Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer? Evenly matched — take the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $199.01 is the real difference, and the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer | Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3.3/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
It is the cheaper of the two, by $199.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
That costs $199.01 more than the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Operating System windows, macos
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
The Record
22 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 5 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two audio mixers from Mackie and Allen, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
Evenly matched — take the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $199.01 is the real difference, and the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer worth the extra $199 over the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer?
The Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer costs $299.00 against $99.99, a difference of $199. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.