01 · Source
17 documented inputs
XLR female + XLR/TRS combo
- Arrives as
- 17 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR female + XLR/TRS combo
- Signal
- analog audio
Mackie DL16SE
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$800
Catalog estimate
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Price estimate~$800
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$800
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 99 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 17Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 3UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$799.99Use retailer rows for current price and stock
Mackie DL16SE Overview
The payoff
Digital Mixer decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Mackie DL16SE 16-channel Rackmount Digital Mixer. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 99 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 17Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 3UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for Mackie DL16SE
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
Mackie DL16SE I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INPUT 1 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 2 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 3 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 4 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 5 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 6 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 7 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 8 | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 9 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 10 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 11 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 12 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 13 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 14 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 15 HI-Z | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 16 HI-Z | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 1 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 2 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 3 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 4 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 5 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 6 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 7 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT 8 | front | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| USB INTERFACE | front | usb b | bidirectional | data | — |
| EXT CONTROL | front | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |
| PHONES | front | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| AC IN | right | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
Showing 28 of 28 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
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Before you buy an Mackie DL16SE
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Mackie DL16SE affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 3U. Its documented depth is 132 mm.
How much power does the Mackie DL16SE draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Mackie DL16SE have?
28 documented physical ports, including INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6.
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Check: Match the input count; decide which split passes phantom power and where isolation is needed.
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IEM Transmitter
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Power Conditioner
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Organize power connections for the assembled rack.
Check: Check mains voltage, plug format, total load and the number of outlets.
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Rack Case
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Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
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