Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System

BETTER WORKFLOW
THROUGH INNOVATION

Designed for professional production and install, Mackie AXIS™ is an integrated 32-channel digital mixing system that delivers amazing workflow through unmatched speed, visibility and customization.

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The Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System delivers an ultra-fast workflow through unmatched visual feedback and customization for professional production and system integration. With full Dante™ interoperability, the modular AXIS system combines the power of the 32-channel DL32R™ digital mixer and innovative DC16™ control surface to deliver a forward-thinking, modular digital mixing solution with more features per price than any other digital mixer available.

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The Future of Master Fader
With upcoming releases of Master Fader, users will have more choices than ever on how they can control their DL Series mixer on up to 20 devices simultaneously. Adding Android™ support means virtually anyone can download the Master Fader app on devices they already own. We will also be adding support for Mac and PC which opens up the control possibilities for engineers, installations, and more.

For the full roadmap, new features, and device/mixer compatibility check out our Master Fader 5 blog here.

Product Overview
Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System

[01:52] A quick overview of the Mackie AXIS system

FAST

SPEED

AXIS delivers a workflow that is built around speed. Built around the innovative workflow of Master Fader, DC16 control surface provides instant access to everything. Every control and every channel is instantly accessible with just the push of a button. Adjust your selected channel's key controls or dive in to the deepest parameter. Navigate like never before with view groups and a mix selector that provide faster navigation compared to traditional "banking" approaches.

SCREENS

VISIBILITY

AXIS is focused on incredible visual feedback at all levels. Large, high-resolution channel screens let you see it all at a glance, improving workflow unlike any other console in this category. DC16 uses full-color, backlit TFT screens with variable brightness control to deliver more critical channel information, more functional differentiation and large, extremely legible fonts sizes and icons. Add in the immense screen, touch-sensitive screen space of up to three iPads and it's clear that only AXIS can provide this level of visual feedback to improve your workflow.

FLEXIBLE

CUSTOMIZATION

All applications (and users) are different. System integrators and production companies need ultimate flexibilty to create the right workflow for their applications. With AXIS, the level of customization allows you to create the perfect mix environment for any install or production. View only the channels you want to see. Choose which controls get immediate access. Limit controls for volunteer engineers. Create the ideal workspace for the application with AXIS.

DL32R

32-Channel Rackmount Digital Mixer

32 mic/line inputs featuring low-noise, recallable Onyx+™ mic preamps
18 fully-assignable outputs with flexible I/O routing
- 14 balanced XLR line outputs
- Stereo AES digital output
- Stereo TRS monitor outputs
Wide Selection of Powerful DSP
- 36 input channels with 4-band PEQ + HPF, gate, compression and RTA/Spectrograph
  - 32 stereo-linkable input channels
  - 4 stereo-linkable return channels*
- 28 output busses with 4-band PEQ + HPF/LPF, 31-band GEQ, comp/limiter, alignment delay and RTA/Spectrograph
  - 14 stereo-linkable aux sends
  - 6 stereo-linkable matrix busses
  - 6 stereo-linkable subgroups*
  - Main L/R busses
- 6 VCAs and 6 mute groups
- 3 stereo FX processors with dedicated sends and returns
- Full I/O routing with A/B sources per channel
- 32x32 routing of any signal on/off a Dante network
- Assignable oscillator including pink/white noise and sine waves
- Modern and Vintage options per processor
Flexible Multi-Track Recording and Playback
- 32x32 recording/playback direct to USB 2.0 HDD
- 32x32 USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and PC
- Simultaneous recording using included Dante® Virtual Sound Card
Personal monitor mixing using up to 20 iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® devices

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DC16

Digital Control Surface

Dedicated Dante-connected control surface for the AXIS system
- 17 full channel strips with Alps® 100mm motorized touch-sensitive faders and per channel encoders
- Dedicated selected channel section with controls for fast access to important parameters
- Mix selector and view groups deliver innovative navigation without preset banks
- Ergonomic layout with generous working space for easy access to all controls
Unmatched Visual Feedback
- Large, full-color backlit channel ID screens with class-leading readability
- Flexible channel labeling including name, color and icon
- 6-segment LED channel meters and 3-segment GR meters per channel
- Dedicated show display with snapshot control
Surface to Wireless Mixing via SmartBridge™
- Automatically senses presence of up to three iPad devices and changes Master Fader operation to deliver tight integration and customized functionality
- Central iPad follows dedicated hardware controls for selected channel
- Unique history and fixed display iPad modes provide flexible workflow options
- Control up to four channels simultaneously from control surface and iPad devices
- Grab any iPad and go for instant wireless mixing from anywhere in the venue
- Wired recording and playback to central iPad
- Built-in charging for all three iPad devices
- Dedicated Wi-Fi router connection point
Tough Professional Hardware
- All-steel chassis with aluminum front and back extrusions
- Low profile, compact design fits seamlessly into any workspace
Additional I/O for your AXIS system
- 4x4 Dante via dual locking etherCON
- XLR talkback input
- 1/8” stereo input
- Control room/phones outputs

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Master Fader

Control App for AXIS

Complete control over the AXIS system
Intuitive design with proven workflow that’s easy to master, easy to teach
Quick setup with large library of factory and user-definable presets
Access Limiting allows flexible customization of each device, preventing unwanted adjustments
Export presets, shows and complete system backups via Dropbox, email and more using iOS system sharing
Complete offline operation allows system creation with just an iPad
Pocketable control from iPhone and iPod touch
Easy and frequent updates via App Store

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DL Dante Expansion Card

For DL32R

32x32 48 kHz digital audio interface connecting the Mackie DL32R to a Dante network using Cat5e/Cat6
Route any signal to the Dante network from the DL32R using Master Fader control software
Dual etherCON ports for Dante daisy-chaining or redundant Dante mode
Dedicated Wi-Fi control port eliminates the need for an Ethernet switch in many applications
Automatic device discovery and custom channel naming with easy one-click routing using Dante Controller software for Mac and PC
Extremely stable, glitch-free low-latency design
Includes Dante Virtual Soundcard for recording and playback of up to 64x64 channels via Mac or PC
Use simultaneously with DL32R USB I/O for total routing and recording control
Simple two-screw user installation

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Required for communication between the DL32R and DC16

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News & Events

Master Fader Roadmap

Apr 30, 2019

UPDATE The Master Fader Beta Program is now LIVE. If you are wanting to dive in to future versions of Master Fader and help root our issues and bugs before it is officially released, we would love... Read More