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StudioLive® SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer
StudioLive® SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer
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Overview
Compact 18-channel digital rack mixer with XMAX-R recallable preamps, six FlexMixes, integrated USB and SD recording, and Milan-certified audio networking for live mixing, in-ear monitor rigs, recording, and livestreaming.
The StudioLive SE 16R packs large-format mixing power into a compact 1U rack unit. With 16 recallable XMAX-R mic preamps and FLEX DSP Fat Channel processing, every input and bus features studio-grade EQ and compression for polished, professional sound. Six FlexMixes, two dedicated FX mixes, and six DCAs give complete routing control.
Integrated 18x18 USB recording, onboard stereo SD capture, and Virtual Soundcheck with Capture software streamline recording and playback. Per-channel source switching between analog, USB, SD, and AVB makes hybrid setups effortless. And built-in Milan-certified audio networking allows plug-and-play operation with the complete line of StudioLive Series III products, while Universal Control and QMix-UC give wireless mixing freedom.
Overview
Features
- 18-channel digital rack mixer with 16 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps
- 6 FlexMixes configurable as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes
- 2 dedicated FX mixes with stereo returns
- Continuously bidirectional 18x18 USB 2.0 audio interface
- Onboard stereo SD recording
- Virtual Soundcheck with Capture software
- Milan-certified AVB networking for StudioLive Series III systems
- Per-channel source switching (Analog, USB, SD, AVB)
- Universal Control remote mixing and Offline Editor
- QMix-UC personal monitor mixing with Wheel of Me
- Standalone, monitor mixer, interface, or stagebox modes
- Perpetual license for Fender Studio Pro included
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Highlights
COMPACT, TOUR-READY MIXING
18 channels with full recallable preamps and DSP power in a 1U rack.
FLEXIBLE ROUTING
Configurable FlexMixes, FX buses, and DCAs make creating studio-quality mixes fast and easy.
SEAMLESS RECORDING
Multitrack USB with Capture integration and Virtual soundcheck plus stereo SD recording onboard.
WIRELESS AND NETWORK READY
Milan-certified AVB networking, Universal Control, and QMix-UC for total workflow freedom.
FENDER STUDIO PRO INTEGRATION
Deep integration with Fender Studio Pro simplifies recording with direct preamp control and seamless switching between onboard and plug-in processing with Fat Channel XT.
Specs
Electronics
Headphone Jack
1/4" TRS Active Stereo
Phantom Power
+48 VDC (±2 VDC)
Power Consumption
35W (Continuous)
Voltage
230V UK
VoltageRequirements
100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
General
Color
Black
Product Name
StudioLive® SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer, Black, UK
Series
StudioLive®
Hardware
Digital Audio AVB Audio Network Ports
Locking XLR, Ethernet
Digital Audio Network Control Port
RJ-45
Digital Audio USB Recording Port
USB 2.0, Type-B
Inputs
Line Input Connection Type
RCA Female, Unbalanced (Stereo Pair)
Line Inputs Maximum Level
+12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Microphone Input Connection Type
Combo Locking XLR Mic - 1/4” TRS Line
Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio
65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Frequency Response
20-20 kHz (±0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range
0 dB to 60 dB (±1 dB)
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1 kΩ
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
=+12 dBu (Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio
94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
Measurements
Media Storage Capacity
SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB
Product Depth
12" (30.5 cm)
Product Height
1.75" (4.45 cm)
Product Height/Length
1.75" (4.45 cm)
Product Weight
8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
Product Width
19" (48.3 cm)
Refinement Weight
25-under
Miscellaneous
Digital Audio Internal Processing
32-bit, floating point
Power Cable
IEC
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit
Recording File Format
Stereo WAV
Supported Media Format
FAT16 Formatted SD™ Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC™ Card
Supported Sample Rates
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Output
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω Load
Headphone Outputs Signal To Noise Ratio
96 dB, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01%, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
Line Outputs Connection Type
1/4" TRS, Balanced
Line Outputs Maximum Output Level
=+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Line Outputs Output Impedance
100 Ohms
XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level
=+24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
XLR Outputs Output Impedance
100 Ohms
Performance
Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels)
-87 dB (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, Unweighted)
Digital Audio Bit Depth
24
Digital Audio Dynamic Range
ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz), DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Digital Audio Reference Level For Zero dBFS
=+18 dBu
Digital Audio Total System Latency
1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
SD Recorder Bit Depth
Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit
SD Recorder Sampling Rate
44.1 or 48 kHz
Specs
Electronics
Headphone Jack
1/4" TRS Active Stereo
Phantom Power
+48 VDC (±2 VDC)
Power Consumption
35W (Continuous)
Voltage
230V EUR
VoltageRequirements
100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
General
Color
Black
Product Name
StudioLive® SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer, Black, EU
Series
StudioLive®
Hardware
Digital Audio AVB Audio Network Ports
Locking XLR, Ethernet
Digital Audio Network Control Port
RJ-45
Digital Audio USB Recording Port
USB 2.0, Type-B
Inputs
Line Input Connection Type
RCA Female, Unbalanced (Stereo Pair)
Line Inputs Maximum Level
+12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Microphone Input Connection Type
Combo Locking XLR Mic - 1/4” TRS Line
Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio
65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Frequency Response
20-20 kHz (±0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range
0 dB to 60 dB (±1 dB)
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1 kΩ
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
=+12 dBu (Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio
94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
Measurements
Media Storage Capacity
SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB
Product Depth
12" (30.5 cm)
Product Height
1.75" (4.45 cm)
Product Height/Length
1.75" (4.45 cm)
Product Weight
8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
Product Width
19" (48.3 cm)
Refinement Weight
25-under
Miscellaneous
Digital Audio Internal Processing
32-bit, floating point
Power Cable
IEC
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit
Recording File Format
Stereo WAV
Supported Media Format
FAT16 Formatted SD™ Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC™ Card
Supported Sample Rates
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Output
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω Load
Headphone Outputs Signal To Noise Ratio
96 dB, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01%, 1 kHz, Maximum Gain, 20 Hz BW, Unweighted
Line Outputs Connection Type
1/4" TRS, Balanced
Line Outputs Maximum Output Level
=+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Line Outputs Output Impedance
100 Ohms
XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level
=+24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
XLR Outputs Output Impedance
100 Ohms
Performance
Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels)
-87 dB (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, Unweighted)
Digital Audio Bit Depth
24
Digital Audio Dynamic Range
ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz), DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Digital Audio Reference Level For Zero dBFS
=+18 dBu
Digital Audio Total System Latency
1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
SD Recorder Bit Depth
Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit
SD Recorder Sampling Rate
44.1 or 48 kHz