PreSonus StudioLive 16R – 18-input, 16-channel Series III rackmount digital mixer and stage box with single-core FLEX DSP Engine, 18x18 USB recording, 32x32 AVB networking, and 130 simultaneous processors. It offers advanced Fat Channel processing, flexible routing, and 2 FLEX FX buses. On board, there is a rich effects section with reverb and delay, scene management, and extensive performance functions.
PreSonus StudioLive 16R is an environment for sound creation designed for live sound, touring, and recording. It features 16 XMAX preamps for inputs ranging from mics to lines, with multitrack recording and customizable FlexMixes. Flexible routing with auxes, subgroups, matrices, and AVB networking enables a wide range of configurations – including new features for the PreSonus ecosystem.
Processing is deeply integrated: Fat Channel with vintage EQs, compressors, gates, and limiters on every channel and bus, DAW control, support for MCU/HUI. Recording can be done in real-time via USB, SD card, or Capture software – for automatic multitracking of sources. The mixer offers scene recall, user profiles, and advanced routing options.
KEY FEATURES
- 18-input, 16-channel digital rack mixer with built-in stereo SD card recorder
- Single-core FLEX DSP engine with 130 simultaneous processors, 10 mix buses
- Record 18 channels via USB or 32 via AVB
- Supports AVB over Ethernet for NSB stage boxes, EarMix 16M monitor mixers
- Built-in SD card support for stereo recording and virtual soundchecks
- 16 digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps with individual phantom power
- 6 FlexMixes configurable as aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes
- Fat Channel processing with vintage EQ and compression options on each channel and bus
- 2 FLEX FX processors with reverb and delay emulations
- Wireless control via UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad, Android
- QMix-UC for personal monitor mixing on iOS/Android
- Integrated with Capture recording software and Studio One DAW
- Rackmount 1U design
- DAW control (Studio One, Logic, Pro Tools)
- Bundled software: Studio One Artist, Capture, UC Surface, QMix-UC
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Digital Rack Mixer/Stage Box
- Channels: 16
- Inputs - Mic Preamps: 16 x XLR-1/4" combo
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Inputs - Other: 2 x RCA (stereo)
- Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR
- Outputs - Other: 6 x 1/4" TRS (FlexMix)
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
- Data I/O: 2 x Ethernet (AVB)
- USB: 1 x Type B (18x18)
- Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0, AVB (32x32)
- Faders: None (rackmount)
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/48kHz
- Effects: 2 x FLEX FX (reverb, delay)
- Signal Processing: Fat Channel (EQ, compression, gate, limiter)
- Features: Scene recall, user profiles
- Software: Studio One Artist, Capture, UC Surface, QMix-UC
- Rackmountable: 1U
- Height: 1.75"
- Depth: 12"
- Width: 19"
- Weight: 8.6 lbs.






