The PreSonus StudioLive SE Series brings compact, rackmount digital mixing solutions to live sound engineers, venues, touring musicians, and recording setups. With three models available, the StudioLive SE 16R, 24R, and 32R offer scalable channel counts, integrated recording, and Milan-certified AVB networking for flexible system expansion.
Designed for front-of-house mixing, in-ear monitor systems, stagebox applications, and livestreaming, each mixer combines recallable XMAX-R mic preamps, onboard DSP processing, and multitrack USB recording in a space-saving rack format.
PreSonus StudioLive SE 16R Digital Rack Mixer
The StudioLive SE 16R is a 1U rackmount digital mixer with 18 channels and 16 recallable XMAX-R mic preamps. It is well suited for smaller venues, mobile rigs, houses of worship, and fly dates where space is limited but full processing and routing control are still required.
Each input and bus features FLEX DSP Fat Channel processing with EQ and compression. Six FlexMixes can be configured as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes, supported by two dedicated FX mixes and six DCAs for streamlined control.
Integrated 18x18 USB 2.0 recording and onboard stereo SD recording allow direct multitrack capture without additional hardware. With per-channel source switching between analog, USB, SD, and AVB, hybrid live and recording setups are easy to configure. Milan-certified AVB networking ensures compatibility with StudioLive Series III mixers and stageboxes.
Key features include:
- 16 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps
- 6 configurable FlexMixes plus 2 FX mixes
- 18x18 USB audio interface
- Onboard stereo SD recording
- Milan-certified AVB networking
Universal Control enables wireless remote mixing, while QMix-UC provides personal monitor control for performers. The SE 16R can operate as a standalone mixer, monitor mixer, audio interface, or stagebox. A perpetual license for Fender Studio Pro is included.
PreSonus StudioLive SE 24R Digital Rack Mixer
The StudioLive SE 24R expands channel capacity and routing flexibility in a 2U rack format. With 24 onboard XMAX-R recallable preamps and 40-channel mixing capability, it is designed for larger stages, touring systems, and more complex in-ear monitor setups.
This model features 16 FlexMixes that can function as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes, along with four dedicated subgroups, four FX mixes, and 24 DCAs. The expanded mix architecture supports detailed control over larger input counts.
A continuously bidirectional 64x64 USB 2.0 audio interface enables full multitrack recording and playback, while onboard stereo SD recording provides quick two-track capture. Capture software integration with Virtual Soundcheck supports rehearsal and mix refinement workflows.
Milan-certified AVB networking allows direct integration with StudioLive Series III consoles and stageboxes. Wireless control via Universal Control and personal monitoring through QMix-UC support both engineers and performers.
Key features include:
- 24 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps
- 16 FlexMixes plus 4 subgroups and 4 FX mixes
- 64x64 USB audio interface
- Onboard stereo SD recording
- AVB networking for Series III systems
The SE 24R can function as a standalone mixer, monitor mixer, or stagebox depending on system requirements. A perpetual Fender Studio Pro license is included.
PreSonus StudioLive SE 32R Digital Rack Mixer
The StudioLive SE 32R offers the highest input count in the SE rack lineup, with 32 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps and 40-channel mixing capability. It is built for productions requiring maximum channel density in a compact rack format.
The mixer includes 16 FlexMixes, four dedicated subgroups, four FX mixes, and 24 DCAs for comprehensive routing and level management. FLEX DSP processing is available across inputs and buses.
Like the 24R, the SE 32R features a 64x64 USB 2.0 audio interface for multitrack recording and playback, along with onboard stereo SD recording. Capture software with Virtual Soundcheck supports live recording and playback workflows.
Milan-certified AVB networking provides compatibility with NSB stageboxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, and other StudioLive Series III components. Per-channel source switching between analog, USB, SD, and AVB allows flexible signal routing across live and recording environments.
Key features include:
- 32 XMAX-R recallable mic preamps
- 16 FlexMixes plus 4 subgroups and 4 FX mixes
- 24 DCAs
- 64x64 USB audio interface
- AVB networking integration
The SE 32R operates as a standalone mixer, monitor mixer, or stagebox and includes a perpetual Fender Studio Pro license.
Choosing the Right StudioLive SE Mixer
The StudioLive SE 16R, 24R, and 32R share core functionality, including recallable XMAX-R preamps, FLEX DSP processing, USB multitrack recording, SD capture, and Milan-certified AVB networking. The primary differences come down to input count, mix capacity, and routing depth.
For compact systems and smaller channel counts, the SE 16R offers a space-efficient 1U solution. The SE 24R provides expanded routing and channel capacity for medium-sized productions. The SE 32R delivers maximum input density and control for larger live or installed systems.
Each model integrates with the broader StudioLive Series III ecosystem and supports wireless control for streamlined live sound, recording, and monitoring workflows.