About the Mackie MCK-2045880-00 DL32R 32-channel Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixer w/ iPad Control
The Mackie DL32R is a professional 32-channel wireless digital live sound mixer that combines extensive I/O, sophisticated processing, and tablet-based control into a compact rack-mountable chassis. Its core is a high-quality 32-channel digital mixing engine with 28 XLR/TRS combo preamps, offering pristine audio conversion and low-noise performance. The system's defining feature is its integrated dual-band WiFi router and advanced wireless mixing ecosystem, enabling multiple users to control the mixer simultaneously from iPads or Android tablets using the intuitive Master Fader app. This design eliminates the need for a traditional analog snake, as the mixer connects directly to stageboxes or digital systems via its built-in digital audio networking, dramatically simplifying setup and reducing cable complexity for touring, installed, and portable applications.
The mixer provides comprehensive studio-grade processing on every channel, including fully parametric EQ, a compressor/gate, and flexible aux sends. It includes a robust suite of onboard effects with dedicated reverb, delay, and multi-effects engines, all fully assignable to any channel or output. Flexible matrix mixing, subgroups, and extensive routing options allow for complex signal flow management, making it suitable for live performances, houses of worship, or multi-zone installations. The DL32R records and plays back multi-track audio directly to a connected USB storage device, enabling virtual soundchecks and archival recording without an external computer. Its redundant power supplies and robust networking infrastructure ensure reliable operation in demanding live environments.
Built for seamless integration into modern audio workflows, the DL32R supports multiple digital audio protocols, including optional Dante integration for scalable network audio distribution. The combination of high-channel-count local I/O, wireless control freedom, and professional feature set makes the DL32R a central hub for contemporary audio production. It delivers the power and flexibility of a large-format console in a portable, rack-mounted format that can be controlled from anywhere in the venue, empowering engineers and performers with unparalleled mixing mobility and system control.