PreSonus StudioLive 16R Real World Review Wrap-Up • DcSoundOp

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In this video, we’re wrapping up the review of the PreSonus StudioLive 16R with a look at how it performed in real-world use. If you haven’t watched my previous video on the 16R, be sure to check it out here – StudioLive 16R First Look – to find out about the features and layout. While I only got to scratch the surface of what the StudioLive Series 3 mixers are capable of, only having the single 16R to test, I really enjoyed getting to know this little box.

As a mixer, it’s capable and easy to set up & use. I’ve found it to be reliable and consistent each time I’ve powered it on. As an interface, it’s unique in offering sixteen mic inputs in a single rack space, and for a sub-one-thousand-dollar price tag, it’s a hell of a value. The AVB network options are even harder to believe at this price and offer great flexibility in the future expansion of your system. It’s really great to see networked digital audio solutions continue to become more accessible at lower price points.

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Paired with its bigger family members, the R series mixers can act as a stage box over an AVB network. We’re working on a full review at the moment of the console mixers, and will have a wrap-up video on the mixers, as well as the PreSonus AVB Network switch, CAT5e Network Cable, EarMix stations and AVB StageBoxes.

Coming in two sizes, and available to order now, are the NSB 8.8 and NSB 16.8. Priced at $599 and $799 at the time of this article. We’ve had a chance to look at them in video #117 where we took one apart to see what’s inside! They are sure to be a popular add-on for anyone who owns one of the mixers. It’s hard to believe at this price they offer dual AVB ports for chaining multiple units together, along with gain compensation for using with multiple mixers in a Front of House / Monitor or Record configuration.

More on the entire Eco-System in our StudioLive wrap-up video that will be out soon. We’re sad to see this awesome group of gear go back home, but we’re looking forward to revisiting it again in the future to cover the updates and progress PreSonus has made.