The Soundcraft Ui16 Remote-Controlled Digital Mixerfrom Soundcraft Ui16 Remote-Controlled Digital Mixeris a 16-input remote-controlled, fully recallable digital mixing system, housed in a compact, road-rugged stagebox format. With built-in Wi-Fi, cross-platform compatibility, and the ability to be controlled by any connected device via standard web browser, the Ui16 offers a full-featured, flexible remote mixing solution for a wide variety of live sound reinforcement applications.

The Ui16 features cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the mixer features signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2 feedback suppression, DigiTech amp modeling, and more. It has fully recallable and remote-controlled mic gain and phantom power, along with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser, and noise gate on all input channels. The mixer also features 31-band graphic EQ, noise gate, and compressor on all outputs, plus real-time frequency analyzer (RTA) on all inputs and outputs.

In the I/O department, the Ui16 boasts four XLR combo mic/line inputs, four XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi-Z / instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with 4 balanced XLR Aux outputs, two 1/4" headphone outputs with level control, plus balanced stereo XLR and 1/4" main outputs. Two-channel USB audio playback is compatible with MP3, WAV and AIFF formats, and 2-channel recording to a USB storage device is also possible. The Ui16 also has an HDMI display connection output.

Control via Tablet, PC, or Smartphone    Integrated Wi-Fi    iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux    Recallable Remote-Controlled Mic Preamps    DSP from dbx, DigiTech, and Lexicon    Per Channel 4-Band EQ, HPF, and Dynamics    31-Band GEQ and Dynamics on All Outputs    Reverb, Delay, and Chorus    Real-Time Frequency Analyzer    2-Channel USB Playback & Recording

• Tablet/PC/smartphone controlled digital mixer
• Cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices
• Independent network interfaces on board for simultaneous control by Wi-Fi and Ethernet
• Floor-ready, rugged chassis for live applications
• Integrated Wi-Fi
• Use up to 10 control devices (tablets, phones, PCs) simultaneously
• Signal processing from dbx, DigiTech, and Lexicon
• Fully recallable and remote-controlled mic preamps
• 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser and noise gate on input channels
• 31-band graphic EQ, noise gate and compressor on all outputs
• Real-time frequency analyzer (RTA) on inputs and outputs
• 3 dedicated Lexicon FX effects processors: reverb, delay and chorus
• Subgroups, Mute Groups, View Groups, and more mixer controls
• Show/Snapshot recall with channel safes and security lockout
• Includes Ableton Live Lite
• 2-channel USB audio playback and recording

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Soundcraft UI series mixers support Dante interface?

A: No, the Soundcraft Ui Series mixers do not support Dante. However, an option card can be added to mixers in the Si Series to enable Dante compatibility.

Q: 2. The box dimensions are listed as 19 wide by 7 high, but the form is described as floor and I only see holes on the left side handle. Can it be securely mounted vertically in a 4 unit rack in a way that it will withstand local touring use?

A: And yes, the UI16 can be mounted in a standard rack.

Q: 3. How good are the mic preamps?

A: They are as good or better than Mackie's mic pre's and that certainly is a good thing. Soundcraft is a quality product with an excellent reputation for providing quality and value and reliability at every price point. This mixer is no exception. Depending upon your application, this might be a great choice for you.

Q: 4. Does anyone know were you can order a replacement antenna? The antenna broke on my ui 12 mixer.

A: Isn't this the replacement on BnH? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1096529-REG/tp_link_tl_ant2408cl_indoor_omni_directional_antenna.html

Q: 5. Can the Ui12 model be rack mounted?

A: The Ui12 is not designed to be rack mounted. USB, Ethernet as well as power switch are located on the left and right sides of the unit.

Q: 6. Does this unit USB connect to a PC (like Behringer XR18) and DAW recording with multiple recording software? IF not is the XR18 the only unit out there that does?

A: No, The USB connection are used for software updates, snapshots, play audio files and recording. I don't know of a unit at this price that will what the XR18 does with the USBs. There are others but they are more expense.

Q: 7. can you link two sound craft ui boxes to create double the inputs?

A: You could always run the output of one mixer into the other, but you'd only be able to control one at a time with a single device. If the UI16 is not big enough for you, consider a larger (and more expensive) mixer.

Q: 8. USB 3.0?

A: The USB ports support USB 2.0. If the device is USB 3.0 it would need to be backwards compatible.

Q: 9. Can this unit perform a mix minus?

A: You can create a mix minus using one of the Aux sends as your mix to a caller, and bring the callers audio into an available channel on the board. The board by itself does not have a mix minus feature. For a podcasting style mixer/ recorder with built-in mix minus, here's this option BH #RORDECSTRPRO.

Q: 10. Can the aux outputs be sent to four separate headphone amps for on stage in-ear monitoring?

A: Hi Michael,Yes, they can.