The small-format mixer with one-to-one control
The StudioLive 32S is a powerful 32-channel mixer that provides the ultimate mixing experience, packing large format features into a small format chassis. Powered by the dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, the StudioLive 32S digital mixer is equipped with 40 mixing channels, 26 mix buses, and 286 simultaneous processors - including 4 stereo reverberation systems, and Fat Channel plug-in models on every input channel and mix bus. With 128 (64x64) channels of USB recording, 128 channels of AVB network audio I/O, flexible routing options, and studio-grade audio quality, the StudioLive 32S delivers a fast and intuitive, surface-driven workflow for total control. Spend less time menu-diving and more time mixing - hands-on.
The scalable digital mixer.
The StudioLive 32S digital mixer and the complete PreSonus® StudioLive Series III ecosystem of AVB networking products allow you to create a system that is truly customized for your needs. Connect NSB-series stage boxes to add remote analog inputs and outputs wherever they're required. Network with a StudioLive Series III rack mixer and add a dedicated monitor mixer. Add EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers to give your musicians their own customizable 16-channel monitor mixes. Multiple StudioLive Series III digital mixers can be networked, allowing you to route audio to and from any device on the audio network, thanks to the flexibility of Digital Patching onboard your StudioLive 32S digital mixer and in UC Surface remote mixer software.
Features
• Powered by the new dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine to provide the most processing of any digital mixer in its class
• 40 input-channel digital mixer with 33 touch-sensitive motorized faders
- 32 local digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs
- 2 balanced stereo aux inputs
- 1 stereo tape input (RCA, Bluetooth™ connectivity, USB, AVB or SD)
- 4 FLEX FX returns
- 1 Talkback
• 26 mix buses
- 16 FlexMixes (Aux, Subgroup, Matrix)
- 4 dedicated FLEX FX buses
- 4 dedicated subgroups
- Stereo Main bus
• 286 simultaneous processors
- HPF
- Gate / Expander
- Compressor with Fat Channel plug-in models
- 4-band/6-band parametric EQ with Fat Channel plug-in models
- Limiter
- 31-band Graphic EQ
- 4 FLEX FX slots featuring legendary classic reverb emulations and delays
• State Space-Modeled Fat Channel compressor and EQ plug-ins available on every input channel and output bus
• FLEX FX multi-effects processor with 4 slots to load legendary reverb emulations and delays with 4 dedicated effects buses
• 24 DCAs to control groups of channels
• 128-channel (64x64) recording over USB
• Onboard multi-channel SD recorder (34x34) with true Virtual Soundcheck mode
• AVB Networking onboard (64x64) to connect with other mixers, NSB-series stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers and more
• User Profiles for managing multiple operators with custom permissions
• Per channel digital patching from any analog, AVB, USB, or SD Card source
• DAW Control
- Advanced Studio One control integration
- MCU emulation mode optimized for Logic
- HUI emulation mode optimized for ProTools
• Remote control every mix function from your computer, iPad, or Android tablet with UC Surface (included)
• Put your musicians' monitor mix under their fingers with QMix-UC (included) for iOS or Android
• Capture 3.0 multitrack software included
- Automated Virtual Soundcheck
- Store StudioLive mix scenes with your audio
- Advanced Studio One integration (Studio One Artist Included)
- XMAX mic preamp control from Studio One
- Control Fat Channel parameters from Studio One mixing console
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamplifier
Input Type: XLR Female, balanced
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, +/-0.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
THD to Main Output: < 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): 94 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain): 65 dB
Gain Control Range (+/-1 dB): 0 dB to +60 dB
Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +12 dBu
Phantom Power (+/-2 VDC): 48 VDC, switchable per channel
Line Inputs
Type: 1/4" Female, balanced
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, +/-0.5 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
THD to Main Output: < 0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): 94 dB
Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu
Tape Inputs
Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
XLR Outputs
Type: XLR Male, balanced
Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Line Outputs
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Tape Outputs
Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Headphone Output
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, active stereo
Maximum Output: mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
THD+N: 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
S/N Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
System Crosstalk
Input to Output: -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
Digital Audio and Control
ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
USB Recording Port: USB 2.0, Type-B
Bluetooth™ Input: 4.1, stereo
AES/EBU Output: XLR Male
Network Control Port: RJ-45
AVB Audio Network Port: Locking XLR Ethernet
Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
A/D/A Bit Depth: 24
Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu
Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
Clock
Jitter: < 20ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)
Power / Environmental
Connector: IEC
Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (+/-10%)
Power Requirements (continuous): 85W
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit
Physical
Height: 6.51" (165.36 mm)
Width: 32.37" (822.21 mm)
Depth: 22.97" (583.48 mm)
Weight: 37.2 lbs. (16.9 kg)