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Soundcraft Ui16

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16-Channel Digital Mixer

  • Tablet/PC/smartphone controlled
  • With integrated stagebox and DSP
  • Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Soundcraft preamps and soundcraft mixer algorithms
  • 4 Lexicon effects buses: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Room
  • dbx AFS2 feedback suppression
  • Digitech amp modelling
  • 120 Band realtime analyser (used in the inputs and outputs)
  • Storable Gain and +48V status
  • 4-Band parametric EQ, high-Pass filter, compressor, De-Esser and noise gate on input channels
  • 31-Band graphic EQ and compressor on all outputs
  • 2-Channel USB audio playback and recording
  • Use up to 10 control devices (tablets, phones, pcs) simultaneously
  • Cross-Platform compatibility with iOS, android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices (over HTML5)
  • Dimensions: 110 x 177 x 483 mm
  • Format: 19", 4U
  • Weight: 3.61 kg
  • Including Ableton Live Lite 9

Connections:

  • 12 Microphone/Line inputs: 4x XLR, 8x combo connector, including 2 instrument inputs (jack)

Including digitech amp modelling

  • 2 Instrument inputs via jack
  • 2 Line inputs via Cinch
  • 2-Channel USB media player (MP3, WAV, AIFF playback)
  • 2-Channel USB recording directly to USB memory
  • 2 Main outputs via XLR
  • 4 AUX-Outputs via XLR
  • 2 Stereo headphone outputs
Available since May 2015
Item number 356321
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
User Interface remote
Number of faders 0
DSP Input channels 16
Mic Preamp 12
Physical outputs 4
Digital stagebox connection No
Hotspot Singleband
Multitrack Record No
integratated Player/Rec via USB/SD stereo
19" Rackmount Yes
DSP Output Channels 4
Busses 2
Mono-Line Input 6
Stereo-Line Input 0
Ethernet Yes
Soundcard interface No
Recorder Format WAV/MP3
RTA Yes
FX Processor 4
31 Band EQ 5
Delay Input 1
Delay Output 1
Matrix 0
DCA/VCA Groups 0
Midi Connector No
Sample rate 48 kHz
Monitor Apps 1
Separate Personal Monitor system No
Expansion Card slots 0
Digital ADAT No
Digital SPDIF No
Digital AES3/ASESEB No
Digital MADI No
Digital Dante No
110V capable 1
Case No
Height 177 mm
Width 483 mm
Depth 110 mm
Weight 3,6 kg
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A full mixing system in rack format

Sound technology has progressed significantly over the last ten years. Whether at home or in professional recording studios or on the stage, digital technology has replaced analogue devices almost everywhere and ushered in new, innovative technical possibilities at increasingly affordable prices. The Soundcraft Ui16 exemplifies this fundamental shift. The Ui16 is an ultra-compact digital mixing console that provides an affordable entry point into the world of professional live mixing, and is therefore perfectly suited to use by smaller bands looking to mix themselves while keeping costs down.

Compact but feature-packed

The Soundcraft Ui16 is anything but a conventional live mixing console. The design of this 19" (4U) device differs significantly different from classic mixers that feature a plethora of buttons, knobs, and faders: Instead, the Ui16 is a stripped-down combination of a stagebox, router, and DSP-powered effects unit. The actual mixing is done via smartphone, tablet, or PC. However, this is not a disadvantage, as it means that long cables, extra stage boxes, and similar pieces of gear are a thing of the past, in addition to which it also makes it easier to monitor all of the participants on stage.

Front view of the Soundcraft Ui16 16-channel digital mixing console

A mixing setup for small rooms

The Soundcraft Ui16 is not only an outstanding choice for bands that mix themselves, but also for small bars or clubs that don't want to miss out on good sound even without a front-of-house setup. The mixer (preferably installed in a rack) is simply placed close to the musician. The Ui16 features twelve mic/line inputs and a stereo RCA input, and the two-channel USB media player supports MP3, WAV, and AIFF formats, for example for music during breaks in the performance. It is also possible to record directly onto a USB device via the mixer. The Ui16 also features effects, AUX paths, and headphone outputs as well as an integrated router that allows up to ten users to connect wirelessly to the mixer via smartphone or tablet. After familiarising oneself with the web browser-based user interface, excellent sounding mixes can be achieved in no time at all.

Soundcraft logo on the Ui16 16-channel digital mixer

About Soundcraft

The British company Soundcraft was founded in 1973 and has been developing mixing consoles and audio equipment ever since. Soundcraft first rose to fame with its "Series 1" mixing console, which featured a noteworthy flight case and a multi-pin interface. The company continues to make the most of its years of experience and now also develops high quality digital equipment for the music scene, sound engineers and DJ’s included. In 1988 firm was taken over by electronics manufacture Harmannn, which was itself bought by Samsung in 2017.

Control the Soundcraft Ui16 16-channel digital mixing console via smartphone

Space-saving and user-friendly

As soon as the Soundcraft Ui16 is positioned on or next to the stage, most of the setup work is already done. The Ui16 only requires two cables to send the final mixed audio signal from the mixer to an amplifier, which then powers the speakers. Not much more needs to be set on the device itself, as everything else is controlled via (up to ten) smartphones or tablets. This means that one person can take care of the sound while others can concentrate on the monitor mix. If the number of channels or AUX paths of the Ui16 is insufficient, Soundcraft also offers the Ui24R, a more extensively equipped model that also includes practical recording features.

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Soundcraft UI16 - portable digital PA a reality at a very affordable price.
Steve5194 14.07.2015
The idea behind this system is pure genius (although I'm not sure if it originated with Soundcraft; Mackie may have been first off the mark with a similar system). Build a fully featured digital mixer into a stage box, combine it with WiFi and a range of professional FX, routing, EQ and dynamics, then control it remotely from a tablet computer, laptop, IPad or mobile 'phone.

The first thing that attracted me was the xtremely small size and weight (4 rack units high, a few centimetres deep and weighing less than 4 kilos). This relatively tiny box makes the mixer, the effects rack, the multicore and an array of cables and power supplies I usually needed to transport unecessary. In my case I recon this cuts down the PA by about 30 - 40%.

I have had only one weekend to test the system out, so have not yet had time to explore the more remote areas of the software, but the answer to the question does it do the job as suggested by the Soundcraft publicity, the answer is a resounding yes! Sound quality is magnificent, this little box really is a fully featured mobile digital studio with all the routing, eq, fx and dynamics you would expect. One feature is the built in media player; tracks copied to a flash drive can be plugged into a front panel USB connector (there is another for recording; but only stereo from the main output). I tried an A/B switched comparison between a .wav file on the flash drive and the same track burned to a CD. The wave file quality and detail was very noticably superior to the CD.

One thing worried me; what happens if the battery on the controlling computer ran out during a live performance? Would the whole PA crash? The answer is no; once set up the mixer will carry on as normal even if you switch off the computer running the software, so the show will go on regardless, but you have no control over levels and such untill you re-initiate the software.

The only con so far is that the only instructions in the box are written on two postage stamp sized pieces of paper and serve only to confuse you by ignoring the many questions that arise about the means of getting the thing operational. Come on Soundcraft if you can design this brilliant piece of gear surely you find someone able to write a clear and unoquivocal getting started sheet? And no; hiding it away on a CD or download site is not the same thing as an old fashioned printed guide.

Despite the positivity of this review I do not work for, or have any connection with Soundcraft. I am merely passing on my enthusiasm for a remarkably well designed piece of equipment, which at first I thought would be well above my price range. Full marks to Soundcraft on a superb acheivment! When I consider the price as supplied by Thomann, I find the value for money remarkable.
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Excellent and convenient little rack mixer
BRGUY 06.03.2022
Not a bad little mixer suitable for a small band setup, the only thing i would say is the fx are a little hissy but to be honest its not noticeable during a show. Otherwise this fully feature desk is great value for money.
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awesome for its money
christos d 20.09.2023
This thing Is very good thor its pricerange. You can't make multickanel recorfing but for a small gig its fine
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Best value for money
Baartman 11.07.2019
If you told me 10 years ago i would have access to this amount of live mixing modules on the number of channels in this form factor, I would have not believed you.
What you get is an insane amount of control with brand names you know.

That being said. it does sometimes feel a bit bright, it is digital .we cant expect an analog sound.

The previous software updates has a lot of issues with connectivity. dropping connections and all that. but supposedly it was fixed.
Brilliant value.
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