PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 Digital Mixer - In-depth Demo

[@smashogre4766]

every once in a while... you find exactly what you need, exactly when you need it! 11 years after the fact... but right on time!

[@TrevorFichtner]

I love my studio Live board. It changed everything for me. I sold off 95% of my equipment and bought this board with a lot of money left over. My back no longer hurts and my sound is so much better than before. If your thinking about making the switch from your old crap to this technology, just do it. Your gonna be very glad you did.

[@mikegilland]

Very helpful - just got to work on one of these mixers today, and it is quite nice. I am used to a Midas M32, so this is a bit different - but still very nice. This video was so helpful to me - great presentation, with clear instruction. Thanks for equipping me!

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Best explanation of this board I've seen, as I try to learn about my new purchase. Thanks.

[@mistahlen4719]

Excellent review - clear, concise, easily understood, no sidetracking or rambling. Thank you.

[@CCISolutions]

Absolutely! The StudioLive 16.0.2 allows you to record 16 channels into both Pro Tools 10 and Logic Audio.

[@Metalpazallteway]

Does it perform multi track recording?

[@CCISolutions]

Do you want to control the volume of multiple channels on one fader? If so, this will work. Every aux on any mixer is essentially a sub mix. It's just easier to manage and rout on a digital mixer. No there isn't a dedicated fader if that's the way you want to approach it.

[@truegrit5404]

Darn good video Ron. I graduated LA Film school in 2012 and I find your review on this product succinct and to the point. Keep up the good work…I just subscribed because of this video. You know your stuff and I like the way you teach! Thank You, Ted

[@CCISolutions]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoy the videos.

[@Plippie]

It's almost a tutorial, best review I've seen in a while!

[@promoted738]

Hi there - I'm getting one of these in a couple of weeks. You're a nice man and you know what you're doing! Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@Tasmand]

this is the very best explanation i've ever seen in youtube, you really helped me deciding wich mixing board to get. congratulations for such a video. you got my like

[@davesegal2631]

I am so getting this. I use PreSonus and also run my bands live sound. This is a no brainer for getting a pro-sound.

[@samirpurohit5064]

Very helpful! Live demo will be good to understand product performance well.

[@gabedestellano]

Ron, Thank you! Great rundown on this board. I am using one for the first time later tonight and your video just filled me in entirely on what to expect. I use a Presonus 181VSL in my studio but the "Virtual" Studio Live interface is not even close to what's on an actual StudioLive mixer, I'm glad I took the time to educate myself before the gig. You gave an excellent demo!

[@Cbc2u]

Awesome video, well done, thanks. I have one question. I purchased two DBX compressors, but there are no inserts on this mixer, can I still use the compressors with my 16.0.2?

[@ShaneIrwin7]

Thank you for the great video. I just got my new board in yesterday, and this will help me a huge amount in setting it up today. Our band does our first gig at a community summer bash in 6 days. This was super helpful. Kudos!

[@ElcoWeitering]

I mixed a small gig yesterday using this console. Thanks for your video, it was really helpful!

[@kennycoates2962]

Thanks Ron! It's 2018..... and I recently bought a 16:0.2 usb having other Presonus items of hardware and also using Studio One Pro, but the move from even my PA28 desk to a digital set up was daunting. Fortunately I found you vid and it explained everything. I ran through the things live as you were explaining them, on my mixer and now I understand how to put it to work. Thanks so much. Sorry I couldn't purchase it from CCI. I live in the UK...

[@TTPDrums]

Just bought one of these. Can't wait to get going! This video has been very helpful. Thanks.

[@eafortson]

Awesome Demo. Probably the best I've seen on a mixer on youtube. Thank you for posting.

[@guccidreasing4888]

This video gave me great information! I learned so much from it. I have been looking for a mixer for my church and this video convinced me!

[@trackmusic252]

Will this work on pc

[@malking7343]

Answered a lot of my questions, very good presentation

[@PJAbordoSynth]

Thanks for the reply! I'll definitely look into the StudioLive

[@petruciucur]

Thanks a lot ! How is using the lamp ?

[@sustomusickillsyoutube]

Absolutely stellar function walkthrough! Thank you! I'll be using one of these for the first time tomorrow (in a time crunch situation) and I feel perfectly comfortable. :)

[@thefergolfer]

Nice but only 2 outputs where the aux bus outputs or control room output?

[@nikoalbert7763]

Just purchased mine. Thanks for this video

[@oddejc2917]

Good video. I wish the instruction book read this easy! Keep it up!!

[@shepd1]

GREAT video. My one question, that I can't get anyone to give me a clear answer on, is how in the heck to send effects into Aux 1-4? Great effects, sound fantastic in the Mains, and I cannot figure 'em out with Aux 1-4. Ideas???

[@xLuCid1]

Great video! How would I connect a Canon Vixia HF R800 camera to capture all the sound coming through during church service?

[@JamesLloydHome]

Yea I want one. I'm late to the digital dance but wow! I've been looking at the Beheringer xAir series but this seems to be so much more. The xair's are all software controlled which is great but they don't have the analog knobs. Technology is great but knobs are so much more intuitive for many users I think. Thanks for the video!

[@jnparesa]

Very well done, your tutorial helped me make my decision to purchase this unit. Thank you!

[@CCISolutions]

@undrtow2188 The 16.0.2 sends and receives midi control message data. Meaning, you can control aspects of your software with the 16.0.2. and/or control the 16.0.2 through your software. You can also control the 16.0.2 with a midi foot-pedal allowing you to pass midi start and stop commands to Ableton (and most DAW software packages). The 16.0.2 is designed to work in a live performance environment, hence the reason they added foot-pedal control. This may be exactly what you are looking for.

[@salbubba]

I did not see the outs for the 4 auxs,please check, thankyou

[@Traumm9]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing

[@0sujin]

Thank you for being thorough, I feel much more comfortable using one now. :)

[@cjmor1804]

I think your audio software is not picking up the midi audio correctly or it still needs routed to the computer. for the media player issue, the device should show up if you click the speaker icon on the taskbar, go to it's settings (under playback devices) and set it to default device.

[@abelgliju2913]

Hello May be can i know in presonus how link button works and the comprossor and limiter works? Thabk you in advance

[@TeamPolo155]

what do you think of the mixer now that you had it a couple years?I like it & was thinking of buying it for my hme studio soon as i pay off bills bout 3months.

[@evertgutierrez3833]

the sound is very very nice?

[@Rockhomestudio]

Nice video! But just a quick question, I have a problem about the latency on the headphone monitor. How would I fix it? Thanks!

[@charlesc6443]

Nice video, thanks. Can you select between pre and post fader for the aux sends?

[@CCISolutions]

Yes, you can select between pre and post for Aux Sends.

[@rvx7b1]

Amazing Review! You showed clearly almost every function from the mixer Thanks

[@FazzyBear3926]

Just bought one of these and plan to use ableton live with it using win 11 just installed the drivers and the universal control works just fine. I’ll be using komplete 14 aswell. Anyone have a similar set up? I plan to produce jungle and drum n bass can’t wait to dive deep into it

[@michaelgormleymusic]

Great help. Have to use this desk this weekend. Thank you!

[@WaynePryce]

So this is a faderport and a soundcard all in one?

[@chriswhitehouse1643]

Great video. Superbly informative. Thanks for taking the time.

[@talirmusic]

Vielen Dank für die wundervolle Erklärung! Grüße aus Berlin! 🎸😎🎛️🎚️

[@Aiden057]

Can the effects mix be pre-post aux. In other words can I have the monitor's aux mix be dry and the mains delivering the sound with effects in place?

[@radv76]

Grande spiegazione favoloso! Sto cercando di collegare ed ascoltare due radio microfoni shure sb58. Ne riesco a sentire solo uno per volta sul canale 1, l’altro è collegato sul canale 2 ma non entra il segnale ( se lo collego sul canale 1 lo sento). Non capisco andró avanti con altre prove

[@jonasschmidt7144]

totally sold it!! but can i use Delaye?

[@XiungChoi]

How do you put and remove echoes and reverse reverb

[@eafortson]

Uber great review. Probably one of the best I have seen on a mixer. Great job! Thanks for posting.

[@FranciscoSalgado-ezc]

Very informative video. Our school just recently purchased this unit. For us it's only used for vocals. What kind of setting would you recommend for people who don't like talking into microphones? Should I set the Low equalizer at a high level?

[@CCISolutions]

Francisco-- Its important that the people using your mics become comfortable speaking into them. Most vocal channels could be benefited by a high pass filter at 100 Hz to reduce the low end rumble. Experiment with EQ in the upper mids to shape the tone specifically to the voices you have. Let us know if you have any more questions- also feel free to give us a call at 800-562-6006.

[@madebythebird]

haha This is a live sound class! haha You're awesome. Love it. I'll send it to the audio school and cut out a month of study.

[@richardholler9316]

Need to learn how to bounce tracks in Logic other than its onboard mixer using my Presonus instead. Kind of a two track method. I prefer the 16 4 2 love those preamps❤️

[@toddparfitt7571]

Great video and informative for this console. I do have to poke a little light fun at a 30 yr veteran engineer who calls the sliders "pods." The correct slang is "pots," which is short for what they are which is "potentiometers." Pots, not pods. Also, a quick question regarding his statement that the aux busses can be used for monitor feeds. Are they pre, or post eq, Or switchable? You wouldn't necessarily want to send signal to monitors that is eq'd for the house mix. That could potentially be lots of trouble in the monitors. Typically, monitors need their own isolated eq.

[@sveinsimonsen4903]

Very informative, and very helpful.

[@gusgrimly7748]

I have a 16.4.2 and the fuse holder cap went missing. Any idea where I can get one? The manufacturer was unhelpful.

[@zakhelemabena7751]

Do you know what causes the inputs signal not to reflect on the mixer? I tried reseting it to a factory default but the pro bee still persist. my universal controller is active and I can see the communication between the mixer and the laptop but I still can't find audio signal on the desk.

[@PsymphonicSolo]

So how do you save a scene and then later recall said scene? Also, how do you adjust the effects and save them?

[@grasshopperfiddler]

great video! totally sold it, thanks!

[@CCISolutions]

+Arias Beardslee thanks for watching!

[@signal40]

Great video! Tight me some things I didn't know about my mixer. I'm hoping you might be able to help me with a problem before I pull my last stand of hair out.... I am a mobile DJ and I run a stereo signal from my Numark NS6 into channel 15/16 of my 16.0.2 using the 1/4" inputs. The problem is that I only get the left side coming out. I know that the right input is getting signal because if I pull the left I'm still getting signal to that channel when I press "input" to view the signal level on that channel. Is there some sort of routing setting or something I'm overlooking? Thank you in advance for you help!

[@mbarroga1]

Yes, great video! Thanks, very informative. You mentioned that the 16.4.2 has four 1/3 octave EQs thjat's assignable. I seem to only have one. Was there a version upgrade? What version should I be in? Thanks!!

[@dannylharper6889]

Thanks.. What a great video.. you explain everything very well and I appreciate it

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

Q: with the fire wire function, could I send the signal to another board to mix for a radio broadcast?

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

Can you record channels coming into the mixer to your computer without sending them out to the house mains?

[@QuickSlashHD]

Great! What PC or Laptop would be good to use, when making music, and working with the mixer? What would you prefer?

[@PowerofJohras]

MAC. Always. Macs always have FireWire which most Windows pcs do not (not sure if any do at all?), and you can use Logic Pro only on a MAC operating system. Logic is plain out awesome :)

[@mike48007]

Macheads, good grief! get the fastest windows PC and laptop you can, and order it with onboard firewire. youll save money, and pc handles all this gear very well.

[@CCISolutions]

At this point in time, Mac and PC are pretty comparable in performance--with well matched specs. The decision on which to choose becomes a case of user preference. If you're used to Mac, get a Mac. The worst thing to happen while you're recording or mixing is that you are unfamiliar with your system and are unable to quickly troubleshoot when things go wrong.

[@RedeyeCountry]

Im new at this, how do I connect my wedges, I plugged one into aux output but cant get it to work, is it something I'm doing wrong or have I purchased a used lemon,

[@13thAMG]

Where is the foldback outputs? "Monitor Out"?? Phono jack only, no XLR?

[@odmsteel]

Great video! What is the mono output on the back for? Could that be used for a bridged amp to set of speakers? If so how could you monitor the level?

[@LizzyBeats1]

Does this work with logic pro? And can i connect my monitors through this mixer? Also how do i connect this mixer to my mac? is it through firewire/usb?

[@ziondarl5830]

What if your not recording live instruments, just wanna use it for my cubase or fl studios for mixing

[@chappysprojects2627]

Hi, I notice there is aux 1.2.3.4 written on board above faders 7 8 9 10 wondering what does this mean

[@Stenominator]

Good video! Can I connect music instruments on this piece of hardware. I do not need many microphones. I need inputs for synth, guitar, electric drumms, can I use music instruments with Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2?

[@PJAbordoSynth]

Are the faders motorized?

[@funkfactor1]

Hi Ron, thanks for a stunning video! Could you tell me is it possible to route FX to the aux channels for IEM. Thank you, Matt

[@marcelmossel2900]

Very helpful video, since I find the documentation is not very clear and it takes a lot of time to figure it out. I own a 16.0.2. for several years. As a stand alone mixer is does a fine job. However, the Windows firewire driver is of poor quality. I have a "Presonus certified" firewire card, but even then the firewire connection is unreliable. I intended to use the 16.0.2. with a computer, but I gave up on that. I bought another device and that simply worked in seconds and gave no troubles sofar. The input stages have a clear influence on the sound quality. It will do in many circumstances, but if you want hifi/studio quality I think it does not suffice. This does not mean it is a bad mixer. I have heard other mixers in the same price range that sound worse. The main issue with this mixer is the Windows driver. If I read the forums many other Presonus equipment shows the same issue. On iMACs the issue does not occur, it seems.

[@elbertmontgomeryjr7556]

I have the Studio Live 16.0.2 USB. My 4 Aux outputs are mono. I would like send a stereo Aux signal to my vocalist. How can I do this with the 16.0.2 USB. Can Aux 1 and Aux 2 be linked to send a stereo signal to my vocalist?

[@fcbarcelonabl]

@CCISolutions Hello. Is it powered mixer? And how many Watts is able to get? I need for studio and for live performance. Thank you for presentation.

[@Exposing-the-truth]

Can u make a video using this system mixing a drum kit ??

[@BertoConsalvi]

Hi dear. It possible apply the GEQ on aux channels? regards.

[@fabiohoffmann71]

How do I turn off the "Post" for the FXA and FXB? I have selected the FXA on the blue "Select" Button... and my Post is already lighten... if I push the "Post" button it doesn`t not go off. So I need to have the faders up to have the FXs on the AUXs.

[@charlesvoss9068]

I can no longer connect FireWire to IMac operating system. Is there a better operating system that supported by StudioLive?

[@charlesvoss9068]

Also having struggle to use as a live performance mixer.

[@DilanoDaLion]

hey, i set my compressor to what you said but for some reason it is peaking just a little bit, i rap and i am using a "AKG C4144 XL ii" Mic can you please help me out. if you wanna knpow how my voice is youtube my video "Dilano - Armageddon"

[@Dazzle12ful]

Are you able to record straight to a USB or SD card and then play back so see how it sounds before a gig without having to set up the laptop etc

[@CCISolutions]

"Great question. As long as you've loaded Capture, the recording software that comes free with each PreSonus mixer you may record onto external USB drives or SD cards. The more tracks you record the larger the drive or card you will need."

[@chadbierman8058]

can you mix with this in the studio after recording? Is it still compatible with DAW's like Logic Pro X in 2019? Thanks and God bless!

[@CCISolutions]

Its best used with PreSonus Studio One but yes, you can use this to mix for a studio recording, or as a DAW.

[@chadbierman8058]

CCI Solutions great! Thanks!

[@chadbierman8058]

CCI Solutions if you do use it with a DAW (specially Logic Pro X) are you limited to the amount of channels on the board?

[@BIOLOGYMAN2000]

Best Demo EVER ! made total sense

[@tmwilson86]

Do you have saved presets for voice, guitar, ect. that we could load into our studiolive's to get a head start?

[@JHlivka]

Hi Ron, Glad I came across your video. Your video provided those suggestions I have not seen on the other product demos. I just subscribed because of this video. You know your stuff and I like the way you teach! I love this presonus mixer, but getting to understand this great tool takes some time to understand just how awesome the board really is. This video provided a huge leap forward... Thank you again. Question: I have a group that plays small venues 100-200 people. We use the qsc k12's and ksub.. Can you offer suggestions on if the ksub's should be setup using the AUX channel. (I didn't see any response to this question someone else posted earlier.) Thank You... Jon

[@AnahitaKhalatbari1]

How do we add echo when we are talking into the mic on a live broadcast?

[@CCISolutions]

This video is pretty dated but in general there are effects that you can use on the digital board, look for a reverb.

[@OpenYourMindPodcast]

i have had this mixer for 3 months now. using it for a podcast and it has been a pain in the ass. i wanted to plug 4 headphones in auxilary, the volume is panned more to the left on each channel, cant find how to fix that. when i try to record from my computer, mic 1 and 2 are loud and clear and 3 and 4 are barely making sound even with the volumes all the way up. this mixer has delayed my recordings and time in a major way.

[@Dazzle12ful]

I have bought a 16.0.2 since watching your demo but I am trying to use Capture to record but struck a problem with Firewire to usb, tried adaptors which don't work. Does this mean have to buy an Apple Mac just so I can get a signal to my Laptop or is there a much less expensive way of doing this.

[@mike48007]

you need a laptop fire-wire Express card, assuming your windows laptop has an express card slot. If not, get one that does or you can find windows laptops that have firewire onboard. i had a sony vaio that had built-in firewire.

[@MrDiddyDee]

I'm UK based. Got one of these to use live, and also as part of my Cubase 6 DAW. First time fresh out of the box couldn't even get any input signal to register on any channel. So frustrated. Supplier admits it must be faulty. It's now waiting to be couriered back to them for repair. Not a great start...

[@TheRealHucasys]

Nice review though cam looks a bit out of focus :( Would you recommend it as an audio interface? As an upgrade from an AudioBox 44vsl for example.

[@mattmiller8614]

is there only 1 xlr input with phantom power? It looked like it did on the back, all the way to the left

[@TheArakan94]

no - you can turn on phantom on every channel via fat channel control :)

[@mattmiller8614]

+David Novák thanks

[@raicho20]

Very informative, thank you! I don't own the mixer, our band's drummer does, but he won't take the time to figure it out, so basically I am the one who has to figure it all out... LOL

[@TaijiMassage]

Ughh... drummers..

[@dondorward5678]

dont get on the drummer, he's too busy delivering pizzas lol

[@CCISolutions]

The StudioLive mixers come with two software recording solutions. Capture is great for quick capturing of 1 to 18 tracks and StudioOne their recording, mixing and mastering package. You really don't have a long list of things to purchase when you get a StudioLive mixer. The basics are a computer, instruments, headphones/studio monitors and one or more mics. For package prices and expert help getting the right gear - call our sales-techs at 800.562.6006 M-F 8-5 PST

[@bandapasion9950]

Exelente el vídeo! Una pregunta Como haces para que en el main no pase del nivel a medida que vas abriendo los instrumentos? Yo no tengo esta consola pero trabajo con cubase en una compu y me sucede eso que se me va el nivel de salida a las nubes cuando los voy abriendo y si bajo el main despues en los solos suena bajito. Gracias Saludos desde Argentina