MR18 Digital Mixer vs StudioLive 16R
The StudioLive 16R costs about $1 more than the MR18 Digital Mixer and buys you etherCON. It takes 2 rack units less, too.
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MR18 Digital MixerPreSonus
StudioLive 16R| Spec | MR18 Digital Mixer | StudioLive 16R |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 1U |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs | 9.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 40W |
| Depth | 149 mm | 300 mm |
| I/O count | 33 | 6 |
| Price | ~$799 | ~$800 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
MR18 Digital Mixer
- TRS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
StudioLive 16R
- etherCON
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.