The PreSonus StudioLive 16R is a Series III, 16-channel 1 RU stagebox and rack mixer designed to serve as a simple stage box, rack mixer, or combination stagebox and monitor mixer. The 16R is equipped for AVB networking, allowing it to be connected to another Series III mixer via a single, lightweight Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for heavy, expensive copper snakes, and the signal degradation caused by long cable runs. All the onboard XMAX microphone preamps can be remotely controlled from the front-of-house position. In stage box + monitor mixer mode, the StudioLive 16R not only serves as a professional networked stage box, but is a full-blown monitor mixer with advanced processing and mixing power.

The StudioLive 16R offers professional-quality sound with its on-board Series III processors and 3rd generation Fat Channel, which implements a plug-in-style workflow that features vintage-style EQ and compression options on every channel, from classic tube limiters to passive EQs. In addition to channel processing, the StudioLive 16R offers 6-band, fully parametric EQ on all mix outputs. There are six FlexMixes that can be individually designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes, while eight Filter DCAs offer easy and flexible control over groups of channels.

There are 16 combo XLR-1/4" inputs (mic/line) and an additional set of stereo RCA inputs for flexibility. The six FlexMix outputs feature 1/4" TRS connectors, while the main output offers balanced XLR connectors. A built-in SD card recorder allows you to quickly and easily record the main mix or any other stereo mix without the need for a computer. What's more, you can simultaneously multitrack record to your laptop via USB or AVB and record in stereo to SD.

The StudioLive 16R ships with an integrated software package including Studio One Artist, UC Surface, and Capture. Studio One Artist is a full-featured DAW for recording, mixing, and playing back tracks. The software offers remote control over the XMAX preamps and the Fat Channel processing. UC Surface offers touch-control for Mac, Windows, Android, and iPad, allowing you to control the mixer wirelessly from anywhere in the room, while Capture allows you to completely automate virtual soundchecks and record shows. Additionally, the StudioMagic plug-in suite is included, which provides a wealth of fresh sounds and effects from companies such as Eventide, Lexicon, SPL, MAAG, Brainworks, and Arturia. The StudioLive 16R ships with a power cord and a USB cable.

Metro: Live Remote Mixing Over Internet    Rackmount Mixing and Processing Power    Control with Mac, Windows & iOS    16 XLR-1/4" Combo Inputs + RCA Stereo    16 Recallable XMAX Mic Preamps    6 x 1/4" TRS FlexMix Outputs    3rd Generation Fat Channel Processing    AVB Network Ready    Built-In SD Recorder    Includes Power Cord and USB Cable

PreSonus Metro is the latest innovation for StudioLive Series III mixers, delivering a first-to-market solution for live remote mixing over the Internet with high-quality low-latency audio streaming. With Metro, anyone anywhere in the world can connect to a StudioLive Series III mixer over the Internet and remote control the mixer using UC Surface while listening in real-time with their local audio device. For existing customers, a free firmware update with Metro is available from the PreSonus website.

• 18 total inputs
  • 16 mic/line channel inputs + 2 RCA inputs
• 6 x 1/4" TRS FlexMix outputs
• 2 x XLR (L/R) main outputs
• Stereo headphone output
  

   

• 16 input channels
• 1 stereo digital return (SD Card, AVB, or USB)
• 10 buses:
  • 6 FlexMixes (can be designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes)
  • 2 internal effects sends
  • Stereo main bus
• 6 Filter DCAs for easily and flexibly controlling groups of channels

• 1 Ethernet control network port
  • Dynamic, self-assigned, and manual IP address modes
• 1 Ethercon AVB audio network port
  

   

• On-board stereo SD recorder
• 18 x 18 USB recording interface
• 32 x 32 AVB recording interface
  

   

• 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 EQ on inputs
  • 6-band parametric EQ on outputs
  • Limiter
  • Delay on every input
  • Delay on every output
  • Professionally programmed library of presets
• Vintage EQ and compressor models available on every input:
  • Passive EQ
  • Vintage EQ
  • Tube compressor
  • FET compressor
• 8 x 31-band graphic EQs
• 2 internal effects buses: Combination of reverbs and delays with modern and vintage options
• Built-in real-time analyzer
  

   

• 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 color
• 8 Quick Scenes
• 8 Mute groups
  

   

• Studio-quality converters with 115 dB dynamic range
• 48 kHz operation with 24-bit resolution (44.1 kHz option coming soon)
  

   

• UC Surface touch control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android
• 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 and Google Play
  

   

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this model have auto mic and gain mix to use in conferences?

A: No, the PreSonus StudioLive 32SC Series III S Digital Mixer/Recorder/Interface does not have built-in automatic mic mixing. It does have a ducker which prioritizes a microphone over another audio source when the mic receives audio input, but it will not automatically set the gain for multiple microphones.

Q: 2. Can Presonus's NSB 8.8 stagebox be used to expand the number of inputs that can be mixed with this mixer?

A: Yes, the PreSonus StudioLive 16R Stage Box and Rack Mixer can be expanded by using the PreSonus NSB 8.8 8 x 8 AVB-Networked Stage Box.

Q: 3. Does this also fit the 64s?

A: Yes, the dimensions of the Presonus Studiolive 64s and StudioLive 32 are identical, so this cover will fit either model.

Q: 4. Can the Studiolive R32 stream audio to Windows 10 via Ethernet?

A: No. You will want to connect via USB to send audio from the 32R to your computer.

Q: 5. Is the stagebox setup only available for sereies3 mixers? Can it work with the Ai sereiesl

A: Only series 3. The documentation I saw said it was a new system that was not compatible with Ai.

Q: 6. Does this cover fit the 16.4.2 AI mixer?

A: Yes, the PreSonus StudioLive 16 Series III Console Cover should also fit the PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 Console.

Q: 7. is the StudioLive 16R Series III rack mixer compatible with StudioLive 16.4.2AI?

A: No, it is compatible with series III mixers.

Q: 8. Any instrument inputs?

A: The PreSonus StudioLive 16R 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer does not have any Hi-Z instrument inputs. To connect an instrument like a guitar or a bass, you would want to use a DI box.

Q: 9. Is the etho port DANTE compatible? Is there remote access for mixing over WAN?

A: This is not Dante compatible. You can mix using another compatible device on the same network like a computer, iOS device, Android device or laptop that is Android 5.0 or Later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, iOS 9.3 or Later, macOS 10.8.5 or Later.

Q: 10. Are the SMART features included (pink noise, spectrum analyzer, etc.)??

A: Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite. This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh virtual instruments and effects to Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs. These plug-ins aren't gimmicky one-trick ponies — these are real-deal workhorses that you'll rely on for countless mixes. Modeled after classic analog studio designs, these compressor and EQ plug-ins load both natively on the StudioLive 16R and inside Studio One®, providing the ultimate mixing and recording flexibility. Like every PreSonus interface, the StudioLive 16R is ready to record right out of the box with Studio One Artist or Capture®—both of which are included. Please see the PreSONUS website for a complete list and description.