PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 16R Compact 18-Channel Digital Rack Mixer

PreSonus's StudioLive® Series III SE 16R is a compact 1U rack mixer engineered for live club mixing, monitor distribution, and content capture without sacrificing connectivity or DSP power. Built around 16 XMAX-R recallable preamps with 60 dB gain range and studio-grade Fat Channel processing on every channel, the unit delivers the signal integrity and feature density expected in professional touring rigs whilst occupying minimal rack space at 19" wide and 1.75" tall.

The routing architecture centres on six FlexMix busses configurable as auxiliary, subgroup, or matrix outputs, plus two dedicated FX sends with stereo returns and six DCAs for comprehensive mix management. On the I/O front: 16 XLR combo mic inputs (20–20 kHz frequency response, 94 dB signal-to-noise ratio), stereo RCA line inputs at +12 dBu maximum level, and balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs rated +18 dBu. The mixer runs 32-bit floating-point internal processing and doubles as an 18×18 USB 2.0 audio interface; onboard SD recording captures stereo WAV files up to 32 GB capacity. Milan-certified AVB networking and per-channel source switching between analogue, USB, SD, and networked audio enable seamless hybrid workflows, whilst Universal Control and QMix-UC remote mixing provide wireless front-of-house and personal monitor flexibility.

Virtual Soundcheck with Capture software streamlines rehearsal and broadcast workflows, storing mixes for instant playback or offline editing. The unit operates as standalone mixer, dedicated monitor console, audio interface, or network stagebox, making it equally suited to small-venue FOH, touring monitor rigs, or production recording environments. Power consumption remains modest at 35 W, with headphone outputs delivering 100 mW per channel at 60 Ω impedance for cue monitoring on stage.

Features

• 16 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps, 0–60 dB gain, 65 dB CMRR
• Six FlexMix busses plus two dedicated FX sends with stereo returns
• 18×18 USB 2.0 recording interface, continuously bidirectional
• Onboard stereo SD recording, FAT32 format, up to 32 GB capacity
• Milan-certified AVB networking for StudioLive Series III system integration
• Per-channel source switching: analogue, USB, SD, or AVB
• 32-bit floating-point DSP with Fat Channel EQ and compression on all channels
• Universal Control wireless remote and QMix-UC personal monitor mixing included