Presonus StudioLive 32SC Series III Subcompact 32-Channel/22-bus digital console/recorder/interface with AVB networking and dual-core FLEX DSP Engine

Presonus StudioLive 32SC Series III  Subcompact 32-Channel/22-bus digital console/recorder/interface with AVB networking and dual-core FLEX DSP Engine

The PreSonus StudioLive 32SC is designed for live sound reinforcement, live recording, and studio recording applications. It is a Series III S 32-channel recorder, digital console, and audio interface in a subcompact, rack-mountable frame. The powerful dual-core FLEX DSP engine supercharges the mixer with Fat Channel vintage-style EQs and compressors on every channel, plus a four-slot FLEX FX processor that can run heralded digital reverbs and delays. The mixer is featured with an integrated hardware and software system with a full-color touch-screen, motorized faders, 17 touch-sensitive, and 16 recallable XMAX preamps. Streamline your workflow with recallable scene presets, virtual sound check, and the supplied software library, that empowers you with remote control from a computer or iPad, remote monitor mixing using a mobile device, and all the software you need to track, edit, mix, and distribute your music.

At a Glance

• 40 mixing channels
• 26 buses
• 16 recallable XMAX preamps via eight XLR inputs and eight XLR-1/4" combo inputs
• 17 touch-sensitive motorized faders
• Fixed input layer Fat Channel
• Dual-core FLEX DSP mix engine
• 286 processors in various form factors
• Rack-mountable, road-ready frame

Powerful Mixing Features

• Expandable plug-in processing with ten vintage EQ and classic compression options on every input channel and bus
• Input delay, high-pass filter, gate, compressor, limiter, and parametric 4-band EQ per input channel
• High-pass filter, compressor, limiter, output delay, and parametric 6-band EQ per bus
• FLEX FX multi-effects processor with four slots to load legendary reverb emulations and delays with four dedicated effects buses
• 16 FlexMixes (aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes) with six XLR and four 1/4" TRS mix output jacks
• Four static subgroup buses and four designated effects buses
• 24 DCAs to control groups of channels
• True virtual soundcheck simplifies mix configuration
• Enhanced scene management with scenes organized into projects, scene lock, and channel safe
• Password-protected user profiles enable restricting access to specific features
• Channel scribble strips and input metering

Audio Networking

• Built-in AVB networking allows the creation of a complete ecosystem with PreSonus NSB stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, and the SW5E AVB switch (all available separately)
• Connect NSB-series stage boxes to add remote analog inputs and outputs wherever required
• Add EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers to give your musicians their own customizable 16-channel monitor mixes
• Network multiple StudioLive Series III mixers
• Route audio to and from any device on the AVB network, thanks to the flexibility of digital patching

Multichannel Recording

• Record 34 tracks (32 channels plus a stereo mix) without a computer via the onboard SD-card recorder
• Stream up to 128 channels (64 in, 64 out) of audio to a Mac or Windows computer via USB 2.0
• Record to SD card or via USB or both simultaneously for safe, redundant live recording
• Record with PreSonus Capture, PreSonus Studio One, or any recording software that supports ASIO or Core Audio

DAW Control

• Advanced Studio One control integration
• MCU emulation mode optimized for Logic Pro
• HUI emulation mode optimized for Pro Tools

Complete Software Bundle

• UC Surface touch-control for Mac, Windows, and iPad
• Capture recording app with virtual soundcheck for Mac and Windows
• Studio One Artist DAW for recording, mixing, mastering, sharing, and collaborating on Mac and Windows
• QMix-UC personal monitor mix control for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android

PreSonus StudioLive 32SC Specs

Mixer

• Number of Analog Input Channels: 32
• Number of Mic Preamps: 16
• Faders: 17
• Mix Routing: 26 x Bus

Signal Processing

• Gain/Trim Range: Mic:
  0 dB to +60 dB 
• EQ: Input Channels:
  4-Band EQ (Unspecified Type) 
  Outputs:
  6-Band EQ (Unspecified Type) 
• Solo/Mute: Solo/Mute per Input Channel

Digital Audio

• Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 kHz
• Bit Depth: AD/DA Conversion:
  24-Bit
• DSP: Dual-Core 32-Bit Floating Point
• Converter Dynamic Range: 115 dBA at 48 kHz 
• Jitter: <20 ps RMS
• Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB
• Latency: 1.9 ms (Analog Input to Analog Output)

Performance

• dBFS Reference Level: +18 dBu = 0 dBFS
• Frequency Response: Headphone Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB 
  Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dBu (Unity Gain) 
• Max Input Level: Mic Input:
  +12 dBu 
  Line Input:
  +18 dBu 
  Tape Input:
  +12 dBu 
• Output Level: Line Output:
  +18 dBu (Max) 
  Tape Output:
  +18 dBu (Max) 
  XLR Output:
  +24 dBu (Max) 
• Headphone Output Power: 100 mW per Channel into 60 ohms
• I/O Impedance: Mic Input:
  1 kilohms 
  Line Input:
  10 kilohms 
  XLR Output:
  100 ohms 
  Line Output:
  100 ohms 
  Tape Output:
  100 ohms 
• Crosstalk: Input to Output:
  -90 dB 
  Adjacent Channels:
  -87 dB 
• CMRR: 65 dB at Unity Gain
• SNR: Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
  94 dBA at Unity Gain (+4 dBu Reference)
  Headphone Output:
  96 dB at Max Gain
• THD: Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
  <0.005% at Unity Gain (+4 dBu, Unweighted) 
• THD+N: Headphone Output:
  0.01% at Max Gain (Unweighted) 

Connectivity

• Analog Inputs: 1 x 2RCA Tape Input (1 Stereo Pair)
  1 x XLR Talkback Input
  4 x 1/4" TRS Aux Return (2 Stereo Pairs)
  8 x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
  8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
• Analog Outputs: 1 x 2RCA Tape Output (1 Stereo Pair)
  2 x XLR 3-Pin Main Output
  1 x XLR 3-Pin Mono Sum Output
  2 x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output
  1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
  6 x XLR 3-Pin Aux/Matrix/Subgroup Output
  4 x 1/4" TRS Aux/Matrix/Subgroup Output
• Phantom Power: +48 V ±2 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
• Digital I/O: 1 x RJ45 (Control, 1 Gb/s)
  1 x RJ45 AVB (I/O)
  1 x XLR AES3 Output
• MIDI I/O: None
• USB: 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0)
• Bluetooth: 4.1

Compatibility

• OS Compatibility: macOS 10.8.5 or Later
  Windows 7
  Windows 8.1
  Windows 10
  iOS 10 or Later
  Android 5.0 or Later
• Processor Requirement: Intel Core 2 Duo
• RAM Requirements: 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
• Storage Requirements: 30 GB
• Mobile Device Compatibility: iPad  
  Android Smartphone  
  Android Tablet  
• Minimum Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
• Internet Connection: Yes
• Required Hardware: Available USB 2.0 Port

Power

• AC Input Power: 90 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 85 W
• Lamp Power: 12 VDC 

Physical

• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
• Dimensions: 17.6 x 23 x 6.5" / 44.7 x 58.3 x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 23.2 lb / 10.5 kg