Stunning Rackmount Mixing and Processing Power
One rack space to rule them all.
The StudioLive 16R digital mixer 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.
- 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
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for UC Surface, QMix®-UC, and Studio One®.
Mac
- macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel® Core™ i3 or better
- Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
- Windows® 10 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core i3 or better
- Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
- USB 2.0 port
- Internet connection
- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
- 30 GB hard disk space
- Monitor with 1366x768 resolution
iOS
- iOS 10 or later
- iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation)
Android
- Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
- Android smartphone (QMix-UC)
- Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024x768 resolution (UC Surface)
Note: The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio signals.
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Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamplifier
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Input Type
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Combo locking XLR mic-¼” TRS line
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Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain)
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20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
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Input Impedance
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1 kΩ
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THD to Main Output
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<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
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S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)
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94 dB
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Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain)
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65 dB
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Gain Control Range (±1 dB)
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0 dB to +60 dB
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Maximum Input Level (unity gain)
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+12 dBu
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Phantom Power (±2 VDC)
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48 VDC, switchable per channel
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Unbalanced Inputs (Ch. 15-16)
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Type
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RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
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Maximum Input Level
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+12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
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Main Outputs
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Type
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XLR Male, balanced
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Maximum Output Level
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+24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
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Output Impedance
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100Ω
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Mix Outputs
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Type
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¼” TRS Female, balanced
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Maximum Output Level
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+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
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Output Impedance
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100Ω
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Headphone Output
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Type
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¼” TRS Female, active stereo
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Maximum Output
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100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
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Frequency Response
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20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
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THD+N
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0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
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S/N Ratio
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96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
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System Crosstalk
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Input to Output
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-90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
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Adjacent Channels
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-87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
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Digital Audio and Control
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ADC Dynamic Range
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115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
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DAC Dynamic Range
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115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
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USB Recording Port
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USB 2.0, Type-B
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Network Control Port
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RJ-45
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AVB Audio Network Port
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Locking XLR Ethernet
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Internal Processing
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32-bit, floating point
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Sampling Rate
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48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
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A/D/A Bit Depth
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24
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Reference Level for 0 dBFS
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+18 dBu
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Total System Latency
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1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
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Clock
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Jitter
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<20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
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Jitter Attenuation
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>60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)
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Power / Environmental
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Connector
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IEC
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Input-Voltage Range
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90 to 230 VAC (±10%)
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Power Requirements (continuous)
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85W
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Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
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0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit
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Physical
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Height
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1.75” (45mm)
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Width
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19” (483mm)
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Depth
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12” (305mm)
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Weight
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8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
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As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus® Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
