Hands-On Review: PreSonus | StudioLive RM32AI & RM16AI

[@ClarkyAv]

Love the idea but just think that for real world applications you can't match the speed and accuracy of using a desk. Yes, add all this functionality as well, but also make it controllable via a digital control surface.

[@TedPollard]

I would have loved to have had that 15 years ago when I had the recording studio

[@harveylopezt]

Best review of this gear.

[@PAUZED]

What did you say the iPad won't work proper ? Some kinda function wasn't working proper ?

[@TerenceKearns]

I'm currently mixing with the Behringer X32 - which I love, but this looks nice too. Good work, Presonus.

[@Metalpazallteway]

What is the difference between the AI version and the 32R version? I actually saw the AI and liked the way everything was on one side, the other version has both sides to plug in and doesn't look too friendly.

[@BandH]

The AI version has been discontinued. StudioLive 16R, 24R, and 32R rack mixers can only be used with StudioLive Series III consoles. Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail] >Mark

[@nrcunha]

Plese I have some questions...The mixer can be used to daw cubase?How can i connect to computer if i dont have a RM16 with firewire?Best regards

[@SpaceMountainLarry]

I'm sorry if this is off-topic but what is the microphone on the shelf directly to the right of Rob, and directly left of the camcorder?

[@BandH]

Apogee Electronics MiC 96k

[@brainwasher0]

Behringer xr18 or Presonus RM16? ......Is it worth the extra 500 bucks?

[@PabloRodriguez-tf9qw]

Esta consola ya esta descontinuada??

[@noreaction1]

When will the AVB card come out for this mixer? And what specifically will it consist of?

[@BandH]

noreaction From PRESONUS: "You aren?t limited to FireWire and standard Ethernet. The card that comes installed on RM mixers also handles AVB (Audio Video Bridging protocol. Google ?AVB protocol? to learn more about it). AVB allows you to use an RM AI mixer as a super-powerful stage box/monitor mixer by connecting it to a StudioLive AI console mixer with our SL-AVB-MIX card installed. Instead of a bulky, expensive analog snake, you can link stage and front-of-house with just a single CAT5 cable. Cool features include being able to adjust the stage RM mixer?s preamps remotely from your front-of-house StudioLive AI console. Get the whole story in our SL-AVB-MIX brochure (Downloads tab at the top of this page). www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-RM-Series/downloads Coming in the Spring will be a Dante option card to support that popular audio networking protocol; " Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail] >Mark

[@johnsoncj2002]

Can I use this to record live shows? I would use a splitter snake, send 16 or 32 tracks from the snake to this interface, then out of the USB to my iPad. Set the levels so they don’t clip, hit record (3 hour show) and then come back and mix/edit the songs. Is that possible? What is the main difference between this and the presonus studiolive 16r?

[@BandH]

The PreSonus StudioLive RM16AI is now discontinued and no longer available but it offered a Firewire 800 interface. The PreSonus StudioLive 16R offers a 6-band parametric EQ. Both will work for live recording and stage work. The new StudioLive 16R, 24R, and 32R rack mixers can only be used with StudioLive Series III consoles. They are not compatible with AI mixers. If you have an AI mixer, you can use either the RML16AI or RML32AI as an AVB network stage box Use it with a PreSonus Series III mixer connected via Cat 5e/6 cabling. >Mark

[@HungryFreelancer]

Will the audio sent to my DAW be unprocessed / flat, or will it have the EQ and effects from the live mix?

[@BandH]

Please be aware that these items have been discontinued. The output signal will have the features of the live mix. Now replaced by: PreSonus StudioLive 32R - 34-Input, 32-Channel Series III Stage Box & Rack Mixer BH #PRSL32R: bhpho.to/2X1oAWB PreSonus StudioLive 16R - 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer BH #PRSL16R: bhpho.to/2JoXaSl >Mark

[@obrooksjr3]

Great presentation

[@xenofonvasiliadis]

Hello, great review :) Question: can you use this mixer at 2 different studios at the same time? Lets say you have a studio with two rehearsal rooms, can they work at the same time?

[@BandH]

Xenofon Vasileiadis These PreSonus StudioLive mixers cannot be configured like matrix switchers that can offer the flexibility of control and routing you are seeking. Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail] >Mark

[@chanhokim7750]

can I use this for a small recording studio?? Looks nice and easy process.

[@BandH]

Great choice! These digital mixers were designed to offer studio quality performance for live stage work, but could be used for a small studio. >Mark

[@hugodolo567]

Tengo un problema con mi mixer... Aveces cuando enciendo la consola.. No hay salidas por mono ni stereo.. Pero normal marca la entrada.. no se si les paso pero ya es frecuente el mio... Y lo que hago es cargar una escena y recien ahi... Alguna solución?

[@BandH]

Gracias por su consulta. La verdad es que no nos he posible identificar el problema con su mesclador. Este es un mezclador digital que cuenta con múltiples configuraciones, necesita ponerse en contacto con el fabricante directamente para obtener soporte operativo.

[@janetmolina4480]

I have 1 but some times my mixer is to hot do you know why?? Please answer me thanks

[@BandH]

Warm to the touch is completely normal. Double check the ventilation around the unit. Please contact PreSonus directly for service: PreSonus: Tel: [phone] or 800-750-0323 Website www.presonus.com/ Email [e-mail] >Mark

[@albinaedwin]

Tengo una inquietud, presonus rm32 puede trabajar con pro tools?

[@BandH]

Si, estos mescladores nuevos son compatibles con Protools. Usando el sofware incluido, le guarntiza la mejor y mas facil forma de uso de sus funciones. Por favor contactenos por Email a [e-mail], si tiene preguntas adicionales. (Yes - these new mixers are compatible with Protools. Using the included software, however, ensures the best and easiest possible functionality. Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail]>Mark

[@harveylopezt]

Is ti really studio quality?

[@BandH]

Josh These digital mixers are the real deal, putting true studio performance and quality into your hands at a tremendous value. Call (800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615) or e-mail us for details. Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail] >Mark

[@mpkresearch]

Are they Direct outs post fader?

[@BandH]

+Philip Koshi At this level and type of mixer, the DIRECT OUTPUTS are PRE-FADER only. >Mark

[@BandH]

+John Johnson The new PreSonus StudioLive RM32AI & RM16AI are designed to offer studio quality performance for live stage work. Their form factor and iPad connectivity provide features that make life easier on the road and on-stage. Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [e-mail]>Mark

[@halidharis]

Why you guys always stuck with apple? What about android??

[@BandH]

I'll let our friends at PreSonus answer that for you. Contact PreSonus directly at: PreSonus: Tel: [phone] or 800-750-0323 Website www.presonus.com/ Email [e-mail] >Mark