Designed to work seamlessly with PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers, the PreSonus NSB 8.8 stage box offers 8 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 8.8 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    8 Locking Mic/Line Inputs    8 Locking XLR Outputs    8 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
  • 8 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
  • 16x8 AVB (8 direct input channels + 8 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. is the NSB16 compatible with StudioLive 16.4.2AI?

A: Yes, but, you need to install the PreSonus SL-AVB-MIX card into the 16.4.2ai. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130428-REG/presonus_sl_avb_mix_avb_option_card_for.html

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 the Studiolive R32 stream audio to Windows 10 via Ethernet?

A: No. You will want to connect via USB to send audio from the 32R to your computer.

Q: 4. 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.

Q: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. is the AVB connection different than a Cat5/Cat6 Jack?

A: Same you can use a reg Cat5 cable

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. 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: 10. can I use this as a Audio Interface for Multitrack recordings?

A: No it is designed for live performance use. There is a USB interface however.