PreSonus StudioLive 16R - 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer
Features
- Rackmount Mixing and Processing Power
- Control with Mac, Windows & iOS
- 16 XLR-1/4" Combo Inputs + RCA Stereo
- 16 Recallable XMAX Mic Preamps
- 6 x 1/4" TRS FlexMix Outputs
Description
The PreSonus StudioLive 16R is a Series III, 16-channel 1 RU stagebox and rack mixer designed to serve as a simple stage box, rack mixer, or combination stagebox and monitor mixer. The 16R is equipped for AVB networking, allowing it to be connected to another Series III mixer via a single, lightweight CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for heavy, expensive copper snakes, and the signal degradation caused by long cable runs. All the on-board XMAX microphone preamps can be remotely controlled from the front-of-house position. In stage box + monitor mixer mode, the StudioLive 16R not only serves as a professional networked stage box, but is a full-blown monitor mixer with advanced processing and mixing power.
The StudioLive 16R offers professional-quality sound with its on-board Series III processors and 3rd generation Fat Channel, which implements a plug-in-style workflow that features vintage-style AEQ and compression options on every channel, from classic tube limiters to passive EQs. In addition to channel processing, the StudioLive 16R offers 6-band, fully parametric AEQ on all mix outputs. There are six FlexMixes that can be individually designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes, while eight Filter DCAs offer easy and flexible control over groups of channels.
There are 16 combo XLR-1/4" inputs (mic/line) and an additional set of stereo RCA inputs for flexibility. The six FlexMix outputs feature 1/4" TRS connectors, while the main output offers balanced XLR connectors. A built-in SD card recorder allows you to quickly and easily record the main mix or any other stereo mix without the need for a computer. What's more, you can simultaneously multitrack record to your laptop via USB or AVB and record in stereo to SD.
The StudioLive 16R ships with an integrated software package including Studio One Artist, UC Surface, and Capture. Studio One Artist is a full-featured DAW for recording, mixing, and playing back tracks. The software offers remote control over the XMAX preamps and the Fat Channel processing. UC Surface offers touch-control for Mac, Windows, Android, and iPad, allowing you to control the mixer wirelessly from anywhere in the room, while Capture allows you to completely automate virtual soundchecks and record shows. Additionally, the StudioMagic plug-in suite is included, which provides a wealth of fresh sounds and effects from companies such as Eventide, Lexicon, SPL, MAAG, Brainworks, and Arturia. The StudioLive 16R ships with a power cord and a USB cable.
Features
Inputs and Outputs
- 18 total inputs
- 16 mic/line channel inputs + 2 RCA inputs
- 6 x 1/4" TRS FlexMix outputs
- 2 x XLR (L/R) Main outputs
- Stereo headphone output
Channels and Buses
- 16 input channels
- 1 stereo digital return (SD Card, AVB, or USB)
- 10 buses:
- 6 FlexMixes (can be designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes)
- 2 internal effects sends
- Stereo main bus
- 6 Filter DCAs for easily and flexibly controlling groups of channels
Networking Connections
- 1 Ethernet control network port
- Dynamic, self-assigned, and manual IP address modes
- 1 Ethercon AVB audio network port
Recording
- On-board stereo SD recorder
- 18 x 18 USB recording interface
- 32 x 32 AVB recording interface
Signal Processing
- Intuitive Fat Channel signal processing on every channel with:
- A/B settings comparison
- High-pass filter and polarity reverse
- Gate/expander with sidechain
- Compressor with sidechain
- 4-band parametric AEQ on inputs
- 6-band parametric AEQ on outputs
- Limiter
- Delay on every input
- Delay on every output
- Professionally programmed library of presets
- Vintage AEQ and compressor models available on every input:
- Passive AEQ
- Vintage AEQ
- Tube compressor
- FET compressor
- 8 x 31-band graphic EQs
- 2 internal effects buses: Combination of reverbs and delays with modern and vintage options
- Built-in real-time analyser
Scenes and Presets
- Create, save, and edit up to 100 scenes
- Scene management with:
- Scene Safe—prevents a scene change from affecting designated “safe” channels
- Create, save, and edit channel settings and copy/paste between channels
- Advanced channel preset options can save and recall:
- Channel type and name
- Input settings (preamp, +48V phantom power, polarity, pan)
- Fat Channel A & B settings
- Bus assignments
- Aux and effects send levels and pan
- Select button colour
- 8 Quick Scenes
- 8 Mute groups
Digital
- Studio-quality convertors with 115 dB dynamic range
- 48 kHz operation with 24-bit resolution (44.1 kHz option coming soon)
Actively Integrated Software
- UC Surface touch control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android
- Studio One Artist digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows
- Capture multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows
- QMix-UC aux-control software for iOS and Android available free from Apple App Store and Google Play
Specifications
Mac System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.8.5, 64-bit or later Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) USB 2.0 port Internet connection Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended 34 GB hard disk space Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution |
Windows System Requirements | Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, 8.1 x64/x86, 10 x64/x86 Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) USB 2.0 port Internet connection Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended 34 GB hard disk space Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution |
iOS System Requirements | iOS 9.3 or later iPad Pro, Air 2, Air, mini 4, mini with Retina display, 4th generation, mini, 3rd generation, 2 |
Android System Requirements | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android smartphone (QMix-UC) Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024x768 resolution (UC Surface) |
Mic Preamps | Input Type: Combo locking XLR-1/4" / 6.35 mm (mic / TRS line) Frequency Response to Main Output (at Unity Gain): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu Input Impedance: 1 kOhm THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Wtd): 94 dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at Unity Gain): 65 dB Gain Control Range (±1 dB): 0 to +60 dB Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +12 dBu Phantom Power (±2 VDC): 48 VDC, switchable per channel |
Inputs | Unbalanced Inputs (Ch. 15-16): RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair) Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
Main Outputs | Type: XLR male, balanced Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
Mix Outputs | Type: 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS female, balanced Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
Headphone Output | Type: 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS female, active stereo Maximum Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60 Ohms load Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB) THD+N: 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd S/N Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd |
Crosstalk | Input to Output: -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) |
Digital Audio | ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) USB Recording Port: USB 2.0 Type-B AES/EBU Output: XLR Male Network Control Port: RJ-45 AVB Audio Network Port: Ethercon Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point Sampling Rate: 48 kHz (44.1 kHz coming soon) A/D/A Bit Depth: 24 Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analogue in-analogue out, all processing active) |
Clock | Jitter: <20 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out) |
Power | Connector: IEC Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (±10%) Power Requirements (Continuous): 85 W |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 45.0 x 483.0 x 305.0 mm |
Weight | 3.9 kg |
In The Box
- PreSonus StudioLive 16R - 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer
- USB Cable
- Power Cord
- Software Authorisation Card
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Details
- Product: PreSonus StudioLive 16R - 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: StudioLive 16R
- SKU: STUDIOLIVE 16R
- RM Product #: 50735