PowerMate 1600-3

16‑channel compact power‑mixer

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  • Intuitive mixer with 16 input channels (12 Mic/Line + 4 Mic/Stereo-Line)
  • Very powerful and reliable amplifier with 2 x 1.000 Watts / 4 Ohms
  • 2 High-Quality editable effects, 100 factory and 20 user presets
  • Professional 4x4 24-bit / 96 kHz USB interface with MIDI
  • Lightweight (17 kg) road-ready package with extra robust cover-lid

The PowerMate compact power mixers incorporate profound know‑how, based on our research, development and inter‑communication with our customers in the professional audio market, for decades.

It incorporates not less than six dedicated audio devices into one compact frame: mixing console, two effects units, graphic equalizer, USB audio interface and power amplifier. Each of them is on the highest quality level as you would expect from a stand‑alone device. The PowerMate is a real all‑rounder for almost all applications with maximum feature set at minimum size.

The mixing section starts with 16 lowest noise, discrete microphone preamps. 6 auxiliary busses, two of them switchable pre/post fader, allow high flexibility for monitoring. The two effects processors offer 100 factory presets, including the already legendary PowerMate‑reverbs. Further, each preset can be edited and stored to 20 User memories.

The built in USB audio interface shares 4 playback and four recording channels simultaneously with a PC or Mac, please see information on available drivers, following studio standard 24‑bit / 96 kHz. An additional MIDI interface allows integration of instruments, such as keyboards. A license for Steinbergs Cubase software is part of the package.

The 11 band stereo graphic equalizer can be routed flexible to master or monitor channels.

The amplifier is extremely powerful with 2 x 1000 W / 4 Ohms (RMS). Due to modern switching mode power supply technology and a class‑D output stage, it’s very efficient and lightweight, too. An optional speaker protection allows limitation of long‑term power without giving up dynamics.

Finally, the slim housing is protected by a rugged plastic lid with integrated handle for easy transportation.

Specifications

Channels (Mono + Stereo) 12 + 4
Auxiliarys (MON, FX, AUX) 2 Pre, 2 Post, 2 Pre/Post switchable
Max. Single Channel Output Power, Dynamic-Headroom, IHF-A
into 2.66 Ω 2 x 1600 W
into 4 Ω 2 x 1250 W
into 8 Ω 2 x 675 W

Max. Single Channel Output Power, Continuous, 1 kHz, THD = 1%
into 2.66 Ω 2 x 1350 W
into 4 Ω 2 x 1150 W
into 8 Ω 2 x 650 W
Maximum Midband Output Power, 1 kHz, THD = 1%, Dual Channel
into 2.66 Ω 2 x 1350 W
into 4 Ω 2 x 1000 W
into 8 Ω 2 x 600 W
Rated Output Power, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD < 0.5%, Single Channel
into 4 Ω 2 x 900 W
into 8 Ω 2 x 450 W
Maximum Output Voltage, of power amplifier, 1 kHz, no load 74 Vrms
THD, at 1 kHz, MBW = 80 kHz
MIC input to Master A L/R outputs, +16 dBu, typical < 0.005%
POWER AMP INPUTS to Speaker L/R outputs < 0.075%
DIM 30, power amplifier, 3.15 kHz, 15 kHz < 0.05%
IMD-SMPTE, power amplifier, 60 Hz, 7 kHz < 0.15%
Frequency Response, -3 dB, ref. 1 kHz
Any input to any Mixer output 15 Hz to 70 kHz
Any input to Speaker L/R output 20 Hz to 30 kHz
Crosstalk, 1 kHz
Amplifier L/R < -85 dB
Channel to Channel < -80 dB
Mute- & Standby-Switch attenuation > 100 dB
Fader & FX/AUX/MON-Send attenuation > 85 dB
CMRR, MIC input, 1 kHz > 80 dB
Input Sensitivity, all level controls in max. position
MIC -74 dBu (155 μV)
LINE (Mono) -54 dBu (1.55 mV)
LINE (Stereo) -34 dBu (15.5 mV)
CD (Stereo) -34 dBu (15.5 mV)
POWER AMP INPUTS +8 dBu (1.95 V)
Maximum Level, mixing desk
MIC inputs +21 dBu
Mono Line inputs +41 dBu
Stereo Line inputs +30 dBu
All other inputs +22 dBu
All other outputs +22 dBu
Input Impedances
MIC 2 ㏀
Insert Return 3.3 ㏀
2Track Return & CD In 10 ㏀
All other inputs > 15 ㏀
Output Impedances
Phones 47 Ω
All other outputs 75 Ω
Equivalent Input Noise, MIC input, A-weighted, 150 ohms -130 dBu
Noise, Channel inputs to Master A L/R outputs, A-weighted
Master fader down -97 dBu
Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader down -89 dBu
Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader 0 dB, Channel gain unity -82 dBu
Signal/Noise-Ratio, power amplifier, A-weighted, 4 Ω 105 dB
Output Stage Topology, amplifier Class D
Equalization
LO Shelving ±15 dB / 60 Hz
MID Peaking, mono inputs ±15 dB / 100 Hz to 8 kHz
MID Peaking, stereo inputs ±12 dB / 2.4 kHz
HI Shelving ±15 dB / 12 kHz
Master EQ 11-band (63, 125, 250, 400, 630, 1k, 1.6k, 2.5k, 4k, 6.3k, 12kHz) ±10 dB / Q = 1.5 to 2.5
Filter
LO-CUT, mono inputs f = 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct.
VOICE FILTER, mono inputs switchable
FEEDBACK FILTER, MON 1/2 70 Hz to 7 kHz, Notch, -9 dB
Speaker Processing LPN, switchable
Effects
Type Dual stereo 24/48-bit multi effects processors
Effects presets 100 Factory + 20 User, Tap-Delay
Remote control Footswitch, MIDI
Display 128 x 64 pixels, OLED
Digital Audio Interface
Channels 4 In / 4 Out
AD/DA Conversion 24-bit
Sampling Rate 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
PC Interface USB2.0, Female Type B
Supported OS See documentation
Peak Display 6 dB before Clip
MIDI Interface 5-pin DIN connector, In / Out
Output Power Control (Speaker Protection) Adjustable longterm RMS Limiter
Protection
Mixer Outputs (Relay controlled) MON 1, MON 2, MASTER A
Amplifier Audio Limiters, High Temperature, DC, HF, Short Circuit, Peak Current Limiters, Turn-on Delay,
Back EMF
Switching Mode Power Supply (μC controlled) Inrush Current Limiters, Mains Over/Undervoltage, Mains Over Current, High Temperature
Cooling Continuous speed controlled Fans
Phantom Power, switchable in groups 48 V DC
Power Requirements (SMPS with auto range mains input) 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Power Consumption, at ⅛ maximum output power, 4 Ω 450 W
Safety Class I
Ambient Temperature Limits +5 °C to +40 °C (40 °F to 105 °F)
Dimensions (W x H x D), mm With lid:
663.5 x 164.5 x 571.5
Weight
Net Weight, without lid 15 kg
Net Weight, with lid 17 kg
Shipping Weight 20 kg
Warranty 36 months
Optional Accessories
Gooseneck Lamp, 12V/5W, 12”, XLR 4 pol. F01U118983 (DC-LITLITE-4P)
FS 11 (Footswitch with LED) F01U100598 (DC-FS11)
Device in rated condition, unity gain (MIC gain 20 dB), all faders position 0 dB, all pots in mid position, master fader +8 dB, LPN HIGH, amplifier load 8 ohms, dual channel, mains voltage 230 V/50 Hz or 120 V/60 Hz, unless otherwise specified.

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