Presonus Faderport 16
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Faderport 16
Product Info
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The Faderport 16 is a serious step up for mixing workflows, especially if you're already in the Presonus ecosystem. Its motorized faders and extensive control surface bring a tactile feel to digital mixing, making it a fantastic choice for engineers and producers who want precise automation and detailed track management – it's a premium-priced tool for serious production.
Product Description
- Presonus Faderport 16
- 16-Channel DAW Production Controller
- 16 professional
- touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised faders (dual servo drive belt)
- High fader resolution: 10 bits/1
- 024 steps
- 85 backlit and status-illuminated buttons
- 104 controllable functions
- 16 high-resolution LC displays as digital labelling fields
- Time code and level display
- Small encoder as panpot and other selected parameters
- Large data wheel with push button for scrolling
- zooming
- navigating and much more
- Two arrow buttons for step-by-step navigation and setting
- Transport control
- track control
- automation control
- Session navigator
- fader modes
- mixer view
- Undo/redo
- click track on/off
- tap tempo
- set marker
- plug-in parameters and much more
- Four programmable user buttons
- Eight function buttons
- Native Studio One support
- HUI and Mackie Control selectable
- Compatible with ProTools
- Logic
- Cubase
- Ableton
- Nuendo
- Bitwig
- Reaper
- Digital Performer and others
- Jack socket for optional footswitch (start/stop commands)
- No driver installation necessary
- Power supply: External power supply (12 VDC/2 A)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): Approx. 498 x 302 x 53.6 mm
- Weight: 3.63 kg
- Includes Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)
- Suitable protective cover: Art. #516108# (not included)
- *System requirements: *
- Macintosh OS X 10.8.5 or later
- Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
- Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update
- For Windows 8.1/x64/x86
- For Windows 10/x64/x86
- Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
PROS
- • Excellent motorized fader feel; dual servo drive is noticeably smooth
- • Comprehensive DAW integration; Presonus’s native support is seamless
- • High-resolution LCD displays offer clear, at-a-glance track information
- • Solid build quality; feels robust and well-engineered for studio use
CONS
- • Price point places it outside reach for many hobbyist or smaller studios
- • Limited flexibility beyond Presonus ecosystems; third-party compatibility can be tricky
- • Physical footprint is relatively large, requiring considerable desk space
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Key Features
Faders
16, 100 mm motorized, touch-sensitive
Knobs
1 small encoder
Pads
0
Motorized
Yes, dual servo drive belt
Connections
USB 3.0, MIDI In/Out, Word Clock I/O
Weight
Approximately 12.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While excellent, the 10-bit resolution means subtle nuances might be slightly less precise than top-tier consoles, but the difference is minimal for most workflows.
It’s compatible with other DAWs via MIDI mapping, but the deep integration and custom features are primarily designed for Presonus Studio One; expect more setup and potential limitations.
Yes, the LCD displays dynamically update to reflect track names and plugin parameters, offering real-time visual feedback as you work.
