In a 'footprint' of less than 2 square feet (0.19 m2), the compact, 16-channel PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 offers 8 mono input channels and 4 stereo channels and provides 12 XMAX Class A solid-state mic preamps. (Well, okay, it actually has 13 XMAX preamps; the Talkback input has one, too.) PreSonus' StudioLive 24.4.2 and 16.4.2 digital mixers changed the game, offering amazing performance and ease of use for a great price. Now PreSonus has packed the same audio quality, performance, seamlessly integrated software (including remote control) into a smaller, even more affordable package.

But don't let its size fool you; the 16.0.2 is jam-packed with features and processing power, employs the same workflow and easy-to-use mixing-surface design as the bigger StudioLive boards, and sounds every bit as good, with the same high-definition, wide-dynamic-range, digital converters.

The 16.0.2 integrates a 16x16 FireWire interface and comes with Capture, Studio One Artist recording and production software, and Virtual StudioLive, bidirectional control software, and it works great with the free SL Remote iPad and iPhone control apps.

With the 16.0.2 you have 130 quality signal processors at your fingertips. The 16.0.2's Fat Channel is well stocked with compressors, limiters, gates, phase reverse, high-pass filters, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ. Two stereo, 32-bit floating-point effects processors deliver delay and reverb effects.

The 16.0.2 is PreSonus' first compact mixer with MIDI control from a footpedal. Moreover, a glance at the rear panel reveals that "Junior" offers something the two bigger boards don't: MIDI In and Out. You can recall Scenes from a DAW using MIDI Program Changes, control the main output volume and effects level, and even mute effects between songs—all thanks to the magic of MIDI control.

There are two factors work against getting that Perfect Mix with an analog mixer. First, the Perfect Mix can be hard to reproduce a week, day, or hour after you perfect it. And second, a good mix should be dynamic: levels, effects, and EQ should be tailored to each song or segment of the show, service, or presentation. StudioLive solves this problem by letting you save all of your digital settings for quick setup and recall.

MPN: SL-1602

• 8 mono mic/line channel inputs
  
• High-headroom Class A XMAX mic preamplifier
  
• XLR mic and balanced ¼" line inputs
  
• 60 mm precision fader
  
• 4 stereo line channel inputs
  
• High-headroom Class A XMAX mic preamplifier (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15)
  
• XLR mic inputs (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15)
  
• Balanced ¼" line inputs (Ch. 9-16)
  
• Unbalanced RCA line inputs (Ch. 13-16)
  
• 60 mm precision fader (4 stereo)
  
• 4 Auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send)
  
• 2 Internal FX buses
  
• 2 stereo 32-bit digital effects processors with customizable reverb and delay presets
  
• Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses, with:
  
• 3-band semi-parametric EQ (individual band on/off)
  
• Full-featured compressor
  
• Standard downward expander
  
• Limiter
  
• Phase reverse (12 mic preamplifiers only)
  
• Pan with dedicated 15-LED display
  
• Stereo link for input channels and aux buses
  
• High-pass filter
  
• One 31-band stereo graphic EQ (on main outputs only)
  
• 16-in/16-out FireWire recording interface (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)
  
• Compatible with most audio software via ASIO, Windows Audio, Core Audio
  
• Scene store and recall
  
• Settings can be copied among channels and buses and saved as user presets.
  
• Software bundle for Mac and Windows includes
  
• PreSonus Studio One Artist digital audio workstation
  
• PreSonus Capture live-recording software
  
• PreSonus Universal Control with Virtual StudioLive bidirectional mixer-control software
  
• Lockout mode protects your settings from meddlers and accidents
  
• MIDI Control Mode provides control over:
  
• Scene and FX Preset recall
  
• Main Volume, FXA, and FXB output levels
  
• FXA and FXB assign/unassign to Mains
  
• Free StudioLive Remote iPad wireless-control software available at the Apple App Store
  
• Type: XLR Female, Balanced
  
• Frequency Response to Direct Output (at unity gain): 20 Hz-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu
  
• Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20 Hz-20 kHz, ± 0.5 dBu
  
• Input Impedance (Balanced): 1 kΩ
  
• THD to Direct Output (1 kHz at unity gain): < 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
  
• THD to Main Output (1 kHz at unity gain): 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
  
• EIN to Direct Output: +125 dB unwtd, +130 dB A-wtd
  
• S/N Ratio to Direct Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): -97 dB
  
• 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): -16 dB to +67 dB
  
• Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +16 dBu
  
• Phantom Power (± 2 VDC): +48 VDC
  
  Line Inputs, Balanced
  
• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced mono
  
• Frequency Response to Direct Outputs (at unity gain): 10 Hz-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu
  
• Frequency Response to Main Outputs (at unity gain): 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0/-0.5 dBu
  
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
  
• THD to Direct Output (1 kHz at unity gain): <0.0007%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
  
• THD to Main Output (1 kHz at unity gain): <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
  
• S/N Ratio to Direct Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): -105 dB
  
• S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): -94 dB
  
• Gain Control Range (± 1 dB): -20 dB to +20 dB
  
• Maximum Input level (unity gain): +22 dBu
  
  Line Inputs, Unbalanced
  
• Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
  
• Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
  
  Main Outputs
  
• Type: XLR Male, balanced (stereo pair); 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair);
  
• Rated Output Level: +24 dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 10 kΩ
  
  Aux Outputs
  
• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (mono)
  
• Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 51Ω
  
  Monitor Outputs
  
• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair)
  
• Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 51Ω
  
  System Cross Talk
  
• Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu
  
• Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd): -87 dBu
  
  Noise Gate (Expander)
  
• Threshold Range: -84 dB to 0 dB
  
• Attack Time: Adaptive (0.2 - 2.5 ms)
  
• Release Time: 70 ms
  
• Expander Attenuation Range: 2:1
  
  Compressor
  
• Threshold Range -56 dB to 0 dB
  
• Ratio 1:1 to 14:1
  
• Response Time (Attack/Release 0.2 ms / 1.0 s ("Tight") to 180 ms/1.0 s ("Smooth")
  
• Auto Attack and Release Attack = 10 ms, Release = 150 ms
  
• Curve Types hard and soft knee
  
  EQ
  
• Type: 2nd - order shelving filter (Q = 0.55)
  
• Low (Low-pass or Bandpass): 36 to 465 Hz, ± 15 dB
  
• Mid: 26 Hz to 3.5 kHz, ±15 dB
  
• High (High-pass or Bandpass): 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB
  
  Digital Audio
  
• ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
  
• DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
  
• FireWire: S400, 400 Mb/s
  
• Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
  
• Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
  
• A/D/A Bit Depth: 24 bits
  
• Reference Level for 0 dBFS: -18 dBu
  
  Clock
  
• Jitter: <20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  
• Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in ≈ 1 ps out)
  
  Power
  
• Connector: IEC
  
• Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC (factory-configured for country of destination)
  
• Power Requirements (continuous) 100 W
  
  PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 Digital Mixer System Requirements
  
• IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 Port
  
• Internet connection recommended
  
• DVD-ROM drive
  
• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
  
• Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels
  
  Windows
  
• Windows 7, Vista, XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
  
• Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion) (2.5 GHz or faster recommended)
  
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
  
  Macintosh
  
• Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
  
• PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor (2 GHz or faster recommended)
  
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)