RODECaster Pro II vs Mackie DLZ & DLZ XS
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Feature
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Hardware Design
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Recording/streaming
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Microphone/line inputs
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Input to output latency
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Physical size
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Screen
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Physical faders
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Physical Master Fader
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Monitor outputs
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USB ports
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Real-time processors
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Auto duck (music)
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Auto mix (microphones)
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Sound pads
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Bluetooth input
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VESA mount
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3/8” mount
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Power
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MIDI USB controller
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Built-in WIRELESS GO receiver
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Firmware update history
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Beginner/advanced modes
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Mic/Headphone presets
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Auto monitor mute
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Mix minus — USB & Bluetooth
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Build materials
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Physical contextual settings knobs
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Price (January 2024)
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RODECaster Pro II
Mackie DLZ Creator
Mackie DLZ Creator XS
Specialized Linux computer with an interface optimized for audio recording and streaming
Specialized computer with an interface optimized for audio recording and streaming
Specialized computer with an interface optimized for audio recording and streaming
Multitrack audio interface and multitrack stand-alone recorder (to microSD card or USB drive)
Multitrack audio interface and multitrack stand-alone recorder (to microSD card or USB drive)
Multitrack audio interface and multitrack stand-alone recorder (to microSD card or USB drive)
Four combo inputs with 76 dB gain for mic/line/instrument
Four combo inputs with 80 dB gain for mic/line/instrument
Two combo inputs with 80 dB gain for mic/line/instrument
6ms
5ms
5 ms
Length 305mm, Width 270mm, Height 60mm
Length 381mm, Width 330mm, Height 103mm
Length 204mm, Width 260mm, Height 83mm
5.5” gloss touch screen
10.1” matte anti-glare touch screen
7" matte anti-glare touch screen
Six 100mm linear faders
Nine 100mm linear faders
Five rotary faders
No — separate monitor output level on programmable/shared knob
Yes — controls monitor output levels
No — controlled via touchscreen
Two 1/4” balanced outputs. Substantially lower than line level
Two 1/4” balanced outputs. Professional line level
Two 1/4” balanced outputs. Professional line level
2 USB-C ports for connecting to a primary host computer or external drive for recording, and secondary source computer
1 USB-C to connect to host computer, 1 USB-A for recording to USB drive
1 USB-C to connect to host computer, 1 USB-A for recording to USB drive
High pass, compressor, EQ, de-esser, noise gate, exciter, big bottom bass enhancer, master bus compellor (compressor)
High pass, compressor, EQ, de-esser, noise gate, master bus compressor
High pass, compressor, EQ, de-esser, noise gate, master bus compressor
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
8 sound pads in 8 banks with dedicated bank switching buttons
6 sound pads in 8 banks with touch-screen bank switching buttons
6 sound pads in 8 banks with touch-screen bank switching buttons
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Power via USB-C with included AC adapter, or with a big enough USB battery bank
Power via included AC adapter (18V, 1.5A)
Power via included AC adapter (18V, 1.5A)
Yes
Not as of January 2024
Not as of January 2024
Yes
No
No
Solid history over 12 months of bug fixes and new features
Several bug fix and added NDI audio feature
Same firmware version and features of Mackie DLZ, including NDI audio
Easy, advanced
Easy, enhanced, pro, and Mix Agent Technology (assisted setup)
Easy, enhanced, pro, and Mix Agent Technology (assisted setup)
Microphone and headphone presets, flexible headphone routing
Microphone and headphone presets, flexible headphone routing
Microphone and headphone presets, flexible headphone routing
Configurable to mute when recording is started
Not as of January 2024
Not as of January 2024
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mostly plastic with metal top panel but feels like quality plastic and good fit & finish (except for power button which is mussy and cheap feeling)
Mostly plastic build but feels like quality plastic and good fit & finish
Mostly plastic build but feels like quality plastic and good fit & finish
One
Five
Four
$700 USD. RODECaster Duo $500 USD (2 inputs, fewer buttons)
$800 USD
$500 USD
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