PreSonus StudioLive 16 Series III Digital Mixer - 16-Input with Motorized Faders
Features
- 17 Touch-Sensitive Motorised Faders
- 16 Channel Inputs: 8 Mic and 8 Mic/Line
- 10 FlexMixes Outputs: 6 XLR & 4 TRS
- Full-Colour Touchscreen
- High-Headroom XMAX Microphone Preamps
Description
The PreSonus StudioLive 16 Series III Digital Mixer is designed for live sound reinforcement, live recording, and studio recording applications. In its third released version, the mixer features an integrated hardware and software system with 17 touch-sensitive, motorised faders and 17 recallable XMAX preamps. The redesigned digital Fat Channel was re-engineered from the ground up and features vintage-style EQs and compressors on every channel, recallable scene presets, virtual sound cheque, remote control using a Windows computer, Mac, or iPad, remote monitor mixing using an iPhone or iPod Touch, and all the software you need for live mixing, recording, and distributing your music online.
The unit features 24 total inputs with eight +48V phantom powered XLR XMAX microphone preamplifiers and 8 mic/line inputs via XLR-1/4" combo jacks. Additional inputs include four 1/4" aux inputs and a dedicated XLR talkback mic input with phantom power. The mixer includes a balanced XLR mono output, a left and right pair of balanced stereo XLR main outputs, 6 XLR mix outputs, four 1/4" mix outputs, and a pair of 1/4" monitor outputs. A digital output of the main mix is available via XLR AES/EBU. Additionally, unbalanced stereo RCA tape inputs and outputs are provided.
For effects, the mixer features 32-bit, floating-point processing with 4-band parametric EQs on inputs, 6-band parametric AEQ on outputs, eight 31-band graphic EQs, high-pass filters, limiters, compressors, expander/gates with key listen and key filter, reverbs, and delays.
For mixing, each channel features a touch-sensitive, motorised fader. Users can choose a 1-to-1 workflow, which assigns all channels to the top layer (with one fader per input channel), or a split-layer workflow, which splits the faders between inputs and outputs, including DCAs and aux outputs. The RGB select buttons offer user-assignable colours, while user-assignable buttons are provided for mute groups, scenes, and more. The new Fat Channel control offers 8 scribble strips, encoders, multicolour buttons with a customisable user layer, and a 7" colour touchscreen.
The mixer comes with an actively integrated software library. UC Surface allows for touch-control via an iPad, Mac, or Windows computer, while QMix-UC is a free, downloadable app that enables wireless aux-mix control via iPhone or iPod touch. Capture is a multitrack recording software that allows for virtual soundchecks and recording without a computer, and Studio One Artist is a professional digital audio workstation well suited for music recording, mixing, mastering, sharing, and collaboration.
Features
General Controls
- 17 touch-sensitive, motorised faders with 1-to-1 workflow
- RGB select buttons with user-assignable colours
- Transport control
- Updated Fat Channel controls including
- 8 scribble strips, encoders, and multicolour buttons
- Customisable user layer
- 7-inch colour touchscreen
Inputs and Outputs
- 24 total inputs
- 16 channel inputs: 8 mic, 8 mic/line
- 1 XLR talkback mic input with recallable XMAX Class-A preamp
- 2 stereo aux inputs
- 10 FlexMix outputs: 6 XLR, 4 balanced TRS
- Unbalanced stereo (RCA) tape input and output
- Bluetooth 4.1 wireless tape input
- Stereo AES/EBU digital output
- 2 XLR (L/R) main outputs
- XLR main summed mono output
- 2 TRS monitor outputs
- Stereo headphone output
Channels and Buses
- 16 input channels
- 16 with recallable XMAX Class-A mic preamps
- 16 via USB and AVB
- 2 stereo aux inputs
- 20 buses:
- 10 FlexMixes (can be designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes)
- 4 internal effects sends
- Stereo main bus
- 2 filter DCAs for easily and flexibly controlling groups of channels
Networking Connections
- 1 Ethernet control network port
- Dynamic, self-assigned, and manual IP address modes
- 1 Ethercon AVB audio network port
- Complete ecosystem of AVB solutions, including stageboxes and personal monitor mixers (available in 2017)
Recording
- Onboard 34 x 34 SD recorder (using Capture)
- 38 x 38 USB recording interface
- 55 x 55 AVB recording interface
Signal Processing
- Intuitive Fat Channel signal processing on every channel with:
- A/B settings comparison
- High-pass filter and polarity reverse
- Gate/expander with sidechain
- Compressor with sidechain
- 4-band parametric AEQ on inputs
- 6-band parametric AEQ on outputs
- Limiter
- Delay on every input
- Delay on every output
- Professionally programmed library of presets
- Vintage AEQ and compressor models available on every input
- Passive AEQ
- Vintage AEQ
- Tube compressor
- FET compressor
- Eight 31-band graphic EQs
- Four internal effects buses, featuring a combination of reverbs and delays with modern and vintage options
- Built-in, real-time analyser and signal generator
Metering/Displays
- 7" colour touchscreen
- Input metre on every channel
- Full-size Fat Channel metering
- Input metre
- Gate gain reduction metre
- Compressor gain reduction metre
- Full-size stereo main output metres
Scenes and Presets
- Create, save, and edit up to 100 scenes
- Scene management with:
- Scene Safe—prevents a scene change from affecting designated “safe” channels
- Create, save, and edit channel settings and copy/paste between channels
- Advanced channel preset options can save and recall:
- Channel type and name
- Input settings (preamp, +48V phantom power, polarity, pan)
- Fat Channel A & B settings
- Bus assignments
- Aux and effects send levels and pan
- Select button colour
- 8 Quick Scenes
Digital
- Studio-quality convertors with 115 dB dynamic range
- 48 kHz operation with 24-bit resolution (44.1 kHz option coming soon)
Actively Integrated Software
- UC Surface touch control software for Mac, Windows, and iPad
- Studio One Artist digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows
- Capture multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows
- QMix-UC aux-control software for iOS and Android available free from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store
- Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio AEQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more
Specifications
Mic Preamp | |
Type | Balanced XLR female |
Frequency Response | To Main Output (at Unity Gain): 20 Hz to 20 kHz at ±0.5 dBu |
Input Impedance | 1 kOhm |
THD | To Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 to 20 kHz, unity gain unweighted |
S/N Ratio | To Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-weighted): 94 dB |
Common Mode Rejection Ratio | 1 kHz at Unity Gain: 65 dB |
Gain Control Range | 0 to +60 dB (±1 dB) |
Maximum Input Level | +12 dBu (unity gain) |
Phantom Power | 48 VDC, switchable per channel |
Line Inputs | |
Type | 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS female, balanced mono |
Frequency Response | To Main Output (at Unity Gain): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu |
Input Impedance | 10 kOhms |
THD | To Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unity gain, unweighted |
S / N Ratio | To Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-weighted): 94 dB |
Maximum Input Level | +18 dBu |
Tape | |
Type | Inputs: RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair) Outputs: RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair) |
Maximum Level | Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
Output Impedance | 100 Ohms |
Outputs | |
XLR Outputs | Type: XLR male, balanced Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
Line Outputs | Type: 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS female, balanced Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
Headphone Output | |
Type | 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS female, active stereo |
Maximum Output | 100 mW/ch. @ 60 Ohms load |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB) |
THD+N | 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unweighted |
S/N Ratio | 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unweighted |
System Crosstalk | |
Crosstalk | Input to Output: -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted) Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted) |
Digital Audio | |
ADC Dynamic Range | A-weighted at 48 kHz: 115 dB |
DAC Dynamic Range | A-weighted at 48 kHz: 115 dB |
USB | USB Recording Port: USB 2.0, Type-B |
Bluetooth | 4.1, stereo |
AES/EBU Audio Output | XLR male |
Network Port | Network Control Port: RJ-45 AVB Audio Network Port: Ethercon |
Internal Processing | 32-bit, floating point |
Sampling Rate | 48 kHz (44.1 kHz coming soon) |
Audio Bit Depth | 24-bit |
Reference Level | For 0 dBFS: +18 dBu |
Latency | Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analogue in - analogue out, all processing active) |
Clock | |
Jitter | <20 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
Attenuation | >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out) |
Computer Requirements | |
General | USB 2.0 port Internet connection Internal or external 7200 rpm storage drive highly recommended 30 GB hard drive space Monitor with 1366x768 resolution |
Windows System Requirements | Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, Windows 10 x64/x86 Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core i3 or Athlon X4 or faster recommended) 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) |
Mac System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.8.5 64-bit or later Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) |
iOS Compatibility | iOS 9.3 or later iPad Pro, Air 2, Air, mini 4, mini with Retina display, (4th generation), mini, (3rd generation), 2 |
Android | Android (QMix-UC) Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher Android smartphone or tablet |
General Specifications | |
Power Connector | IEC |
Input Voltage Range | 90 to 230 VAC (±10%) |
Power Consumption | 85 W |
Temperature Range | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 165.4 x 446.8 x 583.4 mm |
Weight | 10.5 kg |
In The Box
- PreSonus StudioLive 16 Digital Mixer
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Ethernet Network Cable
- Studio One Artist Software
- Capture Software
- UC Surface Software
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite Software
- IEC Power Cord
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Details
- Product: PreSonus StudioLive 16 Series III Digital Mixer - 16-Input with Motorized Faders
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: STUDIOLIVE 16 SERIES III
- SKU: STUDIOLIVE 16 SERIES III
- RM Product #: 38768