StudioLive ™

16.4.2
16-input digital mixer /
FireWire interface for
live performance and
recording

●● 16 mic/line channel inputs with

100 mm faders and insert sends/returns
●● 17 Class A XMAX solid-state mic
™

­preamplifiers (16 ch. + talkback)

●● 4 subgroups with variable output delay
●● 6 auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send)
●● 2 stereo 32-bit digital effects processors

T
he PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 is
™
Main outputs are on both XLR and ●● Fat Channel signal processing on all
a 16-channel (16x4x2) digital mixer balanced ¼" jacks, and a full-range XLR channels and buses, with high-pass filter,
that is designed for live events, live Mono output is provided. The subgroup, 4-band quasi-parametric EQ, compressor,
and studio recording, and corporate, aux send, and control room outputs are gate, and limiter
institutional, and other installations. balanced ¼" jacks, as are the two stereo ●● Stereo 31-band graphic EQ on the
Each channel features an XLR mic in- Aux returns. The stereo tape sends and main bus and 4 dual-mono 31-band
put and high-headroom Class A XMAX ™
returns use RCA jacks. Pre-insert, ana- graphic EQs on the aux buses.
mic preamps, individually switched log direct outputs are provided on DB25 ●● 32-in/18-out FireWire recording interface
48V phantom power, ¼" balanced line connectors. A stereo coax S/PDIF digital (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)
inputs, and insert points. Channel, sub- output is included. ●● Scene and individual settings store and recall
group, and main levels are set with 100 The mixer incorporates a built-in 32x18 ●● Software bundle for Mac and Windows
® ®

mm faders. FireWire recording/playback engine and includes PreSonus Studio One Artist ™

The StudioLive 16.4.2 has six aux has two FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) ports. DAW, Capture live-recording software,
™

buses, four subgroups with variable (2 In addition to providing computer Virtual StudioLive bidirectional mixer-
™

to 500 ms) output delay, a talkback connectivity, the ports permit pass- control software
section with Class A XMAX preamp, through for connecting a hard drive, and ●● Daisy-chain 2 StudioLive 16.4.2s for
extensive LED metering, mixer Scene they allow two StudioLive 16.4.2s to be 32x8x2 (or 32x4x2, selectable) mixing
save and recall, and channel-strip save/ daisy-chained, providing a 32x8x2 or and recording or 4 mixers for 64x16x2
recall/copy/paste. A stereo, graphic EQ 32x4x2 (selectable) mixer with com- live mixing (no recording)
is available on the Main output bus, and puter recording. Up to four StudioLive ●● Free StudioLive Remote iPad wireless- ®

four more dual-mono graphic EQs are 16.4.2s can be daisy-chained for live control software and QMix iPhone /iPod
™ ®

available for the aux buses. Every chan- mixing without recording. touch wireless aux-control software
®

nel and subgroup has Solo and Mute The StudioLive 16.4.2’s Fat Channel ™
available from the Apple App Store.
buttons, the two FX buses have Mute processing section offers 4-band quasi-
buttons, and the Aux buses have Solo parametric EQ (with high/low Q switch
buttons. A Solo-in-Place (SIP) button on the two midbands and switchable RESOU RCES
is provided, and the Cue bus is switch- shelving on the low and high bands), To obtain these documents, please go to the follow-
ing Web page and click on the Downloads tab:
able between AFL and PFL. The Solo compressor, limiter, and expander/gate
www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=52
and Main bus, Tape Input, and Main on every channel, aux, and subgroup,
This data sheet: PreSonus_StudioLive_16.4.2.pdf
FireWire return can be monitored via the as well as a high-pass filter and phase CAD drawings: PreSonus_StudioLive_16.4.2.dxf
Control Room Outputs. reverse on each channel, aux, and A&E Specs: PreSonus_StudioLive_16.4.2_AE.doc
All buttons on the mixing surface effects bus. Color brochure: PreSonus_Mixer_Brochure.pdf
glow gently when inactive and brightly
when selected for easy viewing in low- RELATED PRESONUS PRODUCTS
light conditions. The mixer also offers a StudioLive Linking Adapter
12 VDC, BNC lamp socket. StudioLive 16.4.2 Dustcover
StudioLive 16.0.2 Digital Mixer
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 StudioLive ™

16.4.2
™

The StudioLive Software Library ships free with the StudioLive 16.4.2!

Virtual StudioLive Remote Control

™
Studio One Artist 2 DAW
™

Capture Multitrack Recording

™
●● Remote control of all main StudioLive ●● Elegant single-window work environment
16.4.2 mixer functions via FireWire- ●● Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
●● Up to 34x34 multitrack connected computer ●● Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual
recording ­application ●● Easy drag-and-drop workflow instruments, buses, and FX channels
●● Record with two mouse clicks ●● Drag presets directly to channels ●● Content browser with convenient sort
●● Essential editing suite (copy, cut, paste, ●● Drag parts of presets directly to options and preview player
splice, resize) components in the Fat Channel ●● Most intuitive MIDI-mapping
●● Peak LED-style meter bridge with ●● Adjust the Fat Channel gate, compressor, system available
clip indicators and EQ, plus the graphic EQs and effects, ●● Real-time audio time-stretching
●● Marker placement and recall in a huge pop-up window and resampling
●● Export between markers ●● Quickly drop entire Scenes to the mixer ●● Multitrack comping and MIDI editing
●● Record stereo mix of StudioLive mixer for instant recall of all channel, effects, ●● Transient detection and editing
●● Full transport control and graphic EQ settings and groove extraction
●● Import/export individual WAV ●● Load effects quickly by simply dragging ●● Automatic delay compensation
or OpenTL files presets into the GUI ●● Advanced automation
●● Mac - and Windows - compatible
® ®
●● Use the mouse to quickly assign channels ●● Integrates tightly with Celemony Melodyne
to multiple buses, mute, solo, etc. ●● Instantly configures to PreSonus interfaces
●● Timestamp backups of the entire board ●● Compatible with ASIO-, Windows Audio-,
●● Copy and load channels, copy main mix and Core Audio-compliant interfaces
to aux mix (and aux to aux), link channel ●● 26 Native Effects 32-bit effects and
™

faders so that they move together virtual instrument plug-ins

●● Remote-control VSL wirelessly using ●● 10+ GB of third-party software, loops,
Apple iPad , iPhone , and iPod touch
® ® ®
and instruments
●● Set permissions for iOS devices ●● Mac - and Windows -compatible
® ®

FireWire

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 FireWire

StudioLive ™

16.4.2
™

STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 Digital Recording and Performance Mixer

-10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30 -10 +30
Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line Mic/Line

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V
OL -1 OL OL
Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input -2 -3 10 10

-6 -6 0 0

-10 -9 -10 -10

Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 FX A FX B -15 -12 -25 -25

-24 -15 -40 -40

Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Mute Mute
-38 -18 -65 -65
Output Output Output Output Output Output Level Level
-72 -21 -80 -80
Post Select Post Select Post Select Post Select Post Select Post Select Post Select Post Select

Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Digital Effects | Master Control
Mix Mix|Pan Mix Mix|Pan Mix Mix|Pan Mix Mix

(s)
0 +28
-4 26
-8 24 Value
-12 22
-16 20 PG UP
-20 18
-24 16 Prev Next TAP
-28 14
-32 12 PG DN
-36 10
-40 8
-44 6
-48 4 FX Scene System Store Recall
-52 2
-56 0
Meters Faders
Input Output GR Aux Locate

Aux Input A Aux Input B

TalkBack
Select Select

O Post On On Auto Soft On On Shelf On Hi Q On Hi Q On Shelf Mic

EQ&Dyn

AUX 1/2
CUE 2 Track In Phones Monitor

PFL Tape Tape Main AUX 3/4

Link Copy Load Save Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Sub 4 Main (hold)
SIP Solo AUX 5/6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 Main

Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select
TALK

Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo

Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Select

dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 MAIN

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 In addition, the Fat Channel provides which provides preset- and Scene-man-
panning, subgroup and main assigns, agement features and enables real-time
StudioLive ™

and sends to each aux and effects bus. adjustment of the most commonly used 16.4.2
The Fat Channel’s 16-segment, multipur- mixer settings. ™

pose LED meters offer 4 modes for the In addition, VSL enables the user to
levels of all 16 inputs: post-gain and pre- copy and load channels, copy Main mix
dynamics and fader; post-dynamics and to Aux mix (and Aux to Aux), and link
fader; the amount of gain reduction; or the channel faders so that they can move
fader settings for a saved Scene. These me- together. VSL can optionally make the
ters can also be used to display output vol- StudioLive mixer default to Fader Locate
ume of each of the 6 Aux Sends. Channels Mode once a fader has been adjusted us-
can be linked in stereo as odd-even pairs ing either VSL or StudioLive Remote Firewire Send 1-16

(Ch. 1-2, 3-4, etc.), and a horizontal LED for iPad (described next). Input Channels 1-16
48V
Gain
Mic -6 + 65 dB

Pan meter displays the pan position for The StudioLive 24.4.2 can be
Line -20 +20 dB

Channel Insert Phase

Gate Compressor Equalizer

the selected channel or linked channels. controlled wirelessly by networking, Mic Input Mic Pre
H.P.
+

- A/D

The Fat Channel is available anywhere via Wi-Fi, an Apple iPad running
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit
®
Line Input A/D INPUT BUFFER
Fat Channel

there is a blue Select button; when a Select PreSonus’ StudioLive Remote app
Direct Output

FireWire Return 1-16

button is fully lighted, the Fat Channel with a computer, running VSL, that Aux Bus Output
Post Gate

is active on that channel, aux, etc. is connected to the StudioLive

Time-based effects such as delay and mixer via FireWire. This enables
reverb are delivered by two stereo 32-bit the iPad to control VSL, and in
effects processors, which are assigned turn, the StudioLive mixer. The
to dedicated effects buses and come Tap Tempo feature for the Studio-
with 50 user-editable factory presets Live’s time-based effects can be Aux Input A A/D INPUT BUFFER Gate Compressor Equalizer

Left (Mono)

and 49 empty locations for user-created controlled both from VSL and from
A/D
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz

Right Limit

presets. Both internal effects returns StudioLive Remote.

Fat Channel

can be directly patched to any of the Any Aux bus can be wirelessly
analog Aux Buses. An LCD display controlled from an Apple iPhone or ®

gives access to the effects parameters, iPod touch that is running PreSo-
®

graphic EQ, Scene store/recall, channel nus’ QMix app. As with StudioLive
™
Aux Input B A/D INPUT BUFFER Gate Compressor Equalizer

strip store/recall, and system settings. Remote, the iPhone/iPod touch Left (Mono)
A/D

In addition to the multifunction meters must be networked via Wi-Fi to the

36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz

Right Limit

Fat Channel

in the Fat Channel, the StudioLive 16.4.2 FireWire-connected computer run-

has a main metering section featuring ning VSL. Aux buses can be named
15- segment LED meters that display the in VSL or in QMix, and the names
levels of the currently selected channel or will appear in both programs. Tape In To Control Room
FireWire Return 17/18 to Control Room

bus, the four Subgroups, and the Left Permissions can be set in VSL
Tape Input A/D INPUT BUFFER
2 - Track-In Level
Left

and Right channels of the Main bus. so that each networked iPad can
A/D
Right
-120 - +10 dB
Level
Aux 1

This section features the same metering only control front-of-house mixer
-120 - +10 dB

Aux 2
Aux 3
FireWire Return

modes as the Fat Channel: pre-dynam- features or a specified aux and so

Aux 4
17/18
Aux 5
Aux 6

ics and pre-fader, post-dynamics and that each iPhone/iPod touch can
Tape In
FireWire
Send
Level
Aux 1 -120 - +10 dB

post-fader, the amount of gain reduction only control a specified aux—or is Aux 2
Aux 3
Aux 4

applied to each subgroup and the Main ignored entirely. Aux 5

Aux 6

bus, or the fader settings for a saved StudioLive Remote and QMix
Scene. In addition, the main meter sec- are free from the Apple App Store.
Gain
Mic -6 + 65 dB

tion offers a dedicated Gain Reduction Talkback Mic -

A/D INPUT BUFFER

A/D
TalkBack Level

TalkBack Mic to Main

TalkBack Mic to Aux Bus

meter for the currently selected channel.

+

-120 - +10 dB

Links to Output Dim Level

The StudioLive 16.4.2 can be rack

-14 dB

mounted (12U), using the included

rack rails. The mixer operates on 100-
240 VAC and employs a standard IEC
power connector.
Bundled software includes PreSonus SPDIF output selectable

Capture multitrack audio-recording

from any digital output stream
™

application (primarily intended for

FireWire Send 17/18 SPDIF

recording live events), PreSonus Studio

One Artist digital audio workstation
™

(for audio and MIDI production), and

PreSonus Virtual StudioLive (VSL)
™

bidirectional mixer-control application,

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16.4.2
™

Sub Group1
Sub Group2
Sub Group3
Sub Group4
Main Mix R
Main Mix L

Solo Bus R
Solo Bus L

Input
Master Bus
Channel Meter Dig Out
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6
EFX A

FireWire Send
EFX B

Output

Master Meter
TalkBack Mic to Main

U
Main Mix L Gate Compressor Equalizer
BALANCE LINE DRIVERS

Main Mix R U
- - Left
+ +
Pan D/A
- -
Main Output
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit + +
Right
Output Level Attenution
0 to -40 dB
Links to Output Dim Level
Fat Channel -14 dB
D/A OUTPUT BUFFER
Cue Level
Solo Bus L
Solo Bus
Solo Bus R FireWire Send Mono Output Level
Aux Bus Output -120 - +10 dB
Sub Group1 -
Mono Output
Post Fat Ch. +

Link Mode - Pan enabled

Sub Group2 Left
Tape Output
Sub Group3
Right
Link Mode - Pan enabled
Sub Group4 D/A OUTPUT BUFFER

Pre1/ Pre2 Level

Monitor Level
Aux 1 -120 - +10 dB Pan -
Left
From Two Track Tape Input
+

Aux 2 D/A
Right
-

Aux 3 +

From Two Track Digital Input -120 - +10 dB

Aux 4
(Main FireWire Return 17/18) Control Room Output
Aux 5
Aux 6 Phones Level -

Phones Output
+

EFXA Sub Meter D/A

-

EFXB -120 - +10 dB +

Post Gate Compressor Equalizer

Link Mode - Pan enabled
Gate Compressor Equalizer
Gate Compressor Equalizer -
Sub Group1
Aux Return Level +
Sub Out 1
Gate Compressor Equalizer
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Sub 1 Limit
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
U - Sub Group2
Sub 2 Limit
Sub Out 2
+

-120 - +10 dB
Sub 3 Fat Channel 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit D/A
Sub 4 Sub Group3
Fat Channel
-
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit +
Sub Out 3
Fat Channel
Sub Group4
Fat Channel
-

Sub Out 4
+

Level
Aux 1 -120 - +10 dB

Aux 2 Subgroup 1-4

Dig Out
Aux 3 FireWire Send
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6 Solo
Aux Return A
Dig Out
FireWire Send

Aux Return Level

-120 - +10 dB

3/4 AUX 5/6

Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3 Aux
TalkBack Mic to Aux Bus Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6
Links to Output Dim Level
Level -14 dB
Aux 1 -120 - +10 dB

Aux 2 D/A OUTPUT BUFFER

Aux 3 Gate Compressor Equalizer Aux 1

-
Aux Out 1
+

Aux 4 H.P. Gate Compressor Equalizer

Aux 5 Aux 2
Gate
-
H.P. Compressor Equalizer + Aux Out 2
Aux 6 Gate Compressor Equalizer
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz Aux Output Levels 1-6
H.P. Limit
Aux Return B Aux 1 -120 - +10 dB -
Aux 3
H.P. Gate Compressor Equalizer
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz Aux Out 3
Dig Out Aux 2 Limit
+

D/A
FireWire Send Aux 3 H.P. Gate Compressor Fat Channel
Equalizer 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit - Aux 4 Aux Out 4
Aux 4 H.P. Fat Channel 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz +

Limit
Aux 5 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Fat Channel Limit -
Aux 5 Aux Out 5
Aux 6 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
+

Fat Channel Limit

Aux 6
Fat Channel Aux Out 6
-

Aux 1-6 +

Fat Channel Dig Out

FireWire Send

Gate Compressor Equalizer

H.P.

Level
Internal FX Processor
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit
FX Return A
Dig Out
Fat Channel FireWire Send

Main Bus L
Main Bus R
EFX A
Subgroup 1

Subgroup 2
FX Send A/B
FireWire Send
Subgroup 3

Subgroup 4
Level
-120 - +10 dB Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3

Aux 4
Internal FX
Aux 5
Aux 6 Unit

Gate Compressor Equalizer

H.P.
Level
Internal FX Processor
36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz
Limit
FX Return B
Dig Out
FireWire Send
Fat Channel
Main Bus L
Main Bus R
EFX B
Subgroup 1

Subgroup 2
Subgroup 3

Subgroup 4
Level
-120 - +10 dB Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3

Aux 4

Aux 5
Aux 6

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StudioLive 16.4.2 Architect & OTHER OUTPUTS: Channels 1-16 shall include pre-insert,
balanced, analog Direct Outputs, using two sub-DB25 StudioLive ™

­Engineering Specifications jacks (channels 1-8 and channels 9-16), delivering

nominal levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. The mixer shall
16.4.2
Also available as a Word document: include 4 Subgroup outputs, using balanced ¼" TRS
PreSonus_StudioLive_16.4.2_AE.doc phone jacks, delivering a maximum output level of +18
dBu and nominal levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu, with
an output impedance of 100Ω; 1 stereo pair of Control 8. MEMORY AND
1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION. Room outputs, using balanced ¼" TRS phone jacks, GENERAL SETTINGS.
delivering a maximum output level of +18 dBu and The mixer shall provide digital memory (storage) for
The mixer shall be a digital mixer and shall accom- nominal levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu, with an output
modate 16 line and/or 16 microphone signals, Channels the status of all digital mixer parameters but not for
impedance of 100Ω; 6 Aux Send outputs using balanced the status of the analog channel Trims. The mixer shall
1–16; and shall include 16 analog Send/Return channel ¼" TRS phone jacks, delivering a maximum output level
Inserts; 16 channel Direct Outputs; 2 stereo pairs of Aux enable storage of up to 80 Global Scenes, 99 Fat Channel
of +18 dBu and nominal levels from -10 dBV to +4 presets, 99 FX presets, and 99 GEQ presents. The mixer
Return inputs; 2 stereo pairs of Main mix outputs; 1 Main dBu, with an output impedance of 100Ω; and 1 stereo
mix Mono output, 1 stereo pair of Control Room outputs; shall permit settings to be copied between channels.
Headphones output, using an unbalanced ¼" TRS phone Memory shall also be provided for effects settings. The
4 Subgroup outputs; 6 Aux Send outputs; 1 stereo pair jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground), and with a
of RCA-type phono Tape outputs; 1 stereo Headphones mixer shall include a Digital Effects | Master Control
maximum output level of 150 mW. section that includes an LCD display and controls that
output; 1 stereo S/PDIF coaxial digital output; and
two FireWire 400 ports that can connect to a Mac or 4. MIXER INPUT SECTION. provide access to systems settings and the graphic
Windows PC for recording and control and to act as a equalizer and that enables store and recall of mixer
pass-through for attaching an external storage drive. The In addition to the controls listed in section 2 (MIXER Scenes and Fat Channel and effects settings. These
mixer shall be capable of placement on a table or instal- INPUTS), the mixer shall include 6 sets of Aux Send controls shall include a rotary Value encoder, Previous
lation in a standard 19-inch rack mount via rack rail controls, each of which shall have a pre/post switch, a and Next buttons, Page Up and Page Down buttons, an
brackets (included) and shall be fitted with 1 rocker-type Solo switch, an Output level control that employs a rotary FX button for accessing the effects, and Scene, System,
Power switch; 1 3-pin IEC power receptacle that accepts encoder, and a Select switch for routing to the Fat Chan- Store, and Recall buttons. This section also shall include
100-240 VAC, with user-replaceable, socketed 2A fuse; nel processing section. a Tap button, the primary purpose of which is setting
1 BNC socket, providing +12 VDC at 0.5A for fitting tempo for the delay effects described in Section 7
5. DYNAMICS PROCESSING, PARAMETRIC (EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC EQ).
an external lamp (not included); and shall be entirely
self-contained. EQ, AND BUS ASSIGNMENT.
9. AUDIO INTERFACE.
All input channels, Aux Sends, Subgroups, and the Main
2. MIXER INPUTS. Bus shall be routed to a section called the "Fat Channel" The mixer shall provide a built-in computer interface
CHANNELS 1–16: Each channel shall include an when their associated Select buttons are pressed. The for recording and playing back audio. The interface
electrically balanced, mono microphone input, using an Fat Channel shall provide the following digital signal- shall enable 32 audio streams to be sent to a Mac or
XLR-3-F-type connector, providing gain from -30 to +16 processing: High-pass Filter and Phase Reverse (input Windows computer and 16 streams to be returned from
dBu via a rotary Trim control. Each channel shall include channels only), Gate, Compressor, Limiter, Pan, and the computer to the mixer via FireWire 400, as described
one XMAX Class A solid-state microphone preamplifier.
™ 4-band quasi-parametric equalizer (EQ). The Low band in Section 1 (GENERAL CONFIGURATION) and Section 2
Phantom power shall be individually enabled/disabled of the EQ shall have a sweepable frequency from 36 Hz to (MIXER INPUTS). The interface shall support digital audio
for each channel via a button-type switch. Sixteen 465 Hz, ±15 dB, and shall be switchable between shelf with up to 24-bit bit depth and (selectable) 44.1 or 48
balanced line inputs shall be wired using ¼" TRS phone and peaking. The Low Mid band shall have a sweepable kHz sample rate.
jacks and shall accept nominal levels from -10 to +22 center frequency from 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB, and it
shall include a Hi/Lo (0.55/2.0) Q switch. The High Mid 10. METERING.
dBu. Each channel shall include a pre-fader Insert
point, using ¼" TRS phone jacks (tip=send, ring=return, EQ shall have a sweepable center frequency from 380 Hz MAIN METERING: The mixer shall provide individual
sleeve=ground), delivering and accepting nominal levels to 5 kHz, ±15 dB, and it shall include a Hi/Lo (0.55/2.0) level meters for the left and right channels of the Main
from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. In addition, each channel shall Q switch. The High band shall have a sweepable bus and for each of the four Subgroups; these 6 meters
accept an input signal from the FireWire 400 bus. The frequency from 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB, and shall be shall be 15-segment LED meters, each with labeled
input of each channel shall be switchable between the switchable between shelf and peaking. points at -80, -65, -40, -25, -10, 0, and +10 dB, with
analog inputs and the FireWire input, using a button- In addition, the Fat Channel shall enable signals to an additional point labeled "OL" (Overload). The Main
type switch. Each channel and Subgroup shall have a be assigned to the Subgroups and Main bus and shall and Subgroup meters shall be calibrated so that a 0 dBu
Solo switch and a Mute switch. Each channel shall have enable adjacent odd-even channels (Channels 1/2, 3/4, signal at the Main or Subgroup output shall be indicated
a dedicated, 100 mm level-control fader with marked etc.) to be linked in stereo. The Fat Channel also shall as 0 dB on the meters, ±1 dB. The mixer shall provide
increments at ∞, -60, -50, -40, -30, -30, -20, -10, -5, 0, provide button switches that enable Channel settings one 15-segment LED meter to display the level of the
+5, and +10 dB. to be copied, loaded, and saved to and from onboard currently selected channel; this meter shall have labeled
OTHER INPUTS: The mixer shall include 4 balanced Aux memory. points at -72, -38, -24, -15, -10, -6, and -2 dB, with an
Return inputs, forming 2 stereo pairs, using ¼" TRS additional point labeled "OL" (Overload). The mixer shall
phone jacks, accepting nominal levels from -10 dBV 6. MIXER OUTPUT SECTION. provide one 15-segment LED meter to display the Gain
to +4 dBu and maximum input levels of +22 dBu; a The mixer shall have 1 stereo 100 mm fader for the Main Reduction for the currently selected channel; this meter
Talkback Microphone input that shall include one XMAX bus, providing up to 10 dB gain, and 4 mono 100 mm shall have labeled points at -21, -18, -15, -12, -9, -6,
Class A solid-state microphone preamplifier with 48V Subgroup faders, each providing up to 10 dB gain. These and -2 dB. Button switches shall be provided that turn
phantom power always present, plus a rear-panel rotary 5 faders shall be marked at ∞, -60, -50, -40, -30, -30, PFL input metering on/off; turn post-fader output meter-
level control; and 1 stereo pair of Tape Input jacks, using -20, -10, -5, 0, +5, and +10 dB. Each subgroup output ing on/off; turn gain-reduction metering on/off; turn aux
unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks, accepting nominal shall offer a defeatable variable output delay (2 to 500 bus master out metering on/off, and turn fader-recall
levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. The Tape Input source ms). The mixer shall have a Solo bus that shall include a (Locate) metering on/off.
shall be switchable between the analog Tape Input and rotary Cue Mix volume control; a button switch that shall MULTIPURPOSE METERING: Multipurpose metering shall
the FireWire input, using a button-type switch. The Tape toggle between After-Fader Listen (AFL) and Pre-Fader be provided in the Fat Channel section (described in
Input level shall be controllable using a rotary encoder. Listen (PFL); and a Solo-in-Place (SIP) mode, which shall Section 5, DYNAMICS PROCESSING, PARAMETRIC EQ,
be engaged using a button switch. The mixer shall have AND BUS ASSIGNMENT) that shall display the levels of
3. MIXER OUTPUTS. a Monitor bus that feeds the Control Room and Head- all 16 inputs, post-gain and pre-dynamics, pre-EQ, and
MAIN OUTPUTS: The mixer’s Main mix-bus stereo outputs phone outputs. The Headphone output level and Control pre-fader; the levels of all 16 inputs, post-dynamics,
shall be fitted in three ways: Using balanced XLR jacks, Room output level shall be controllable with dedicated post-EQ, and post-fader; the gain reduction for all 16
delivering a maximum output of +24 dBu, with an output rotary encoders. The Tape Input, Solo bus, Main bus, and inputs; the output volume of each of the 6 Aux Sends; or
impedance of 100Ω; using balanced (also accepting main L/R FireWire returns shall each be assignable to the the fader settings for a saved Scene. A horizontal LED
unbalanced) ¼" TRS phone jacks, delivering a maximum Monitor bus using dedicated button-type switches. The Pan meter shall be provided that shall display the pan
output of +24 dBu; and using unbalanced RCA-type mixer shall have a Talkback mic section that shall in- position for the selected channel or linked channels.
phono jacks (labeled Tape Out), delivering nominal clude a rotary level control; four buttons that assign the
Talkback mic to Aux Sends 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 and to the 11. BUNDLED SOFTWARE.
levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. Output level for both the
XLR and TRS Main mix-bus outputs shall be control- Main bus; and a latching Talkback (Talk) on/off button. The mixer shall ship with at least three software pack-
lable using a single rear-panel knob. The Main mix-bus ages for Mac and Windows computers. These packages
Mono output shall be fitted with one balanced XLR jack, 7. EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC EQ. shall include:
delivering nominal levels from -10 dBV to +4 dBu, and The mixer shall include two stereo, 32-bit effects proces- • A multitrack audio-recording application primarily
with an output impedance of 100Ω; and it shall include sors and a library of effects presets that shall include intended for recording live events.
a rear-panel rotary level control. time-based processing such as delay and reverb. The • A digital audio workstation application that enables re-
effects library and effects parameters shall be accessed cording, editing, and playback of both MIDI data and audio.
using an FX button. The mixer shall also include one
stereo, 31-band graphic equalizer that is assigned to
the Main mix bus and four dual-mono 31-band graphic
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provides preset- and scene-management features,
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enables real-time adjustment of the most commonly
used mixer settings, and sets permissions for optional (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) 16.4.2
iOS wireless-control apps. 94 dB
87 dB
The mixer shall also be wirelessly controllable from an
Apple iPad, and its Aux buses shall be controllable from Gain Control Range (± 1 dB) Noise Gate / Expander
an Apple iPhone or iPod touch, using dedicated applica- -20 dB to +20 dB
tions when networked via Wi-Fi (802.11) to a FireWire- Threshold Range
connected computer running VSL. Maximum Input level (unity gain) -84 dB to 0 dB
22 dBu
12. PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. Attack Time
Tape Inputs 0.5 ms
The mixer shall be made of steel, with an aluminum
armrest, and shall be painted gray, silver, and blue with Type Release Time
black-and-white graphics. The mixer shall weigh 35 lbs., RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) 0.05s to 2s
0 oz. (15.88 kg). Included brackets shall allow the mixer
to be mounted in a rack system, with the chassis surface Maximum Input Level Compressor
(except faders and knobs) to be flush with the rack rail. 22 dBu
Dimensions of the mixer, not including rack rails, shall Threshold Range
be 22.35" (56.77 cm) in length, 17.22" (43.74 cm) in Auxiliary Inputs -56 dB to 0 dB
width, and 6.9" (17.53 cm) in depth.
Type Ratio
13. SPECIFICATIONS. ¼" TRS Female, balanced (2 stereo pairs) 1:1 to 14:1
In addition to specifications already cited, the mixer Maximum Input Level Attack Time
shall meet or exceed the following specifications: 22 dBu 0.2 ms to 150 ms
Microphone Preamp Main Outputs Release Time
40 ms to 1000 ms
Type Type
XLR Female, balanced Auto Attack and Release
XLR Male, balanced (stereo pair); ¼" TRS Female, bal-
anced (stereo pair); XLR Male, balanced (mono) Attack = 10 ms, Release = 150 ms
Frequency Response to Direct Output (at unity gain)
20 Hz-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu Rated Output Level Curve Types
24 dBu hard and soft knee
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain)
20 Hz-20 kHz, ± 0.5 dBu Output Impedance EQ
Input Impedance 100Ω Type
1 kΩ Aux Outputs 2nd order shelving filter (Q = 0.55)
THD to Direct Output (1 kHz at unity gain) Low (Lowpass or Bandpass)
Type
0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd 36 to 465 Hz, ± 15 dB
¼" TRS Female, balanced (mono)
THD to Main Output (1 kHz at unity gain) Low Mid (Lo Q: 0.55; Hi Q: 2)
Rated Output Level
0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB
18 dBu
EIN to Direct Output High Mid (Lo Q: 0.55; Hi Q: 2)
Output Impedance
125 dB unwtd, +130 dB A-wtd 380 Hz to 5 kHz, ±15 dB
100Ω
S/N Ratio to Direct Output High (Highpass or Bandpass)
(Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) Subgroup Outputs
1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB
97 dB Type
Digital Audio
S/N Ratio to Main Output ¼" TRS Female, balanced (mono)
(Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
Rated Output Level
94 dB 118 dB
18 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain) DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
Output Impedance
65 dB 118 dB
100Ω
Gain Control Range (± 1 dB)
Tape Outputs FireWire
16 dB to +67 dB
S400, 400Mb/s
Maximum Input Level (unity gain) Type
16 dBu RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) Internal Processing
32-bit, floating point
Phantom Power (± 2 VDC) Rated Output Level
48 VDC 18 dBu Sampling Rate
44.1, 48 kHz
Line Inputs Output Impedance
100Ω A/D/A Bit Depth
Type 24
¼" TRS Female, balanced mono Control Room Outputs
Reference Level for 0 dBFS
Frequency Response to Direct Outputs (at unity gain) Type 18 dBu
10 Hz-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu ¼" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair)
Clock
Frequency Response to Main Outputs (at unity gain) Rated Output Level
20 Hz-20 kHz, ± 0.5 dBu 18 dBu Jitter
20 ps rms (20 Hz-20 kHz)
Input Impedance Output Impedance
10 kΩ 51W Jitter Attenuation
60 dB (1 ns in ≈ 1 ps out)
THD to Direct Output (1 kHz at unity gain) System Crosstalk
<0.0007%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd) The mixer shall be a PreSonus
THD to Main Output (1 kHz at unity gain)
90 dB
<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd ­StudioLive 16.4.2.
Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
S/N Ratio to Direct Output
(Ref = +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)

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16-input digital mixer /
FireWire interface for live
performance and recording

180.92mm 180.92mm
477.40mm [18.795in] [7.123in] 5.50mm [0.217in] 482.60mm [19.000in] [7.123in] 5.50mm [0.217in]
172.84mm [6.805in] 172.84mm [6.805in]
17.50° 17.50°
359.81mm [14.166in]
568.06mm [22.364in]

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567.98mm [22.361 in]
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208.25mm
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437.40mm [17.220in] 437.40mm [17.220in]

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7257 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
ph 225-216-7887
©2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics and PreSonus Software Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Studio- fax 225-926-8347
Live, XMAX, and QMix are trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics. Capture and Studio One support@presonus.com
are trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft. www.presonus.com
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All specifications are subject to change.

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