PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2

In a “footprint” of less than 2 square feet, the compact, 16-channel PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 offers 8 mono input channels and 4 stereo channels and provides 12XMAX™ Class A solid-state mic preamps. (Well, okay, it actually has 13XMAX preamps; the Talkback input has one, too.)

But don't let its size fool you; the 16.0.2 is jam-packed with features and processing power, employs the same workflow and easy-to-use mixing-surface design as the bigger StudioLive boards, and sounds every bit as good, with the same high-definition, wide-dynamic-range, digital converters.

Features

• 8 mono mic/line channel inputs, each with:
• High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier
• XLR mic and balanced ¼" line inputs
• 60 mm precision fader
• 4 stereo line channel inputs, with:
• High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15)
• XLR mic inputs (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15)
• Balanced ¼" line inputs (Ch. 9-16)
• Unbalanced RCA line inputs (Ch. 13-16)
• 60 mm precision fader (4 stereo)
• 4 Auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send)
• 2 Internal FX buses
• 2 stereo 32-bit digital effects processors with customizable reverb and delay presets
• Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses, with:
• 3-band semi-parametric EQ (individual band on/off)
• Full-featured compressor
• Standard downward expander
• Limiter
• Phase reverse (12 mic preamplifiers only)
• Pan with dedicated 15-LED display
• Stereo link for input channels and aux buses
• High-pass filter
• One 31-band stereo graphic EQ (on main outputs only)
• 16-in/16-out FireWire recording interface (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)
• Compatible with most audio software via ASIO, Windows Audio, Core Audio
• Scene store and recall
• Settings can be copied among channels and buses and saved as user presets.
• Software bundle for Mac® and Windows® includes:
• PreSonus Studio One Artist™ digital audio workstation
• PreSonus Capture™ live-recording software
• PreSonus Universal Control with Virtual StudioLive™ bidirectional mixer-control software
• Lockout mode protects your settings from meddlers and accidents
• MIDI Control Mode provides control over:
• Scene and FX Preset recall
• Main Volume, FXA, and FXB output levels
• FXA and FXB assign/unassign to Mains
• Free StudioLive Remote iPad® wireless-control software available at the Apple App Store

PreSonus' first compact mixer with MIDI control from a footpedal.
Moreover, a glance at the rear panel reveals that "Junior" offers something the two bigger boards don't: MIDI In and Out. You can recall Scenes from a DAW using MIDI Program Changes, control the main output volume and effects level, and even mute effects between songs—all thanks to the magic of MIDI control.

What was then is now: complete store and recall.
Two factors work against getting that Perfect Mix with an analog mixer.First, the Perfect Mix can be hard to reproduce a week, day, or hour after you perfect it. And second, a good mix should be dynamic: levels,effects, and EQ should be tailored to each song or segment of the show,service, or presentation.

StudioLive solves this problem by letting you save all of your digital settings for quick setup and recall.

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Presonus Conjures Studio Magic

Registered owners of any currently available PreSonus® audio interface or mixer are receiving a free bonus: the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for Mac® and Windows®. The software bundle includes seven popular plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats. Currently eligible interfaces and mixers include the PreSonus AudioBox USB, AudioBox i-series, and Studio-series interfaces and StudioLive Series III, StudioLive AR USB, and StudioLive RML-series mixers. The software will be automatically added to registered users’ online My PreSonus accounts and can be downloaded at any time.

• SPL Attacker is a micro-plug-in that employs the same Differential Envelope processing technique as SPL’s famed Transient Designer. Using SPL Attacker, all attack events can be amplified, regardless of their signal level. By focusing on the initial transient instead of specific frequencies, SPL Attacker amplifies just the attack curves of a sound event. This allows instruments to be mixed at lower levels, which opens up space in the mix, while the relationship between tracks is preserved.
• Mäag Audio EQ2 delivers the sound of the Mäag Audio EQ2 two-band hardware equalizer. Mäag Audio’s EQ design allows for exceptionally low phase shift across all EQ adjustments, which helps maintain the integrity of your mix’s original sound while enhancing the very high “air” frequencies. An input attenuator lets you normalize levels before applying EQ.
• Lexicon’s MPX-i Reverb delivers seven classic Lexicon plate, hall, chamber, and room reverbs. A streamlined interface and 100 versatile, finely crafted presets enable you to quickly get the sound you want. Input and output metering let you monitor levels at a glance.
• The Eventide H910 plug-in is a faithful re-creation of the classic H910 Harmonizer, which offered unique combinations of pitch shifting, modulation, and delay. Use pitch changing to create specific musical intervals and perfect harmonies, spread guitars, fatten snares, apply subtle organic detuning to synths, and add slap-back delays to vocals.
• The Eventide 2016 Stereo Room, delivers a natural, yet distinctive-sounding reverb that can be lush or subtle. Derived from Eventide’s SP2016 hardware processor, its simple, intuitive controls allow you to fine tune your virtual space, from a dark hallway to a bright studio vocal room. Use multiple instances to bring out the character of different parts of a track.
• The Brainworx bx_opto compressor combines the best aspects and anomalies from several legendary, light-dependent compressor circuits. The result is a powerful dynamics processor, teeming with character and delivering sounds that can’t be achieved with analog optical compressors.
• Arturia’s Analog Lab Lite, is a “Greatest Hits” collection of physically modeled classic analog synths, organs, string machines, and pianos from Arturia’s V-Collection of virtual instruments. Enjoy models of iconic instruments from Oberheim, Roland, Sequential Circuits, ARP, Hammond, Fender, Wurlitzer, Moog, and Vox.