PreSonus StudioLive SE 16
40-channel | 25 mix bus digital console with integrated recording interface and 17 recallable XMAX™ mix preamps
Key Features
- Portable, rack-mountable, and flexible 40-channel digital console available with 26 mix buses, integrated recording, advanced audio networking, and a complete professional software suite.
- Flexible onboard 16 mic/line inputs with recallable XMAX preamps, 10 mix outputs, and dedicated Main LR outputs plus a Mono sum output.
- Take charge of your mix with 16 FlexMixes (aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes), 4 dedicated FX mixes, 4 dedicated subgroups, and 24 DCA Groups.
- Milan-certified AVB audio networking ecosystem makes it easy to connect PreSonus NSB stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, other Studiolive Series III mixers, and AVB-D16 Dante bridge.
- Continuously bidirectional 64x64 USB 2.0 interface with deep integration and included PreSonus Capture multitracking software with automated Virtual Soundcheck.
- 7 State-Space modeled EQ and 8 vintage-inspired compressors options available on every input and bus.
A front view of the PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 digital mixer, showcasing its extensive control surface with faders, knobs, and a central display, alongside numerous input/output connectors on the rear panel.
Applications
- Live Performance
- Installed Sound
- House of Worship
- Studio Recording
- Touring
- Corporate
- Broadcast
- Theater
Product Overview
The PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 is a compact yet powerful 40-channel digital mixer designed for professional audio applications. It offers extensive routing flexibility with 25 mix buses, including 16 configurable FlexMixes, 4 FX mixes, 4 subgroups, and 24 DCA groups. The console features 16 studio-grade, recallable XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers and a comprehensive suite of vintage-style Fat Channel EQ and compressor plug-ins for detailed sound shaping on every input and bus.
Its integrated 64x64 USB 2.0 audio interface and 34x34 SD recorder provide robust multitrack recording capabilities, complemented by included software like PreSonus Capture for multitracking and virtual soundcheck, and a perpetual license for Studio One® Professional. The StudioLive SE 16 is also part of a larger ecosystem, supporting Milan-certified AVB networking for seamless integration with stage boxes, personal monitor mixers, and other AVB-compatible devices. Each channel can easily switch between analog, USB, SD, and AVB sources, simplifying workflow and integration.
The mixer's design emphasizes ease of use and expandability, allowing it to adapt from 16-input to 36-input configurations via Ethernet. The Fat Channel processing offers deep sonic control, with 21 vintage EQ and compressor models available for every input and bus, enhancing mixes for both live stage and studio environments.
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamplifier
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 16 XLR Female, balanced (Combo connectors) |
| Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) | 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| THD to Main Output | <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd |
| S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) | 94 dB |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain) | 65 dB |
| Gain Control Range (±1 dB) | 0 dB to +60 dB |
| Maximum Input Level (unity gain) | +12 dBu |
| Phantom Power (±2 VDC) | 48 VDC, switchable per channel |
Line Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | (8) 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (Combo connectors) |
| Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) | 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| THD to Main Output | <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd |
| S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) | 94 dB |
| Maximum Input Level | +18 dBu |
Tape Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) |
| Maximum Input Level | +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
FlexMix Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 12 (6 XLRM, 4 1/4" TRS, balanced) |
| Maximum Output Level | +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
Main Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 3 XLR Male, balanced (Stereo Left/Right, Main Mono/Center) |
| Maximum Output Level | +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
Monitor Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair) |
| Maximum Output Level | +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
Tape Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) |
| Maximum Output Level | +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
Headphone Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 1/4" TRS Female, active stereo |
| Maximum Output | 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB) |
| THD+N | 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd |
| S/N Ratio | 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd |
System Crosstalk
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input to Output | -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd) |
| Adjacent Channels | -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd) |
Digital Audio and Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ADC Dynamic Range | 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
| DAC Dynamic Range | 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
| USB Recording Port | USB 2.0, Type-B |
| AES/EBU Output | XLR Male |
| Network Control Port | RJ-45 |
| AVB Audio Network Port | Locking XLR Ethernet |
| Internal Processing | 32-bit, floating point |
| DSP Engine | Quad-core FLEX DSP |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1 and 48 kHz |
| A/D/A Bit Depth | 24 |
| Reference Level for 0 dBFS | +18 dBu |
| Total System Latency | 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active) |
| Jitter | <20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Jitter Attenuation | >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out) |
| Jitter Attenuation | >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out) |
Power / Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Connector | IEC |
| Input-Voltage Range | 90 to 230 VAC (±10%) |
| Power Requirements (continuous) | 85W |
| Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.51" (165.36 mm) |
| Width | 17.59" (446.66 mm) |
| Depth | 22.97" (583.48 mm) |
| Weight | 23.15 lbs. (10.5 kg) |
Diagram illustrating the physical dimensions of the PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 mixer. The height is 6.51 inches (165.36 mm), the width is 17.59 inches (446.66 mm), and the depth is 22.97 inches (583.48 mm).
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
- AVB-D16 16x16 AVB-to-Dante Bridge: The PreSonus® AVB-D16 is the first plug-and-play endpoint that bridges AVB and Dante® networks, allowing up to 16 audio channels to be sent and received between AVB and Dante networks.
- SW5E AVB Switch: PreSonus' SW5E AVB switch provides five AVB ports with secure locking XLR Ethernet jacks, including four PoE ports for powering devices like the EarMix SE 16M personal monitor mixer. Network Link/Activity indicators assist in monitoring data flow.
- StudioLive Shelf Mount: Allows up to three mounts to be attached to a StudioLive 64S, enabling the use of UC Surface on a tablet as an additional screen.
- NSB-series stage boxes: The NSB 8.8 and NSB 16.8 offer 8 or 16 locking combo mic/line inputs with remote-controlled XMAX preamps and gain compensation. They feature eight outputs using locking XLR jacks and a built-in 2-port AVB switch for daisy-chaining.
- EarMix SE 16M Personal Monitor Mixer: This mixer provides 16 input channels over AVB, each with 3-band EQ and limiter. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) simplifies deployment.
- StudioLive® Series III SE Rack Mixers Rackmount Digital Mixing System With Integrated Recording: These rack mixers serve as stage boxes or monitor mixers, featuring 16 to 32 XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers, a built-in multitrack USB recording and playback interface, Fat Channel signal processing, effects, and extensive routing options.
