PRESONUS StudioLive 24.4.2 AI Digital Firewire Mixer Console

With a powerful user interface, unrivaled sound quality, amazing DSP performance, direct Wi-Fi and LAN communication, fast and intuitive workflow, onboard FireWire s800 interface, and tightly integrated software suite for Mac®, Windows®, and iOS®, StudioLive™ AI-series digital mixers create a streamlined working environment for both live and studio use. Redesigned from the ground up, these state-of-the-art mixers provide analog workflow with extensive dual signal processing on every channel and bus and actively integrated software that solves real-world problems and lets you record and distribute what you mix. Configurable networking and communications option cards ensure your investment wonʼt be outdated as new technologies emerge.

In short, StudioLive AI-series mixers deliver the very best in digital mixing and recording technology and make it all incredibly intuitive and easy to learn and use.



Specifications

24 input channels, each with:

    XLR mic and ¼” line inputs

    High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifiers

    Analog ¼' inserts (rear panel)

    Trim control with –20 to +20 dBV line / -15 to +65 dBu mic gain range (80 dB!)

    +48V phantom power switch for condenser microphones

    Digital Audio Input Select

    100 mm precision faders

    Phase reverse, highpass filter, noise gate/expander, compressor, 4-band EQ, limiter—all with A/B and Quick Null

40 in x 26 outFireWire s800 direct digital recording interface (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)

    Compatible with ASIO and Core Audio; works with Logic®, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar™, Digital Performer™, Live, and more

20 dedicated mix buses for easy configuration

    14/10/6 aux buses with analog outputs

    4 internal FX buses

    4 subgroups with analog outputs

4 subgroup buses, each with

    14 aux buses, each withStereo main bus with analog outputs

    Balanced TRS output

    Solo

    Mute

    Pre1/Pre2/post-fader send

    Output-level control

    Highpass filter, noise gate/expander, compressor, 4-band EQ, limiter — all with A/B and Quick Null

    31-band graphic EQ with A/B and Quick Null

    Available sources: 32/24/16 input channels, Aux In A and B, Tape Input, Main digital-audio return, FXA, FXB, FXC,

    Access to Fat Channel functions

Input/Output

    32/24/16 main inputs, each with XLR mic, ¼' line, and ¼' inserts

    2 ¼' balanced stereo (L/R) aux inputs

    1 XLR talkback-mic input with XMAX™ preamp, phantom power (always on), and level control

    Unbalanced RCA stereo (L/R) tape inputs and outputs

    XLR stereo (L/R) main outputs with level control

    ¼' balanced stereo (L/R) main outputs

    XLR mono output with level control

    ¼' balanced stereo (L/R) control-room outputs

    ¼' headphone output

    4 ¼' balanced subgroup outputs

    14/10/6 ¼' balanced aux outputs

    32/24/16 pre-insert, balanced direct outputs, Ch. 1-8, 9-16 (17-24, 25-32) on DB25 sockets

    Dedicated USB 2.0 port and included Wi-Fi LAN adapter for wireless communications

    Installed Option Card with:

    S/PDIF digital out

    2 FireWire S800 ports

    Optional I/O cards

    Thunderbolt

    Dante

    AVB

Integrated software

    Virtual StudioLive-AI bidirectional control/editor/librarian with Smaart Measurement Technology™

    Studio One®Artist Digital Audio Workstation software for Mac®and Windows®

    Capture™ multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows

    StudioLive Remote-AI mixer-control software for iPad®available free from Apple App Store

    QMix™-AI aux-control software for iPhone®and iPod touch®available free from Apple App Store

• 16-channel digital stereo mixer to create your personal monitor mix
• Ultra-intuitive "analog" operation with total recall and 16 presets for custom mixes
• State-of-the-art 24-bit D/A converters for premium audio quality
• 16 Channel Select buttons with dual LEDs for perfect overview
• Level and Pan/Spread control per channel with LED meter
• 3-band EQ per channel with mid-band frequency control
• Solo and Mute functions per channel
• Global Level and EQ controls plus Panic Mute function
• High power and "drummer proof" headphones output
• Fully adjustable limiter protects your ears and headphones
• Additional mono/stereo line output to connect your powered monitor
• MIDI IN port for real-time remote control of all channels by external MIDI device such as BEHRINGER BCF2000, BCR2000, etc.
• Standard CAT5e connection delivers power and 16 signals to each Personal Mixers
• ULTRANET connector to daisy-chain up to forty-eight P16-M mixers for large systems (in conjunction with P16-D)
• Ultra-low system latency of less than 1 millisecond
• Powered via external power supply (included) or P16-I / P16-D
• Mounts easily on a mic stand with the P16-MB mic stand mount (not included)
• Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

• Input channels: 72 mono, 8 stereo.
• Fader configuration: 16-fader left section, 8-fader Centralogic section, 8-fader right section, 2-fader master section .
• Stainless steel stay for iPad support.
• Built-in meter bridge.

Si Performer 1 Highlights
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Massive mix capacity – 80 inputs to mix in a small format live sound digital mixer
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2 ViSi Connect™ option card slots with 128x96 input/output paths for expanded digital I/O including the MultiDigital Card (Firewire/USB/ADAT), BSS Digital Audio Bus (BLU Link), Dante™, CAT5 or optical MADI, AVIOM™, CobraNet™ and others.
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Assignable Fader Layers - Customise each of the four fader layer pages to meet your needs or add/insert faders to accommodate that additional mic that was not in the patch list!
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1 Control = 1 Function - With each control dedicated to a given function there is never any 'layering' of controls or navigating through screens; this allows the Si Performer controls to be labeled on the surface just as they would have been on an analogue mixer.
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TOTEM™ - The One Touch Easy Mix; press a single key to mix to an AUX, FX or Matrix bus, the surface and monitoring instantly reconfigure to allow instant mixing to your chosen bus on the faders.
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Soundcraft FaderGlow™ - Illuminates the fader slots according to function with clearly defined colours for FX, Stereo, Linked Mono, GEQ, POST Fade Aux, PRE Fade Aux; you'll never be lost again!
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DMX interface - control sound and light from the same device.

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BSS® GEQ - With a BSS GEQ on every bus there is never any need to assign from a pool of resources and you will never 'run out' of processing.
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Security Lockout - Lock the whole console or just selected elements, manage the security with the users and profile settings.
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Personal Monitoring Interface - When used with the Si BLU link option card, the Si Performer is a perfect partner to the dbx PMC16 Personal Monitoring System , using simple Cat5 cabling for easy setup.
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D.O.G.S. (Direct Out Gain Stabiliser) - Prevents manual change of a mic gain control affecting direct out levels, perfect when 2 consoles share a stagebox or when recording the channel direct outputs.
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Global Mode Controls - A row of rotary controls above each fader assignable at the touch of a button to be GAIN, PAN or HPF for all of the inputs allowing instant access to the core functions.
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Copy & Paste - Copy whole channels, busses, mixes, Lexicon™ effects, a single part such as the EQ or multiple parts like the channel gate and compressor.
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Instant Access Keys - Dedicated keys on the front panel for STORE, RECALL, NEXT, MUTE 1-8, TAP TEMPO and more negate the need to dive into screen & context menus.
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Function Focus - Whenever a control is moved or SELect key pressed the screen displays information about the channel identifying the absolute value of the controls and the channel name, number etc.
    
    

Key Features

  •  16 mono mic inputs
  •  8 line inputs
  •  80 channels to mix
  •  2 ViSi Connect™ option card slots for 128 x 96 input/output paths
  •  Pre/Post selection per input per bus
  •  Freely assignable faders and patching
  •  Soundcraft FaderGlow™
  •  Colour backlit LCD screens per fader
  •  GEQ on every bus
  •  20 sub-group / aux busses
  •  4 FX busses
  •  8 Matrix busses
  •  LRC Mix busses
  •  LCR panning
  •  4 Stereo Lexicon Effects engines
  •  Delay on inputs and outputs
  •  8 Mute Groups
  •  8 VCA Groups
  •  AES in and out
  •  DMX interface and control -control sound and light simultaneously
  •  Freely assignable insert loops
  •  Harman HiQnet integration
  •  Colour touch screen interface
  •  Comes with removable side cheeks

Qu-16 takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience.

Bristling with all the features you'd expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on our GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance.

Whether you're switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it's time to experience the new digital with Qu-16.

• 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
• 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
• 4 Stereo FX Returns
• 16 Busses
• 12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
• 4 FX Engines
• AES Digital Out
• 19" Rack Mountable
• Moving Faders
• Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
• Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
• 800×480 Touchscreen
• iLive FX Library
• dSNAKE Remote Audio Port
• Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
• Qu-Pad iPad App
• USB Audio Streaming
• DAW MIDI Control
• 4 Mute Groups
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
• Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on all Mix outputs
• Built-in Signal Generator
• RTA with Peak Band indication

• Remote controlled via built-in router with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and multi-channel USB audio interface
• 16 Mic/Line XLR/Combo jack inputs
• Inputs: 2 x Line - 6.3 mm jack
• Outputs: Main XLR
• 6 AUX / Monitor sends
• 4 Integrated effects processors
• 100 Band Analyser
• Stereo headphone output
• Ultranet monitor connection
• MIDI in-/output
• iOS, Android and other software apps available free of charge
• 3 U
• Installation depth: 114 mm
• Dimensions with rack ears and protection bumpers (W x H x D): 333 x 140 x 150 mm
• Dimensions without rack ears and protection bumpers (B x H x T): 311 x 132 x 150 mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Includes a rackmount chassis