Designed to work seamlessly with PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers, the PreSonus NSB 16.8 stage box offers 16 locking combo mic/line inputs with remote-controlled XMAX preamps that include gain compensation for shared input scenarios, as well as 16 direct inputs via AVB. All inputs can be controlled from a StudioLive Series III console and from free PreSonus UC Surface software.

All eight outputs employ locking XLR jacks, while the built-in 2-port AVB switch lets you daisy-chain multiple units. The rugged steel chassis with sturdy handles is designed with a stage box form factor and allows the NSB 16.8 to sit well on the stage and survive the rigors of on-the-road wear and tear. The unit can be rackmounted with an optional rack-ear kit.

Rugged Stagebox Enclosure with Handles    16 Locking Mic/Line Inputs    8 Locking XLR Outputs    16 Remote-Controlled XMAX Preamps    AVB Ports: 2 with Locking XLR Ethernet    +48V Indicators    Compatible with StudioLive Series III    Includes UC Surface Software    Optional Rack Ears Available

• Analog Input/Output
  • Locking, remote controllable combo mic/line inputs
  • 16 remote-controllable XMAX preamps
    • Gain compensation for shared inputs
  • 8 locking XLR line outputs
• Meters, Controls, and Processing
  • Mute All button
  • +48V indicators
  • Easy setup and control from StudioLive Series III consoles and UC Surface
• Digital
  • 32x8 AVB (16 direct input channels + 16 gain-compensated input channels)
  • 2 AVB ports with locking XLR Ethernet jacks
• Actively Integrated Software
  • Easy setup and control from PreSonus UC Surface touch control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android, available free from Apple App Store and Google Play
• Power
  • Locking IEC power jack
• Physical
  • Rugged stage box enclosure
  • Optional rack ears
  • Compatible with stage pockets from Ace Backstage

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. 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: 3. Can the Studiolive R32 record multiple tracks of audio onto the SD card like the S32 does?

A: No, the built-in recorder on the StudioLive 32R is a stereo recorder, not a multitrack recorder. It can record the main mix or any other stereo mix directly onto an SD card without the need for a computer. However, you can record multiple tracks from the 32R onto your computer via USB or AVB. It is also possible to simultaneously record a stereo track onto an SD card while also recording multiple tracks onto a computer..

Q: 4. Can you specify Cat6, Cat5, Cat5e?

A: The Presonus EarMix 16M can utilize Cat5e or Cat6 network cables. The primary differences between CAT5e and CAT6 cable are the wire gauge of the conductors and the number of twists per inch in each wire pair. Both types of these cables have the ability to handle the speed required for the stream- and channel-counts involved.

Q: 5. I use one of these for our (AVB) audio network, but would it work for an NDI network (Using a separate network)? I'm looking for a POE switch with an ethercon connector for a portable setup (running only 2 Cat6 (or6a) ethernet cables from FOH to stage), one for NDI video and one for AVB audio. (AVB video not an option)

A: The PreSonus SW5E 5-Port AVB Switch with PoE appears to only offer compatibility with AVB products and does not specify compatibility for use with other network protocols such as NDI.

Q: 6. 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: 7. is the AVB connection different than a Cat5/Cat6 Jack?

A: Same you can use a reg Cat5 cable

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is the stagebox setup only available for sereies3 mixers? Can it work with the Ai sereiesl

A: Only series 3. The documentation I saw said it was a new system that was not compatible with Ai.

Q: 10. 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.