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PreSonus StudioLive 16-Channel Digital Mixer with FireWire Interface
16 class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers. 32-bit FX engine, over 90 built-in effects. HD FireWire recording interface.
"It's a winner. I would highly recommend it to any band."
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Feature:This board does it all. The Fat channel is very graphical and easy to use. Intuitive is a good word. If you have a group that plays out and you also want to record, this is the perfect system. Six auxes plus the internal effects auxes give you plenty of sound paths to work with. By the way, the effects are the best I have used.
Quality:
The unit is solid. Good feel to the sliders and knobs.
Value:
For the money, it's an unbelievable value. Rich in features, excellent audio quality and easy to use.
Desirability:
It's a great lookin unit. Very modern looking. Every control on the board is back-lit which makes it easy to use in low light environments.
Sound:
Crystal clear and quiet. This is my first digital board so I was a little concerned about sound quality. Presonus has great mic-preamps so it's no surprise that the unit sounds so good. I play live with the board and also have a small studio. I will start routinely recording our live performances with Capture to improve our performances and also possibly record some golden moments. It's incredibly easy with Capture. I also connected StudioLive to Sonar with no difficulty. Independent signals to the front of house, monitors and the computer are easily configured.
Ease of Use:
Easy, easy, easy. Don't be intimidated. This board does so much, but everything makes sense once you start working with it. I'm not an engineer but I feel like one when I can make the things happen that I want to happen. It took me one reading of the documentation, which is very good to jump in and be effective. I really like the layout of the work surface.
Support:
I called with a question and got a quick response. I have dealt with Presonus in the past and their support is very good.
Overall:
I have had a great deal of respect for Presonus products for a long time. This board may be their best effort.
"StudioLive...Hands Down It's A 10!"
Feature:
The StudioLive is packed with the infamous FAT channel. This is a piece of cake to use. Simply select the mic channel input and you've got a "rack full" of equipment at your fingertips. You also get the Capture software that allows multi-track recording and playback via FireWire. There are so many features packed in...and PreSonus is working to add even more. Like daisy-chaining two StudioLive mixers together. The PreSonus folks are very reachable. In talking with their planning engineers, there's a downloadable firmware update in the works that would put even more tools at your disposal. The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. This is the star of my studio and will be for years to come.
Quality:
The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. Built by really smart audio engineers for demanding audio engineers.
Value:
PreSonus has redefined "WHAT A BARGAIN!" The StudioLive packs so many tools into this one package that going to gig means not having to carry racks of gear.
Desirability:
The layout and design make it easy to right to the section you're looking for. Sections are color-coded, LEDs are easy on the eyes and metering is awesome.
Sound:
By in large, I do mostly voice recordings for advertising and entertainment. The majority of my work falls on other critical ears and I have had nothing but kudos regarding the sound of the StudioLive. The mic pres are priceless! There's a pristine quality about the sound, yet not the edginess of digital. The StudioLive offers the warmth of analog without the noise floor. An engineer in Burbank that does the final mix on my files asked what kind of mic pre, EQ and Compression I was using. When I told him, "None," he nearly fainted! I'm using a Rode NT-1 mic with the mic pre and phantom power from the StudioLive and running everything flat with no compression. It's that superb!
Ease of Use:
This mixer has the feel, features and sound of a mixer well into the five or six-figure price range. Seriously. I've worked on far more expensive mixers that are a "menu nightmare." The StudioLive is very straightforward, that even an old analog guy like me was able to figure it out in short order. No in-depth menus. Scene recall. A lockout feature. A user's manual that is well-written. Plus, the support and forums of PreSonus will allay any fears up stepping up to this affordable, digital FireWire MEGA mixer! By in large, I do mostly voice recordings for advertising and entertainment. The majority of my work falls on other critical ears and I have had nothing but kudos regarding the sound of the StudioLive. The mic pres are priceless! There's a pristine quality about the sound, yet not the edginess of digital. The StudioLive offers the warmth of analog without the noise floor. An engineer in Burbank that does the final mix on my files asked what kind of mic pre, EQ and Compression I was using. When I told him, "None," he nearly fainted! I'm using a Rode NT-1 mic with the mic pre and phantom power from the StudioLive and running everything flat with no compression. It's that superb! However, when using the StudioLive for live gigs, it's packed with the infamous FAT channel. This is a piece of cake to use. Simply select the mic channel input and you've got a "rack full" of equipment at your fingertips. You also get the Capture software that allows multi-track recording and playback via FireWire. There are so many features packed in...and PreSonus is working to add even more. Like daisy-chaining two StudioLive mixers together. The PreSonus folks are very reachable. In talking with their planning engineers, there's a downloadable firmware update in the works that would put even more tools at your disposal. The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. This is the star of my studio and will be for years to come.
Support:
The PreSonus folks are VERY reachable. In one instance I needed a question answered and I got right to a PreSonus engineer without voice mail and messages. They answered my question immediately.
Overall:
It will be many years before I consider another mixer. The StudioLive has a lot to offer and to grow with. Plus, the firmware updates will keep the mixer up to date with changes and improvements.
The StudioLive is packed with the infamous FAT channel. This is a piece of cake to use. Simply select the mic channel input and you've got a "rack full" of equipment at your fingertips. You also get the Capture software that allows multi-track recording and playback via FireWire. There are so many features packed in...and PreSonus is working to add even more. Like daisy-chaining two StudioLive mixers together. The PreSonus folks are very reachable. In talking with their planning engineers, there's a downloadable firmware update in the works that would put even more tools at your disposal. The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. This is the star of my studio and will be for years to come.
Quality:
The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. Built by really smart audio engineers for demanding audio engineers.
Value:
PreSonus has redefined "WHAT A BARGAIN!" The StudioLive packs so many tools into this one package that going to gig means not having to carry racks of gear.
Desirability:
The layout and design make it easy to right to the section you're looking for. Sections are color-coded, LEDs are easy on the eyes and metering is awesome.
Sound:
By in large, I do mostly voice recordings for advertising and entertainment. The majority of my work falls on other critical ears and I have had nothing but kudos regarding the sound of the StudioLive. The mic pres are priceless! There's a pristine quality about the sound, yet not the edginess of digital. The StudioLive offers the warmth of analog without the noise floor. An engineer in Burbank that does the final mix on my files asked what kind of mic pre, EQ and Compression I was using. When I told him, "None," he nearly fainted! I'm using a Rode NT-1 mic with the mic pre and phantom power from the StudioLive and running everything flat with no compression. It's that superb!
Ease of Use:
This mixer has the feel, features and sound of a mixer well into the five or six-figure price range. Seriously. I've worked on far more expensive mixers that are a "menu nightmare." The StudioLive is very straightforward, that even an old analog guy like me was able to figure it out in short order. No in-depth menus. Scene recall. A lockout feature. A user's manual that is well-written. Plus, the support and forums of PreSonus will allay any fears up stepping up to this affordable, digital FireWire MEGA mixer! By in large, I do mostly voice recordings for advertising and entertainment. The majority of my work falls on other critical ears and I have had nothing but kudos regarding the sound of the StudioLive. The mic pres are priceless! There's a pristine quality about the sound, yet not the edginess of digital. The StudioLive offers the warmth of analog without the noise floor. An engineer in Burbank that does the final mix on my files asked what kind of mic pre, EQ and Compression I was using. When I told him, "None," he nearly fainted! I'm using a Rode NT-1 mic with the mic pre and phantom power from the StudioLive and running everything flat with no compression. It's that superb! However, when using the StudioLive for live gigs, it's packed with the infamous FAT channel. This is a piece of cake to use. Simply select the mic channel input and you've got a "rack full" of equipment at your fingertips. You also get the Capture software that allows multi-track recording and playback via FireWire. There are so many features packed in...and PreSonus is working to add even more. Like daisy-chaining two StudioLive mixers together. The PreSonus folks are very reachable. In talking with their planning engineers, there's a downloadable firmware update in the works that would put even more tools at your disposal. The StudioLive is well designed, well-thought out and well-built. The metering and switches, indicators and buttons feel expensive. That's because they ARE quality materials. This is the star of my studio and will be for years to come.
Support:
The PreSonus folks are VERY reachable. In one instance I needed a question answered and I got right to a PreSonus engineer without voice mail and messages. They answered my question immediately.
Overall:
It will be many years before I consider another mixer. The StudioLive has a lot to offer and to grow with. Plus, the firmware updates will keep the mixer up to date with changes and improvements.
"Awesome...Thank you Presonus!"
Feature:
What more can you ask for...the kitchen sink?
Quality:
So far, all I see and hear is quality. Amazing sound. I don't think you can do better for the price even if you bought used gear.
Value:
How could you possibly get more bang for your buck? It packs a rack full of gear and for the money can't be touched.
Desirability:
I am very happy with it and in fact I may buy another so I can daisy chain them together.
Sound:
First of all, the one idiot who gave it a bad review doesn't own it...I do and let me say this. The guy has had little to no experience with the StudioLive so why review it? This board is a solid workhorse. It has everything but the kitchen sink. As a digital mixer alone it is awesome but when you consider the quality of the preamps, the recording interface and many other things you realize real quick that this unit is worth a lot more. I don't think the idiot who gave it a bad review has a clue of what he is talking about. This was not meant to be a studio unit but rather a live unit with the tools to record your shows. Presonus has said this from the start so why is this knucklehead reviewing it as it is just a studio tool? Who cares if it has word clock or ADAT? It was not meant for that purpose. I don't understand some people. This is the best sounding board I own. (I have four). And let me tell you that it records awesome. I don't understand why this guy is so negative. It's only $1999.00. For all the features he's talking about, this console would end up costing in the 5,000 to 7,000 range. I don't think this unit can be touched for the money and I DO have experience with it.
Ease of Use:
Even a novice can use it. I have gotten awesome live sound and I have also gotten some very nice recordings. Very user friendly.
Support:
They are very helpful at Presonus and I think they are on the cutting edge of becoming industry standards in many categories. A great bunch of guys.
Overall:
This unit was one of the best investments I ever made.
What more can you ask for...the kitchen sink?
Quality:
So far, all I see and hear is quality. Amazing sound. I don't think you can do better for the price even if you bought used gear.
Value:
How could you possibly get more bang for your buck? It packs a rack full of gear and for the money can't be touched.
Desirability:
I am very happy with it and in fact I may buy another so I can daisy chain them together.
Sound:
First of all, the one idiot who gave it a bad review doesn't own it...I do and let me say this. The guy has had little to no experience with the StudioLive so why review it? This board is a solid workhorse. It has everything but the kitchen sink. As a digital mixer alone it is awesome but when you consider the quality of the preamps, the recording interface and many other things you realize real quick that this unit is worth a lot more. I don't think the idiot who gave it a bad review has a clue of what he is talking about. This was not meant to be a studio unit but rather a live unit with the tools to record your shows. Presonus has said this from the start so why is this knucklehead reviewing it as it is just a studio tool? Who cares if it has word clock or ADAT? It was not meant for that purpose. I don't understand some people. This is the best sounding board I own. (I have four). And let me tell you that it records awesome. I don't understand why this guy is so negative. It's only $1999.00. For all the features he's talking about, this console would end up costing in the 5,000 to 7,000 range. I don't think this unit can be touched for the money and I DO have experience with it.
Ease of Use:
Even a novice can use it. I have gotten awesome live sound and I have also gotten some very nice recordings. Very user friendly.
Support:
They are very helpful at Presonus and I think they are on the cutting edge of becoming industry standards in many categories. A great bunch of guys.
Overall:
This unit was one of the best investments I ever made.
"Just got the StudioLive and this thing rules"
Feature:
I really love having the Fat Channel on all of my auxes as well. I literally won't have to bring eq's for the monitors any more.
Quality:
This thing is built like a tank. The lights and metering is stunning in a dark club. We have used it on 3 gigs and I have always had people comment on how cool this thing looks.
Value:
When I think about how much money (and back pain) I'm going to save by not hauling around extra compressors and EQ's, I'm blown away. Not to mention this thing records awesome.
Desirability:
This board is over the top. It's the best purchase I've made in a while.
Sound:
I was blown away by how extremly detailed sounding the StudioLive is. This absolutely makes my old Allen and Heath sound harsh. The preamps are quiet and have plenty of gain. The compressor, gate EQ is powerful.
Ease of Use:
I was wondering if a digital console would be a lot slower to get around on. I was pleasantly surprised that it is actually FASTER in many ways.
Support:
No problems yet so I can't say much about the support.
Overall:
I'm blown away by how much you get with this board. It's a great value.
I really love having the Fat Channel on all of my auxes as well. I literally won't have to bring eq's for the monitors any more.
Quality:
This thing is built like a tank. The lights and metering is stunning in a dark club. We have used it on 3 gigs and I have always had people comment on how cool this thing looks.
Value:
When I think about how much money (and back pain) I'm going to save by not hauling around extra compressors and EQ's, I'm blown away. Not to mention this thing records awesome.
Desirability:
This board is over the top. It's the best purchase I've made in a while.
Sound:
I was blown away by how extremly detailed sounding the StudioLive is. This absolutely makes my old Allen and Heath sound harsh. The preamps are quiet and have plenty of gain. The compressor, gate EQ is powerful.
Ease of Use:
I was wondering if a digital console would be a lot slower to get around on. I was pleasantly surprised that it is actually FASTER in many ways.
Support:
No problems yet so I can't say much about the support.
Overall:
I'm blown away by how much you get with this board. It's a great value.
"Close, but no Cigaro."
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Feature:I have to say that it has no ADAT, it has no wordclock and it has no MIDI. How do you sync it to anything? At this pricepoint, those features are a VERY SERIOUS ommission o n the part of Presonuse. Furthermore, you cannot use its faders to mix your DAW, so aside from 'scenes' which take snapshots of your mix positions, it really is underpowered in the mix area considering most controllers out there will mix your DAW tracks prior to them coming back into your mixer.
Quality:
Made in China, but at least there is metal in there.
Value:
I have to say that due to the serious shorcomings in MIDI and ADAT implementation along with the fact that you cannot mix your DAW with its faders, it is a little too pricey when you can pick up a ZEDR16 from Allen and Heath that really shines in that area, plus has 16ADAT, Midi, etc
Desirability:
Really good looking and colurful unit
Sound:
I think it sounds alot more analog than most digital products out there, so it is really a kudos to Presonus for trying to get the analog sound back into a digital product via some good old fashioned plug in style mimickry
Ease of Use:
Very easy, no submenu hell to deal with
Support:
They are really great people over at Presonus, they go the extra mile for their customers (at least they did with me) so I really give them credit when it comes to customer service and satisfaction. Not many audio companies will even answer the phone. They got on the forum, immediately and returned my email inquiries, immediately.
Overall:
I won't buy it, but I like the idea, just released too early, and without necessary items bringing it into the semi pro home studio market
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