Mackie has launched a new family of loudspeakers designed to deliver premium performance at 1/3 the size. The new DLM series includes the DLM8 (8″ woofer, 1.75″ compression driver, 2,000 watts of power) and the DLM12 (12″ woofer, 1.75″ compression driver, 2,000 watts of power). Both feature:
- DL2 integrated digital mixer
- dual inputs each with 3-band EQ and effects control
- mic, line, instrument, and stereo inputs
- 16 built-in effects
- a multi-band feedback destroyer
- six speaker voicings for specific applications
- alignment delay
- three memory locations
- Smart Protect DSP amp/driver protection
- Pole mounting
- M10 rigging hardware for flying
- roadworthy PC-ABS cabinets
- rugged powdercoated 20-gauge steel grille
- integrated “kickstand” for perfect angle when used as a monitor
- Smart Protect DSP amp/driver protection
Each is 1/3 smaller than a similar “traditional” loudspeaker and — get this the DLM8 weighs just 21.4 pounds, while the DLM12 weighs only 30 pounds!
On the subwoofer side, the DLM12S offers:
- 2,000 watts of power
- a 12′ heat-treated woofer
- frequency response down to 35Hz
- precision digital crossover
- presets for use with DLM and SRM speakers
- variable crossover control
- alignment delay
- three memory locations
- Smart Protect DSO amp/driver protection
- six XLR inputs for maximum flexibility
- 15mm poplar cabinet
- rugged powder-coated 20-gauge steel grille
And even with all those features, the DLM12S still comes in at just 47 pounds!
