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Unofficial Mackie User Forums => DL1608/DL806/DL32R/ProDX Mixers => Topic started by: Rick Scofield on August 19, 2024, 11:39:04 PM

Title: Considering change from DL32r to X32 Rack
Post by: Rick Scofield on August 19, 2024, 11:39:04 PM

I mostly run sound for my cover band, rarely exceed 16 inputs but use 9 monitor mixes regularly.

With Mackie DL32r having been discontinued and no real expansion possibility for that line, I’m seriously considering using Behringer X32 Rack. 

My biggest hurdle will be learning the X32 software.  Mackie Master Fader really is the simplest to use and I’ve had over 10 years use between DL1608 and DL32r.

Anyone have tips or suggestions if you’ve been down a similar path?

Thanks,
Rick

Title: Re: Considering change from DL32r to X32 Rack
Post by: Weogo on November 20, 2024, 11:43:59 PM

Hi Rick,

Two local venues are still using DL32Rs, and I have one.

Can the 1/4" outputs on the X32Rack be assigned to monitor mixes?

I think learning another digital mixer can be useful, and expands what you are comfortable using with other systems.
 
I've been on various Allen and Heath, Behringer, Presonus, QSC, Roland, Soundcraft and Yamaha mixers.
The Mackie app is the fastest and easiest I've used.
That said, the Behr app works ok.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

Title: Re: Considering change from DL32r to X32 Rack
Post by: Yorgaki1 on December 05, 2024, 01:51:31 AM

Berhinger also just released the Wing Rack which looks interesting.

Title: Re: Considering change from DL32r to X32 Rack
Post by: Weogo on December 05, 2024, 03:46:27 PM

I've heard good things about the Wing mixers.
Is the Wing Rack actually shipping?  One online source says 2~3 months...

Title: Re: Considering change from DL32r to X32 Rack
Post by: James91104 on December 21, 2024, 01:14:44 AM

Suggest to try Mixing Station on DL mixers. Get acquainted, deep dive if inclined, thus able to move to X/M if needed.  X/M 1/4" quasi-balanced outputs are 6db lower, fully assignable. Behringer SD8 is an affordable and useful I/O expansion. IMO MasterFader is still the most pleasurable manufacture UI. IME Mixing Station is far and away superior to any and all. Work/leisure life changing. Still enjoying an occasional gig with DL1608 & Mixing Station, with full & FASTER mix control via iPhone SE. Wings are shipping. Bit steeper learning curve than X/M. DLs and X/Ms may be equally dated, however not to be discounted or discarded as long as operational. MS provides a bit of Zest at the least, pure excitement of possibilities at best. YMMV.