Soundcraft GB2R 16-Channel Mixer

The GB2R from Soundcraft offers 16 mono inputs to a stereo mix output, a pair of full-feature stereo inputs, 2 group busses, and 6 auxiliary sends. It’s a 19”, rack-mountable mixer intended for smaller-scale installations including houses of worship, performance venues, portable PA systems, and broadcasting studios.

The difference between the two GB2R models is the inputs and outputs. The GB2R also features a GB30 Mic Preamplifier and Equalizer that enables high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55 dB. An internal universal voltage PSU dispenses with the need for power supply connections. Compact and easy to integrate into setups of myriad sizes, shapes, and styles, this mixer offers a connector section in a rotatable pod so you can gain cable access to the top of the mixer or the rear—perfect for positioning on a table or desktop or mounting it in a 19” rack.

Soundcraft GB2R 16 Features

• 16 channel version, with 16 mono inputs, Stereo Mix and Mono Sum Outputs and 6 Aux Outputs. - Total Inputs to Mix: 22 12.2 channel version, with 12 mono inputs and 2 stereo inputs, 1 Stereo Sub Group Output, Mix and Mono Sum Outputs, and 6 Aux Outputs - Total Inputs to Mix: 26 (when Mics used on stereo input)
• 19" rack-mountable console
• Rotatable connector pod for top or rear cable entry
• 8 busses
• GB30 Mic preamp and precision EQ on inputs
• Switchable +48V phantom power on every mic input
• 100Hz Hi-pass filter
• Direct outputs on every channel
• 100mm faders
• Stereo Mix Output and separate Mono Sum output
• Record output
• Internal Universal switched mode PSU

• GB2R 16-channel mixer1
• Power cable1

• Frequency Response (mic/line input to any output, 20Hz - 20kHz)<1 dB
• THD+N (mic sens. -30dBu, +10dBu at all outputs @1kHz)<0.006%
• Noise (measured RMS, 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth)
  • Mic EIN @ Unity Gain, 150Ω Source Impedance: -128dBu
  • Mix Output, 16 Inputs Routed to Mix: <-86dBu
  • Group & Centre Outputs: <-86dBu
  • Aux Outputs: <-86dBu
• Crosstalk (@ 1kHz, typical)
  • Input Channel Mute: <-97dB
  • Input Fader Cut-Off: <-95dB
  • Pan Isolation: <-77dB
  • Mix Route Isolation: <-97dB
  • Group Route Isolation: <-97dB
  • Adjacent Channel Crosstalk: <-99dB
  • Group to Mix: <-89dB
  • Aux Send Pots Offness (typical): <-84dB
• CMRR (typical @ 1kHz)90dB
• Input & Output Max. Levels
  • Mono & Stereo Mic Inputs: +15dBu
  • Mono & Stereo Line Inputs: +30dBu
  • Stereo Returns & Insert Returns: +20dBu
  • Any Output: +20dBu
  • Nominal Operating Level: 0dBu
  • Headphone Power: 2x 250mW into 200Ω
• Input & Output Impedances
  • Mic Inputs: 2kΩ
  • Line Inputs & Stereo Returns: 10kΩ
  • Input Channels Insert Return: 5kΩ (with EQ in), otherwise 3kΩ
  • Mix, Group, Aux, Matrix & Direct Outputs: 150Ω
  • Insert Sends: 75Ω
  • Recommended Headphone Impedance: 50-600Ω
• EQ (mono input)
  • High Pass Filter (mono input): 100Hz, 18dB/octave
  • HF: 13kHz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
  • Hi-Mid: 550Hz-13kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
  • Lo-Mid: 80Hz-1.9kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
  • LF: 80Hz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
• Metering
  • Input Channels: single LEDs, signal present and peak
  • Outputs: 2 tri-color 12-segment LED bargraphs
• Power
  • AC Mains Supply (internal PSU): 90V-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal input
  • Power Consumption: less than 100W
• Operating Conditions
  • Temperature Range: 14°F to 86°F (-10°C to 30°C)
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 80%
• Dimensions19x17.47x5.46"

More about Soundcraft’s GB Analog Mixers

Soundcraft’s acclaimed GB Series of analog mixers boasts high-quality engineering, innovative design, and painstaking details.

Rugged and reliable, its mechanical construction has been crafted to endure strenuous conditions, so you get the best performance out of your audio mix no matter how much punishment you give your gear. All input modules are made with individual, vertically mounted PCBs that have been carefully fitted to the front panel of the steel chassis with individually nutted potentiometers.

GB mixers share the stylish aesthetic of Soundcraft’s MH4, MH3, and LX7ii consoles, for a consistent look and feel across their product range. This allows you to get great sound out of great-looking gear.