Soundcraft FX16ii
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 16-channel analog console with integrated 24-bit Lexicon digital effects processor.
- Precise Ultramic preamps, 3-band musical equalization with semi-parametric midrange.
- Comprehensive routing: 4 auxiliaries, 4 buses with subgroups, switchable pre/post direct outputs.
- Flexible format for stage and studio, with a removable rear panel for rack mounting.
Manufacturer Information
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A Modernized Soundcraft Standard, Heir to the Spirit Series
Highly acclaimed for years, the Spirit series has built Soundcraft's reputation for ergonomics and reliability. The FX16II carries forward the philosophy of the FX16 and updates it with optimized electronics and the integration of a 24-bit Lexicon effects engine, a benchmark in musical reverbs and delays. This provides you with a coherent sound and a proven workflow, both in rehearsal and on tour.
Who It's For and Intended Uses
Ideal for small to medium stages, houses of worship, schools, bars with live music, and home studios, the FX16II offers enough inputs, auxiliaries, and subgroups to manage a full band, a conference, or a hybrid instrument/player setup. Its direct outputs facilitate multitrack recording, while PFL/SIP and AFL monitoring ensure precise control both at the mixing desk and on stage.
Technical specifications
| Type | analog Compact | Rackable | Yes |
| USB stereo recording / playback | No | Headphone output | Yes |
| Number of faders | 18 | ||
| Mic/line inputs | 16 with Ultramic preamp and 48V phantom power. | Channel controls | channel mute key, Solo/pre-listen key. |
| Direct outputs | 16, switchable pre/post. | Overload indicator | LED, 4 dB before clipping. |
| Buses | 4 with subgroups. | Listening modes | PFL (pre-listen) or destructive Solo (SIP). |
| 4 auxiliaries, one of which is switchable pre/post | Aux 1 pre-fader/post-EQ; Aux 2 post-fader/post-EQ, switchable pre-fader; Aux 3 post-fader/post-EQ; Aux 4 post-fader/post-EQ dedicated to the Lexicon. | Auxiliary masters | 4 with after-listen (AFL). |
| Stereo inputs | 4 for effects returns or instruments. | Listening source | selectable. |
| Insert points | on channels, groups and master sections. | Displays | three-colour, 10 LEDs. |
| Mono output | dedicated. | Effects processor | built-in Lexicon. |
| Other inputs/outputs | 2-track return, Mix outputs, subgroup outputs, auxiliary outputs. | Noise level | Mic EIN @ max gain, 150 Ohms: -128 dBu; Mix output (Mix 0 dB, fader down): < -82 dBu. |
| Mic input | XLR with Ultramic preamp and 48V phantom power. | Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 1 dB. |
| Line input | jack. | Distortion + noise | Mic gain -30 dBu, +14 dBu mix @ 1 kHz: < 0.09 %. |
| Low-cut filter | 100 Hz, 18 dB/octave. | Channel separation | mute > 90 dB @ 1 kHz; fader down > 88 dB; minimum effects sends > 84 dB. |
| Equalizer | 3-band with sweepable midrange. | Impedances | mic input 1.8 kOhms; line input 18 kOhms; stereo input 65 kOhms; output 150 Ohms (balanced). |
| Direct output | switchable pre/post. | Input/output levels | mic and stereo input max level +20 dBu; line input max level +30 dBu; output max level +20 dBu. |
| Pan control | potentiometer. | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Soundcraft FX16ii support multitrack recording?
The direct outputs of each channel facilitate multitrack capture on a suitable recorder or interface. Channel inserts also allow integration of external processing during tracking or mixing.
What effects are built into the console?
A 24-bit Lexicon effects engine is built-in and powered by the dedicated Aux 4, configured post-fader/post-EQ. The effects return is inserted directly into the mix without requiring external effects wiring.
How many auxiliaries are available for stage monitors?
Four auxiliary sends are available. Aux 1 is pre-fader/post-EQ, Aux 2 is switchable pre-fader or post-fader, while Aux 3 and 4 are post-fader/post-EQ. Aux 4 is reserved for powering the Lexicon effects processor.
Can it be rack-mounted?
The rack format occupies 10U, with a width of 443 mm and a depth between 64 and 160 mm. Placed on a table, its dimensions are 160 x 444 x 460 mm.
What equalization is available on the channels?
Each channel features a 3-band EQ with highs at 12 kHz and lows at 80 Hz, adjustable by +/-15 dB. The midrange is sweepable from 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, with a range of +/-15 dB and a Q factor of 1.5.
