Soundcraft Ui16 Digital Network Mixer

The Soundcraft Ui16 is a versatile 16-channel digital network mixer designed for live sound reinforcement, recording, and broadcast applications. With built-in Wi-Fi for wireless control via any HTML5 browser, it offers unprecedented flexibility for musicians, sound engineers, and AV professionals. The mixer features 12 microphone preamps (8 Studer-designed), Lexicon effects, dbx dynamics, and DigiTech amp modeling, all in a compact rack-mountable chassis.

Advantages

Wireless control from any device without app installation; high-quality Studer preamps; comprehensive onboard effects and processing; USB recording and playback; dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity.

Suitable for

• Live bands and solo performers
• House of worship and corporate AV
• Portable PA systems
• Recording studios and podcasting

Key specifications

• 16 input channels: 8 combo XLR/TRS, 4 XLR, 2 RCA, 2 USB
• 12 microphone preamps (8 Studer-designed, 4 standard)
• 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs on channels 1 and 2
• Main outputs: 2 x XLR balanced; Aux outputs: 2 x XLR balanced
• Headphone output: 2 x 1/4" TRS
• Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz)
• Control via HTML5 browser (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Lexicon reverb, delay, chorus; dbx AFS2 feedback suppression; DigiTech amp modeling
• dbx compression and gating on all input channels
• 4-band parametric EQ on inputs; 31-band graphic EQ on outputs
• USB playback/recording (WAV, MP3) direct to USB drive
• 4 USB ports: 2 media, 2 controller/firmware
• +48V phantom power per channel
• 24-bit / 48 kHz AD/DA conversion
• Ethernet port for wired control
• Rack-mountable with optional ears
• 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for DAW

Recommendations

The Soundcraft Ui16 is ideal for users seeking a powerful, portable digital mixer with wireless control and professional-grade sound quality. Its intuitive interface and extensive processing make it a top choice for live and studio environments.