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Steinberg MR816 CSX

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39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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2 editorial reviews
The first fruit of the Yamaha-Steinberg union is finally with us, but does it provide the hardware/software integration that Cubase and Nuendo users have hoped for? And what is there to tempt users of other DAWs? Let's find out...Read more
A Cubase-friendly audio interface that comes with its own DSPRead more
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Pros

  • The operation is easy
  • and the soundquality is awesome
  • REVX sounded very smooth and detailed

Cons

  • ChannelStrip Metric Halo is really deadly
  • there's absolutely no MIDI connectivity
  • you lose the bonus of Advanced Integration
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 96 kHz
  • External
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Steinberg MR816 CSX - Pros & Cons

Steinberg MR816 CSX

Pros

  • The operation is easy
  • and the soundquality is awesome
  • REVX sounded very smooth and detailed
  • CSX works very well
  • The preamps are very good
  • for money is very good given the quality and scope
  • ability to create and manage 8 different returns

Cons

  • ChannelStrip Metric Halo is really deadly
  • there's absolutely no MIDI connectivity
  • you lose the bonus of Advanced Integration
  • there are no MIDI connections
  • lack of MIDI means it doesn't quite cover all bases
  • it is not colored in a Apogee point
  • only digital converter

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Steinberg MR816 CSX - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz
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Connectivity
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)2
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)8
Microphone inputyes
XLR8
Other connectorsFirewire
USBno
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Features
Support for ASIOyes
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Power
Power sourcePowerline

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Steinberg MR816 CSX Steinberg - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Published: 08.10.2014
Steinberg MR816 CSX

The first fruit of the Yamaha-Steinberg union is finally with us, but does it provide the hardware/software integration that Cubase and Nuendo users have hoped for? And what is there to tempt users of other DAWs? Let's find out...

By Martin Walker
17 minute read
Steinberg MR816 CSX Steinberg MR816 CSX review
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Published: 22.10.2008
Steinberg MR816 CSX review

A Cubase-friendly audio interface that comes with its own DSP

8 minute read

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