Mackie DL16SE

Stage-Ready 16-Channel Rackmount Digital Mixer with USB & App Control

The Mackie DL16SE is a professional 16-channel digital rack mixer designed for live sound, touring, and install applications. Featuring legendary Onyx+ mic preamps, 4 stereo FX processors, and seamless wireless control via the Master Fader SE app, it’s built to deliver powerful, flexible mixing in a compact 3U rackmount form.

Mackie DL16SE Competitive Differences

• 16 Onyx+ preamps with studio-quality sound and headroom
• Full wireless control via Master Fader SE app (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)
• 4 stereo FX processors: reverb, delay, chorus, flanger
• Multitrack 16x16 USB recording and playback interface
• Per-channel DSP with EQ, compression, gate, RTA, and spectrograph
• 8 fully assignable XLR outputs + 1/4" headphone out
• Universal Ethernet connection for router compatibility
• Waveform OEM software and DAW Essentials plugin bundle included

Mackie DL16SE Description

The Mackie DL16SE gives performers, engineers, and installers a powerful mixing solution in a road-ready stagebox design. With 16 inputs (8 XLR + 8 combo XLR/TRS) and 8 XLR outputs, it's ideal for small-to-mid-sized productions needing flexibility without clutter. Wireless control via the Master Fader SE app allows you to mix from anywhere, with support for up to 20 simultaneous devices.

Advanced per-channel DSP provides total control with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filtering, compression, gating, RTA, and a spectrograph. The output section adds 31-band graphic EQ, limiting, delay, and full bus processing. Whether you’re mixing a band, theater show, or corporate event, the DL16SE provides professional-grade tools to get the job done fast and efficiently.

Capture live performances or run virtual sound checks with the integrated 16x16 USB 2.0 interface. You can also route intermission music or playback tracks via a dedicated stereo return. With the included Waveform OEM DAW and plugin bundle, you can produce and mix like a pro—on stage or in the studio.

DL16SE Features

• 16 input channels with premium Onyx+ mic preamps
• 8 XLR outputs + 1/4" TRS headphone output
• Control via Master Fader SE app on iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows
• 6 stereo-linkable aux sends, 6 stereo subgroups, Main L/R bus
• 6 VCAs and 6 mute groups for fast scene management
• Per-channel processing: PEQ, HPF, gate, compression, RTA
• 4 stereo FX processors with studio-quality effects
• Assignable oscillator with pink/white noise and sine wave
• USB 2.0 multitrack interface (16 in/16 out)
• Stereo return channel for music playback or backing tracks
• Offline show creation and export via Dropbox or email
• Waveform OEM + DAW Essentials plugin bundle included

DL16SE Specifications

• Max I/O Capacity: 16 inputs / 8 outputs
• Analog Inputs: 8x XLR, 8x combo XLR/TRS
• Analog Outputs: 8x XLR, 1x 1/4" TRS headphone
• Mic Preamps: 16 Onyx+ with +48V phantom power (per input)
• Digital I/O: 1x RJ45 for router connectivity
• USB I/O: 1x USB-B 2.0 (16x16 interface)
• Built-In Effects: Stereo reverb, delay, chorus, flanger
• EQ: 4-band PEQ on inputs and outputs + 31-band GEQ on outputs
• Dynamics: Compressor/gate on inputs; comp/limiter on outputs
• Audio Delay: Yes (alignment delay on outputs)
• Wireless Mixing: App-based (router required, not included)
• Rackmount Size: 3U (with included hardware)
• Dimensions: 14.1 x 5.6 x 5.8" (35.8 x 14.2 x 14.7 cm)
• Weight: 6.1 lb (2.8 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 10.83 lb
• Shipping Dimensions: 17.8 x 9 x 8.9"

MACKIE DL16-SE (Mackie DL16 SE)