PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III 32-Channel/22-bus Digital Console/Recorder/Interface

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.

Key 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
• 26 mix buses
• 286 simultaneous processors
• 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
• 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
• Advanced Studio One integration (Studio One Artist Included)

Technical Specifications

Mac
macOS 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
Windows 7 x64 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64
Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
USB 2.0 port
Internet connection
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
30 GB hard disk space
Monitor with 1366x768 resolution
iOS
iOS 10 or later
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation)
Android
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Android smartphone (QMix-UC)
Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024x768 resolution (UC Surface)
Microphone Preamplifier
Input Type
XLR Female, balanced
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain)
20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
Input Impedance
1 kohms
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
¼” TRS Female, balanced
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain)
20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
Input Impedance
10 k OHM
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
100ohms
Line Outputs
Type
¼” TRS Female, balanced
Maximum Output Level
+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance
100ohms
Tape Outputs
Type
RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Output Level
+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance
100ohms
Headphone Output
Type
¼” TRS Female, active stereo
Maximum Output
100 mW/ch. @ 60ohms 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, foating 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
<20 ps 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 Degrees to 40 Degrees Celsius / 32 Degrees to 104 Degrees 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)