Swissonic USB Hub 1916

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USB 3.0 Hub and Charging Station

With power switch
Front: 1x USB 3.0 Type B and 16x USB 3.0 Type A with status LED
Back: 1x USB 2.0 Type A
Format: 19"/ 1U
Weight: 3.52 kg

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Available since August 2018
Item number 438902
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£166

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Rack-compatible USB hub

The Swissonic 1916, available exclusively through Thomann, is a high-performance USB hub built for 19" rack installation. With 17 USB 3.0 ports on the front panel, it offers fast data transfer, reliable power delivery for charging, and smooth integration of MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, and other devices - making it a versatile solution for both studio and live setups. All USB ports support the USB 3.0 standard, delivering high-speed data transfer and faster charging, while a front-panel power switch provides instant control over all connected devices. By streamlining data management and controller integration, the Swisssonic USB Hub 1916 is an ideal solution for rack-based setups.

17 hardware connections

The USB Hub 1916 features 16 front-facing USB Type-A ports that can accommodate USB sticks, keyboards, controllers, and smartphones with ease. Additionally, a dedicated USB Type-B port allows for the connection of MIDI controllers or other compatible devices. Each USB port includes a status LED, providing clear visual feedback on whether the connected hardware has been recognised by the computer, in addition to which a front-panel power switch with an indicator light enables quick disconnection of all USB connections when needed. On the rear panel, a USB Type-A port links the hub to a computer with USB 2.0 compatibility for seamless data transfer and device communication.

For musicians and sound engineers

The Swissonic USB Hub 1916 is designed for musicians and producers who need to connect multiple USB devices to their computer, and it allows for flexible control of parameters via MIDI controllers while also serving as a charging hub for various hardware. With its compact 1U design, the USB Hub 1916 fits seamlessly into a 19" rack, making it an efficient, space-saving solution. Ideal for home production setups and professional recording studios alike, it streamlines data exchange via USB sticks and external hard drives, ensuring a smooth and organised workflow.

About Swissonic

Launched in 1998, Swissonic is an in-house brand operated by Thomann. Swissonic's range of electronic and digital devices are built to precise specifications by well-known manufacturers and are thus available at very favourable prices via direct marketing without distributors. Swissonic mainly focuses on devices for use in conjunction with a computer. The product range therefore includes interfaces, webcams, monitoring speakers, MIDI keyboards, and routers but also sound converters and rack-mounted electronic equipment. Swissonic thus provides an extensive wide range of affordable equipment for computer and home studio-based sound processing.

USB 3.0 for fast data transfer

The USB Hub 1916 features 17 front-facing USB 3.0 ports, offering data transfer speeds ten times faster than USB 2.0, and each port provides 900mA of power, thus ensuring stable operation for connected devices. With full-duplex capability, USB 3.0 enables simultaneous bidirectional data transfer, making it a highly efficient hub for demanding workflows. The Swissonic USB Hub 1916 is a particularly good solution when building a complete 19" rack setup for mobile recording, as it allows a keyboard and controller to be seamlessly integrated with a dedicated rack-mounted computer, while also serving as a connection hub for speakers and microphones via an audio interface. Whether used in a studio or for recording live performances on tour, the USB Hub 1916 delivers versatility and reliability for professionals on the go.

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The best Hub Ever

Safwat 27.09.2020

I am using the Swissonic USB Hub 1916 since 2 months for my Studio equipment, I am connecting the following:
Komplete Kontrol S88
Maschine Jam
Maschine MK 3
2 X 5 TB Drives
Midi Hub
Korg Wavestate
Akai 25
Launch Control
Launch Pad X
AKAI MIDI Mix
Behringer Xenyx X1622USB
Focusrite 8i6
and
12.9 iPAD
iPhone

and it is working amazingly well with no hustle. it is so powerful with its 198 watts of power, all equipment are working seamlessly.

It is one of my best investments.

The only one issue I faced is that it has no comprehensive user manual, only one brief datasheet. and when I had some questions I've sent an email to the support team and I did not get any reply. Also there is no reference anywhere on the internet nor a website.

However, the product is amazing and working perfectly well, and I am thinking of buying another one as a backup, as all my studio equipment are depending on that single source of data so I need a backup.

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Unfortunately unstable with an Macbook Pro M1 13" (2020)

RvdB 01.03.2023

I was looking for a 19" solution for all my usb needs as there were too many hubs and docks flying around, making a spaghetti monster of cables.

However, the unit looks great and solid, but the functionality is unfortunately not stable in my case. The LEDS don't light up on all the hardware. Mostly only harddrives. Some of my hard drives are connecting/disconnecting frequently which doesn't happen directly connected or other hub/docks.

Next to that, I'm forced to connect this unit to a USB-C dock, as I only have 2 ports (Thunderbolt 4) on my Macbook Pro M1. 1 port needs to be dedicated for my Thunderbolt audio interface and the other... well you guessed it; for the USB-C dock and this Swissonic Hub. The Swissonic hub is connected to the USB-C dock, but even if I connect it directly I experience these errors with the dock. It seems more that my Macbook Pro is struggling with all these connections and docks/hubs.

Probably sell the unit 2ndhand when the time arrives, but it doesn't seem like a faulty unit.

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Great USB hub for Studio Applications

Hobo Coco 02.10.2019

Good Solidly made USB hub,1U Metal casing,looks like it would survive life on the road,great that it's rack mountable also,I had looked around for a decent USB hub that catered for larger USB port counts for a while,which wasn't one of those annoying desktop models,I wish it had a few more ports on the Back though as well and that each port was able to be switched on/off,really pleased with this product,works flawlessly, both with USB thumb drives and USB powered devices,and also charges the phone which is handy!!!!my only negative is the USB 3.0 type B cable thats it supplied with is a little on the short side ,would have been nicer to have a longer cable since my rack is not situated near to the Computer,(I have since purchased a longer cable)Overall a good product,if a little bit overpriced for what it is,but suppose there is very little else on the market which offers the same aesthetics and practicalities,easy to use,just simply plug and play,and doesn't seem to suffer power failures to the Connected devices like some of the standalone hubs I've use, a no fuss USB hub,would recommend it for any who wants a decent USB hub with plenty of ports for studio use.

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Could be great but it's not

DorkVader 11.10.2022

First of all, when it works it's great. However LEDs are very bright and if you need to place this in front of you on the desk like I had to they are just horrible to look at even accidentally.

I am using this with iMac 2017 USB 3.0 port and have loads of problems with gear. It seems to randomly disconnect gear every now and then and for example external hard drive becomes invisible. To get it working again I usually need to shutdown computer and USB hub and reboot. Also it sometimes says that SuperDrive which is connected to hub needs to be connected to computer since it needs power. Still it works fine for hours if using after reboot. Currently I have only three devices connected at the same time, so it should work quite fine. The problem might lie with my Mac of course, but I very rarely have same kind of problems with other USB hubs like Elektron Overhub.

So far all of my USB 2.0 devices has worked fine though.

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USB 3.0 Hub and Charging Station

Rack-compatible USB hub

17 hardware connections

For musicians and sound engineers

About Swissonic

USB 3.0 for fast data transfer

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