Designed to work seamlessly with a PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixer, the PreSonus NSB 32.16 stage box offers 32 locking combo mic/line inputs with remote-controlled XMAX preamps that include gain compensation for shared input scenarios, as well as 32 direct inputs via AVB. All inputs can be controlled from a StudioLive Series III console and from free PreSonus UC Surface software.

All 16 outputs employ locking XLR jacks, while the built-in 2-port AVB switch lets you daisy-chain multiple units. A pair of AES XLR outputs are available on the rear of the enclosure. The rugged 3 RU steel chassis features rack ears for easy installation into a rack case.

Rugged Stagebox with Rack Ears 3 RU    32 Locking Mic/Line Inputs    16 Locking XLR Outputs    32 Remote-Controllable XMAX Preamps    AVB Ports: 2 with Locking XLR Ethernet    AES Digital Outputs: 2 XLR Male    +48V Indicators + Mute All Button    Compatible with StudioLive Series III    Includes UC Surface Software

• Rugged 3 RU 19" rack enclosure with multiposition rack ears for flexible installation
• 32 locking combo mic/line inputs and 16 XLR line outputs
• 32 remote-controllable XMAX preamps
• Gain compensation provides independent control from multiple mixers
• 16 locking XLR line outputs
• 2 Stereo AES3 digital outputs
• 2 AVB ports with locking XLR Ethernet jacks
• 64x16 AVB (32 direct input channels + 32 gain-compensated input channels)
• Mute All button
• +48V indicators
• Easy to set up and has remote gain control available on StudioLive Series III mixers or with the free PreSonus UC Surface software

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use the male end of an XLR cable with this mixer?

A: The PreSonus StudioLive 32R - 34-Input, 32-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer (B&H # PRSL32R) accepts male XLR connectors for the microphone/line inputs and female XLR connectors for the main outputs.

Q: 2. Can Presonus's NSB 8.8 stagebox be used to expand the number of inputs that can be mixed with this mixer?

A: Yes, the PreSonus StudioLive 16R Stage Box and Rack Mixer can be expanded by using the PreSonus NSB 8.8 8 x 8 AVB-Networked Stage Box.

Q: 3. Can this stage box be used to expand the number of mixable inputs on a PreSonus StudioLive 16R?

A: No, the StudioLive 16R is not able to be expanded with more inputs using the NSB 8.8 stagebox.

Q: 4. Does this have a fan? I am concerned about cooling.

A: This does not have a built in fan, and under normal operating conditions does not generate much heat. It can be operated in environmental conditions of up to 104 degrees. If you are putting it in a rack along with other equipment, especially power amps, you may want to consider a rack mount fan, which is an easy solution, or there are studio racks with fans built in. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1337016-REG/ac_infinity_ai_cp2h_cloudplate_x7_rack_mount.html

Q: 5. Any instrument inputs?

A: The PreSonus StudioLive 16R 18-Input, 16-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer does not have any Hi-Z instrument inputs. To connect an instrument like a guitar or a bass, you would want to use a DI box.

Q: 6. What bit depth does the analog to digital audio converter support? 24? 16?

A: The sampling rate for digital audio on the PreSonus NSB 8.8 - 8 x 8 AVB-Networked Stage Box is specified as 48 kHz, and the ADC/DAC dynamic range is 115 dB. There is no information provided regarding the bit depth.

Q: 7. Can this StudioLive 32R be used as a Digital Snake Stage box with the Studiolive series III mixer, just like the X32 and the SD16 stage box?

A: The PreSonus StudioLive 32R can be connected via Cat5e/6e to a series III mixer for use as a stagebox.

Q: 8. Can the Dante side of the AVB-D16 operate in AES-67 mode?

A: The PreSonus AVB-D16 Network Bridge 16x16 Two-Way AVB-to-Dante does not feature an AES67 mode or purport the ability to communicate with other devices using this protocol.

Q: 9. What is the typical lifespan of this mixer assuming near constant up time?

A: There is no way to really answer this question. Like anything else if the unit is kept in good condition and given proper maintenance it should last a long time. If the enviornment is dirty, does a lot of traveling from gig to gig and it get's banged around alot it wil not last as long.

Q: 10. Is the etho port DANTE compatible? Is there remote access for mixing over WAN?

A: This is not Dante compatible. You can mix using another compatible device on the same network like a computer, iOS device, Android device or laptop that is Android 5.0 or Later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, iOS 9.3 or Later, macOS 10.8.5 or Later.