Overview of the PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Digital Mixer

The PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB is a 16 channel digital mixer. It has 12 XLR inputs or 16 1/4 inch TRS line level inputs spread over 12 channels. Channels 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 are able to be a mono or stereo channel on the same fader where channels 1-8 can be linked to make a stereo input. The board has 4 mono aux sends which can be paired into two stereo auxes as well as two built in effects racks for adding reverbs, delays and modulation effects. The channels have +48V Phantom Power, Polarity Reverse, HPF, Gate, Compressor/Limiter and a 3-band parametric EQ. Additionally on the console is a USB connection to bring 18 channels in and 16 channels out of your favorite DAW like PreSonus Studio One Artist.
In this video I'll be going over a global overview of the mixer including some of my favorite functions and features of the board.
Products Shown in this Video:
PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
- Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9Grxj
- Guitar Center: guitar-center.pxf.io/75rW7Q
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Overivew
00:35 Overview of the Channels
01:23 Auxes on the StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
03:30 Channel Processing on the StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
04:55 HPF - High Pass Filter (Low Cut)
05:45 Gate
06:48 Digital Out
07:39 Compressor
08:56 Limit
09:13 Equalizer - EQ Low Band
10:17 EQ Mid Band
11:10 EQ High Band
11:56 Preamp Gain Knobs
13:27 Output Meters
14:24 Analog vs USB Input Selection
15:27 Solo
16:42 Mute
17:09 Channel Link
18:48 Conclusion

[@monsieurgroove9330]

great overview about a great product that's unfortuantely not much being talked about in videos. I'd have some ideas/wishes for further Studio Live 16.0.2 mixer content: • how to set up the Studio Live 16.0.2 mixer in your daw/Presonus Studio One and how to set up the routing • how to send a track out from your DAW back to the Studio Live 16.0.2 mixer, use the fat channel, and record the effected channel in your DAW again • how to use the software ''Universal Control'' with the Studio Live 16.0.2 mixer I think these are three common use cases I'd be delighted to see you talking about. Thank you and kind regards

[@johnmartin6823]

I've had the firewire version of the 16.0.2 for about 5 years, and I think its just the same as the USB version, so this video series is very helpful.

[@hurleymediatv]

Just bought a new one of these. Thank you for making these videos. I would never have figured out how to fully set this up for recording without your videos. I spent a whole day combing the Internet, the manual and KZbin for answers. Your videos answered them all. One of the worse manuals I've seen. But I think most companies these days, expect their customers to use YT to learn about their products... Cheers!

[@herberdth]

Really liked this presentation. It's one of the best thought out mixers I have seen. Would love to learn about using effects on the DAW live with whats send in. Also is there some intelligent EQ'ing for live setups that can be done from a smartphone or tablet? Would be incredibly useful to be able to walk into a live audience and do some intelligent EQ'ing during a performance.

[@dofre1]

Finally, detailed explanation is here. Thank you Mr. Drew Brashler,,,,looking forward for more "Tips and Tricks" videos about StudioLive16.0.2USB

[@joeytownsend]

Thank goodness. A video that made sense. Yes, continue this series. Want to make sure I understand routing effects to individual aux channels for in ears as well as FX routing in general. Fairly new to love mixing and this really helped.

[@preciousajaino6463]

Wow, finally, thanks Mr Drew. This was very very comprehensive and understandable. I am really looking forward to the video on the compressor part

[@2knowtruth]

🎉❤ love this video! The BEST one 🎉I’ve watched explaining this mixture. Please make more.

[@cooldudeask]

Hi Drew, Great video. I am looking forward for the video on digital effects. Thank you

[@Michaelson100]

Thanks Drew, your videos are most valuable. How are you able to Multitrack while using Waves SuperRack. I have the X32 with the Xlive card out. Please do a video on that.

[@oxmountainstudios7869]

Best Video Yet On This Desk. Need to find the others, eg the exf and the compresion. well done keep up the great work. Chris In Ireland. Is the 16 4 2 a superior desk?

[@tanyalewis642]

Drew, good to see you. A few Sundays ago our board would not start up like the screen is stuck during boot up. Can you please explain what to do to remedy this? Help!! we need it operating.

[@kwameassefuah1529]

Great stuff🎉

[@treffensaintjohnllc2913]

Nice job on the video. Does this mixer have a delay output option? For example, I want to distance speakers into the room father from my mains and want to time them properly. Also does this mixer have reverb? Sweetwater is offering special pricing on this mixer until the end of the month (March 2024) and am thinking of buying one. Can you recommend a mixer in the same price range if the PreSonus 16.0.2 USB doesn't?

[@willdepenning]

Hallo Drew ,how to connect an external FX ? I try but can get it don thank you love you're videos

[@davellbruton1901]

Hey Drew, is there any way you can do a PreSonus studio live III 32 rack overviews? I was wondering how to setup the mixer as a interface for studio one for a livestream. Also, I was wondering which way would be better for the livestream. Would it be better to only use the mixer or Studio one DAW or booth for the livestream?

[@stevemccray4458]

How can i connect Dante to the 16.0.2. Also how can I set up a floor monitor mix and virtual sound check

[@sejecem]

My Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB started acting up and generating a lot of white noise in different channels. Tried switching cables and restarting it. But nothing seems to help. Looks like a digital problem. I was wondering how to do a factory reset. What buttons do I have to press?

[@joseserrato3551]

Can you do a tutorial on the companion software?

[@stringer5385]

Anyway to use the wireless ipad with this?

[@grayancyagra5334]

Finally on Presonus. 🎉🎉🎉 We was waiting for this video serie. Thanks a lot

[@ismaelcortesjr9281]

OK, so, rookie question . Are those motorized faders ?

[@thesashboyno1]

I have the FireWire Version of it :D its a nice Board, I Own a x32 Compact, qu16, Presonus 32sc also :)

[@makiedenzkie6934]

Next Video Aux Graphic Equalizer, and Main Graphic Equalizer

[@dobrateknik]

merhaba bmikserin usb kablosunu bilgisayarıma bağlıyorum ama görmüyor.önceden kullanıyordum görüyordu neden olabilir?

[@SpaceAgeConsulting]

After all these years I'm surprised that the 16.0.2 is still available while the 16.4.2 and 24.4.2 were deprecated. It's a great hybrid board for orgs/churches looking to move from analogue to digital

[@SonuSharma-bg8bb]

Hello bro please make video in midas m32 full review and full operate please make video

[@nurutpaldutta7127]

maka a series on presonus sl 32sc

[@itownmusicians]

Noooo😢 do an sq series please

[@georgeanderson7657]

“A piece of feedback”

[@Moonrakerd]

thanks for the review, an expensive and not very usefull toy, as no fx on ch, otherwise why else you want to go digital and pay a premium