Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide
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Disconnected
— Let’s try something. Turn the mixer off and see what changes. Notice that the
mixer is listed as “Disconnected” in the wireless list. Additionally, a red “disconnected” appears under
the tools icon.
So how does disconnected differ from offline? Glad you asked! Disconnected means that you are trying
to connect to a mixer wirelessly, but can’t at this time. The most likely cause for this in the real world
is that you have wandered just out of range of the wireless router. However, it could also be caused
by some kids moshing in the pit accidentally unplugging the mixer from its power source. Oops!
But the Master Fader app remembers that you were once connected and it is trying to reconnect.
We know because the DL Series mixer icon is still there and the wireless selection is highlighted blue.
If you would prefer to stay permanently disconnected (even when the mixer returns to the
wireless network) simply select “Work Offline/Demo” from the devices list. If you do this, you will
eventually see the mixer disappear from the wireless list. This is because it is not currently available
AND you are no longer trying to connect to it.
Be patient. The wireless device will not immediately disappear after it is powered off.
This is one of the safety features of the iPad auto-discovery. It is normal to see devices hang
around longer than you might expect.
Obviously, since we are walking around the room mixing wirelessly, there is no wired device
available. This is indicated with a grayed out DL806 or DL1608 icon and text explaining that
there is “No Connected Device”.
