Small digital mixer. Big power.
The StudioLive 32SC is a compact, rack-mountable 32-channel digital mixer that can be quickly and easily scaled for 16-, 24-, and 32-channel applications. Don't let the road-ready size fool you; the StudioLive 32SC sports a dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine powering 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 and AVB network audio I/O, flexible routing options, and studio-grade audio quality, the StudioLive 32SC provides all the tools you need—whether you’re building your dream studio or putting together a pro touring rig.
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 17 touch-sensitive motorized faders
- 16 local digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs
- 16 digital channels (AVB, USB, or SD)
- 2 balanced stereo aux inputs
- 1 stereo tape input (RCA, 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
- Fits in a standard 19-inch rack with optional rackmount kit
- Ableton Live Lite included
Technical Specifications
Microphone preamplifier |
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Input Type |
XLR Female, balanced |
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Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) |
20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu |
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Input Impedance |
1 kΩ |
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THD to Main Output |
<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd |
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S / N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) |
94 dB |
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Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain) |
65 dB |
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Gain Control Range (± 1 dB) |
0 dB to +60 dB |
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Maximum Input Level (unity gain) |
+12 dBu |
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Phantom Power (± 2 VDC) |
48 VDC, switchable per channel |
Line Inputs |
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grade |
¼" TRS Female, balanced |
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Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) |
20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu |
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Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
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THD to Main Output |
<0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd |
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S / N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd) |
94 dB |
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Maximum Input Level |
+18 dBu |
Tape Inputs |
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grade |
RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) |
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Maximum Input Level |
+12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
XLR Outputs |
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grade |
XLR Male, balanced |
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Maximum Output Level |
+24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
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Output Impedance |
100Ω |
Line Outputs |
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grade |
¼ "TRS Female, balanced |
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Maximum Output Level |
+ 18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
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Output Impedance |
100Ω |
Tape Outputs |
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grade |
RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair) |
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Maximum Output Level |
+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu |
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Output Impedance |
100Ω |
Headphone Output |
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grade |
¼" TRS Female, active stereo |
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Maximum Output |
100 mW / ch. @ 60Ω load |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
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THD + N |
0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd |
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S / N ratio |
96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd |
System Crosstalk |
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Input to Output |
-90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd) |
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Adjacent Channels |
-87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd) |
Digital Audio and Control |
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ADC Dynamic Range |
115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
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DAC Dynamic Range |
115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
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USB Recording Port |
USB 2.0, Type-B |
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AES / EBU output |
XLR Male |
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Network Control Port |
RJ-45 |
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AVB Audio Network Port |
Locking XLR Ethernet |
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Internal Processing |
32-bit, floating point |
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Sampling rate |
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
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A / D / A Bit Depth |
24 |
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Reference Level for 0 dBFS |
+18 dBu |
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Total System Latency |
1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active) |
Clock |
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jitter |
<20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
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Jitter Attenuation |
> 60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out) |
Power / Environmental |
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Connector |
IEC |
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Input-Voltage Range |
90 to 230 VAC (± 10%) |
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Power Requirements (continuous) |
85W |
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Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature |
0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit |
Physical |
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height |
6.51” (165.36 mm) |
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Width |
17.59” (446.66 mm) |
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Depth |
22.97” (583.48 mm) |
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Weight |
23.15 lbs. (10.5 kg) |