Presonus StudioLive RML16AI Mixer

PreSonus StudioLive RML16AI rackmout mixer

It offers you everything you need to record and mix live or in the studio in 4U rack mount format. PreSonus StudioLive RML16AI has 32 XMAX Class A preamplifiers, all of which can be recalled (their settings can be stored), AVB and Dante networking, different control options, 32 internal channels, 25 busses, three main outputs and a 52 x 34 FireWire sound card with 96 kHz support. . Using the latest technology of Presonus, all these features can be controlled with the UC-Surface touch control software running on your iOS device, Mac or PC computer.

• 16 x 8 x 3 digital mixer, all of which can be recalled
• Incredibly easy to use
• 16 studio quality XMAX preamps (last 8 channels being Mic/Line combo)
• Compact 4U device
• Powerful and easy-to-use UC-Surface software

Here comes Presonus UC-Surface software

Presonus redefines the entire mixing process with the RML16AI, inspired by the best hardware and processing algorithms of the StudioLive mixer series. Designed to replace your old veteran FOH desk, UC-Surface touch control software replaces your channel strips, effects racks and faders. Built on the wireless network power of StudioLive mixers, UC-Surface brings the power of the entire system to your fingertips. UC-Surface can run on Mac, PC and iOS platforms.

• Control of the complete system with your fingertip
• Multi-platform control facility
• Compatible with multi-touch iOS and Windows 8
• Monitor control with QMix-AI iOS software

Remote control by hardware or software

With its Active Integration feature, RML32 AI can be remotely controlled either in software or hardware, depending on your usage style and application. Via Mac, PC or iPad with wired or wireless network connection, Motorized fader CS18AIControl is possible via a physical interface via the Ethernet/AVB control interface.

The system that grows with your needs.

RML AI mixers allow you to create large format consoles on a low budget. RML16 and RML32 mixers can create 64-channel mir mixers over AVB connections. With the accompanying Capture software, all 64 channels can be easily recorded on your computer.

Active integration is a brand new system of Presonus that is powerful, scalable and can grow in line with needs, which creates a very tight integration between hardware and software in order to achieve the ideal mixing environment. The RML16AI Active Integration mixer features 32-bit floating-point DSP, wired and wireless networking, and firewire connectivity. The ever-growing StudioLive AI software library allows you to use many free software designed specifically for the RML16AI.

Presonus Active Integration software:

• UC-Surface, Q-Mix and VSL-AI applications that will enable you to handle full concert productions with ease
• Smaart room measurement technology to measure the acoustics of your mixing area
• Capture live-recording software providing one-touch recording and virtual soundcheck
• Professional studio recording, editing and mixing software Studio One DAW
• Nimbit account to bring your music to the world

Powerful compact hardware

Presonus offers the mixing power you need in an extremely useful way. In just 4U, you have studio-quality sound at your fingertips. You will never miss your old mixer; The RML16AI front panel puts what every audio engineer needs – LED meter bridge, headphone output, all XLR connections – at your fingertips. There were no restrictions on exits either; 16 aux outputs are available for stereo and mono mix busses, monitor and zone mixes.

• Saves the trouble of moving large and fragile mixers
• Front panel control and connection possibilities for ease of use
• Excellent sound quality with high headroom, low noise XMAX preamps
• Level control, source selection 1/4″ headphone output

Integrated sound card for studio and live recording

Presonus designed the SLRML16AI as a powerful stage mixer. With its crystal clear analog inputs/outputs and powerful digital processing capability, it provides you with excellent sound in your PA setups. TWith an additional cable and your favorite DAW program, the onboard 52 x 34 Firewire 800 interface gives you live or studio recording up to 96 kHz. With the built-in 32 channels, you can add virtual instruments or click tracks from your DAW to your mix, and you can have flexible routing options with an additional 25 mix buss

• 52 x 34 Firewire 800 interface with 96 kHz pref
• 32 internal channels and 25 mix buses with UC-Surface software
• Direct access to your DAW software
• With Capture live recording and StudioOne Artist DAW software

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Microphone Preamplifiers
Type	XLR female, balanced
Frequency Response (Direct out)	20 Hz to 40 kHz ±0.5 dBu
Frequency Response (Main out)	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dBu
Input impedance	1 kΩ
THD (Main Out)	< 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, 0 gain, unwtd
Sign / Noise (Main out)	94 dB (Ref= +4 dB, 20 kHz, unity gain, A-wtd)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio	65 dB
Gain range	0 B to +65 dB (± 1 dB)
Maximum entry level	+22 dBu
Phantom power	+48 VDC
Microphone Preamplifiers
Type	1/4″ TRS female, combo, balanced
Maximum entry level	+18 dBu
Frequency Response (Main out)	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dBu
Input impedance	10 kΩ
THD (Main Out)	< 0.005%
Dynamic field (A Weighted)	>114 dB
Phantom power	+48 VDC
Tape entries
Type	RCA female, unbalanced (stereo double)
Maximum entry level	+12 dBu
Main exits
Type	Male XLR balanced
Output level	+24 dBu
Output impedance	100Ω
Mix outputs
Type	XLR Male, balanced
Output level	+24 dBu
Output impedance	100Ω
Headphone
Type	1/4″ TRS female, active stereo
Max output	120 mW/ch @ 60Ω
Frequency response	20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
THD+N	0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
Signal to noise ratio	96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd>
System Crosstalk
From input to output	-90 dBu (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, unwtd)
Consecutive channels	-87 dBu (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, unwtd)
Noise Gate / Expander
Threshold Range	-84 dB to 0 dB
Attack	0.02 sec. to 500 ms.
0.05 sec. to 2 sec.
Extender attenuation	2:1
Gate attenuation	-84 dB to 0 dB / ∞
Key filter	2. highly resonant bandpass; Q=0.7
Key listen	OFF, 40 Hz-16 kHz
Limiter
Threshold Range	-56 dB to 0 dB / -28 dBFS
Ratio	∞:1
Attack	20 ms.
Hold	10 ms.
Release	20 ms.
Compressor
Threshold Range	-56 dB to 0 dB
Ratio	1:1 to 14:1
Attack time	0.2 ms. to 150 ms.
Release	40 ms. to 1000 ms.
Auto Attack and Release	Attack = 10 ms, Release = 150 ms
Curvetypes	hard and soft knee
Parametric EQ
Type	2nd-order shelving filter (Q = 0.55)
Low	36 Hz to 465 Hz, ±15 dB
Low Mid	90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB
High Mid	380 Hz to 5 kHz, ±15 dB
High	1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB
Q	0.1 to 4: Low Q= 0.55, Hi Q=2.0
Graph EQ
31-band 1/3rd octave	Center frequencies (Hz): 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1k, 1.3k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.2k, 4k, 5k, 6.4k, 8k, 10k, 13k, 16k, 20k. Fixed Q
Gain/Attenuation	±15 dB
Digital Audio
ADC Dynamic Range	118 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
DAC Dynamic Range	118 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
Firewire	s800, 800 Mb/s
S/PDIF out	RCA female
Internal transaction	32-bit, floating point
Sampling	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
A/D/A bit depth	24
Reference level for 0 dBFS	+18 dBu
Physical
	RML16AI	RML32AI
Rack size	3U	4U
Weight	8.62 kg	9.98 kg
Dimensions	14 x 48 x 27 cm	18 x 48 x 27