PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer

Mix and Record with the PreSonus StudioLive SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer

Compact 18-channel digital rack mixer with XMAX-R recallable preamps, six FlexMixes, integrated USB and SD recording, and Milan-certified audio networking for live mixing, in-ear monitor rigs, recording, and livestreaming.

• 18-channel digital rack mixer with 16 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps
• 6 FlexMixes configurable as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes
• 2 dedicated FX mixes with stereo returns
• Continuously bidirectional 18x18 USB 2.0 audio interface
• Onboard stereo SD recording
• Virtual Soundcheck with Capture software
• Milan-certified AVB networking for StudioLive Series III systems
• Per-channel source switching (Analog, USB, SD, AVB)
• Universal Control remote mixing and Offline Editor
• QMix-UC personal monitor mixing with Wheel of Me
• Standalone, monitor mixer, interface, or stagebox modes
• Perpetual license for Fender Studio Pro included

The StudioLive SE 16R packs large-format mixing power into a compact 1U rack unit. With 16 recallable XMAX-R mic preamps and FLEX DSP Fat Channel processing, every input and bus features studio-grade EQ and compression for polished, professional sound. Six FlexMixes, two dedicated FX mixes, and six DCAs give complete routing control.

Integrated 18x18 USB recording, onboard stereo SD capture, and Virtual Soundcheck with Capture software streamline recording and playback. Per-channel source switching between analog, USB, SD, and AVB makes hybrid setups effortless. And built-in Milan-certified audio networking allows plug-and-play operation with the complete line of StudioLive Series III products, while Universal Control and QMix-UC give wireless mixing freedom.

Compact, Tour-Ready Mixing

18 channels with full recallable preamps and DSP power in a 1U rack.

Flexible Routing

Configurable FlexMixes, FX buses, and DCAs make creating studio-quality mixes fast and easy.

Seamless Recording

Multitrack USB with Capture integration and Virtual soundcheck plus stereo SD recording onboard.

Wireless and Network Ready

Milan-certified AVB networking, Universal Control, and QMix-UC for total workflow freedom.

Fender Studio Pro Integration

Deep integration with Fender Studio Pro simplifies recording with direct preamp control and seamless switching between onboard and plug-in processing with Fat Channel XT.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electronics

• Headphone Jack: 1/4-inch TRS active stereo
• Phantom Power: +48 VDC, ±2 VDC
• Power Consumption: 35W continuous
• Voltage: 120V
• Voltage Requirements: 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz

General

• Color: Black
• Series: StudioLive

Hardware

• Digital Audio AVB Audio Network Ports: Locking XLR, Ethernet
• Digital Audio Network Control Port: RJ-45
• Digital Audio USB Recording Port: USB 2.0, Type-B

Inputs

• Line Input Connection Type: RCA female, unbalanced stereo pair
• Line Inputs Maximum Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Microphone Input Connection Type: Combo locking XLR mic - 1/4-inch TRS line
• Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB, 1 kHz at unity gain
• Microphone Preamp Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu at unity gain
• Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range: 0 dB to 60 dB, ±1 dB
• Microphone Preamp Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, unity gain
• Microphone Preamp Signal to Noise Ratio: 94 dB, ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-weighted
• Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, unity gain, unweighted

Measurements

• Media Storage Capacity: SD card 2 GB; SDHC card 32 GB
• Product Depth: 12 inches / 30.5 cm
• Product Height: 1.75 inches / 4.45 cm
• Product Weight: 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg
• Product Width: 19 inches / 48.3 cm

Miscellaneous

• Digital Audio Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
• Power Cable: IEC
• Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit
• Recording File Format: Stereo WAV
• Supported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC card
• Supported Sample Rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz

Output

• Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
• Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
• Headphone Outputs Signal to Noise Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 Hz BW, unweighted
• Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%, 1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 Hz BW, unweighted
• Line Outputs Connection Type: 1/4-inch TRS, balanced
• Line Outputs Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Line Outputs Output Impedance: 100 ohms
• XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• XLR Outputs Output Impedance: 100 ohms

Performance

• Crosstalk Adjacent Channels: -87 dB, reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, unweighted
• Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24
• Digital Audio Dynamic Range: ADC dynamic range 115 dB A-weighted at 48 kHz; DAC dynamic range 115 dB A-weighted at 48 kHz
• Digital Audio Reference Level for Zero dBFS: +18 dBu
• Digital Audio Total System Latency: 1.9 ms, local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active
• SD Recorder Bit Depth: Recording 24 bit, playback 16 or 24 bit
• SD Recorder Sampling Rate: 44.1 or 48 kHz

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