The Mackie AXIS-TOURING Touring Package is a comprehensive digital mixing system engineered for professional touring musicians and sound engineers who require a reliable, scalable, and high-performance live sound solution. This package centers around the DL32R rack-mount digital mixer and stagebox, which provides 32 programmable microphone preamps and 16 balanced line outputs on stage, connected via a single Cat5e cable to the DC16 digital mixer control surface. The system leverages the flexibility of the Mackie DL Series platform, offering deep channel processing, comprehensive effects, and intuitive iPad/computer control, while the dedicated physical faders and controls of the DC16 provide immediate, tactile access for critical mixing tasks during a live performance. The inclusion of a Dante expansion card enables high-channel-count, low-latency digital audio networking over standard Ethernet, allowing for integration with digital snake systems, multitrack recorders, and other Dante-equipped gear.

The DL32R stagebox is the system's I/O heart, located on or near the stage to minimize analog cable runs. It houses the premium Onyx mic preamps, which offer high headroom and low noise, and it transmits all channels digitally to the mixer surface. The DC16 control surface features 16 motorized faders that can control any channel or mix via layers, a high-resolution touchscreen for navigation and editing, and dedicated knobs for EQ, dynamics, and effects. This hybrid control approach—combining physical faders with the DL Series' acclaimed software interface—gives engineers the best of both worlds: the speed of hardware for live adjustments and the depth of software for detailed setup and soundcheck. The package includes a rugged road case for the DC16 and an 80-meter reel of Cat5e cable, ensuring the core components are protected during transport and can be deployed over long distances between stage and front-of-house.

Designed for the rigors of the road, every component in the AXIS-TOURING package is built to withstand the physical demands of touring. The system's architecture minimizes failure points by using a single, robust network cable for primary audio and control data. The Dante expansion future-proofs the system, allowing it to serve as a node on a much larger audio network for festivals or complex multi-zone performances. By providing a complete, integrated mixing ecosystem with premium preamps, extensive processing, flexible control, and essential touring accessories, this package delivers a professional-grade, turnkey digital mixing solution that is both powerful and portable for demanding live applications.