PreSonus NSB 32.16 32x16 AVB-Networked Stage Box

The PreSonus® NSB 32.16 networked stage box lets you put analog I/O for your StudioLive® Series III digital mixer wherever you need it. Equipped with 32 digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps, 32 balanced line level inputs, 16 analog outputs, and 2 stereo AES3 digital outputs, the NSB 32.16 integrates seamlessly into StudioLive Series III digital mixers with a single Ethernet connection. Remotely control input trim, phantom power, and more, directly from your StudioLive Series III console or UC Surface remote mixing software on your tablet or laptop.

The NSB 32.16 networked stage box is loaded with 32 versatile locking combo jacks. Connect your microphones to the digitally controlled XMAX preamps or use the balanced ¼” TRS inputs to connect your line level devices — the NSB 32.16 can handle it all. The inputs can be sent to any StudioLive Series III digital mixer on the network, and thanks to gain compensation, every mixer gets individual gain control without affecting the front-of-house mix.

PreSonus built the NSB 32.16 inside a rugged steel chassis designed to survive the rigors of the most demanding tours. The NSB 32.16 features adjustable rack ears, so you can choose between flush or recessed as well as front or rear I/O installation to best fit your rack. Thanks to the standard 3U 19-inch design, the NSB 32.16 is also compatible with most universal stage pockets for permanent installations.

StudioLive Series III networked products form an ecosystem that is easily expanded and quickly configured. Designed to enhance each other, these products are at the forefront of AVB networking technology. The NSB 32.16 can be used alone or with many other NSB-series stage boxes to add remote audio to one StudioLive Series III digital mixer or to multiple mixers on the same network. For StudioLive Series III mixers that have limited onboard analog I/O, the NSB 32.16 provides a simple expansion to a full 32- or 64-channel mixing system.

PreSonus NSB 32.16 Features

• 32x16 network stage box for StudioLive Series III console mixers
• 32 digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs with gain compensation for shared streams
• 16 line outputs
• Easy configuration from StudioLive Series III console mixers and UC Surface
• Built-in 2-port AVB switch with locking Ethernet connections for easy point-to-point and daisy-chain network configurations
• Rugged all-metal stage box enclosure
• Included multi-position rack ears
• Compatible with stage pockets from Ace Backstage

• NSB 32.16 32x16 AVB-Networked Stagebox1
• Rack ears1

• Mi​crophone Preamplifier
  • Input Type: XLR Female, balanced
  • Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) : 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
  • Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
  • THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 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 dB to +60 dB
  • Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +12 dBu
  • Phantom Power (±2 VDC): 48 VDC, switchable per channel
• Line Inputs
  • Type: ¼” TRS Female, balanced
  • Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
  • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
  • THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
  • S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): 94 dB Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu
• XLR Outputs
  • Type: XLR Male, balanced
  • Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
• Digital Audio
  • ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
  • DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
  • AVB Audio Network Ports: Locking XLR Ethernet
  • Sampling Rate: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
• Power
  • Connector: Locking IEC
  • Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (±10%)
• Physical
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 5.25x19x5.25" (133x482x133mm)
  • Weight: 10.2 lbs (4.6 kg)

About Stage Boxes at Sound Productions

Streamline and expand your live sound setup with stage boxes from Sound Productions. A stage box is a device that interfaces between sound source equipment (such as microphones, instruments, or speakers) and a mixer or mixing console via a cable snake. Stage boxes add more connectivity options right on stage, providing a central location to connect all your sound sources without having to run a cable to a distant input or output.

A stage box is an ideal piece of gear for sound reinforcement, live performances, complex productions, touring professionals, and recording studios. Stage boxes come in a wide range of options, varying in size, style, and functionality depending on your project’s specific needs. Some are designed to be wall- or rack-mountable for permanent installations, while others are portable, including handles for easy transport and repositioning and even rubber bumpers to protect the housing from wear and tear. Additionally, stage boxes come in analog and digital versions to complement your preexisting sound setup.