PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 32.4.2 AI FIREWIRE 32 CHANNEL DIGITAL MIXER

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®, StudioLiveTM 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 Configurable networking and communications option cards ensure your investment won't be outdated as new technologies emerge.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.

• XLR mic and ¼" line inputs
• High-headroom Class A XMAXTM 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

• Compatible with ASIO and Core Audio; works with Logic®, Pro Tools, Cubase, SonarTM, Digital PerformerTM, Live, and more

• 14/10/6 aux buses with analog outputs
• 4 internal FX buses
• 4 subgroups with analog outputs
• Stereo main bus with analog outputs
• Access to Fat Channel functions

• Balanced TRS output
• Solo
• Mute
• Noise gate/expander, compressor, 4-band EQ, limiter - all with A/B and Quick Null
• 300 ms output delay
• Available sources: 32/24/16 input channels; Aux In A and B; FXA, FXB, FXC, FXD returns

• 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, FXD, Talkback

• 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

• Balanced XLR outputs
• Balanced TRS outputs
• Mono sum XLR output
• 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

• Aux Input A and B
  • Level Control and stereo pan
  • StudioLive 24.4.2AI and 16.4.2AI exclusive: noise gate/expander, compressor, 4-band EQ, limiter - all with A/B and Quick Null
• Talkback System
  • Mic Level control
  • Output Select (Auxes, Main)
  • Talk button
  • Rear-panel XLR mic input with trim control and continuous 48V phantom power
• 2 Track In
  • Level control
  • Tape Input to Mains button
  • Main Digital Audio Return on/off
• Solo Bus
  • Cue Mix volume control
  • PFL/AFL and Solo In Place (SIP) buttons
  • Latch, Radio, and CR Modes
  • Solo Clear
• Monitor Bus
  • Headphone-output level control
  • Control-room monitor-level control
  • Solo Bus to Monitor button
  • Tape Input to Monitor button
  • Main Digital Audio Return to Monitor button
  • Main Mix to Monitor button 

• Pan with dedicated 15-LED display
• Stereo link for input channels, aux buses, and subgroups
• Phase reverse (input channels only)
• High-pass filter: -6 dB/oct., sweepable from Off to 1 kHz (main channels and aux's only)
• Gate: Threshold: 0 to -84 dB; Attack: 0.02 to 500 ms; Release: 0.05 to 2 sec; Bandpass Key Filter: 40 Hz to 16 kHz; second-order resonant bandpass filter Q (0.7) with Key Listen function
• Compressor: Threshold -56 to 0 dB; Ratio 1:1 to 14:1, LIM=∞:1; Attack 0.2 to 150 ms; Release 2.5 to 900 ms; Makeup Gain 0 to 28 dB; Soft Knee switch; Auto Mode with 10 ms Attack and 150 ms Release
• 4-band fully parametric equalizer (32.4.2AI / 24.4.2AI / 16.4.2AI with VSL-AI or SL Remote-AI)
  • Low EQ: sweepable from 36 Hz to 465 Hz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peaking
  • Low Mid EQ: sweepable from 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB, variable Q 0.1 to 4.0
  • High Mid EQ: sweepable from 380 Hz to 5 kHz, ±15 dB, variable Q 0.1 to 4.0
  • High EQ: sweepable from 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peaking
  • Master EQ On/Off button
• 4-band semi-parametric equalizer (16.4.2AI mixing surface)
  • Low EQ: sweepable from 36 Hz to 465 Hz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peaking
  • Low Mid EQ: sweepable from 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB; Low Q = .0.55, Hi Q = 2.0
  • High Mid EQ: sweepable from 380 Hz to 5 kHz, ±15 dB; Low Q = .0.55, Hi Q = 2.0
  • High EQ: sweepable from 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peaking
  • Master EQ On/Off button
• Limiter: variable Threshold -28 dBfs to 0, ∞:1 Ratio
• Alt EQ & Dyn button for quick A/B comparisons of two complete sets of Fat Channel settings for each channel and bus
• Output Assign: 4 subgroups and main
• All settings can be copied among channels and buses and can be saved as user presets.
• 50 channel-strip presets for drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, and vocals
• Quick Parameter Null easily zeroes out any Fat Channel parameter

• 16/12/8 31-band graphic equalizers

• Global Scene Storage: all current StudioLive settings
  • Up to 80 at a time
• 6 Quick Scene buttons for instant Scene save/recall-like "speed dial" for Scenes (available on the 32.4.2AI mixing surface and on 24.4.2AI and 16.4.2AI via VSL-AI and SL Remote-AI)
• Automatic Global AutoStore
• Customizable naming (for example, "Saturday Gig" or "Main Worship Service“)

• Up to 48 at a time, plus...
• 50 factory presets for instruments and vocal
• Copy and Paste between channels
• Can be browsed by category (DRM, VOX, HRN, GTR, BAS, MISC, SYS)

• 24 x 16- LED Fat Channel matrix:
  • Pre-dynamics/pre-fader input
  • Post-dynamics/post-fader output
  • Gain reduction
  • Aux 1-14 and EFX A-D output
  • Fader-position recall
• 8 x 15-LED main meter bank
  • Selected channel level
  • Selected channel gain reduction
  • Sub buses 1 to 4
  • Main stereo outputs
• 15-LED horizontal Pan/Balance display
• 64 x 194 LCD matrix
• Effects parameters
  • Scene creation, storage, and recall
  • System menus
  • Channel Info page with custom naming
  • GEQ Select
• 2-digit Channel Selected display

• 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 XMAXTM 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

• Virtual StudioLive-AI bidirectional control/editor/librarian with Smaart Measurement TechnologyTM
• Studio One® Artist Digital Audio Workstation software for Mac® and Windows®
• CaptureTM multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows
• StudioLive Remote-AI mixer-control software for iPad® available free from Apple App Store
• QMixTM-AI aux-control software for iPhone® and iPod touch® available free from Apple App Store

• High-definition Burr-Brown analog-to-digital converters (118 dB dynamic range)
• Unlimited-headroom, 32-bit floating point, digital mixing and effects processing
• Internal sample frequency 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

• Rugged, non-flex steel chassis
• 100 mm long-throw faders
• Military-grade, quick-touch buttons
• BNC 12V lamp socket
• Optional dust covers available

Ultimate sonic performance

Enhanced workflow

Unlimited expandability

The ideal experience

Features

• Compact 40-input channel, 25-bus digital mixing console for Studio and Live application
• 16 MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
• 17 fully automated motorised 100mm faders allow for instant overview, powerful scene management and DAW control
• 8 XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, phones connector and a talkback section with integrated or external mic
• 32 x 32 channel audio interface over USB 2.0, with DAW remote control emulating HUI and Mackie Control
• iPad and iPhone apps for professional remote operation available free of charge - no host PC required
• High-resolution 5" day-viewable Colour TFT for easy viewing of workflow components and parameters
• Main LCR, 6 matrix buses and all 16 mix buses each featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ's and full dynamics processing, plus 8 DCA and 6 mute groups
• Virtual FX rack featuring 8 true-stereo FX slots include high-end simulations such as Lexicon 480L and PCM70, EMT250, Quantec QRS and more
• 40-bit floating-point DSP features 'unlimited' dynamic range with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency for mixing a total of 48 signals on 25 buses
• Powerful scene management for convenient handling of complex productions
• 48-channel Digital Snake ready via dual AES50 ports, featuring KLARK TEKNIK's SuperMAC networking capability for ultra-low jitter and latency
• USB type - A connector providing file storage and uncompressed stereo recordings plus show presets and system updates
• Dedicated and easy-to-use channel strip section with direct access controls and graphic user interface for intuitive workflow
• Additional user-definable control section allows to set up short-cuts to your favourite views or parameters
• ULTRANET connectivity for Behringer's P-16 Personal Monitoring System
• Networked remote control for show setups with on-screen software editor via Ethernet
• Built-in expansion port for audio interface cards or digital networking bridges
• MIDI In/Out for remote scene recall or controlling other MIDI equipment
• Free future firmware updates downloadable from Behringer

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10Hz - 22kHz
• Dynamic Range: 106dB
• Output Level: +4dBu / +21dBu (XLR)
• Main Screen: 5'', 800 x 480, 262k Colour TFT
• Main Meter: 18-Segment (-45dB to Clip)
• Power Supply: Switchmode 100V - 240V, 50Hz/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 70W
• Dimensions: 490mm x 506mm x 163mm
• Weight: 11.4kg / 25.1lbs

Processing Channels

• Input Channels: 32
• Aux Channels: 8
• FX Return Channels: 8
• Aux Buses: 16
• Matrices: 6
• Internal Effects Engines: 8 True Stereo / 16 Mono
• Internal Recall Scenes: 100
• Signal Processing: 40-Bit Floating Point
• AD/DA Conversion: 24-Bit @ 44.1kHz/48kHz, 114dB Dynamic Range (Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385)
• Local I/O Latency: 0.8ms
• Network I/O Latency: 1.1ms

Connectors

• XLR Inputs: 16 Inputs with Programmable Mic Preamps (Designed by MIDAS)
• Talkback Mic Input: XLR
• XLR Outputs: 8
• RCA Inputs/Outputs: 2/2
• Monitoring Outputs: 2 x 1/4'' Balanced
• Aux Inputs/Outputs: 6/6 x 1/4'' TRS Balanced
• Headphone Outputs: 1 x 1/4'' TRS
• AES50 Ports: 2/2
• Expansion Card Slot: 32 Channel Audio Input/Output
• P-16 Connector: 1
• MIDI Inputs/Outputs: 1/1
• RJ45 Ethernet: 1
• USB Type A: 1

• 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

Drawing on more than a decade of experience in the field of digital audio mixing, the Soundcraft® Si Expression exploits some of the newest DSP, component technology and manufacturing techniques to deliver our most powerful cost effective digital console ever! Each console in the range is identical in its feature set so your only choice is how many faders and local mic amps you want. With a range covering the super portable 19" rack mount Expression 1 to the mighty Si Expression 3 with its 30+2 faders and 32 mic/line inputs there is a model to meet all needs.

Taking the Si Expression 2 as a typical example, it features 24 recallable mic pre amps (32 on Si Expression 3 and 16 on Si Expression 1) plus 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns, AES in, and a 64x64 expansion slot offering more than enough scope to use every one of the 66 input processing channels. Every input processing channel has dedicated processing for high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor and four band EQ whilst keeping it under control is a comprehensive automation system augmented with four mute groups and FaderGlow™ to light the way so you are never lost.

All Si Expression consoles have busses, output processing and connectivity to match the versatility of the inputs; the 14 aux/group mixes can be configured as 14 mono mixes, 8 mono plus 6 stereo mixes or almost anything in between, whilst the 4 matrix mixes can be mono or stereo as needed. The bus and matrix mixes are complemented with four more mix busses dedicated to the internal Lexicon FX processors all in addition to the left, right and centre busses. Each bus mix features a compressor, 4 band EQ, BSS graphic EQ and delay always available all of the time. Output connectivity is comprehensive with all models featuring 16 balanced line outputs, headphone monitor out, AES out and of course the 64x64 option slot.

To complement the channel and bus processing all Si Expression consoles integrate four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the MX400 providing a wealth of sounds, user adjustable parameters and dedicated tap-tempo keys. As the FX are hardware based, use of all the effects, even on the most demanding programmes does not affect other processing in any way and all dynamics, EQs, filters, delays, and GEQs remain available regardless what you are doing.

Flexible onboard and expansion I/O options ensure your Si Expression integrates effortlessly with other system components utilising any of the Si series option cards including AES, Firewire/USB/ADAT*1, AVIOM™, CobraNet™, BSS Digital Audio Bus (BLU Link)*1, Dante™*1 CAT5 or optical MADI. The MADI card, as well as being an interface to multi-track recording systems or plug-in systems like Waves, enables linking the Si Expression to any of the Soundcraft or Studer stageboxes to extend the I/O power and flexibility. Adding a stagebox to an Si Expression actually increases the number of channels you can mix at once not just how many inputs you have available to choose from! It is said ʽPower is nothing without controlʼ and here the Si Expression excels with a comprehensive but 'simple to use' control surface incorporating a dedicated control for every parameter, a row of global mode encoders and colour touch screen ensuring operation is quick and easy.

As you would expect from any Soundcraft digital mixer the facilities are extensive and include legendary audio quality courtesy of the latest generation EMMA™ DSP processor, the same DSP platform that has helped propel previous Soundcraft Si series consoles to fame. All this power united with reliability, flexibility and usability puts the Si Expression in a class of its own.

*1 Expected spring/summer 2013

Si Expression Highlights
•     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.
•     Security Lockout – Lock the whole console or just selected elements, manage the security with the users and profile settings.
•     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!
•     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.
•     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.
•     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.
•     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 Expression controls to be labelled on the surface just as they would have been on an analogue mixer.
•     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.
•     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!
•     Instant Access Keys – Dedicated keys on the front panel for STORE, RECALL, NEXT, MUTE 1-4, TAP TEMPO and more negate the need to dive into screen & context menus.
•     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...
•     Everything Everywhere – All channels and busses have a full complement of processing, nothing to assign or configure.

Key Features
      24 (32 - Si Expression 3, 16 – Si Expression 1) mono mic inputs
      4 line inputs
      Colour touch screen interface
      66 channels to mix possible
      Pre/Post selection per input per bus
      AES in and out
      Global mode encoders
      Soundcraft FaderGlow™
      GEQ on every bus
      20 sub-group / aux busses
      4 FX busses
      8 Matrix busses
      LR and C Mix busses
      4 Stereo Lexicon Effects engines
      Delay on inputs and outputs
      4 Mute Groups
      Freely assignable insert loops
      Harman HiQnet integration
      64x64 channel option card slot

Dual 8-fader sections in a space-saving console that can be used alone or cascaded to another CL console for input expansion.

• Input channels: 48 mono, 8 stereo.
• Fader configuration: 8-fader left section, 8-fader Centralogic section, 2-fader master section .
• Meter bridge optional.

General specifications

  •  24 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