PreSonus - StudioLive 32S 32-channel 26 Bus Digital Mixer/Recorder/Interface

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 k?
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 k?
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: 100?

Line Outputs
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
Output Impedance: 100?

Tape Outputs
Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
Output Impedance: 100?

Headphone Output
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, active stereo
Maximum Output: mW/ch. @ 60? 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, ?oating 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)