PreSonus StudioLive 16R 16-Channel Rackmount Digital Mixer

I'm downsizing my studio for more of a personal use. I'm replacing my Presonus 32SX because it's a bit overkill for my current needs. I chose the 16R because, well, it's Presonus and I didn't want another learning curve or compatibility issues. The 16R works great as a DAW interface. One review said there was too much latency to be useful in the studio. I'm getting 5ms latency with Studio One/Studio Pro. I'm not sure how much better that can get with USB 2 interface. 5ms works just fine for me. I use Fender's Universal Control to manage the faders and EQ. So far it works great. The only issue I ran into turned out to be Mac OS quirk. I couldn't get any sound to my speakers. Apparently there's a setting in the Mac OS you have to set the output channels in the midi app. But you also have to select the "Multichannel" option, then select the output channels. The normal Stereo tab won't affect the output. The 16R uses channels 17 & 18 for the main output.

I can simultaneously mix tracks from StudioOne and live instruments/mics for my band's in ear monitors. The user interface the most intuitive I've seen for digital mixers. Unfortunately I did have this device breakdown on me twice since buying it (still under warranty thankfully).

Latency makes it unusable in a recording studio situation. Although polite; tech help from presonus amounts to telling you "it's being used by a lot of people without any problems". Bought it through guitar center so was able to return it easily

Better then sliced bread. The sound is better then any other sound board I have used.

This is one of PreSonus's latest rack units in their Series lll line up. I already use the RM32 but was looking for a smaller compact unit with most of the same features, plus it has a few more! 16 inputs, 6 mono, (or 3 Stereo) Aux/Monitor outs, 2 RCA L/R outs plus the L/R Mains, all in 1 Rack Unit👏👏👏 USB connect to your Laptop or direct Ethernet to your wireless Router for control with UC Surface, which has also been updated. Connects right away without any dropouts at all since everything is direct. We've done a number of shows with it and I love it! Set up is easier, Sound is great....... what more could you ask for?..... besides getting paid a little more for the gig 🙈. LOL

Works like a Charm!! I use this for our smaller shows where I don't need my RM32 & CS18. Very happy with it!