2025 Best Audio Digital Mixer For Beginners - Mackie DLZ Creator XS Review

In this video I dive into the brand new Mackie DLZ Creator XS - a smaller brother of the audio mixer I use - Mackie DLZ Creator.

We are looking at all the features, set up process and try and answer the question of which audio interface is the one to get in 2024 and beyond!

Key Video Moments:

00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS - Portable Audio Mixer
02:32 - Why Consider the Mackie DLZ Creator XS?
03:52 - Features of the Mackie DLZ Creator XS
05:08 - Setting Up the Mixer
07:05 - Setting Microphone Levels
10:08 - Additional Mixer Features
12:18 - Conclusion and Comparison
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Hi there! I'm Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative. I am an Adobe Certified Professional and my aim is to teach you the secrets you need to know to create better-sounding audio with the use of various techniques. From Adobe Audition tips and tricks to your choice of microphones, audio gear, home recording setup, and many more! Podcasters, Livestreamers, Filmmakers, and even YouTubers can make use of what I am about to show!

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[factsmattermedia]

Thank you for a clear explanation. You have helped me. I am a portable podcaster. This is perfect for what I need.

[mynusten]

Thanks for the overview and agree with you. I’ve used the GoXLR, Rode Duo, Roland Bridge Cast and so far, the Mackie DLZ Creator XS is the standout. If you are open to an additional video, I’d appreciate your input on how Mix Minus works and how to route more than two channels from the PC, e.g. Discord and Apple Music from the computer and using two different dial-faders.

[TKDJ]

Thankyou for the excellent review, i requested this a while ago, and you did it
thanks again. keep up the good work
cheers Joe

[DannyBrownPodcasts]

I have to say, I'm tempted by this. I currently have a Rodecaster Pro 2, but the amount of issues via their firmware updates is making me consider switching away from them. It's that bad, the recent 1.3.4 firmware update completely bricked my RCP2, and many others, going by Reddit, and other online communities. Thankfully it's under warranty, so it's being repaired/replaced, but because I'm in Canada, my closest service centre is in another province altogether, so it looks like I'll be without for at least 2-3 weeks. Not great.

My only concern is, with RODE now owning Mackie, will these quality issues now come on to Mackie's hardware...

[Danieleallegra]

This unit only record in fat32? There are other options?

[TheRockPilePodcast]

I’m looking to up my game podcasting but the tech side is not my strength. I’m torn between the Mackie vs Rodecastor Duo.

[CaptainBuba]

I wonder how you have your personal settings for the mackie DLZ Creator

[aftertheshowmoviepodcast]

Thanks Mike will the automix feature fix mic bleed on both of our mics? We record a podcast in the same room.

[TheRockPilePodcast]

Can I plug a webcam into the Mackie ? I just purchased the DLZ and I need to do a remote video podcast is it possible ?

[Hassanakora]

It can work for live program on stage?
Is sound delay will be noticeable in events or only noticeable in headphones?

[jerryh]

I’m considering this unit for a small home studio. Currently using the SM7B or Heil PR40 with a Cloudlifter, dbx286s and FocusRite 2ii2. From a sound quality standpoint, will the Creator XS match up to what I’m currently using? Mostly use this for broadcasting/vocals for radio commercials and the occasional voice track.

[TKDJ]

deos The Mackie DS have auto ducking adjustment for the music when speaking on the mic. cheers or deos the Automix button do that for you ?. Cheers again

[musicislife]

What camera you using for this video? Very clear sub!!!

[williamshaneblyth]

yet it fits the other extreme as well very high tech possibilities for the computer nerds if you want to be

[finn.hermansen]

Hi Mike. Why not do a video on your studio DLC creator? So that we can have/get an idea of how that works?

[doanitos]

Hi! Can I connect this device to iPad Pro M2 with usb c? Or is this designed just for mac/pc? Can’t find any info online :/ thx!

[roxanner]

How do i get ahold of you to help guide me fix my issue? It would mean so much

[Dafn-gkzl]

hello, I have bought the dlz xs, I wanted to ask, I go pro, then I press microphone 1 twice, it takes me to setup, then I set the reverb and delay send after I have also set them from the fx, everything is fine, but the reverb send and the delay sent I don't hear them in my headphones why? But when I open tiktok live, tiktok has a setting that says hear how the viewers hear you, if I don't do that I don't hear that particular setting, what am I doing wrong? thanks

[BizantyjskiBorsuk]

Mike one million dollar question, can it record multitrack like GOXLR in OBS? if it does I'll buy it if it doesn't it's as useless as rodecaster pro2 or duo to me. Thanks in advance for answear

[latonyacrawford]

So I have my Windows lap top my audio-technica mic, DT 770 head phones, how will having this gadget make my VO recording better?