Detail 01
16 recallable XMAX-R mic preamps
Each preamp has a 0-60 dB gain range, and settings can be stored and recalled.
Product detailSKU #1500000479622
PreSonusStudioLive Series III SE 16R 16-Channel Digital Rack Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
StudioLive Series III SE 16R puts 16-channel mixing, recording and networked-audio functions in a 1U rack unit. Six FlexMixes can be configured as auxes, subgroups or matrix mixes, while Fat Channel processing is available on every input and bus and can be recalled with the mixer’s settings. It can record through its 18x18 USB interface or capture stereo WAV files to SD media. With AVB networking and per-channel analog, USB, SD or AVB source selection, it suits systems that combine live inputs, playback and networked audio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Front-of-house or monitor rigs that need six configurable mixes and recallable channel processing.
- Recording sessions that need 18x18 USB audio alongside direct stereo SD-card WAV capture.
- Rack-based systems combining analog sources, multitrack playback and Milan-certified AVB networking.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A workflow requiring more than 16 input channels from this mixer.
- Recording projects requiring sample rates beyond the listed 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz options.
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.
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Six FlexMixes
They can be assigned as AUX mixes, subgroups or matrix mixes.
Detail 03
18x18 USB 2.0 interface
It supports bidirectional 24-bit recording at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
Detail 04
Stereo SD recorder
It records WAV files and supports 2 GB SD or 32 GB SDHC media.
Detail 05
1U rack chassis
The chassis measures 19 × 12 × 1.75 inches and weighs 8.6 lb.
Detail 06
1.9 ms total system latency
This is the listed analog-input-to-analog-output latency.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a 19-inch rack space; the mixer occupies 1U.
- 02USB and SD recording are listed at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
- 03AVB networking uses the unit’s locking AVB ports; Dante support is described as optional through AVB-D16.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it record without a computer?
Yes. Its onboard recorder captures stereo WAV files to SD media.
02How many monitor or auxiliary mixes can it provide?
It has six configurable FlexMixes, which can be configured as AUX mixes, subgroups or matrix mixes.
03Can each channel use a different source?
Yes. Each channel can independently select analog, USB, SD or AVB sources.
04Does it fit in one rack space?
Yes. It uses a 1U, 19-inch rack chassis.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Network Control Port
- RJ-45
16 detailsConnections & power
- XLR Output Impedance
- 100 ohm
- Phantom Power
- +48VDC ±2VDC
- Sd Media Support
- FAT16 SD and FAT32 SDHC
- Voltage Requirements
- 100–230VAC 50/60Hz
- Line Output Level
- +18dBu ±0.5dBu
- Avb Audio Network Ports
- Locking XLR and Ethernet
- Power Cable
- IEC
- Maximum Output
- 100mW per channel at 60 ohm
- Supported Sample Rates
- 44.1kHz and 48kHz
- Input Impedance
- 1 kohm
- Voltage Nominal
- 120V
- Power Consumption
- 35W continuous
- Line Outputs
- 1/4 inch TRS balanced
- Line Output Impedance
- 100 ohm
- Maximum Input Level
- +12dBu ±0.5dBu
- XLR Outputs Level
- +24dBu ±0.5dBu
4 detailsSize & weight
- Sd Recorder Bit Depth
- 24-bit recording and 16-bit or 24-bit playback
- Weight
- 8.6
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Dimensions
- 19 inch × 12 inch × 1.75 inch
18 detailsOther
- USB Recording
- USB 2.0 Type-B
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 96dB
- Total System Latency
- 1.9 ms analog in to analog out
- Crosstalk Adjacent Channels
- -87dB 20Hz–20kHz
- Model
- StudioLive 16R
- Connection
- 1/4 inch TRS stereo active
- Reference Level For 0dbfs
- +18dBu
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.01% at 1kHz
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio
- 65dB at 1kHz
- Recording File Format
- Stereo WAV
- Gain Range
- 0dB–60dB
- Dynamic Range
- 115dB ADC and DAC A-weighted at 48kHz
- Internal Processing
- 32-bit floating point
- Sd Capacity
- 2GB SD and 32GB SDHC
- Recommended Operating Temperature
- 32°F–104°F
- Product Type
- Digital rackmount mixer
- Series
- StudioLive Series III
- Sd Recorder Sample Rate
- 44.1kHz or 48kHz
