PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32SX Digital Console Mixer

PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32SX Digital Console Mixer

The PreSonus StudioLive 32SX is a 40-channel digital mixer in a compact 25-fader chassis. Its split-fader workflow lets you control 32 inputs across two layers, with eight faders dedicated to mix outputs for quick access. With 16 FlexMixes configurable as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes, plus four effects buses and four subgroups, your routing options are nearly limitless. Manage groups easily with 24 DCAs. Fat Channel processing delivers vintage EQ, classic compressors, and more on every input and output.

Equipped with a full 32 XMAX-R mic preamps and 16 Mix Outputs onboard, the StudioLive 32SX makes it easy to expand your system thanks to rock-solid audio networking. You can add remote I/O with NSB-Series stage boxes, personal monitor mixers with EarMix 16M, and even connect another StudioLive mixers for broadcast, monitor position, and more all with an Ethernet cable. Add 16 channels of Dante I/O with AVB-D16. No other system is as flexible.

Its unique 64x64 USB interface enables effortless multitrack recording—capture all channels plus a stereo mix to USB, SD Card, or both simultaneously. Playback streams launch instantly with one button—no extra routing needed. A free license for both Capture multitrack recording software and Studio One Professional is included with purchase.

A free firmware update adds Milan certification, an improved limiter with variable release, and expanded Digital Reverb XL controls with new presets—offering enhanced power and precision. With this firmware update, you also get the 7 additional State Space Models EQs (10 total) and 8 analog-inspired compressors (11 total) from the Fat Channel Collection installed standard, adding even more processing to create studio-quality mixers for your live session.

Features

• Portable, flexible 40-channel digital console with dual-core FLEX DSP powering 286 processors
• 24 mix buses: 16 FlexMixes (aux, matrix, or subgroups), plus 4 FX mixes and 4 subgroups
• 32 XMAX-R fully recallable mic preamps and 16 mix outputs onboard
• 25 touch-sensitive, motorized faders for fast, intuitive mixing
• Built-in 64x64 AVB networking for seamless integration with StudioLive III gear
• Industry-leading 128-channel USB audio interface
• Onboard multitrack SD recorder with true Virtual Soundcheck
• FLEX FX with 4 slots for classic reverb & delay
• Includes Capture Multitracking and Studio One Pro license for pro recording
• Optional Dante available with AVB-D16
  

Specifications

Input

• Line Input Connection Type: 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced
• Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz (±0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
• Line Inputs Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Line Inputs Maximum Level: =+18 dBu
• Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio: 94 dB (Ref =+4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
• Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
• Mic Input Connection Type: XLR Female, Balanced
• Mic Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz at Unity Gain)
• Mic Preamp Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz (±0.5 dBu at Unity Gain)
• Mic Preamp Gain Control Range: 0 dB to 60 dB (±1 dB)
• Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Mic Preamp Maximum Input Level: =+12 dBu (Unity Gain)
• Mic Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio: 94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, Unity Gain, A-Weighted)
• Mic Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, Unity Gain, Unweighted
• Tape Maximum Input Level: =+12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu

Output