PreSonus StudioLive 16R 16-Channel Digital Mixer

The StudioLive 16R digital mixer from PreSonus is four audio tools in a single rackspace. Use it as a standalone digital mixer with UC Surface remote mixing software. Pair it with your StudioLive Series III console mixer to use as a stage box or integrated monitor mixer. Connect it with EarMix 16M monitor mixers for the ultimate personal monitor system. Plug it into your studio computer, and you have a continuously bidirectional, 36-channel (18x18) USB audio interface with modeled vintage dynamics and EQ plug-ins on every input and bus. Whether used standalone or as part of a complete audio system, no other rackmount digital mixer is as flexible or as powerful.

The StudioLive 16R is a true 16-channel digital mixer that can comfortably fit in any size rig. Its single-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine powers 18 mixing channels, 10 mix buses, and 130 simultaneous processors—including 2 stereo reverberation systems and Fat Channel plug-in models on every input channel and mix bus. The outputs of the StudioLive 16R automatically mirror the mixes available on your console mixer, making routing fast and easy.

PreSonus StudioLive 16R Features

• Powered by the new single-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine to provide the most processing of any digital mixer in its class
• 18 input-channel digital rack mixer
• 16 local digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs
• 2 FLEX FX returns
• 10 mix buses
• 6 FlexMixes (Aux, Subgroup, Matrix)
• 2 dedicated FLEX FX buses
• Stereo Main bus
• 130 simultaneous processors
• HPF
• Gate / Expander
• Compressor with Fat Channel plug-in models
• 4-band/6-band parametric EQ with Fat Channel plug-in models
• Limiter
• 31-band Graphic EQ
• 4 FLEX FX slots featuring legendary classic reverb emulations and delays
• State Space-Modeled Fat Channel compressor and EQ plug-ins available on every input channel and output bus
• FLEX FX multi-effects processor with 2 slots to load legendary reverb emulations and delays with 2 dedicated effects buses
• 6 DCAs to control groups of channels
• 36-channel (18x18) recording over USB
• Onboard stereo SD recorder with true Virtual Soundcheck mode
• AVB Networking onboard (64x64) to connect with other mixers, NSB-series stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers and more
• Monitor Mix and Stage Box Mode for use with StudioLive Series III console mixers
• Pair with EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers for the ultimate personal monitor system
• Remote control every mix function from your computer, iPad, or Android tablet with UC Surface (included)
• Put your musicians’ monitor mix under their fingers with QMix-UC (included) for iOS or Android
• Capture 3.0 multitrack software included
• Automated Virtual Soundcheck
• Store StudioLive mix scenes with your audio
• Advanced Studio One integration (Studio One Artist included)
• XMAX mic preamp control from Studio One
• Control Fat Channel parameters from Studio One mixing console

• StudioLive 16R 16-channel digital mixer1
• UC Surface1
• QMix®-UC1
• Capture® 3.0 multitrack software1
• Studio One Artist1
• Ableton® Live Lite1

• Computer System Requirements
  • macOS®
  • macOS version 10.13 or later
  • 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
  • Available USB port
  • Windows®
  • Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
  • 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
  • Available USB port
• Microphone Preamplifier
  • Input Type: Combo locking XLR mic-¼” TRS line
  • Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
  • Input Impedance: 1kΩ
  • 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
  • CMRR (1kHz at unity gain): 65 dB
  • Gain Control Range (±1 dB): 0 dB to +60 dB
  • Max. Input Level (unity gain): +12 dBu
  • Phantom Power (±2 VDC): 48VDC, switchable per channel
• Unbalanced Inputs (Ch. 15-16)
  • Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
  • Max. Input Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Main Outputs
  • Type: XLR Male, balanced
  • Max. Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
• Headphone Output
  • Type: 1/4" TRS Female, active stereo
  • Max. Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 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
• System Crosstalk
  • Input to Output: -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
  • Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
• Digital Audio and Control
  • 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
  • Network Control Port: RJ-45
  • AVB Audio Network Port: locking XLR Ethernet
  • Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
  • Sampling Rate: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
  • A/D/A Bit Depth: 24
  • Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu
  • Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
• Clock
  • Jitter: <20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)
• Power / Environmental
  • Connector: IEC
  • Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (±10%)
  • Power Requirements (continuous): 85W
  • Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 32˚ to 104˚F (0˚ to 40˚ C)
• Dimensions (HxWxD)1.75" x 19" x 12"
• Weight8.6 pounds

About Digital Mixers at Sound Productions

Digital mixers connect to digital devices, and typically offer a host of personalization features and premium functionalities not available with the more straightforward analog mixer. These features may include onboard sound effects, enhanced signal processing, multi-track recording, customizable settings, and much more! Additionally, digital mixers are compact and portable, and some models even offer wireless connectivity, making them a great option for mobile audio setups where you want to avoid cable clutter.