PreSonus StudioLive SE 16

Digital Mixing Console

PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 is a subcompact digital mixing console designed for live sound reinforcement, multitrack recording, studio production, and networked audio workflows. With recallable preamps, motorized faders, flexible bus routing, onboard SD recording, and integrated USB and AVB connectivity, it gives engineers and venues a powerful all-in-one solution for mixing and recording in a portable rack-mountable frame.

PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 Competitive Differences

• Combines 16 recallable XMAX preamps, 17 touch-sensitive motorized faders, and flexible 40-channel digital mixing in a subcompact rack-mountable design
• Built-in 64x64 USB audio interface, 34-track SD recording, Milan-certified AVB networking, and PreSonus Metro remote mixing over the internet

PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 Description

The PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 is built for engineers who need a compact mixer without giving up serious routing, processing, or recording capability. Its 16 fully recallable XMAX preamps include 8 XLR mic inputs and 8 combo mic/line inputs, making it well suited for bands, houses of worship, production companies, rehearsal spaces, and mobile recording rigs. The 17 touch-sensitive motorized faders provide fast hands-on control, while the rack-mountable form factor keeps the system easy to transport and install.

For mix creation, the StudioLive SE 16 offers 16 FlexMixes that can be configured as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes depending on the job. It also includes 24 DCA groups, 4 dedicated subgroups, and 4 dedicated FX mixes with stereo returns, giving users the control needed for monitor mixes, front fills, broadcast feeds, and complex live productions. Vintage-inspired compressors and multiple State-Space modeled EQ options are available on every input and bus, helping users tailor the console to a wide range of applications.

Recording and playback are central to the StudioLive SE 16 workflow. The mixer features an integrated 64x64 USB 2.0 audio interface for studio and live multitrack capture, plus onboard 34-track SD card recording for standalone sessions and show capture. With source switching between analog, USB, SD, and AVB on each channel, it is easy to integrate computers, backing tracks, digital stage boxes, and networked audio devices into a single streamlined system.

Built-in Milan-certified AVB networking expands the mixer for larger systems and modern production environments. It can connect with PreSonus stage boxes, personal monitor mixers, other StudioLive Series III mixers, and optional Dante workflows through the AVB-D16 bridge. Remote control from computers and tablets, offline mix preparation through Universal Control, and internet-based control with PreSonus Metro make the StudioLive SE 16 especially attractive for production teams that need flexible access from nearly anywhere.

StudioLive SE 16 Features

• 40-channel digital mixing console in a subcompact rack-mountable frame
• 16 XMAX recallable preamps with 8 XLR mic inputs and 8 combo XLR-1/4" mic/line inputs
• 17 fully recallable touch-sensitive motorized faders
• 10 analog FlexMix outputs with 6 XLR and 4 TRS connections
• Dedicated Main LR outputs plus mono summed output
• 16 FlexMixes configurable as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes
• 24 DCA groups, 4 dedicated subgroup mixes, and 4 dedicated FX mixes
• 7 State-Space modeled EQ options and 8 vintage-inspired compressor models on every input and bus
• Integrated 64x64 USB 2.0 audio interface
• Onboard 34-track SD multitrack recording
• Milan-certified AVB networking for integration with stage boxes and personal monitor systems
• PreSonus Metro remote control over the internet with real-time audio monitoring
• Universal Control remote operation from computer or tablet with offline mix editing
• Automatic mic mixing, graphic EQ, delay, limiter, gate, and signal generator functions
• Includes Studio One Pro DAW and Capture multitrack software
• Optional Dante integration via AVB-D16 bridge

StudioLive SE 16 Specifications

• Max I/O Capacity: 38 x Input / 26 x Output
• Analog Input Channels: 16 Mono
• Mic Preamps: 16
• Analog Output Channels: 10
• Faders: 17 Motorized, Touch Sensitive
• Mix Routing: 16 Bus
• DCA Groups: 24
• EQ: 4-Band on Input Channels and Output Buses
• Dynamics Processing: Compressor, Limiter, Gate
• Graphic EQ: Yes
• Automatic Mic Mixing: Yes
• Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 kHz
• Bit Depth: 24-Bit
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dBu
• Gain Range: Up to +60 dB
• Analog Dynamic Range: 115 dBA
• SNR: 94 dBA
• THD: 0.005% at Unity Gain (+4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unweighted)
• Max Multitrack Recording: 34 Tracks
• Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR TRS Balanced Mic, 8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line, 1 x Stereo RCA Tape Input, 1 x XLR Talkback Input
• Analog Outputs: 1 x Stereo RCA Tape Output, 2 x XLR Main Output, 1 x XLR Mono-Summed Output, 2 x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output, 1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output, 6 x XLR Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output, 4 x 1/4" TRS Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output
• Digital I/O: 1 x RJ45 Control, 1 x RJ45 AVB, 1 x XLR AES3 Output
• USB I/O: 1 x USB-B 2.0
• Phantom Power: +48 V ±2 V Selectable per Input
• Media Support: SD, USB Drive
• Rack Mountable: Yes
• Power Requirement: 90 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
• Dimensions: 17.6 x 6.5 x 23 in (44.7 x 16.5 x 58.4 cm)
• Weight: 23.1 lb (10.5 kg)

What's In The Box

• PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 digital mixing console
• Power cable
• Included software suite with Studio One Pro and Capture

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