Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
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StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
Product Info
Article Number:
423722
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
Category:
Digital Mixing Desks
Price:
$1,021.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The StudioLive 16.0.2 USB is a solid, all-in-one solution for bands, songwriters, and small studios needing a compact digital mixer with a built-in audio interface. The motorized faders are a nice touch for recall, and the Fat Channel processing really simplifies gain staging and EQ. It's a great sweet spot for quality and convenience.
Product Description
- Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
- 16-Channel Digital Mixer
- 16-channel digital mixer with built-in 18x16 USB audio interface (24-bit/48kHz)
- Eight mono channels
- Four stereo channels
- Four Aux paths
- Inputs: 12x XLR (microphone)
- 12x TRS jack (line) and four RCA (line)
- Outputs: Three XLR (sum L/R
- mono sum)
- eight TRS jack (sum L/R
- monitor L/R four Aux)
- Stereo headphone output: 6.5 mm jack with volume control
- Talkback section with dedicated XLR microphone input
- 13 XMAX class A preamps
- Audiophile Burr-Brown digital converter with 118 dB dynamic range
- Fat channel with phase switch
- compressor
- limiter
- noise gate
- Semi-parametric 3-band EQ
- Panpot and phantom power
- 50 fat channel presets
- 50 user memories
- Two master effect processors (delay/reverb)
- 50 FX presets
- 50 user memories
- 31-Band sum EQ
- Scene automation with load / save / recall
- 79 user memories
- 17x 60 mm fader
- 12 LED chains (level meter and parameter values)
- MIDI input and output
- MIDI control via standard foot controller: Scene change
- Sum volume
- Effect volume
- Effect muting
- Steel housing
- 19" compatible (requires additional rack ears)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 406 x 397 x 140 mm
- Weight: 7.3 kg
- Includes Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)
- Suitable rack ears: Art. #274383# (not included)
PROS
- • XMAX preamps deliver exceptionally clean and low-noise performance
- • Burr-Brown converters offer a wide dynamic range for detailed recordings
- • Fat Channel processing provides versatile tone shaping options on each channel
- • Built-in USB interface simplifies recording directly to your computer
CONS
- • Motorized faders can feel less precise than traditional ones for critical mixing
- • Limited routing flexibility compared to more advanced digital consoles
- • The workflow might feel complex initially for those new to digital mixing
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
16
Aux/Bus
4 Aux paths
Effects
2 master processors with 100 presets
Motorized Faders
Yes
Connections
12 XLR mic, 12 TRS line, 4 RCA line, 3 XLR sum, 8 TRS sum
Weight
Approximately 25 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While functional, expect slightly higher latency than a dedicated interface, particularly when using extensive processing – around 5-10ms is typical.
They are generally reliable, but occasional calibration might be needed to maintain accuracy, and they can be a point of mechanical failure over time.
Yes, it functions perfectly well as a traditional analog mixer, but you lose the USB interface and Fat Channel processing capabilities.
