StudioLive Series III SE 16R

Compact Rack Design
Powerful digital mixing in a space-saving rack unit built for touring and fixed installations.

Recallable Mic Preamps
High-quality XMAX-R preamps with full recall let you save and instantly restore your settings.

Studio-Grade Processing on Every Channel
Built-in EQ, compression, and Fat Channel processing deliver polished, professional sound across all inputs and mixes.

Flexible Mix Configuration
Configurable FlexMixes, FX buses, and DCAs make it easy to create custom monitor, subgroup, or matrix mixes.

Integrated Multitrack Recording
Record and play back multitrack sessions directly via USB for seamless studio or live capture.

Onboard SD Recording
Capture stereo recordings straight to an SD card without needing a computer.

Virtual Soundcheck
Rehearse and fine-tune your mix using recorded tracks as if the band were performing live.

Hybrid Source Switching
Easily switch each channel between analog, USB, SD, or network audio for flexible setups.

Milan-Certified Audio Networking
Built-in AVB networking connects effortlessly with other StudioLive Series III products for scalable systems.

Wireless Remote Control
Mix from anywhere using Universal Control and give performers personal monitor control with QMix-UC.

Standalone or System Integration Modes
Use it as a standalone mixer, stagebox, monitor mixer, or audio interface to fit any workflow.

Fender Studio Pro Integration
Seamless integration with Fender Studio Pro allows direct preamp control and smooth switching between onboard and plug-in processing.

General Specifications
Device Type: 18-Channel Digital Rack Mixer
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Internal Processing: 32-bit Floating Point
Total Channels: 18
Recallable Mic Preamps: 16 XMAX-R
FlexMixes: 6 (Configurable as Aux, Subgroup, Matrix)
Dedicated FX Mixes: 2 (Stereo Returns)
DCAs: 6
Operating Modes: Standalone, Monitor Mixer, Audio Interface, Stagebox
Color: Black

Digital Audio
USB Audio Interface: 18x18, USB 2.0 Type-B
AVB Networking: Milan-Certified
AVB Ports: Locking XLR Ethernet
Network Control Port: RJ-45
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Reference Level (0 dBFS): +18 dBu
Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (Analog In to Analog Out, All Processing Active)

Microphone Preamps
Connection Type: Combo Locking XLR Mic / 1/4" TRS Line
Gain Range: 0 dB to 60 dB (±1 dB)
Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu (Unity Gain)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB at Unity Gain)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 94 dB (Ref +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005% (+4 dBu, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Unity Gain)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
Phantom Power: +48 VDC (±2 VDC)

Line Inputs
Connection Type: RCA Female, Unbalanced (Stereo Pair)
Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu (±0.5 dBu)

Line Outputs
1/4" TRS Outputs: Balanced
1/4" TRS Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu (±0.5 dBu)
1/4" TRS Output Impedance: 100 Ω
XLR Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu (±0.5 dBu)
XLR Output Impedance: 100 Ω

Headphone Output
Connection Type: 1/4" TRS Active Stereo
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Maximum Output: 100 mW/Channel @ 60 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 96 dB (1 kHz, Maximum Gain, Unweighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% (1 kHz, Maximum Gain, Unweighted)

Recording
USB Recording: 18x18 Multitrack
SD Recording: Stereo WAV
SD Media Support: FAT16 SD (2 GB), FAT32 SDHC (32 GB)
SD Recording Bit Depth: 24-bit
SD Playback Bit Depth: 16-bit or 24-bit
SD Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Performance
Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels): -87 dB (Ref +4 dBu, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Unweighted)

Power
Power Requirement: 100–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Operating Voltage: 120 V
Power Consumption: 35 W (Continuous)
Power Connector: IEC

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1.75" (4.45 cm)
Width: 19" (48.3 cm)
Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)
Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)