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Sometime during the year 2020 after I recovered from COVID-19, I started an audio-only Podcast for the past few years I have upgraded and changed equipment as I pursue better sound, functionality, and versatility. Last year, I settled on the Mackie DLZ Creator Podcast Mixer and have been very pleased that it has met all my needs including producing great audio quality. Since starting the audio podcast, I also started a tech/gadget YouTube channel and a YouTube version of my Podcast. I have been using the Mackie Mixer for all of my content and everything has been going well. If I had to think of something I would like to change, it would be finding a smaller version of my Mackie Podcast Mixer with the same or additional functionality. Enter the Mackie DLZ Creator XS!! What is it? The Mackie DLZ Creator XS is a compact digital mixer designed as a space-saving alternative to its full-sized DLZ Creator. It offers the same high-quality audio in a small 6-channel chassis. Its features include a 7-inch touchscreen, assignable rotary encoders for hands-on control of any parameter, 3-band EQs, compression, reverb, delay, etc. There are three operating modes to choose from to match experience levels. What’s included? • 1 x Mackie DLZ Creator • 1 x USB-C Cable • 1 x AC Adapter • 1 x Quick Start Guide • 1 x Cheat Sheet Tech specs • Max I/O Capacity: 5x Input / 4x Output • Number of Analog Input Channels: 4 (2 Mono / 2 Stereo) • Number of Mic Preamps: 2 • Number of Analog Output Channels: 3 • Faders & Level Adjustment: 9 Non-Motorized Channel Knob • Built-In Effects: 1x De-Esser; 1x Reverb; 1x Delay • Analog Inputs: 2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input; 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input (1 Stereo Pair); 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Line Input • Analog Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output (1 Stereo Pair, Post-Fader); 2x 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone Output (Post-Fader) • Digital I/O: 1x RJ45 Ethernet Input/Output (I/O, Link); USB I/O; 1x USB-C (Audio Playback, Audio Streaming, Host Connection, Recording) • Wireless: Bluetooth • Rack Mountable: No • Max I/O Capacity: 5x Input / 4x Output