Soundcraft Ui16 16-Input Remote-Controlled Digital Mixer

Compact, Powerful Digital Mixing for Professional Live Sound

The Soundcraft Ui16 is a 16-input, fully recallable digital mixing system designed for flexible remote control in live sound environments. Housed in a compact, road-rugged stagebox-style chassis, the Ui16 combines built-in Wi-Fi, cross-platform compatibility, comprehensive signal processing, and professional connectivity in a portable mixing solution.

The mixer can be controlled from iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices using a standard web browser, with up to 10 connected control devices simultaneously. Integrated processing from dbx, DigiTech, and Lexicon provides extensive tools for shaping, controlling, and enhancing live audio.

Key Features

Remote-Controlled Digital Mixing

Control the Ui16 wirelessly or through a network-connected device using a standard web browser. Its cross-platform design supports:

• iOS
• Android
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Linux
• Up to 10 control devices simultaneously

Built-In Wi-Fi & Network Connectivity

The Ui16 features integrated Wi-Fi and independent network interfaces for simultaneous Wi-Fi and Ethernet control, allowing flexible connection options for live production environments.

Professional Signal Processing

The Ui16 incorporates processing technology from dbx, DigiTech, and Lexicon, including:

• dbx AFS2 feedback suppression
• DigiTech amp modeling
• Lexicon effects
• Advanced channel processing
• Output processing

Fully Recallable Mic Preamps

Mic gain and phantom power can be controlled and recalled remotely, providing convenient setup and adjustment from a connected device.

Comprehensive Input Processing

Every input channel provides extensive processing tools, including:

• 4-band parametric EQ
• High-pass filter
• Compressor
• De-esser
• Noise gate
• Real-time frequency analyzer (RTA)

Advanced Output Processing

All outputs feature additional processing capabilities:

• 31-band graphic EQ
• Noise gate
• Compressor
• Real-time frequency analyzer (RTA)

Integrated Lexicon Effects

Three dedicated Lexicon FX processors provide professional effects for live mixing:

• Reverb
• Delay
• Chorus

Flexible Mixer Controls

The Ui16 includes advanced workflow tools for managing complex live mixes:

• Subgroups
• Mute Groups
• View Groups
• Show recall
• Snapshot recall
• Channel safes
• Security lockout

Input & Output Connectivity

The Ui16 provides a broad selection of analog and digital connections for live sound applications.

USB Audio & Recording

The integrated 2-channel USB audio system supports both playback and recording.

Playback

Compatible playback formats include:

• MP3
• WAV
• AIFF

Recording

The Ui16 can record 2-channel audio directly to a USB storage device, making it useful for capturing live performances, rehearsals, or other audio sessions.

Remote Mixing Workflow

The Soundcraft Ui16 is designed to keep the mixing position flexible. Instead of requiring the operator to remain directly beside a traditional console, the system can be controlled from connected tablets, smartphones, PCs, and other supported devices.

This makes it suitable for applications where the engineer needs to move around the venue and monitor the mix from different listening positions.

Rugged Stagebox Design

The Ui16 is housed in a floor-ready, road-rugged chassis designed for live applications. Its compact stagebox-style format makes it practical for mobile sound systems, performance venues, rehearsals, installations, and other environments where space and portability are important.

Software & Computer Integration

The Ui16 includes Ableton Live Lite, providing an additional software option for recording, production, and creative audio workflows.

Its browser-based control architecture also eliminates the need for a dedicated operating system-specific control application, supporting multiple major platforms.

Specifications

Ideal Applications

The Soundcraft Ui16 is well suited for:

• Live sound reinforcement
• Bands and musicians
• Houses of worship
• Small and medium-sized venues
• Mobile DJ and production systems
• Touring setups
• Rehearsal spaces
• Theater and performance applications
• Installed audio systems
• Remote-controlled stage mixing

Why Choose the Soundcraft Ui16?

The Soundcraft Ui16 combines a compact stagebox design with extensive digital processing and flexible remote control. With support for up to 10 control devices, integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet, professional dbx, DigiTech, and Lexicon processing, comprehensive I/O, USB playback and recording, and browser-based operation across multiple platforms, it provides a versatile solution for modern live audio production.