Detail 01
Four mute groups
Store and recall four channel combinations for different moments in a set or service.
Product detailSKU #1500000319333
KORGMW-1608 SoundLink 16-Channel Hybrid Analog/Digital Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KORG’s MW-1608 combines analog-style hands-on control with digital processing in a 16-channel format. Physical faders, three-band channel EQ, single-knob compression and dedicated routing buttons keep core adjustments close at hand. Four recallable mute groups can organize channel combinations for stage changes, songs and soundchecks. Two Musician’s Phone controls provide separate one-knob boosts for musicians’ monitor mixes, while onboard effects, dynamics tools and analysis functions support more detailed system control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live setups needing instantly recallable channel combinations for songs, soundchecks or onstage lineup changes.
- Monitor mixes where two performers need individual one-knob boosts of the complete left/right mix.
- Hands-on mixing with physical faders, channel EQ and dedicated equalization and dynamics assignment buttons.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups requiring a powered mixer.
- Workflows that require MIDI, ADAT optical, AES/EBU, S/PDIF or RCA inputs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2 x pre and 2 x pre/post aux sends
Provides four aux-send paths with both fixed pre-fader and selectable pre/post-fader options.
Detail 03
12 mic preamps
Twelve microphone preamp channels are built into the mixer.
Detail 04
20 total outputs
Useful to account for when planning the mixer’s outgoing connections.
Detail 05
USB
Includes a USB connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The mixer is not powered.
- 02An optional footswitch can activate the digital effects.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels does the MW-1608 have?
It is a 16-channel mixer.
02Can I save mute combinations?
Yes. It offers four programmable, recallable mute groups.
03How many musician monitor boosts are available?
Two dedicated Musician’s Phone controls provide individual boosts for monitor mixes.
04Are the effects editable?
Yes. Effect parameters can be adjusted, saved and recalled.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Mic Preamps
- 12
7 detailsConnections & power
- XLR TRS Combo Jacks
- 0
- Powered
- No
- 1 4 Quot Only Jacks
- 18
- Total Outputs
- 20
- Headphone Output S
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- XLR Only Jacks
- 13
- Total Inputs
- 16
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 7.36 inch
- Weight
- 17.6
- Depth
- 20.89 inch
- Width
- 15.6 inch
20 detailsOther
- 1 4 Out
- 14
- Analog Digital
- Digital & analog hybrid
- Chorus Flange
- Yes
- Automation
- No
- Aux Sends
- 2 x Pre, 2 x Pre/Post
- Adat Optical in
- No
- Busses Groups
- 8
- Fader Type
- Physical
- MIDI I O
- No
- Reverb
- Yes
- RCA in
- No
- Connections
- USB
- Aes Ebu
- No
- S Pdif in
- No
- Number of Channels
- 16
- XLR Out
- 6
- EQ Bands
- 3-band channel Eqs
- Master Graphic
- No
- Delay
- Yes
- Compression
- Yes
