RCF F 16XR - 16-Channel Mixing Console with Multi-FX and Recording in Black Finish

The RCF F 16XR is a 16-channel professional mixing console designed to offer superior sound quality, extensive functionality, and user-friendly features for musicians, sound engineers, and live event professionals. Part of RCF's next-generation F Series, the F 16XR builds on the success of the E Series with a focus on providing a flexible, robust, and high-performance tool for demanding applications. Engineered and designed by RCF's R&D team in Italy, the F 16XR features a full balanced audio path from input to output, ensuring exceptional sound integrity and minimal distortion throughout the system.

This versatile mixer includes 10 microphone preamp inputs, 4 mono line inputs, and 4 stereo line inputs, allowing for a wide variety of audio source connections. The mic inputs feature +48V phantom power and low cut filters at 80 Hz to accommodate different types of microphones, including condenser mics for studio recording or live sound reinforcement. The line inputs offer adjustable gain selection, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of sound sources such as keyboards, synthesizers, and other instruments.

One of the standout features of the F 16XR is its onboard PRO DSP effects, which include 16 preset professional effects, such as reverb (halls, rooms, plates, spring), delays (mono, stereo, multitap), chorus, flangers, and echoes. These high-quality effects provide real-time manipulation of the sound, making the F 16XR an excellent choice for both studio and live environments. Additionally, the mixer includes a USB audio interface for stereo recording on computer-based DAWs and 2-channel playback, making it easy to integrate into modern digital setups.

For precise sound control, the F 16XR comes with six single-control compressors on channels 1 to 6, providing dynamic control to manage level fluctuations. The mixer also offers flexible routing options, including 2 stereo output busses, 4 auxiliary sends (2 pre, 1 pre/post, 1 post), and group outputs, allowing for customized signal routing to external effects, monitors, or recording devices. The main mix output is balanced, with a high-level output of +28 dBu, ensuring professional-grade audio transmission.

To ensure optimal sound shaping, the F 16XR features a 3-band equalizer with semi-parametric mids, 2 shelving EQs for high and low frequencies, and a gain range that allows for detailed tonal adjustments. The EQ is ideal for both live sound mixing and studio work, providing a broad range of tonal control to suit different musical genres and performance environments. The mixer's internal effects and auxiliary sends also make it easy to route audio to external processors or effects units for further enhancement.

The F 16XR is housed in a sturdy metal chassis and includes an internal universal power supply, ensuring long-term durability and stable operation in a variety of environments. The mixer's compact and rugged design makes it an ideal choice for both mobile setups and permanent installations. With intuitive front-panel controls, a footswitch input for hands-free operation, and a simple yet powerful interface, the F 16XR is built to meet the needs of audio professionals.

Additional features include 60 mm faders for precise control, a headphone output with a 150-ohm impedance for monitoring, and comprehensive LED indicators for signal and peak levels, as well as system status. The F 16XR is CE compliant, ensuring it meets international safety standards for professional use. Whether used for live sound, studio recording, or sound design, the F 16XR provides all the tools needed to deliver high-quality sound in any environment.

Features

• 16-channel professional mixing console with 10 mic preamp inputs, 4 mono line inputs, and 4 stereo line inputs for versatile audio source management
• Onboard PRO DSP effects with 16 presets, including reverb, delay, chorus, and echo for real-time sound manipulation
• USB audio interface for stereo recording and 2-channel playback with support for 44.1 and 48.0 kHz sample rates
• 6 single-control compressors on channels 1 to 6 for dynamic control and consistent sound levels
• 2 stereo output busses, 4 auxiliary sends, and group outputs for flexible signal routing
• 3-band equalizer with semi-parametric mids and 2 shelving EQs for detailed tonal shaping
• Internal universal power supply and rugged metal chassis for durability and reliability
• Compact design with 60 mm faders for precise control and a footswitch input for hands-free operation
• Comprehensive LED indicators for signal, peak levels, and system status
• CE compliant, ensuring safety and standard compliance for professional use

Specifications

Electronic specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz ÷ 20 kHz
• THD+N, 20dB gain, 0dBu out: <0,02% A-Weighted

Processing

• Dynamic range: > 85dB

Inputs

• Channels: 16
• Mic: 10
• Gain Range: 0 dB ÷ -50 dB
• Input Noise Level: -124 dBu A-Weighted
• Mic Inputs Impedance: 14 kohm
• Low Cut: 80 Hz
• Phantom Power +48V: Yes
• Mono Line: 8
• Gain Selection: 20 dB ÷ -30 dB
• Line Input Impedance: 21 kohm
• HI-Z Line Inputs: 1
• HI-Z Line Inputs Impedance (Mohm): 1 Mohm
• Stereo Line: 4
• Gain Selection: 20 dB ÷ -30 dB
• Stereo Line Input Impedance (kOhm): 14 kohm
• Input connectors: XLR, Jack, RCA

Outputs

• Main MIX: 1
• Control Room: Yes
• FX Send: 1
• AUX Send: 3
• AUX Output: 4
• Group Out: 4
• Phones: 1
• Output connectors: XLR, Jack

Outputs specifications

• Main Out Level: 28 dBu
• Aux Out Level: 28 dBu
• Group Out Level: 28 dBu
• Phones Out impedance (ohm): 150 ohm
• Phones Out Level: 10 dBm

Compressors

• RCF Compressors: n°6 Single Control Compressors on Channels 1 to 6

EQ

• Input Channels EQ: 1 Semi Parametric / 2 Shelving
• Description: High: +/-15 dB @ 10 kHz Shelving
  Mid: +/-15 dB @ Freq. sel. from 100Hz to 8kHz - Bell
  Low: +/-15 dB @ 100 Hz Shelving

Auxiliary sends

• AUX: 2 PRE / 1 PRE/POST
• FX POST: 1

Internal Effects

• Send Effects: 1

USB audio

• USB Audio Interface: Yes
• Type: B
• Play trk: 2
• Rec trk: 2
• Supported Sample Rate: 44.1, 48.0 kHz

Other features

• Footswitch: Yes

Electrical specifications

• Power supply: Internal
• Voltage requirements: 100 V - 240 V
• Power consumption (MAX): 30 W

Standard compliance

• Safety agency: CE compliant

Physical specifications

• Cabinet/Case Material: Metal
• Color: Black

Size / Weight

• Height: 4.21 inches
• Width: 18.86 inches
• Depth: 15.98 inches
• Weight: 14.11 lbs

Shipping information

• Package Height: 5.91 inches
• Package Width: 17.83 inches
• Package Depth: 20.59 inches
• Package Weight: 16.31 lbs