Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer vs Behringer FLOW 8
Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer vs Behringer FLOW 8 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 Behringer FLOW 8? Get the Behringer FLOW 8, narrowly.
The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $279, so the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer stays the pick if $179.01 matters more than those specs.
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 | Behringer FLOW 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3.6/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
It gives up XLR inputs to the Behringer FLOW 8. It is the cheaper of the two, by $179.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Behringer FLOW 8
Digital streaming mixer with app control, scene recall, and USB audio connectivity.
On paper the Behringer FLOW 8 takes XLR inputs (4, +2). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $179.01 more than the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +242
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
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 Behringer FLOW 8 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 Behringer FLOW 8?
The largest gap is XLR inputs, where the Behringer FLOW 8 leads — 4 against 2. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 3 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Mackie and Behringer, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer or Behringer FLOW 8?
Get the Behringer FLOW 8, narrowly. The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $279, so the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer stays the pick if $179.01 matters more than those specs.
What do the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer and Behringer FLOW 8 have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Behringer FLOW 8 worth the extra $179 over the Mackie DLZ160S 16-Channel Digital Mixer?
The Behringer FLOW 8 costs $279.00 against $99.99, a difference of $179. The premium buys XLR inputs (4). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.