Introduction
This manual provides comprehensive guidance for the PreSonus StudioLive™ 16.0.2, a versatile digital performance and recording mixer. Designed for both studio production and live sound applications, the StudioLive 16.0.2 offers a robust feature set to enhance audio workflows.
Key features include 12 high-headroom XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers, a 16x16 FireWire recording interface, comprehensive Fat Channel processing (including EQ, compression, and limiting), and integrated DSP effects. The mixer also supports advanced software integration with PreSonus Capture™ for multitrack recording and Studio One™ Artist for music production.
This document details the mixer's hardware and software functionalities, setup procedures, operational controls, and troubleshooting tips, enabling users to maximize the potential of their StudioLive 16.0.2.
Key Features Overview
- 12 Class A XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers
- 16x16 FireWire digital recording interface
- Fat Channel processing with 3-band semi-parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, and downward expander
- 2 master DSP effects (reverb and delay)
- 4 auxiliary buses and 2 internal effects buses
- Scene automation for saving and recalling mixer settings
- MIDI control capabilities
- Rugged steel chassis
Software Integration
The StudioLive 16.0.2 integrates seamlessly with a suite of powerful software, including:
- Virtual StudioLive (VSL): An advanced editor/librarian and control panel for remote operation and preset management.
- Capture™: Dedicated multitrack recording software designed for quick setup and operation with the StudioLive mixer.
- Studio One™ Artist: A comprehensive digital audio workstation (DAW) for music production, included with the mixer.
- StudioLive Remote for iPad™: A mobile application for wireless remote control of mixer functions.
For further details and software downloads, visit the PreSonus website at www.presonus.com.
