I have the Rode Caster pro 2 but I just bought the Mackie mostly for the larger screen as I am getting older that larger screen helps. After reading the Mackie manual I found the options to change icons and names are a plus.
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Hi Mike, great as always. I was very much a Rode fanboy, and have nothing against the brand at all, but their build quality has become a disaster. I had to swap out two RCP 1s and the Rode forums are full of people having massive, consistent issues with the RCP2. When Rode fans themselves are talking about such problems, you know there is an issue. For me, it has got to the point where I feel safer recording podcasts using my tiny simple Zoom P4, rather than risking the RCP. It's a real shame as they are highly innovative but they just don't back it up with the build. Customer support if you call Australia is brilliant though.
If you think Rode's build quality is terrible, wait until you try Mackie.... And they just never reply back either. Their support is terrible. I have their audio interface's and they've been horrible. Had 3 go out now. It's a super known issue. I don't trust Mackie at all currently.
I would go with the Mackie, as it isn't Windows/Mac only software based like the Rode-Caster is. Mackie should work in Linux out of the bag, with Kernel 6 maybe? At the moment I am using the original GOXLR. Having to boot into Windows, to load my profile up so I can use it in Linux. I only use Windows for two things. Occasional Gaming and loading GOXLR settings. Everything else I do in Linux.
Wow, finally you made a direct comparison. Thank you very much for this. 😊 the DLZ looks a bit similar to the Yamaha DM3 22 Channel mixer, that has also that big screen. It seems like the affordable little brother, just without motor faders.
2 HUGE advantage of MACKIE DLZ , 2 stereo analog inputs through some audio interface you can add 4 more microphones and there is automix , it would be good if you could activate it on all channels
Thank you for highlighting the strengths of the Mackie DLZ Creator - the additional stereo analog inputs and automix feature definitely make it a versatile choice for expanding your podcast setup.
I have used the RCP v1 and the Zoom Podtrack P-8. Both are functional but I need something to plug my guitar and a mic directly into. So I am upgrading. I bet both the RCP v2 and Mackie DLZ will be good. But I am goin with the Mackie because I have had to spend a lot of time fixing mic bleed in my recordings with my first two mixers. I do not care about the whistles and bells as much as I do making an initial recording that requires little editing.
That's a smart decision! The Mackie DLZ Creator's focus on reducing mic bleed and providing a clean initial recording will definitely save you time on editing - enjoy your upgrade!
It's great that you love your Rode 1! Researching comparisons, like RCP 2 vs. Mackie DLZ Creator will help. Both are good for different uses. I'm currently using and loving the Mackie.
Thanks Mike, as an unashamed proud lad from Down Under; RODE does it for me. Especially if they can do a firmware update to take care of the mix bleed - which I'm sure they will.
what about preamps on Mackie? Are they good as on Rodecaster? Do we need cloudlifter for gain hungry mics? How about headphone amp, witch mixer have it better?
Onyx80 gives a clean and transparent sound on the Mackie while RODE Revolution gives a warm vintage tone. SM7B etc. will work on the Mackie no issues without external gain boost needed. Not much in it for headphones IMO.
The RCP2 has proven to be problematic for me, and I'm a Rode fanboy. The original RCP is much better for podcasting and radio work I've found. The Mackie looks great though and if I had the money - it's pretty steep price wise - I'd certainly give it a go.
Absolutely unequivocally agreed. I LOVE my RCPro but my RCPro 2 has been everything but stable. It seems with time things have only gotten worse. Aside from the random OS restarts, failed firmware updates and my USB-C 2 never having worked from launch...now my pads are just randomly firing off when I am over 200ft away from the device. Sending in my RCPro 2 for RMA once my new Mackie DLZC gets here.
How is the original RCP better for radio work than the RCP2? I'm looking for a new solution for radio preproduction work, hence why I am interested to know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
Hi Mike! I was just wondering, does the Mackie also have the capability of using the sample pad to trigger fx? Would be really convenient to trigger the reverb and delay with a push of a button, and vice versa, for my singing in live streams.
Hi there! Yes, the Mackie DLZ Creator does offer the capability to assign FX to the sample pad, making it convenient for triggering effects like reverb and delay with a push of a button during live streams.
Yes with ugly latency on the headphones for no reason. Read the complaints. I am wondering... The reviewer did not notice that issue on the rodecaster pro ii or he didn't use one?
The Mackie DLZ Creator offers more advanced streaming capabilities and a user friendly interface compared to the Tascam Model 12 which is very analogue.
Both the Mackie DLZ Creator and RODECaster Pro II can handle live streaming for musicians with multiple instruments and vocals, allowing you to capture each of the 5 tracks separately for a professional sound.
The Mackie DLZ Creator mixer offers decent portability with its compact design, but the RODECaster Pro II is more portable and specifically designed for mobile recording especially mobile versions like the Duo.
@@MikeRussell Thanks I need more inputs that the Duo can provide. For this reason I am leaning towards the RCP2. Thanks again for your thoughts on this.
I like the Mackie DLZ Creator. I like the user interface and Easy - Enhanced - Pro options. However I wish Enhanced mode had just a little more specific tweaking capability. It seems like just a hair more than Easy mode. DLZ Creator also supports audio over USB as an input as well as Bluetooth which is great. However, it only has 4 inputs with preamps...Mackie Onyx 80 preamps which came out 18 years ago in 2005...😬🤷♂️ More of a "mini mixer" than a true mixer. I'd like to see at least 10 combo jack inputs, all with better preamps. There's a rumor I heard that Mackie is working on a bigger, more expensive version of this but I have no idea of when it will come out or if true. Another new digital mixer that's a peg up from these is the new Yamaha DM3S ($1,699) and DM3D ($1,999). More inputs and supports up to 96kHz. However, I much prefer the UI of the DLZ Creator. Digital mixers have really come a long way. If I had to buy right now I'd probably get the Yamaha DM3S or DM3D but if Mackie makes a bigger, better version I'd lean in their favor.
I have never had more issues with a piece of tech than with the RCPII. Gain changing randomly, inputs/outputs getting mixed up without me even touching it, etc. I mean just now, my gain went up 2x for an unknown reason. All I did was open up OBS, lol. Now I sound super load in Discord and I can't figure out the reason why. Restarting my PC, restarting/wiping the RCPII, and going into sound settings, and turning down my sound don't work either. Also, as soon as I started using the RCPII, my PC started having lag issues. I found that unplugging and plugging in the cables fixed the issue, but I have to do this every week. It just feels like an unstable product. But I don't know for sure. There are so many potential reasons for the problem, which is another thing that sucks. With the GOXLR Mini, I rarely had issues with it.
Hi Mike, I would be using this for Teams calls as well as VO, have you tested what the audio is like with computer audio for Teams, WebEx, Zoom etc? I’d really wanna know this before purchasing.
Hi there! Yes, I have tested both mixers with computer audio for Teams, Meet and Zoom calls and I can confidently say that both mixers deliver excellent audio quality for virtual meetings.
Does the MDLZ unit have better microphone voice enhancement features the same (or better), than the Aphex Processing app that's included in the RCP2 unit? Let me know, thanks.
@@MikeRussell thanks for that info. Actually after watching the rest of otther video that you did and explained more of the audio adjustments that you can go through to get similar results on the MDLZ. I think I’m just gonna stick with what I have, since I already have the RCP2. it seems to me that it’s a little bit more detailed and what you can dial-in to make better audio adjustments for your microphone. So I can better understand now what you meant in your comment, that’s it decent, but not the RCP2. Thanks for the reply Mike.
@@MikeRussell thanks for that info. Actually after watching the rest of the other video that you did on the MDLZ and explained more of the audio adjustments that you can go through to get similar results, I think I’m just going to stick with what I have, since I already have the RCP2. it seems to me that it’s a little bit more detailed in what you can dial-in to make better audio adjustments for your microphone. So I can better understand now what you meant in your comment, that’s it good, but not like the RCP2. Thanks for the reply Mike.
I thought submixes for the 4 headphone outputs on the Rodecaster Pro II is arriving in a future firmware update, i did read that somewhere. Edit: Woops, it's already there lol. So you can also do that on the Rodecaster Pro 2 as well.
@@MikeRussell just hardware on the unit. All 3 units I’ve tried are the same. Some seem as bothered as I am. Others seem to be able to live with it. It’s just enough to drive me crazy.
As someone with longtime experience of using the Rodecaster Pro 1, i would defintly prefer the Rodecaster Pro 2 ! The Mackie has the wrong formfactor for me, and it is so packed full of technology which i would never use in my live. So why making things more complicated than needed especially when it comes to audio, something where i have very low skills.
@@MikeRussell When it comes to Video Editing, and a good colorgrading console, no problem that is something i can learn fast. Because i can see what happens when i push a button or touch slowly a trackball. But audio editing will stay a riddle for me for ever.
I like your channel and a sub but I think a lot of you youtube channels must have been paid from Mackie. I own both, and the Mackie is garbage. Has a ton of issues that is not discussed, and the pc audio is just really really bad. I have the rodecaster Pro II and it hands down is the best product. It has worked perfectly for hundreds of podcast and videos with not a single issue. We just tried the new mackie and after 2 hours of issues with sound quality, we unplugged and moved all plugs right into the rodecaster and BAM prefect audio. Same mics, same cables everything the same. I also have several friends who have returned the mackie for the same reasons I have stated. IF your looking for a unit like this, go put hands on both, in 10 minutes you will know and pick the Rodecaster. The large screen is nice but super laggy also.
I appreciate your feedback and experience with both mixers. It's great that you found the RODECaster Pro II to be the best fit for your needs. The Mackie DLZ Creator has its own strengths and weaknesses but right now I’m finding it strong in my studio setup.
Except the rode 2 is unusable in a live environment with that terrible latency. Mines collecting dust while I use my rcp1 still smh. The mackie looks dope I dig the big screen!
I don't believe it. I was going to ask you about a comparison between the 2, go to your channel and here it is. I'll have to post you a nice juicy bottle of Australian Shiraz
