E013 - Mackie DLZ Creator | EPIC review
Description
This is the review of the most controversial new podcasting console in 2023 (so far). Check it out to see if the AUTOMIX works as it should!
Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them):
⏺ Dedicated Podcast Recorders:
Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32
RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra
ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N
TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ
🎙 Microphones:
SE Dynacaster: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv
Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq
Røde Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3PD84E4
Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn
Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows
Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao
Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8
ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN
Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh
Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3GpZoOj
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
🦾 Boom Arm:
Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz
Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw
🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers:
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE
Presonus Revelator io24: https://amzn.to/3zgT9tY
Elgato Wave XLR: https://amzn.to/3PDlNeb
Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3aQHJnp
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v4xanv
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3aYzqFX
Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv
RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr
🎧 Headphones/Headsets
Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup
RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2
RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!)
Audio-Technica M50xSTS Streamset (USB version): https://amzn.to/3KmiecJ
Audio-Technica M50xSTS Streamset (analog/XLR version): https://amzn.to/3Z1Ra6T
🙉 Other Audio Gear:
DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson)
DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD
iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk
Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/3RSDln9
3.5mm TRRS cable: https://amzn.to/3SOiAua
🚡 Cables I use:
Mogami XLR cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3zgUOzI
Mogami TRS cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3Oh93sp
Rode SC17 1.5m Hi-Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3fXTOcH
🎥 Video Gear:
🔦Lights:
Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g
Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA
Background light: https://amzn.to/3ISdpoU
Other lights:
Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9
Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM
Gobo lights (fake window): https://amzn.to/3EyJO3Q
📸 Camera setup
Camera: Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk
Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4: https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl
Monitor: Feelworld 7" https://amzn.to/3OmyIjm
On the desk:
💻 Macbook Pro 14" 1TB: https://amzn.to/3ISUev1
🐁 Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3: https://amzn.to/3v2lJwN
⌨️ Keyboard: Logitech MX Mini: https://amzn.to/3zkzhpV
🖥 Monitor: Samsung M7 32" 4K Smart Monitor https://amzn.to/3ohdWap
⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck PLus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Size, Screen, I/O
4:07 User Interface
6:05 Setup Assistant & Control Modes, Voice Processing
12:48 AUTOMIX - Demo
15:55 AUTOMIX - Issue
18:46 Cons & missing features
28:21 Overall Recommendation
29:12 Outro