PreSonus NSB16.8 AVB Networked Stage Box Certified Open Box

Name: PreSonus NSB16.8 AVB Networked Stage Box
Brand: PreSonus
Rating: 4 (11 reviews)

16 x 8 Digital Stage Box with 16 XMAX Preamps and 2 AVB Ports

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PreSonus NSB16.8 AVB Networked Stage Box

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Bridge the gap between the band, FOH engineer, and audience with the PreSonus NSB16.8 AVB-networked stage box. Fitted with 16 locking combo mic/line inputs and eight locking XLR line outputs, the NSB16.8 features remote-controllable XMAX Class A preamps, gain compensation for shared inputs, and easy setup and control from a StudioLive Series III console and the free PreSonus UC Surface software. A 2-port AVB switch facilitates chaining multiple units and provides integration with PreSonus EarMix personal mixers.

Remote-controllable preamps make setup fast, easy, and painless

We've managed countless live shows here at Sweetwater; no one likes having to run up to the stage every time you have to make an adjustment to your stage box preamps. Thanks to the PreSonus NSB16.8's remote-controllable XMAX preamps, those back-and-forth cross-venue dashes are a thing of the past. The pres will show up in your StudioLive Series III console, giving you the control you need over your preamps, right from front-of-house. And by the way, these preamps are the exact same Class A XMAX preamps found in your StudioLive board, so you know you're getting quality sound with low noise and tons of headroom.

Total integration with the PreSonus EarMix personal monitoring system

When you add a PreSonus NSB16.8 to your PA setup, you're not just getting a great set of remote-controllable preamps and ditching tons of bulky cable, you're ready to add an advanced personal monitoring system directly inline with the rig you already have. That's because your NSB16.8 comes equipped with AVB connectivity, which provides your EarMix monitor controllers with a digital split straight from the stage box!

PreSonus NSB16.8 AVB Networked Stage Box Features:

Rugged stage box enclosure
16 locking, remote controllable combo mic/line inputs
16 remote-controllable XMAX preamps
Gain compensation for shared inputs
8 locking XLR line outputs
2 AVB ports with locking XLR Ethernet jacks
32 x 8 AVB (16 direct input channels + 16 gain-compensated input channels)
Mute All button
Locking IEC power jack
48V indicators
Easy setup and control from StudioLive Series III consoles and free PreSonus UC Surface software
Optional rack ears (available separately)

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Tech Specs

Type: Digital Stage Box
Compatibility: PreSonus StudioLive Series III (AVB network)
Channels: 16 x 8
Inputs - Mic Preamps: 16 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
Phantom Power: Yes
Outputs - Main: 8 x XLR
Data I/O: 2 x EtherCon (AVB network)
Software: Presonus UC Surface control software
OS Requirements - Mac: Mac, iPad
OS Requirements - PC: Windows, Android
Power Source: Locking IEC AC jack
Height: 7"
Depth: 4.5"
Width: 16.7"
Weight: 6.2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 2779300201

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If you have a Presonus Studiolive series III mixer, this stage box is a must have. A single CAT6 cable is a blessing versus a large cable snake. With flexible signal routing and controllable preamps, this thing is perfect. I bought the 32sc console and this unit adds 16 more channels. If you're looking at a console or a 24 or 32 channel rack mixer, you need this stage box.

In response to some people having audio dropout problems. We use the NSB 32.16 for most shows. In the beginning, we experienced audio drops. The issue ended up being the choice of the Cat cable we were using (shielded twisted pair). The cable we used was shielded... this caused a grounding problem when someone would touch a mic, mic-stand, or even the console. We took our shielded cables and removed the ground cable from only ONE end. This solved our audio dropouts... no grounding issues. We kept the shield in place in the cable (and the ground on only one side). The other ground allows for the discharge of any electrical interference in the cable, but it does not cause audio issues. Check your cables!!

We finally got the network cabling installed and began using our NSB16.8 with our Presonus mixer. The main purpose is to connect the musicians on stage. Previously, we were using a Behringer stage mixer and bringing that in via the xlr snake. Our current speaker arrangement fills the room nicely but can produce feedback. But tests with the NSB16.8 are showing that the feedback threshold is significantly higher, to the point of being non-existent. It's amazing! There's some serious magic going on. And the audio quality is much clearer (go figure, good gain structure means good sound, who knew). There really isn't much about the NSB16.8 to convince me to purchase it. It doesn't DO anything when compared to something like a headless stage mixer. But when coupled with the Presonus main mixer, the results are outstanding. So glad Mike recommended it and that we went with it.

I've been using the NSB 16.8 for the past year in a rehearsal/recording studio space together with a Presonus StudioLive Series III 32 channel mixer. They work seamlessly together. Cabling is dramatically reduced to a single AVB ethernet cable. Sounds great and always works.

Best feature is ability to digitally manage I/O configurations from the mixer and its UC control software app. We have several different band and recording configurations. Each one is set up and saved in its own project preset. At the touch of button, I can reconfigure the whole studio to the current project. Never have to move around cables any more. Eliminated the need for my analog patch bay.

We also use Presonus StudioOne as our DAW and Presonus Capture as the direct-to-disk recording app. The mixer/NSB hardware integrate nicely into this environment making recording and production workflow much simpler.

Really cleaned up the sound of buzzing and weak signals!

Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

See also: Stage Box, PreSonus, PreSonus Digital Stage Boxes