Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2AI digital mixer
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0006-8679 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Presonus offers a line of truly amazing mixers with their StudioLive series. Those who seek extensive hardware/software combination and who would like to control the functions of their mixer via computer, tablet or even smartphone, are well served with the StudioLive 16.4.2AI. This compact version of the StudioLive AI models offers 16 channels and 4 subgroups, as well as a built-in 32x18-channel FireWire interface. Thanks to the included and supported software, you can enjoy a seamless link of devices as well as the clear - yet extensive - functionality of the StudioLive 16.4.2AI.
Active Integration
Compared to the previous StudioLive models, the 16.4.2AI offers a staggering amount of calculating power. Thanks to modern processors and a huge RAM memory, you can add even the most complex effect presets to any channel, without being limited by the hardware. Even digital artefacts, like you find on other digital mixers, are not an issue. The 32-bit floating-point DSP processor ensures a dynamic, clear sound with highly refined stereo imaging. Especially when used with Studio One Artists, this is an exceptional mixing setup.
Fat Channel
A key feature of the StudioLive 16.4.2AI is its layerless layout. All inputs have physical (100mm long-throw) faders. What's more, there's a centrally located, studio-grade channel strip that houses a compressor, a limiter, a gate/expander and 4-band semi-parametric EQ for each channel - called Fat Channel. Each of these dynamic studio-grade modules can be adjusted from channel to channel. Clear LEDs instantly show you the effects' status for the selected channel.
4x DSP-effects and XMAX-preamps
You don't have to tell Presonus that a digital table doesn't quite cut the mustard if it doesn't have on-board effects. This mixer has no fewer than four adjustable 32-bit DSP effects processors, two with reverbs and two with delays. You can freely edit the 50 presets via logical parameters. For instance, you can apply the right reverb or rhythmic delay to each channel. Last but not least, the 16 microphone channels feature XMAX preamplifiers, which offer a massive headroom and a rich tone. What's more, there are Burr-Browns converters for DA/AD conversion, safeguarding tonal quality. Even though all the options of the StudioLive 16.4.2AI may seem a bit daunting, it is surprisingly easy to use.
Tips or comments about this product- Please note: it is possible to cascade two mixers via a FireWire 800 cable with a firmware update that was released in the summer of 2014.
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | 19-inch rack mount (not included) |
|---|---|
| Number of analogue input channels | 9 - 16 |
| Number of analogue output channels | 9 - 16 |
| Number of channels | 9 - 16 |
| Number of microphone inputs | 13 - 16 |
| Digital snake | no |
| Dynamics | compressor, gate, limiter |
| Equalizer | 3-band parametric, Master EQ |
| Input | jack (6.3 mm), RCA, XLR |
| Built-in audio interface | FireWire |
| Built-in audio player | USB |
| Inputs | yes |
| Input level meters | LED VU meter |
| Remote control | via iPad, via iPhone, via Android device, via Ethernet, via Wi-Fi |
| Connector position | back |
| Type of display | LCD, monochrome |
| Expansion possibilities | AVB expansion card, DANTE expansion card, Thunderbolt expansion card |
| Output connector | jack (6.3 mm), RCA, S/PDIF-coaxial, XLR (3-pin) |
| Mixer power | power cable |
| Volume control | faders |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 10,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 81,0 x 61,0 x 35,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2AI digital mixer
Dsnake aansturen is ook heel vreemd, je hebt allemaal gain pots boven de kanalen maar die doen het prompt niet meer als je aan de Dsnake bent verbonden, je moet het kanaal selecteren en dan naar een bepaalde pagina in het kleine LCD schermpje navigeren om vervolgens de gain aan te kunnen passen wat echt in stapjes van 0.02dB gaat...
Vervolgens, als klap op de vuurpijl, ook nog een tegekke bank ongemotoriseerde faders! Wat inhoud dat wanneer je via een Ipad mixt tussen het publiek, je gewoon een kanaal 'kwijt kunt raken' daarmee bedoel ik dus: Je moet eerst de fader positie van het kanaal weer opzoeken met je fysieke fader voordat je weer kunt schuiven op de tafel zelf! Gaat je gegarandeerd een keertje tegenwerken tijdens een plotselinge rondzinger of solerende gitarist.
Als je een tafel wil hebben waar iedere gast tech helemaal de kluts van kwijt raakt, ga dan vooral voor dit maffe apparaat... Ik kan tenzeerste aanraden: een SiExpression of SiImpact (als je schermpjes wilt hebben boven de faders) of gewoon een X32(c) of M32(r).
Al met al is dit ding gewoon echt een NEE
| Description | Type | Language | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2AI handleiding (Engels) | Manual | English | |
| Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2AI software-handleiding (Engels) | Manual | English |
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