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide (3) — Go to the apps tab. (4) — Drag and drop the recordings from the list to your hard drive. Recording is limited to 4 GB and will stop when the limit is reached. See the table below for the maximum recording time based upon the chosen sample rate and bit depth.

  • Page 49: Master Id Button

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide If the selected output is any aux, the record button will be replaced with a solo button. Soloing offers the opportunity to audition the selected output and make any necessary level adjustments to the inputs. The output solo is AFL, so the fader level will affect the signal you hear in the headphones.
  • Page 50 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide An open gray box with only the master fader’s name works, but let’s spice it up with an image. Show images are kept in sync which means that all connected devices will display the new image once its been added, whether or not it was already on that device. There are several ways to choose an image. From the popover, tap “Image” to reveal a new popover as seen below left [Image Source]. You will be presented with five...

  • Page 51: Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure Introduction If you’re reading this front to back, now seems like a great time to discuss how to set the levels, as we just completed chapters 3 and 4 (which dealt with the hardware) and chapters 7 and 8 (which detailed the channels strips and master fader). However, if you didn’t read those chapters, but already have a grip on the mixer and Master Fader app and just want to learn how to set the levels, this is the place...either way, let’s go! Level Setting Procedure (1) Phantom Power — If any connected mics require an extra 48V of power, engage the phantom power switch on the rear panel of the mixer.

  • Page 52: Headphones

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide (6) Less Than Zero — The gain knob should be completely counter-clockwise and channel fader all the way down for each channel not in use. (7) The Raising of the Fader, Part II — Slowly raise the master fader to the desired amount. You should now see output meters and hear...

  • Page 53: Chapter 9: Channel View : Eq

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 9: Channel View : EQ Introduction The equalizer area accesses all EQ-related parameters such as EQ for the selected channel (including gain, frequency and Q), a high-pass filter (HPF) and polarity invert. The input channels, reverb, delay and iPad channels all have up to 4-band EQ with high shelving, high-mid peaking, low-mid peaking and low shelving.

  • Page 54: Eq On / Off

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide EQ On / Off The EQ on/off button – near the upper-left corner of the screen – allows for true bypass of the EQ circuitry to ensure that there is no coloration of the signal if the EQ is not needed. When this button is disengaged, the EQ controls have no effect on the signal. You may use this button to make an A/B comparison between the EQ’d signal and the signal without EQ. Press this button to turn EQ on or off. It will illuminate green when engaged and is gray when disengaged. Additionally, the EQ curve at the top of the channel fader switches between green [engaged] and gray [disengaged]. Modern EQ Vintage EQ Modern / Vintage The modern/vintage button is located directly to the right of the EQ on/off button.

  • Page 55: Modern Eq Introduction

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern EQ Introduction As mentioned previously, the modern EQ is designed for clean, surgical processing; it’s great for dialing in a nice, tight sound. As such, each of the four bands has adjustable gain and frequency, while bands 2 and 3 also have adjustable Q (bandwidth). [Bands 1 and 4 also have adjustable Q (bandwidth) when in ‘Bell’ mode]. Bands 1 and 4 may be independently switched to shelving bands using the switches located between the EQ graph and band sliders. The shelves have adjustable gain and frequency, which is the –3 dB point from the shelf. Now for a detailed (let’s say “surgical”) look at the modern EQ. Modern EQ Swipe Zone Here in the Modern EQ view, swipe anywhere in the gray areas outlined below. Swiping up displays that channel’s gate and compressor view. Swiping down displays that channel’s FX view. And swiping...

  • Page 56: Modern Eq Gain, Frequency And Q [Bandwidth]

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern EQ Gain, Frequency and Q [Bandwidth] The gain and frequency may be changed by moving any of the four numbered balls (representing each band) until the desired sound has been achieved. Moving a ball horizontally changes the gain by up to ±15 dB.

  • Page 57: High-Mid Peaking - Band 3

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide High-Mid Peaking – Band 3 The high-mid EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Midrange EQ is often thought of as the most dynamic because the frequencies that define any particular sound are almost always found within this range.

  • Page 58: Modern Eq Shelf / Bell

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern EQ Shelf / Bell A Shelf / Bell option is available on bands 1 and 4. Simply tap which setting you prefer. The chosen setting will illuminate green when engaged, while the other option will be grayed out. When engaged, the EQ becomes a shelving filter rather than a parametric filter. Shelf boosts frequencies from the cut-off point upwards. A gentle roll-off may be assumed with shelf.

  • Page 59: Modern Eq Hpf On / Off And Frequency

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern EQ HPF On / Off and Frequency High-pass filters are utilized to cut out low frequencies. The high-pass filter control adjusts the cut-off frequency for the filter. Frequencies below the cut-off frequency are attenuated at a rate of 12 dB/octave.

  • Page 60: Modern Eq At A Glance

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern EQ at a Glance Parameter Low Value Limit High Value Limit Default Polarity Invert HPF Enable HPF Frequency 20 Hz 700 Hz 100 Hz HPF Slope – – 18 dB/octave EQ Enable High Band Type Parametric Shelf...

  • Page 61: Vintage Eq Introduction

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage EQ Introduction Many of our audio engineer friends and other pro audio gear heads yearn for the ease of use and sound of yesteryear. That’s right, the vintage EQ was created with you in mind...but every user will love using it! It meticulously recreates the feel and sound of EQ of classic consoles. The vintage EQ captures the unique interactions between the shelving bands and the gain and frequency-dependent Q structure of the parametric band to deliver the clarity and sheen of classic EQ designs.

  • Page 62: Vintage Eq Gain And Frequency

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage EQ Gain and Frequency The gain for each EQ band may be changed by dragging up [increases gain] and down [decreases gain] over the knob until the desired gain has been achieved. The gain may be changed by approximately ±15 dB...it’s vintage, so nothing is exact! Double-tap a gain knob to reset its gain to zero. Each EQ band here has a vertical row of frequency buttons located underneath its gain knob.

  • Page 63: Chapter 10: Channel View : Gate And Compression

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 10: Channel View : Gate and Compression Introduction 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. The range control changes the rule slightly.

  • Page 64: Gate On / Off

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Gate On / Off Press the Gate button to turn the gate on or off. It will illuminate green when engaged and is gray when disengaged. GATE ON GATE OFF Modern / Vintage The modern/vintage button is located directly to the right of the gate on/off button. It displays the gate type currently in use, with “Modern” as the default gate. Tap this button to reveal the two gate types, then tap the gate you would like for the selected channel.

  • Page 65: Modern Gate And Compressor Swipe Zone

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern Gate and Compressor Swipe Zone Here in the modern gate and compression view, swipe anywhere in the gray areas outlined below. Swiping up displays that channel’s FX view. Swiping down displays that channel’s EQ view. And swiping left and right changes channels. Modern Gate Display and Settings The gate for each channel may be adjusted by moving the threshold and range balls or moving any of the five sliders left and right. Additionally, exact settings may be entered into the current parameter...

  • Page 66: Modern Compressor Display And Settings

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern Compressor Display and Settings The compressor for each channel may be adjusted by moving the gain, threshold and ratio balls or moving any of the five sliders left and right. Additionally, exact settings may be entered into the current parameter display. The compressor may be adjusted whether the compressor is on or off.

  • Page 67: Vintage Gate And Compressor Introduction

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage Gate and Compressor Introduction Many of our audio engineer friends and other pro audio gear heads yearn for the ease of use and sound of yesteryear. That’s right, the vintage gate and compressor were created with you in mind...but every user will love using it! It meticulously recreates the feel and sound of gates and compressors of classic consoles.

  • Page 68: Vintage Gate Settings

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage Gate Settings Each channel’s threshold and hold levels may be changed by dragging up [increases level] and down [decreases level] over their respective knobs until the desired level has been achieved. To the right are two horizontal rows of buttons for the attack and release. Simply tap the button you desire for the attack and release time. The current selection will illuminate green. The threshold and hold settings (but not the attack and release settings) may also be manually entered via the current parameter display.

  • Page 69: Vintage Gate / Compressor Vu Meters

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage Gate / Compressor VU Meters To complete the classic look of the vintage dynamics, the gate and compressor are outfitted with VU meters. What’s more, underneath each VU meter is a set of three buttons to select between displaying the input level, amount of gain reduction or output level. The input and output meters range from –20 dBu to 0 dBu. The reduction meter of the gate and compressor ranges from 0 to 20 dB. Vintage Gate at a Glance Parameter Low Value High Value Default...

  • Page 70: Chapter 11: Channel View : Fx

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 11: Channel View : FX Introduction The DL Series mixers have one reverb and one delay and these may be fed from any combination of channels. There are a wide variety of reverb and delay types at your disposal on the Master Fader app.

  • Page 71: Fx View

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide FX View EFFECT TYPE FX SENDS FX SETTINGS FX RETURNS From left to right, each effect displays the following: Effect Type — The reverb and delay each display the currently selected effect type (as a button which reveals a popover when tapped) and an accompanying image.
  • Page 72 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide FX Returns — There are two vertical return channel faders and meters, one for each effect. These control the return level from the effect to the selected output. You have seen these before, as they are the same faders displayed in the mixer view. A pair exists [one for reverb, one for delay] for each selected output. Unlike the FX sends, the color of the selected output indicator will change based on the selected output for the FX returns.

  • Page 73: Reverb Type

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Reverb Type Reverb simulates the effect of room variations. The Master Fader app comes with nine reverb types to choose from: plate, ambience, small room, medium room, large room, hall, cathedral, gated reverb and spring. A button displaying the current reverb type may be tapped to reveal the other reverb types. Tap...

  • Page 74: Reverb Sliders

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Reverb Sliders The following is a list of sliders available for each selected reverb. Slide left to decrease the reverb time and slide right to increase the reverb time. Pre Delay (All) — When listening to a live performance, direct sounds are reached first, followed by reverberation caused by room reflections.

  • Page 75: Delay Type

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Delay Type Delay allows adjustment of the effect delay. The Master Fader app comes with five delays to choose from: mono, tape echo, stereo, ping-pong and multi-tap. A button displaying the current delay type may be tapped to reveal the other delay types. Tap the delay you would like for the selected channel. The image will change to reflect the delay type chosen.

  • Page 76: Delay Sliders

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Delay Sliders The following is a list of sliders available for each selected delay. Slide left to decrease the delay time and slide right to increase the delay time. Some delays have a ‘tap’ function in which case you tap the ‘tap’ button at the rate you would like the delay. Delay (Mono, Tape Echo) — This slider sets the current delay time in milliseconds, from 10 ms to 1600 ms.

  • Page 77: Chapter 12: Channel View : Graphic Eq

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 12: Channel View : Graphic EQ Introduction Graphic EQ is a great tool for really dialing in the sound you’re looking for or to squelch feedback from monitors. Arrival is easy. Simply tap the graphic EQ curve at the top of the master fader channel from the mixer view or from any input channel view. The graphic EQ looks and works similarly to that of a typical 31-band graphic EQ.

  • Page 78: Draw

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide The 2X button is located near the upper-right corner of the screen, just left of the draw button. This allows you to zoom in on the graphic EQ, perfect for our friends with sausage fingers and/or mixing with the iPad mini. Swipe left and right to view and adjust the remaining bands.

  • Page 79: Zeroing The Geq

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Zeroing the GEQ Imagine how long it might take to reset each of the 31 bands on the graphic EQ to ±0 dB. The factory default preset for graphic EQ will do that for you in a few easy steps. First, you should already be on the graphics EQ view; if you’re reading this chapter, I gather that you’re already there! Now (1) tap the presets...

  • Page 80: Chapter 13: Channel View : Output Compressor / Limiter

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 13: Channel View : Output Compressor / Limiter Introduction The output compressor / limiter looks and functions similar to that of the channel compressor, except (1) the output compressor / limiter affects and alters the sound of everything passing through the selected output and (2) the output compressor / limiter output is in stereo.

  • Page 81: Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Swipe Zone

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Swipe Zone Here in the output compressor / limiter view, swipe anywhere in the gray areas outlined below. Swiping up or down displays the graphic EQ view. Swiping left and right does nothing.

  • Page 82: Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter Introduction

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter Introduction Many of our audio engineer friends and other pro audio gear heads yearn for the ease of use and sound of yesteryear. That’s right, the vintage output compressor / limiter was created with you in mind...but every user will love using it! It meticulously recreates the feel and sound of output compressor / limiters of classic consoles.

  • Page 83: Chapter 14: Mixer View : Navigation Bar

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 14: Mixer View : Navigation Bar Introduction Just how important is the navigation bar? It’s so important that it is always available regardless of what view is currently displayed. Want more? Not only is it always available, but it is right on top in plain sight! Not at the bottom or tucked away in some corner. It’s a banner announcing (and awaiting) your choice. Interestingly, though, there are no faders here; EQ, gates and compressors and FX live elsewhere, etc. Think of the navigation bar as the brains behind the operation. A mixer button takes you back to the mixer view, there are a wide variety of options to choose from in the tools section and the navigation bar also hosts presets, shows, snapshots and channel safes selection, too.

  • Page 84: Devices

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide When tapped, the tools menu will appear and the tools icon will illuminate green, as seen in the image below . When tools is disengaged, the icon is gray. Tap the tools icon to reveal the following options:...
  • Page 85 The wired mixer is grayed out indicating that it is not available for selection. This is because there is no wired device, nor any wireless options at this point. This mode is perfect for configuring a complete show offline or to test drive the Master Fader app before buying the accompanying DL806 or DL1608.
  • Page 86 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Wired I — Slide the iPad into the mixer. You will see that the wired device changes to display the name of the DL Series mixer and it is automatically selected. When this happens, a pop-up appears indicating that the console is connecting and synchronizing the current show and then the current state.
  • Page 87 This may take a few moments to appear. Again, though, since the iPad is wired, you will be unable to change over to wireless control. Try to select the wireless DL Series mixer by tapping it. Notice that it just bounces back to the wired device. This is indicated by a grayed out DL806 or DL1608 icon in the wireless selection. However, the offline icon is not grayed out, indicating that it is available for selection. You might decide to work offline so your changes don’t affect the mix of the gig currently taking place. Wireless — Remove the iPad from the mixer and select the DL Series mixer from the wireless list so it highlights blue. Feel free to wander the venue and mix with this wireless iPad. Because the iPad is...
  • Page 88 Be patient. The wireless device will not immediately disappear after it is powered off. This is one of the safety features of the iPad auto-discovery. It is normal to see devices hang around longer than you might expect. Obviously, since we are walking around the room mixing wirelessly, there is no wired device available. This is indicated with a grayed out DL806 or DL1608 icon and text explaining that there is “No Connected Device”.
  • Page 89 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide You should now know how to set up your iPad in devices. Go ahead and experiment with it, switching between the three selections. The more you do it, the more familiar it becomes. Plus, it’s software: you can’t break it! Also, notice in all of the examples that the text underneath the tools icon displays exactly what the state of the iPad is in...and will be no matter what view you are in. Tools > Devices is just the place to set up each iPad. If you believe that the iPad should be connected when wireless, please follow the steps outlined below in order: (1) Connect the iPad wired just to ensure that the app works.

  • Page 90: Settings

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Settings There are two types of settings available: (1) Settings that only affect the iPad. (2) Settings that are transferred to the console and affect every iPad connected to it. Connected Device Name — Rename the mixer here. Yes, you are physically changing the name on the iPad, but it is indeed the mixer you’re naming. Why name the mixer anything else other than “DL806” or “DL1608”? Well, you might have two DL Series mixers and want to identify between them on the wireless network. The mixer may be named from either a wired or wireless iPad. A maximum of 54 characters may be used when naming the mixer. As a hardware setting, the name is stored in the mixer, is global to the mixer and therefore affects all connected iPads. It is not changed by show or snapshot changes. Renaming from a wired iPad: (1) Type in the name you want to call the mixer followed by tapping the “return” buttonn.
  • Page 91 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide To be clear, this is the name of the mixer you are currently connected to; if you are not connected to a mixer, the connected device name is “<no connected device>” as seen in the image below. Access Limits — This set of buttons allows you to limit access to a variety of controls on each iPad. This is useful in multiple situations. For example, each member of a band with an iPad can access and change only the controls you choose. The singer won’t be thrilled about it, but we all know that you’re the one who really runs the show! This feature works great for FOH and monitor engineers, as well. Each can have their own iPad, but without the ability to access and ruin each other’s already glorious settings. With no access limits buttons pressed, the iPad can access all controls. With one or more buttons pressed, the corresponding control cannot be accessed or changed from that iPad. The function of the limiting buttons is described below.
  • Page 92 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide The following screenshots shows a totally locked down iPad with access to aux 4 only. You can see the mixer view shows these limits with grayed out controls. Additionally, a lock switch allows the engineer to limit changes to the access limits controls by setting a four character passcode. Simply configure the access limits as desired and change the lock switch to ON.
  • Page 93 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide At this time, you will be prompted to enter and confirm a four character passcode. The access limit controls will now be grayed out, preventing any unwarranted changes. To adjust them again, change the lock switch back to OFF and enter the four character passcode. Be sure to remember the passcode! If you forget, you will not be able to access these controls ever again! Read that again...no access to the limit controls if you lock it and can’t...

  • Page 94: Help

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Help We’re with you every step of the way and here’s where to go if you need further assistance or simply want to seek additional information about the DL Series mixers. There is plenty enough to go around for everyone and we share nice! The list below describes all of the goodies as shown in the image above: About — About displays the Master Fader App version that is currently installed on the iPad.

  • Page 95: File System

    The file system consists of the following: (1) Current State — When the DL806 or DL1608 mixer is turned on, it wakes in the state that it was in when it was powered off.
  • Page 96 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Step 2 — Name the show: Each new show begins as “unnamed”. However, with multiple shows, trying to find the exact “unnamed” show that you want could prove to be difficult, to say the least. So let’s name it. Tap the green “unnamed” button to reveal a popover, as seen below. Tap inside of the blank “Name:” box to reveal the onscreen keyboard, then name the currently selected show as you so desire. Tap the “return” key when satisfied with the name. If the name is too long to fit, the button scrolls, displaying the entire name. Step 3 — Looks are everything: Looks are everything...or so I’ve heard. Let’s say the mixer is on tour where the support act and headliner may change on any given night. It’s not far from the realm of possibilities and happens more often than folks might think. Therefore, it might be helpful to not just name the show, but also select an image, so as not to open the wrong show...oops! Tap the show button...

  • Page 97: Snapshots

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide You may have noticed a third choice in the popover when the shows button is tapped – Duplicate. Duplicate will create an exact copy of the current show. This is useful in situations where two (or more) shows may be quite similar, with only a few minor changes between them. For example, a band could have a long set list and short set list. After creating the show containing the long set list, duplicate it...
  • Page 98 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Repeat this step a couple more times. Go back to the mixer view and channel view to change the mixer settings, and store these snapshots in the shows view as indicated above. At this point, the snapshot list will look somewhat like the image below (depending upon the number of snapshots you took, of course!).

  • Page 99: Channel Safes

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Step 6 — Recalling snapshots: Now that you’ve created and named the snapshots, it’s time to recall them! On recall, all appropriate console parameters change to match the stored snapshot. In our example, recall each of the snapshots, starting with the Intro. Tap the Intro button to reveal the popover as shown on the previous page, tap the Recall button to reveal a confirmation dialog as seen to the left, then tap the Yes button to recall the snapshot. Now go back to the mixer and channel views. The settings you created for...

  • Page 100: Current Show Vs Offline Shows

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Step 8 — Remaining snapshot popover choices: You might be wondering what the other snapshot popover choices accomplish. Well, you’re in luck, as here they are! Replace — Saves the current state of the console over the selected snapshot. This is useful in situations where the settings on a snapshot might be close to where you want them, but not quite exactly where you want them. Make your tweaks, then select “replace” to...
  • Page 101 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide At the end of the show list is a gray button labeled “New Show”. Tap this button to create a new show and move the “New Show” button to the end of the show list. You will be prompted immediately to name this new show. In this example, we named it “Headliner”. Type “Headliner” in the name field followed by tapping the return key to see an image similar to what is displayed below. At this point the show has been created, but it is still an Offline Show. It has to be the Current Show in order to view and load snapshots. That’s easy! Just tap the Headliner button to reveal a popover similar to what is displayed at the top of this page. From there tap the Load button to reveal an image...
  • Page 102 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Before tapping the Yes button, let’s discuss the load button for a moment...but only for a moment! Load — Load is an option we did not see in the “Current Shows” section. That’s because the current show is the loaded show! Load is only available in the “Offline Shows” section and will load the selected show (including all of the snapshots associated with the show) as the Current Show. Ok, now tap the Yes button! After loading, the Current Show will display the Headliner show and all of its snapshots. Now tap the Offline Shows button to see an image similar to what is displayed below. Notice that Support is no longer the green button...Headliner is! Load time is all dependent on the number of stored snapshots on the show and it can take up to two seconds per snapshot to transfer. The current state of the console is not changed on a show load, audio still passes and you can still adjust all mix controls.

  • Page 103: Random Notes And Other Musings

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Random Notes and Other Musings To Push or to Pull, That is the Question — The CURRENT show on the iPad must match the CURRENT show on the mixer. If they do not, you will be asked to select between the two so they are synced.

  • Page 104: Presets

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Presets Presets save parameters on individual input or output channels and on particular DSP blocks such as EQ, dynamics, FX, graphic EQ, etc. For example, a favorite kick drum EQ setting may be saved as a preset and recalled as needed. Presets are not associated with a particular show, snapshot or channel. In other words, a preset may be created while one show is active and recalled again into a different show.

  • Page 105: Factory Presets Vs User Presets

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Factory Presets vs User Presets There are factory presets and user presets on all channel and DSP settings that may be set ahead of time. Feel free to start with a factory preset, manipulate to your liking, then save as a user preset. We will start with what each one looks like and how they work. The next section will discuss the differences between channel presets and DSP presets.
  • Page 106 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Name — When the name button is pressed, use the onscreen keyboard to name the currently selected item. Simply type a name in the box and tap the “return” key when finished. If the name is too long to fit, the button scrolls, displaying the entire name. For familiarity, this is the same keyboard that is used for messaging or emailing from the iPad. An open gray box with only the preset’s name works, but let’s spice it up with an image. There are several options in this department. From the preset popover, tap “Image” to reveal a new popover as seen below [Image Source]. You will be presented with four choices: Image Source...
  • Page 107 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Since we already named this preset geetar, we might as well use the geetar picture to boot, right? Select the photo from the camera roll in select photo. This preset is set: name, image and most importantly...settings. Clear Image — The delete button deletes the currently selected preset. This is a permanent deletion with no undo, so a confirmation dialog helps prevent accidents.

  • Page 108: Channel Presets Vs Dsp Presets

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide 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 — Channel presets change virtually all controls on the channel. There are both input and output channel presets. Input channel presets do NOT change pan, mute, fader, solo or polarity. Output channel presets do NOT change balance, level or pre / post.
  • Page 109 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide From the EQ channel view you are able to choose between setting a preset for the entire input channel or just the channel’s EQ. Don’t forget to scroll up to access more factory presets, if going that route. EQ presets do NOT recall either the HPF on/off or the EQ on/off, but the EQ presets DO recall the EQ type [modern or vintage]. PRESETS From the gate / compressor channel view there are three preset choices to choose from: the entire input channel, just the channel’s gate or just the channel’s compressor.
  • Page 110 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide From the graphic EQ channel view you are able to choose between setting a preset for the entire output channel or just the graphic EQ. Tap which one you prefer. Also, this is the easy way to reset the graphic EQ to ±0 dB. In this view, (1) make sure the “GEQ” button (not the “Output” button) is green, (2) tap the factory default button, (3) tap recall, and (4) tap the yes button. Done!

  • Page 111: Chapter 15: Mackie My Fader Software

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Chapter 15: Mackie My Fader Software Introduction Do you want to control the mix via iPhone or iPod touch? OF course you do! Well, you’ve come to the right place! At this point, you must be well-versed in – or at least somewhat familiar with – the ins and outs of Master Fader. My Fader looks and works similarly to that of Master Fader, but just on a much smaller scale. It’s great for easy, fast access to key controls needed during a show. My Fader allows control of DL Series mixers via Wi-Fi from an iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and/or iPod touch (4th and 5th generation). Version 1.0 features touch-friendly control over multiple input channels at once and an output selector for quick access to any mix.

  • Page 112: My Fader Vs Master Fader

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide My Fader vs Master Fader The previous page displayed an image of what the entire mixer view of My Fader looks like and we just discussed the differences between My Fader and Master Fader, but let’s take a closer look at what was just explained. We’ll break down the mixer view before moving onto the tools and shows sections. The images below show side-by-side comparisons (and differences) between the My Fader and Master Fader channel strips (left) and output strips (right).
  • Page 113 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Gain Reduction Meter – The gain reduction meter displays the input channel gain reduction from the gate and compressor. The single meter shows the sum of the total reduction applied by the gate and compressor. It illuminates from right to left and is 20 dB when fully lit.
  • Page 114 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Channel ID Button – Each channel ID button name and image is user-editable. Simply tap the button at the very bottom of the channel strip to reveal a popover that allows editing of the name and image. Let’s start with the name. Tap in the name box to bring up the blinking cursor and keyboard (as seen in the image below). Simply type in the name you want for that channel followed by a carriage return.
  • Page 115 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Show Images — This allows you to select the channel image from photos that are currently in use on the current show. The list will display all images currently in use. Tap the photo you would like to use from this list.
  • Page 116 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Output Selector / Output Channels – The master fader is arguably the most important tool of the mixer and the output selector has the most important role, so we’ll start there. After that, we will head back to the top of the master fader and work our way down. The mixer view shows a fader for each channel. Initially, this fader controls the level to the LR output.
  • Page 117 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Master ID Button – The master fader’s name and image is similar to that of a channel strip’s name and image. Like the channel faders, the master fader’s name and image is also user-editable. Simply tap the button at the bottom of the master fader and a popover allows editing a name or selecting an image. Let’s start with the name. Tap in the name box to bring up the blinking cursor and keyboard (as seen in the image below). Simply type in the name you want followed by a carriage return. Note the text change between the button shown to the left [“Main”] versus the one as shown below [“PA”]. If the name is too long to fit, the button scrolls, displaying the entire name.
  • Page 118 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide An open gray box with only the master fader’s name works, but let’s spice it up with an image. Show images are kept in sync which means that all connected devices will display the new image once its been added, whether or not it was already on that device. There are several ways to choose an image. From the popover, tap “Image” to reveal a new popover as seen...

  • Page 119: Tools

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Tools Tap the button with the gear icon on it to open up the tools view. Notice that it has a nearly identical layout to that of the tools section of Master Fader. Like Master Fader, My Fader is divided into three sections: devices, settings and help. Below is a side-by-side comparison of each, with My Fader screen shots on the left and Master Fader screen shots on the right.
  • Page 120 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Check out the two images below. On the left side, we set access limits to Auxes 1, 3, and 5, as well as the FX outputs, Mute, Channel ID and Shows. We know because as we’ve seen throughout the reference guide, a green button means a function is engaged, while gray buttons are disengaged items. On the right hand side is an image of the mixer view with the above-mentioned access limits in place.

  • Page 121: Shows

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Shows Shows from My Fader works similarly to that of Master Fader except that you cannot create and save them. Instead, My Fader pulls the current show from the DL Series mixer, allowing you to recall its snapshots.

  • Page 122: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A : Service Information Troubleshooting If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) to get some ideas or contact our technical support heroes. You may find the answer to the problem without...

  • Page 123: Repair

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Noise / Hum • Are all the connections good and sound? Make sure all of the connecting cables work and are securely connected at both ends. Try the same source signal in another channel, set up exactly like the suspect channel. • Are you using unbalanced cables? Swap them out with balanced cables to see if that fixes the problem. • Turn the input gains down one-by-one. If the offending noise disappears, it’s either that input or whatever is plugged into it. If you unplug the whatever-is-plugged-into-it and turn the input gain back up and the noise is gone, it’s from your whatever.

  • Page 124: Appendix B: Ios Optimizations

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Appendix B : iOS Optimizations iPad Optimizations Below is a list of ways to trick out your iPad to optimize its use with Master Fader and your DL Series mixer. When you have some additional time, use your favorite search engine to search “trick out your iPad” for other ways to optimize your iPad. All of the following tips and tricks may be found by going to Settings > General on the iPad. iPad Optimization #1 : Prevent the iPad from turning off in the middle of a show. Simply change the Auto-Lock from its current selection to “Never” (or 15 minutes, at least). iPad Optimization #2 : Allows you to change the level on more than three faders simultaneously. Simply turn Multitasking Gestures off.
  • Page 125 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPad Optimization #3 : Allows you to press three faders simultaneously. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility. Simply turn Zoom off. iPad Optimization #4 : Disable 3G Data [TDMA] so the iPad is Wi-Fi only. Simply turn Cellular Data off. iPad Optimization #5 : Turn off Lock Sounds and Keyboard Clicks.
  • Page 126 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPad Optimization #6 : Mute sounds, including email alerts, calendar event warnings, alarms and other extraneous iPad noises (except music apps; those will continue to play). There are two methods to optimize your iPad here. It’s just a matter of preference. Use Side Switch to: Mute Now flip the side switch on the iPad (next to the volume up/down switch) so that the orange dot is visible. It indicates that the iPad is indeed muted (except for the music apps). Use Side Switch to: Lock Rotation Double-tap the home button on the iPad to reveal the tool bar at the bottom of the iPad. Now swipe it right to reveal the iPad’s audio play bar. On the far left is a mute/un-mute button. Mute it.

  • Page 127: Iphone / Ipod Touch Optimizations

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPhone / iPod touch Optimizations Below is a list of ways to trick out your iPhone / iPod touch to optimize its use with My Fader and your DL Series mixer. When you have some additional time, use your favorite search engine to search “trick out your iPhone” (or “iPod touch”) for other ways to optimize your iPhone / iPod touch. All of the following tips and tricks may be found by going to Settings > General on the iPhone / iPod touch. iPhone / iPod touch Optimization #1 : Prevent the iPhone / iPod touch from turning off in the middle of a show. Simply change the Auto-Lock from its current selection to “Never” (or 5 minutes, at least).
  • Page 128 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide iPhone / iPod touch Optimization #2 : Allows you to press three faders simultaneously. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility. Simply turn Zoom off. iPhone / iPod touch Optimization #3 : Disable 3G Data so the iPhone / iPod touch is Wi-Fi only to prevent accidental interruptions such as phone calls, emails, text messages and more. Simply turn Airplane Mode on.

  • Page 129: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Appendix C : Technical Information Specifications General Digital Sample Rate: .........................................48 kHz A/D/A Bit Depth: ......................................24-bit System Latency: ......................................1.5 ms Frequency Response All inputs to all outputs: ............................ ±0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Distortion THD (mic input to main output, 1 kHz, –1 dBFS): ........................<0.005% Noise / Dynamic Range / Signal-to-Noise Ratio EIN (150 termination): ..................................
  • Page 130 Analog Inputs Connectors: ..................1-12: XLR Balanced, 13-16: Combo XLR / TRS Balanced [DL1608] 1-4: XLR Balanced, 5-8: Combo XLR / TRS Balanced [DL806] XLR Mic Pre: ........................................Onyx Input Impedance: ................1-12: 3k , 13-16: 3 k mic [XLR], 30 k line [1/4"] [DL1608] 1-4: 3k , 5-8: 3 k mic [XLR], 30 k line [1/4"] [DL806] Max Input Level: .....................................XLR: +21 dBu 1/4": +30 dBu Gain: ......................................XLR: 0 to 60 dB 1/4": –20 to 40 dB 48V Phantom Power (XLR): ..........48 VDC, 10 mA max per mic, with up to eight simultaneously [both]...
  • Page 131 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Specifications Continued... Analog Headphone Out Connector: ....................................1/4" TRS Stereo Max Output Level: ................................. +18.0 dBu into 600 +19.5 dBu max into 100 k Networking Connector: ....................................100 MB Ethernet Control: ........................................Complete Simultaneous Control: ................................10 iPad Devices iPad Support iOS Version Requirement: ................................5.1 or greater iPad Version Requirement Wired:...........................Original iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation) Wireless: .....
  • Page 132 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Specifications Continued... Dimensions Width: ......................................11.5 in / 291 mm Height (Front): ....................................1.6 in / 40 mm Height (Rear): ....................................3.7 in / 95 mm Depth: ......................................15.4 in / 391 mm Weight: ..................................7.9 lb / 3.6 kg [DL1608] 6.9 lb / 3.1 kg [DL806] Rack: ......................................Nine Rack Spaces...

  • Page 133: Dl806 Dimensions

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide DL806 Dimensions 15.4 Weight [391] 6.9 lb / 3.1 kg 11.5 [291] [95] [40] 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm 4.5 in / 115 mm...

  • Page 134: Dl1608 Dimensions

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide DL1608 Dimensions Weight 15.4 in / 391 mm 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg 11.5 in / 291 mm 3.7 in / 95 mm 1.6 in / 40 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm...
  • Page 135 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide DL806 and DL1608 Dimensions Continued... Nine rack spaces 19.0 in / 483 mm 0.354 in / 9 mm [iPad 1 bottom] 0.520 in / 13.2 mm [iPad 2 bottom] 0.535 in / 13.6 mm [iPad 3 bottom] 1.5 in / 39 mm...

  • Page 136: Block Diagram

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Block Diagram Solo Solo Main DL1608) (=Aux DL806) (=Aux...

  • Page 137: Appendix D: Hookup Diagrams

    Drums Mackie DLM12S Mackie DLM12S powered subwoofer powered subwoofer Here’s a pretty common setup utilizing the DL1608. Drums are mic’d up and sent to input channels 1-7. An additional seven mics are connected to input channels 8-14. These may be used to mic guitar and bass cabinets, acoustic guitar, lead and background vocals, a horn section, etc. A keyboard is connected to channels 15-16 via 1/4" input jacks. The L/R main outs of the DL1608 connect directly to a pair of Mackie DLM12S powered subwoofers which are connected to a pair of Mackie DLM12 powered loudspeakers. Aux sends 1-4 are sent to four separate SRM450v2 powered loudspeakers set up as monitors for the band. Aux sends 5-6 are sent to transmitters for in-ear monitors. The house engineer’s iPad is connected (but not locked) to the DL1608 where he/she will set the LR main mix, as well as get the 2-track recording of the band’s live show.
  • Page 138 7-8 via 1/4" input jacks. Channels four, five and six are available to use for additional backup vocals, mic’ing another acoustic guitar, mic’ing a horn section, bongos, xylophone, oud, etc...unlimited possibilities! The L/R main outs of the DL806 connect directly to a pair of Mackie DLM8 powered loudspeakers. Aux sends 1-2 are sent to two separate DLM8 powered loudspeakers set up as monitors for the band. Or use one (or more) aux sends to send signal to transmitters for in-ear monitors.
  • Page 139 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Live Sound: Self-Engineered Wireless Router (Wi-Fi) Vocalist Guitarist Engineer’ s Headphones Keyboardist Bassist Drummist DJist Here’s a setup for all the musicians out there who whine for “more me” in the mix. Set up and connect each musician’s instrument, the PA and monitors just like they would be in any other live situation. The house engineer’s iPad is connected and locked to the mixer where he/she will set the LR main mix, as well as get the 2-track recording of the band’s live show. Up to 10 iOS devices may be connected to the DL Series mixer wirelessly. As such, each band member may control their own mix from their own “station”. As seen in the illustration above, the vocalist, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummist and DJist each have an iPad. Six musicians, six iPads, six auxes. Coincidence? We think not. Whining problem solved!
  • Page 140 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Live Sound: Two Mixers, One iPad Mackie DLM12 Mackie DLM12 Loudspeaker Loudspeaker and DLM12S and DLM12S Subwoofer Subwoofer Mackie HD1221 (for monitors) Monitor Mixer Wireless Headphones Router (Wi-Fi) So you say you have a snake. We prefer dogs, cats or fish for pets, but snakes are cool, too.
  • Page 141 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Live Sound: Two Mixers Linked So the club down the street is running sound through a DL Series mixer and you want to one-up them? That’s easy! How about running sound through TWO DL Series mixers?! No, it won’t be twice as loud, but you will have nearly twice as many inputs which means you’ll probably have twice the talent playing at your venue in no time. Start by setting up and connecting each musician’s instrument just like they would be in any other live situation. When you run out of inputs on the first mixer, start using inputs on the second mixer.
  • Page 142 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Rack Mounted Wireless Headphones Wireless Router Wireless Headphones This hookup diagram illustrates that the mixer doesn’t just have to eat up desk space...rack mount it instead! Before doing so, though, it would be a good idea to review the Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions that were included with the Rack Mount Kit. The dog ate them, you say? Likely story, actually. You know why? The mixers have actually been ready to be unleashed to the world for eons, but my girlfriend’s dogs kept eating copies of the Reference Guide. Anyway, back to the Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions. Click here to retrieve them.

  • Page 143: Appendix E: Release Notes

    The following is a list of items that have been added, changed or fixed since Version 1.3. 1. Added support for DL806 Master Fader and My Fader now work with both the DL1608 and DL806, including offline operation. Shows, snapshots, presets and access limiting work seamlesly across DL mixers automatically.
  • Page 144 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide 3. Vintage EQ [pages 61-62 of the Reference Guide] After extensive analysis, development and testing, the new vintage EQ delivers the sought-after musical characteristics of your favorite industry-standard processors. For each channel processor, the user may select between the new vintage type for creative tone shaping and the current modern type for surgical control.
  • Page 145 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide 5. Other changes: • Improved meter response. • Improved taper on gate hold parameter to make it easier to adjust for shorter hold times. • Added Tools > About > More button with additional software and firmware version information. [page 94 of the Reference Guide] • Updated connected device name length to 54 characters long. [page 90 of the Reference Guide] • Added new Quick Start Guide. • Added new Reference Guide. 6. Bug fixes and stability improvements (including, but not limited to): • Fixed bugs where the mixer button may disappear on the channel view. This was most often seen on the iPad (1st generation). • Fixed bug where popover lists did not show selection highlight.
  • Page 146 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Version 1.3 The following is a list of items that have been added, changed or fixed since Version 1.2. 1. Wireless support for iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini Master Fader now officially supports wireless operation with iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini. 2. Retina Ready All graphics have been updated to full retina resolution for use with a retina iPad (3rd or 4th generation).
  • Page 147 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide 4. Added 2X Graphic EQ Zoom [page 78 of the Reference Guide] A new 2X zoom button has been added to the graphic EQ. This allows you to zoom in on the GEQ, perfect for our friends with sausage fingers and/or mixing with the iPad mini. Swipe left and right to view and adjust the remaining bands. Note that draw is unavailable when in 2X mode. 5. Scrolling name • Page 39 – Channel ID Button • Page 49 – Master ID Button • Page 83 – Current Parameter Display • Page 97 – Snapshot List • Page 104 – Presets If the name is too long to fit, the button scrolls, displaying the entire name. 6. Reverb and Delay images [pages 70-76 of the Reference Guide] When selecting a new reverb or delay type, an image will be displayed to reflect the chosen effect type.
  • Page 148 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Version 1.2 The following is a list of items that have been added, changed or fixed since Version 1.1. 1. iOS6 Support Master Fader is now fully tested with iOS6 on the iPad 2 and iPad (3rd generation). 2. Added background recording [page 47 of the Reference Guide] Master Fader now supports background recording. This means that you may press the iPad’s home button to leave the app or switch to another app while Master Fader continues to record.
  • Page 149 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide 7. Improved current parameter display now shows both system and custom channel name [page 83 of the Reference Guide] The current parameter display now shows the current channel system name [Ch 1], followed by the custom user name [Kick], the current parameter value [off ] and current parameter name [Fader]. 8. Improved master channel identification button with added system name display [page 49 of the Reference Guide] Regardless of the name and/or image, a small name resides in the upper-left corner of the master ID button.

  • Page 150: Appendix F: Glossary Of Terms

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Appendix F: Glossary Of Terms The glossary contains brief definitions of many of the audio and electronic terms and acronyms used in discussions of sound mixing and recording. If you would like more information, we recommend the following: The Audio Dictionary —...
  • Page 151 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Glossary Of Terms Continued... Condenser — Another term for the electronic component generally known as a capacitor. In audio, condenser often refers to a type of microphone that uses a capacitor as the sound pickup element. Condenser microphones require electrical power to run internal amplifiers and maintain an electrical charge on the capacitor. They are typically powered by internal batteries or phantom power supplied by the mixer.
  • Page 152 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Glossary Of Terms Continued... EIN — Equivalent Input Noise. A specification that helps measure the “quietness” of a gain stage by deriving the equivalent input noise voltage necessary to obtain a given preamp’s output noise. Numerically, it’s the output noise at a given gain setting minus the gain. EIN is usually measured at a maximum gain and typically ranges from -125 to -130 dBu. EQ — Short for equalization. EQ Curve — A graph of the response of an equalizer, with frequency on the x (horizontal) axis and amplitude (level) on the y (vertical) axis. Equalizer types and effects are often named after the shape of the graphed response curve, such as peak, dip, bell and shelf.
  • Page 153 Impedance — The A.C. resistance, capacitance, and inductance in an electrical circuit, measured in ohms [ ]. In audio circuits (and other AC circuits) the impedance in ohms may often be much different from the circuit resistance as measured by a DC ohmmeter. Maintaining proper circuit impedance relationships is important to avoid distortion and minimize added noise. Mackie input and output impedances are set to work well with the vast majority of audio equipment. Knee — A knee is a sharp bend in a compressor gain curve, not unlike a sharp bend in your leg. Level — Another word for signal, voltage, power, strength or volume. Audio signals are sometimes classified according to their level. Commonly used levels are: microphone level (–40 dBu or lower), instrument level (–20 to –10 dBu), and line level (–10 to +30 dBu).
  • Page 154 Noise Floor — The residual level of noise in any system. In a well-designed mixer (such as the Mackie DL Series mixers), the noise floor will be a quiet hiss, which is the thermal noise generated by electrons bouncing around in resistors and semiconductor junctions.
  • Page 155 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Glossary Of Terms Continued... PA — Acronym for Public Address. Today, people who work with PA systems like to say they’re working in “sound reinforcement”. See SR. Pan — Pan sliders are used to position (or even dynamically move) a monaural sound source in a stereo mixing field by adjusting the source’s volume between the left and right channels. Our brains sense stereo position by hearing this difference in loudness when the sound strikes each ear, taking into account time delay, spectrum, ambient reverberation and other cues.
  • Page 156 Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Glossary Of Terms Continued... Reverberation, Reverb — The sound remaining in a room after the source of sound is stopped. It’s what you hear in a large tiled room immediately after you’ve clapped your hands. Reverberation and echo are terms that are often used interchangeably, but in audio parlance, a distinction...
  • Page 157 Z — The electrical symbol for impedance. Zymurgy — The science of brewing, an important part of Mackie technology and history since we are located less than one mile from the Red Hook brewery. Besides, we need something other than just a...

  • Page 158: Warranty Statement

    GPL Statement This Mackie product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Version 2. Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, LOUD Technologies Inc.

  • Page 159: Open Source Code

    Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide Open Source Code Master Fader uses the following open source code: PAPasscode Copyright (c) 2012, Denis Hennessy (Peer Assembly - http://peerassembly.com) All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided...
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