
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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Features
AXIS is a flexible, modular digital mixing system with unmatched speed, visibility and customization.

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.
32-Channel digital mixing system
Flexible modular system with unmatched speed, visibility and customization. Intelligent surface to wireless mixing via SmartBridge. Flexible 32x32 recording/playback. Complete Dante integration.

DL32R
32-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer
- 32 Onyx+™ recallable mic pres with wireless control
- 14 fully-assignable XLR outputs
- Stereo AES digital output
- Total recall of all settings
- 3U rackmount design ready for road or install
- Card slot for Dante expansion card*
WIRELESS MIXING*
- Complete control from your iOS, Android™, macOS®, and Windows® devices
- No set FOH position – mix from anywhere
- Personal monitor mixing via personal device
- Supports up to 20 separate devices at once
- Multiple engineers can work from a single mixer
- Ditch the snake – place the mixer anywhere
MULTI-TRACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK
- 32x32 USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac or PC
- 32x32 recording/playback direct to USB 2.0 hard drive
- Wireless control over all direct-to-disk recording/playback functions
- Record the show for later mixdown
- Play back intermission music and backing tracks
- Perform a virtual soundcheck
- Amazing recording interface for the studio
- Utilize Mac or PC audio plug-ins in a live environment
FULLY-LOADED 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
- 4 stereo FX processors with dedicated sends and returns
- Full I/O routing with A/B sources per channel
- Assignable oscillator including pink/white noise and sine waves
- Modern and Vintage options per processor
MASTER FADER CONTROL APP
- Intuitive and easy to master
- Fast navigation with view groups and overview
- Quick setup with tons of factory and user-definable presets
- Access Limiting allows flexible customization of user interface and prevents unwanted adjustments from other users
- Export presets, shows and complete system backups
- Complete offline operation
- Available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
RECORD AND PRODUCE LIKE A PRO
- Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional software and plugin packages included
- The Musician Collection for ProTools | First includes 23 plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
- The DAW Essentials™ Bundle for Waveform OEM includes 16 powerful plugins like Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter
DL32R is compatible with iOS 11 or later, Android OS 6 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, and Windows 10 or later when using the latest Master Fader 5.x software
* Dante expansion card sold separately. Wi-Fi router and control device required. Wi-Fi router and control device not included. Return channels and subgroups feature PEQ and compression.

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 devices and changes Master Fader operation to deliver tight integration and customized functionality
- Central device follows dedicated hardware controls for selected channel
- Unique history and fixed display modes provide flexible workflow options
- Control up to four channels simultaneously from control surface and control devices
- Grab any device and go for instant wireless mixing from anywhere in the venue
- Wired recording and playback to central iPad
- Built-in charging for all three 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

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
- Complete offline operation allows system creation with just your tablet or computer
- Pocketable control from iOS and Android devices
- Easy and frequent updates via App Store, Google Play, and Mackie.com

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
Learn more about Dante Training and Tutorials
Required for communication between the DL32R and DC16
QUICK COMPARISON
PRODUCT |
ANALOG INPUTS |
ANALOG OUTPUTS |
MATRIX MIXES |
DIRECT TO DRIVE RECORDING |
DANTE I/O AVAILABLE |
FX PROCESSORS |
USB I/O |
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DL1608 | 16 | 8 | No | No | No | 2 | No |
DL806 | 8 | 6 | No | No | No | 2 | No |
DL32S | 32 | 10 | No | No | No | 4 | 32x32 |
DL16S | 16 | 8 | No | No | No | 4 | 16x16 |
DL32R | 32 | 16 | 6 | Yes | Yes | 4 | 32x32 |
SPECS & DOWNLOADS
SPECS AND MANUALS
SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE
App Reference Guide
App Release Notes
App Downloads
Master Fader for Android 32-Bit
AXIS Upgrade Instructions
AXIS System Upgrade – Guide + Dante Upgrade 1.1.1.15 for Windows/macOS (.ZIP)
Additional Resources
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