The Dynacord PowerMate 1600-3 (Generation 3) is a professional 16-channel powered mixing console, combining a full-featured analog mixer, dual digital effects, graphic EQ, USB audio interface, MIDI and a powerful 2-channel Class-D amplifier in one compact unit. It is designed for live sound, bands, installations, small/medium events and rental applications.
Main specifications
| Specification | PowerMate 1600-3 |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 total: 12 mono + 4 stereo |
| Mic inputs | 16 |
| Aux/Monitor buses | 6: 2 Pre, 2 Post, 2 switchable Pre/Post |
| Power amplifier | 2-channel Class-D |
| Rated output @ 4 Ω | 2 × 900 W RMS, 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Max. output @ 4 Ω | 2 × 1,250 W |
| Max. output @ 8 Ω | 2 × 675 W |
| Max. output @ 2.66 Ω | 2 × 1,600 W |
| Max. midband @ 4 Ω | 2 × 1,000 W |
| Master EQ | 11-band stereo graphic EQ |
| Effects | 2 × stereo 24/48-bit processors |
| Effects presets | 100 factory + 20 user |
| USB audio | 4-in / 4-out |
| USB resolution | 24-bit |
| Sample rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz |
| MIDI | 5-pin MIDI In/Out |
| Phantom power | 48 V, switchable in groups |
| Power supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions with lid | 663.5 × 164.5 × 571.5 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg without lid / 17 kg with lid |
Mixer section
The 16-channel configuration consists of 12 Mic/Line channels plus 4 Mic/Stereo-Line channels. The mono channels include a 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange, 80 Hz low-cut filter and voice filter. The mixer also includes feedback filters for the monitor outputs.
The master section provides an 11-band stereo graphic EQ covering 63 Hz through 12 kHz, with ±10 dB adjustment.
Effects & digital connectivity
The PowerMate 1600-3 has two independent stereo multi-effects processors, with 100 factory presets and 20 user memories, including tap-delay functionality. It also has footswitch and MIDI control capability.
The integrated 4 × 4 USB audio interface provides simultaneous 4-channel playback and recording at up to 24-bit/96 kHz, making the unit useful for recording, playback and computer integration.
