PreSonus 16-channel Series III StudioLive 16R is both a versatile AVB stage box for StudioLive Series III consoles and the most powerful rack mixer in its class. It can operate as a simple stage box or as a combined stage box/monitor mixer, including remote control of the preamps and phantom power from the Series III console. As with Series III consoles, its fully recallable and features a plug-in-style signal-processing workflow with vintage-style EQ and compression options on every channel; 6 FlexMixes that can be Aux, Subgroup, or Matrix mixes; 6-band fully parametric EQ on all mix outputs; and built-in AVB networking. In addition to 18×18 USB and 32×32 AVB recording interfaces, the StudioLive 16R features an onboard stereo SD recorder.

FEATURES

• AVB stage box for StudioLive Series III consoles with simple stage box mode and stage box + monitor mixer mode
• Fully recallable, 16-channel, Series III digital rack mixer
• 18 total inputs, including 16 locking combo mic/line channel inputs with recallable XMAX Class A mic preamps and 2 RCA inputs (Ch. 15-16)
• 6 FlexMixes (Aux mixes, Subgroups, or Matrix mixes)
• 18×18 USB 2.0 recording interface and 32×32 AVB recording interface
• Complete solution: Includes UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android; Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows; compatible with free QMix-UC personal monitoring control for iPhone/iPod touch, and Android

Highlights & Specs

An Integrated Monitor Mixer.

Having a dedicated monitor mixer is the best way to ensure musicians can hear themselves clearly on stage. When connected to a StudioLive Series III console mixer, the StudioLive 16R provides remote inputs and main outputs while simultaneously retaining full control over its FlexMixes, so you can create up to six monitor mixes complete with independent gate, compression, EQ, and effects on every channel and bus.

The Perfect Personal Monitoring System.

When combined with up to 16 EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, the StudioLive 16R is the most powerful personal monitoring hub available. With 6 FlexMix buses that can be configured as aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes, the StudioLive 16R makes it easy to create simplified mixes for musicians on stage. No other personal monitoring system offers so much power and flexibility.

The Digital Stage Box.

As a digital stage box, the StudioLive 16R provides 16 remote digitally controlled XMAX preamps that can be gain-staged right from your StudioLive Series III console Fat Channel. The outputs of the StudioLive 16R automatically mirror the mixes available on your console mixer, making routing fast and easy.

A Complete Networked Solution.

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. Whether used standalone or part of a StudioLive Series III ecosystem network, the StudioLive 16R is the ultimate compact audio solution.

Electronics

• Voltage100-120V

Miscellaneous

• Connection TypeIEC
• Rack Units1U

Microphone Preamp

• Total Harmonic Distortion<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
• Signal To Noise Ratio94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
• Gain Control Range0 dB to +60 dB (1 dB)
• Maximum Input Level=+12 dBu (Unity Gain)
• Phantom Power48 VDC, Switchable Per Channel (2 VDC)
• Frequency Response20-20 kHz (0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
• Input Impedance1 k

Line Inputs

• Maximum Level+12 dBu, 0.5 dBu

Headphone Outputs

• Maximum Output100 mW/ch. @ 60 Load
• Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion0.01%, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted

Digital Audio

• Dynamic RangeADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz), DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
• Bit Depth24