PreSonus StudioLive Series III 16R Digital Rack Mixer

The PreSonus StudioLive Series III 16R is a single-rackspace digital mixer designed for professional audio applications. It functions as a versatile centrepiece for live sound, studio recording, and personal monitoring systems. At its core is the FLEX DSP Engine, which powers 18 mixing channels, 10 mix buses, and 130 simultaneous processors, including Fat Channel plug-in models on every input and bus. The mixer offers multiple operational modes to suit different needs. It can serve as a standalone 16-channel digital mixer controlled wirelessly via UC Surface software on tablets or computers. As a digital stage box for larger StudioLive Series III consoles, it provides 16 remotely controllable XMAX microphone preamps. When integrated with EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, it becomes a powerful monitoring hub with six configurable FlexMix buses and two dedicated effects buses. The unit also includes a 36-channel (18-in/18-out) USB audio interface for recording, complete with near-zero latency monitoring and recallable preamp settings. This mixer is ideally suited for touring musicians, small venue operators, project studios, and houses of worship requiring a compact, networkable audio solution. Its flexibility allows it to adapt from a simple front-of-house mixer to an elaborate personal monitoring system or a multi-track recording interface. The integration within the StudioLive Series III AVB ecosystem means it can be expanded alongside console mixers and personal monitor units, making it a practical investment for growing audio setups.