PreSonus StudioLive Series III 16R Digital Rack Mixer
PreSonus StudioLive Series III 16R Digital Rack Mixer
The PreSonus StudioLive 16R is a versatile 18-channel digital mixer in one rackspace. Use it standalone with Universal Control, pair with StudioLive Series III consoles as a stage box or monitor mixer, or connect with EarMix 16M personal mixers. It features a bidirectional 36-channel (18x18) USB audio interface with vintage-modeled dynamics and EQ plug-ins on every input and bus.
StudioLive offers nearly infinite mix configuration with 10 FlexMixes as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes. Four effects buses add reverb and delay without affecting monitors, and four subgroups simplify processing. With 24 DCAs, group control is fast and flexible.
Powered by the single-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, it delivers 18 channels, 10 buses, and 130 processors—including Fat Channel plug-ins on every input and bus. Control mixes via wireless router on iPad, Android, or Windows devices.
Recording is effortless with instant playback streams and no extra routing needed. Modeled analog preamps and vintage EQ/dynamics run natively and in Fender Studio Pro.
A free firmware update adds Milan certification, an improved limiter with variable release, and expanded Digital Reverb XL controls with new presets—offering enhanced power and precision. With this firmware update, you also get the 7 additional State Space Models EQs (10 total) and 8 analog-inspired compressors (11 total) from the Fat Channel Collection installed standard, adding even more processing to create studio-quality mixers for your live session.
Features
- Single-core FLEX DSP Engine powers 130 processors—the most in its class
- 18-channel rack mixer with 16 XMAX mic/line inputs, 2 FLEX FX returns, 10 buses
- 6 FlexMixes (aux, subgroup, matrix), 2 FX buses, stereo main
- State Space Modeled Fat Channel EQ & compressors on every channel and bus
- 2 FLEX FX slots with classic reverb & delay
- 6 DCAs for fast group control
- 36-channel USB recording + onboard SD recorder with Virtual Soundcheck
- AVB networking for seamless StudioLive, NSB, EarMix integration
- Remote control via Universal Control & QMix-UC apps
- Includes Capture Multitracking and Fender Studio Pro license for pro recording
- Optional Dante available with AVB-D16
Specifications
Input
- Line Input Connection Type: RCA Female, Unbalanced (Stereo Pair)
- Line Inputs Maximum Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
- Mic Input Connection Type: Combo Locking XLR Mic - 1/4” TRS Line
- Mic Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
- Mic Preamp Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz (±0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
- Mic Preamp Gain Control Range: 0 dB to 60 dB (±1 dB)
- Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
- Mic Preamp Maximum Input Level: =+12 dBu (Unity Gain)
- Mic Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio: 94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
- Mic Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
Output
- Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
- Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω Load
- Headphone Outputs Signal To Noise Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
- Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
- Line Outputs Connection Type: 1/4" TRS, Balanced
- Line Outputs Maximum Output Level: =+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
- Line Outputs Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level: =+24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
- XLR Outputs Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Performance
- Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels): -87 dB (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, Unweighted)
- Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24
- Digital Audio Dynamic Range: ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz), DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
- Digital Audio Reference Level For Zero dBFS: =+18 dBu
- Digital Audio Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
Electronics
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC (±2 VDC)
- Power Consumption: 35W (Continuous)
- Voltage Requirements: 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions
- Product Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)
- Product Height: 1.75" (4.45 cm)
- Product Width: 19" (48.3 cm)