Soundcraft Signature Plus 16 Analog Mixer with Lexicon Effects and USB-C
Product Description
The Soundcraft Signature Plus 16 Analog Mixer with Lexicon Effects and USB-C is designed for live engineers, musicians, producers, podcasters, and content creators. Its 16 input channels give you plenty of mixing space, combining Ghost mic preamps with Sapphyre EQ and dbx one-knob compressors for hands-on control over gain, tone, and dynamics. A built-in Lexicon hardware effects processor adds further sound-shaping options, including Store and Tap Tempo functions.
The integrated 4x4 USB-C interface handles high-resolution recording and playback with laptops or mobile devices, helping analog and software-based workflows work together. Four Aux sends, Mix to Auxes, a dedicated Listen bus, and selectable Talkback To routing provide flexible monitoring options. Simple Success Metering gives you visual feedback across inputs and outputs, while colour-coded buttons and tactile controls make important settings easier to find. Rack-mount ears are included for convenient installation.
Shape each source with confidence
Ghost mic preamps provide smooth high-gain behaviour and harmonic character, giving microphones a solid starting point before you begin shaping the mix. Sapphyre EQ then provides musical tone control across individual sources. For dynamics, built-in dbx one-knob compressors with harmonic enhancement make compression straightforward, particularly when working with voices and acoustic instruments. You also get TRS insert points for bringing compatible external processors into individual signal paths. With 16 input channels available, these tools give you plenty of scope for balancing larger live, recording, and production setups while keeping everyday adjustments hands-on and easy to manage.
Add Lexicon effects directly at the console
The built-in Lexicon hardware processor provides creative effects without requiring a separate external effects unit. Store functionality lets you retain presets, while Tap Tempo gives you a quick way to control the timing of suitable effects. The surrounding layout is designed to keep these and other mixing controls easy to navigate. Colour-coded buttons visually separate functions, while tactile squircle-shaped knobs help you identify controls by touch. Smooth faders provide precise level adjustment too, which is useful when you're making quick changes during a performance, recording session, or production where you need to stay focused on the mix.
Connect your recording setup over USB-C
A 4x4 USB-C interface lets you connect the Signature Plus 16 directly to laptops or mobile devices for recording and playback. The supplied specifications list 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz, 96kHz, 176.2kHz, and 196kHz sample rates. USB inputs can be routed into channel strips, allowing computer playback to become part of your wider mix. They can also override the mix when you need break music or playback for a DJ set. Direct USB returns are available as a monitoring source as well, helping you manage analog inputs and computer audio through the same console.
Build flexible monitor mixes
Four Aux sends give you room to create separate monitoring feeds, with Mix to Auxes providing straightforward control over those outputs. The dedicated Listen bus lets you monitor channels without interrupting the main mix heard by performers or the audience. Talkback To routing gives you control over where communication is sent rather than limiting talkback to a fixed destination. Headphone and control room outputs provide further monitoring flexibility, including Mute, Dim, and Mono Sum controls. You can select Auxes, Listen, Mix, or direct USB returns for monitoring, while Simple Success Metering provides clear visual feedback across inputs and outputs.
Features
- 16 input channels provide room for larger mixing setups
- Ghost mic preamps provide smooth high-gain performance
- Sapphyre EQ gives you straightforward musical tone shaping
- One-knob compressors make dynamics easier to control
- Built-in Lexicon effects provide hands-on creative processing
- Four Aux sends help you create flexible monitor mixes
- USB-C handles recording and playback with connected devices
- Rack ears are included for convenient rack installation
Specifications
- Input Channels: 16
- Mic Preamps: Soundcraft Ghost
- Channel Eq: Soundcraft Sapphyre EQ
- Compression: dbx one-knob compressors with harmonic enhancement
- Insert Points: TRS
- Aux Sends: 4
- Metering: SSM Simple Success Metering
- Effects Processor: Lexicon hardware effects processor
- Effects Functions: Store and Tap Tempo
- Usb Interface: 4x4 USB-C
- Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz, 96kHz, 176.2kHz, 196kHz
- Full Scale Playback Level: +17dBu
- Full Scale Recording Level: +20dBu
- Playback Dynamic Range: 94dB
- Recording Dynamic Range: 107dB
- Playback Thd+N: <0.01%
- Recording Thd+N: <0.005%
- Equivalent Input Noise: -128dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB/-1.5dB
- Frequency Response -3db Cutoff: 15Hz to 80kHz
- Residual Noise: -90dBu
- Rca Channel Residual Noise: -78dBu
- Thd+N: <0.005%
- Cmrr: >80dB
- Crosstalk: -80dB
- Aux Send Isolation: -75dB
- Listen Bus: Dedicated
- Talkback: Selectable Talkback To routing
- Monitoring Outputs: Headphone and control room
- Monitoring Controls: Mute, Dim, Mono Sum
- Monitoring Sources: Auxes, Listen, Mix, direct USB returns
- Rack Ears: Included
- Software Bundle: Included
- Power Supply: Worldwide
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 438 mm x 535 mm x 106 mm
- Weight: 7.8 kg
- Box Dimensions (W x D x H): 610 mm x 649 mm x 199 mm
- Boxed Weight: 13.5 kg
