RODECaster Pro 2 versus Mackie DLZ Creator podcast & livestream mixers/recorders

In this week’s episode we compare the RODECaster Pro 2 and the Mackie DLZ Creator. The RØDECaster Pro II and the Mackie DLZ Creator are both dedicated podcast and livestream recorders, mixers, and audio interfaces. A question I get a lot is, "Which one is better?"

There isn't a clear answer to that question for everyone because It all depends on which features are important to YOU and the type of show you produce.

So we created a chart comparing many of the features between the two so you can figure out which is a better fit for you.

Comparison table: https://airtable.com/shrt04uBgMllO2KOc

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. https://school.learnlightandsound.com

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODECaster Pro II podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/iFlEMB
- Mackie DLZ Creator podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/42KrX0
- Earthworks ETHOS broadcast condenser microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/8G8UdBB
- ART Cleanbox Pro (convert balanced to unbalanced audio and vice versa) — Amazon, Sweetwater https://geni.us/NzjL5
- SHURE SM7B dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- Mogami microphone cable — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/ftBSL
- Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/b8my
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: https://geni.us/G7by

Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Introduction RODECaster Pro 2 and Mackie DLZ Creator
00:56 They’re computers
01:40 Digital mixers
02:07 Size difference
02:29 Screen size and finish
02:48 RODE vs Mackie as companies
03:27 Contextual knobs
04:09 Balanced outputs — send audio to camera or switcher
05:43 USB connections
06:53 Processors — EQ, compressor, de-esser, noise gates
08:08 Auto ducking
08:17 Auto mixing
09:20 Sound pads — play back music & sound effects
11:06 Microphone inputs (or line or instrument)
12:07 Bluetooth connections
12:21 VESA mount or 3/8” connection
12:40 Powering and portability
13:49 MIDI control
14:18 Wireless receiver built-in
14:36 Firmware updates
15:22 Simple to advanced operating modes
16:35 Microphone and headphone presets
17:00 Monitor auto-mute
17:34 Mix minus for remote guests
18:02 Build quality
18:59 Latency — delay from audio pickup to playback
20:34 Pricing
21:02 Wrap up and summary
23:40 Please buy my courses