PreSonus RML16Ai Digital Rack Mixer

StudioLive RM16AI rack-mount mix-engine is compact, and 100 percent recallable.

The RM16AI delivers unrivaled sound quality, XMAX™ Class A solid-state preamps, amazing DSP performance, direct Wi-Fi and wired LAN communication, fast and intuitive workflow, an onboard FireWire S800 interface, and a tightly integrated software suite for Mac®, Windows®, and iOS®, creating a streamlined working environment for both live and studio use. 

The RM16AI has 16 mic inputs and 8 Mix outputs and mounts in three rack spaces and comes with the powerful and intuitive UC-Surface software. 

Features :

• 16 locking XLR inputs, each with : 
  • Recallable XMAX™ Class A mic preamps 
  • +48V phantom power 
• Stereo tape input (RCA jacks)
• 8 XLR line-level Mix outputs
• 1 DB25 jack mirrors 8 line-level Mix outputs 
• 3 XLR main outputs (left, right, mono/center) with analog trim pots 
• Headphone output with volume knob and selectable source
• 32 internal channels 
• 25 mix buses 
  • 16 aux mix buses 
  • 3 main mix buses (left, right, mono/center) 
  • Stereo solo bus 
  • 4 internal FX buses (2 reverb, 2 delay) 
• UC Surface Live Mixing and Control Software Designed specifically for live sound mixing with multiplatform support for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad®
• USB jack and included Wi-Fi LAN adapter provides direct wireless control (when used with a wireless router, not included)

Minimum computer-system requirements for UC Surface : 

• Apple iPad :
  • iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), or iPad 2 
  • iOS 7.03 or later 
• Mac :
  • Mac® OS X 10.8 64-bit or later 
  • Intel® Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) 
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) 
• Windows :
  • Windows 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86 
  • Intel® Core™ 2 processor (Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better recommended) 
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) 
• Mac and Windows Systems :
  • Wired or wireless network connection 
  • Internet connection 
  • For Capture and Studio One : 
    • FireWire S800 (IEEE 1394b) port or Thunderbolt™Port and Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter 
    • Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended 
    • Monitor with 1280x800 resolution 

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. 

• Additional items needed to get the most out of your StudioLive RM Mixer : 
  • USB Thumb Drive (SanDisk brand recommended, 32GB or smaller required) 
  • Additional Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet Cable for Ethernet Setup 
  • Wireless 2.4GHz Router 
  • Late 2012 or newer Apple Computers without 1394 Firewire ports will need Apple's Thunderbolt to 1394 adapter 
  • Philips Head Screwdriver (optional)