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KORGMW-1608 SoundLink 16-Channel Hybrid Analog/Digital Mixer

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KORG MW-1608 SoundLink 16-Channel Hybrid Analog/Digital Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

KORG’s MW-1608 combines analog-style hands-on control with digital processing in a 16-channel format. Physical faders, three-band channel EQ, single-knob compression and dedicated routing buttons keep core adjustments close at hand. Four recallable mute groups can organize channel combinations for stage changes, songs and soundchecks. Two Musician’s Phone controls provide separate one-knob boosts for musicians’ monitor mixes, while onboard effects, dynamics tools and analysis functions support more detailed system control.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Live setups needing instantly recallable channel combinations for songs, soundchecks or onstage lineup changes.
  • Monitor mixes where two performers need individual one-knob boosts of the complete left/right mix.
  • Hands-on mixing with physical faders, channel EQ and dedicated equalization and dynamics assignment buttons.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Setups requiring a powered mixer.
  • Workflows that require MIDI, ADAT optical, AES/EBU, S/PDIF or RCA inputs.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

KORG MW-1608 SoundLink 16-Channel Hybrid Analog/Digital Mixer construction detail

Detail 01

Four mute groups

Store and recall four channel combinations for different moments in a set or service.

Detail 02

2 x pre and 2 x pre/post aux sends

Provides four aux-send paths with both fixed pre-fader and selectable pre/post-fader options.

Detail 03

12 mic preamps

Twelve microphone preamp channels are built into the mixer.

Detail 04

20 total outputs

Useful to account for when planning the mixer’s outgoing connections.

Detail 05

USB

Includes a USB connection.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The mixer is not powered.
  2. 02An optional footswitch can activate the digital effects.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many channels does the MW-1608 have?

It is a 16-channel mixer.

02Can I save mute combinations?

Yes. It offers four programmable, recallable mute groups.

03How many musician monitor boosts are available?

Two dedicated Musician’s Phone controls provide individual boosts for monitor mixes.

04Are the effects editable?

Yes. Effect parameters can be adjusted, saved and recalled.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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