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PreSonus StudioLive 32S 32-Channel Digital Mixer

With 32 preamps in a 33-fader frame for one-to-one mix control, this digital console gives you 40 inputs, 26 buses, and PreSonus' powerful FLEX DSP engine.

PreSonus StudioLive 32.4.2AI Digital Mixer with FireWire Interface

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With extensive DSP on all 32 channels and 4 buses, the 34.2.AI digital mixer represents the next generation in PreSonus' popular StudioLive console series.

The flagship of PreSonus' groundbreaking StudioLive line of digital consoles, the StudioLive 32.4.2AI includes just about everything you could need for recording and mixing live and in the studio.

Not only does the 32.4.2AI provide extensive signal processing on all 32 channels and 4 buses, it boasts a built-in 48x34 FireWire S800 recording interface for use with your DAW; high-quality mic preamps with phantom power; convenient Wi-Fi networking; a comprehensive software bundle featuring recording, mixer control, and wireless control software; and much more. High-speed processing and tons of RAM allow you to get the most out of your mixing sessions, and a streamlined, intuitive-to-use interface just invites you to get your hands on those controls and get to work. Add a laptop and your instruments, and you're all set.

Learn more about the Presonus 32.4.2 Digital Mixer:


AI: Active Integration Means More RAM and Processing Power

With the StudioLive 32.4.2AI, PreSonus improves upon its already advanced line of StudioLive mixers, offering the impressive Active Integration dual-core computing engine that packs over 64 times the processing power and 10,000 times the RAM of the original StudioLive 24.4.2 mixer.

32 Mic Preamps

At the heart of this sleek AI model are 32 XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers with individual phantom power, ready to serve studio-quality audio for any microphone you have on hand. These mic pres, with their high headroom and low-noise properties, read more were designed to deliver a clean, clear sound no matter where you record, either live or in the studio.

Loads of Onboard DSP

PreSonus' extensive Fat Channel signal processing is available on every channel and bus, so you get 4-band, fully parametric EQ plus dynamics control and much more for each of your mixer tracks. According to PreSonus, there's enough DSP onboard to load two complete sets of Fat Channel EQ and dynamics processing chains on each channel and A/B them for comparison. The StudioLive 32.4.2AI's blue-hued Fat Channel section is quick to navigate and easy to understand, with its multifunctional LED displays, well-labeled knobs, and separate pan display.

Direct Interfacing

The StudioLive 32.4.2AI mixer's built-in 48x34 FireWire S800 interface provides you with powerful recording tools, easy remote control of the unit, and tight integration with DAW software on your computer. When it comes to recording great tracks, your work is never really done, is it? Fortunately, with the StudioLive 32.4.2AI's FireWire interface and included software bundle, you can always revisit your work and record additional tracks, add more instruments, and edit to your heart's content.

All Your Software Bases, Covered

Your StudioLive 32.4.2AI comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW software, Capture-AI live-recording software, Virtual StudioLive-AI bidirectional mixer-control software with Smaart Measurement Technology and easy-to-use wizards, Free StudioLive Remote-AI iPad wireless-control software, and QMix-AI iPhone/iPod touch wireless aux-control software. Smaart Measurement Technology integration lets you quickly tune your system to any room.

Go Wireless -- Control the Mixer from Anywhere in the Venue

Thanks to its USB port and Wi-Fi LAN adapter, the compact mixer provides wireless control with or without a computer. You can connect this StudioLive mixer to your iPad or other iOS device for instant remote control of the mixer. Up to ten performers can tap into that remote control as well, and access the StudioLive 32.4.2AI's QMix function to adjust their own monitor mixes onstage.

Features:

- 32-Channel digital mixer with DSP and built-in FireWire recording interface
- 32 Mic/line channel inputs with 100 mm faders and insert sends/returns
- 33 Class-A XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers (32 channels + talkback) with individual phantom power (talkback phantom power always on)
- 4 Subgroups and 14 auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send)
- Tons of DSP power in a compact digital mixer
- 4 Stereo 32-bit digital effects processors -- 2 reverbs, 2 delay effects -- for fattening your sound
- Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses, with 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate with Key Listen and Key Filter, limiter with variable threshold
- Alt EQ/Dyn button lets you A/B 2 sets of EQ and dynamics settings -- it's like having 2 Fat Channel processing sections at once
- Sixteen 31-band graphic EQs (assigned to main and aux outputs)
- Built-in 48-in/34-out FireWire S800 recording interface (44.1 kHz/24-bit and 48 kHz/24-bit), compatible with Core Audio and ASIO (Mac/Windows) DAWs, for live recording
- Dedicated USB 2.0 port for included Wi-Fi LAN adapter provides wireless control
- S/PDIF digital output
- Scene and individual settings store and recall
- 6 Mute groups with All On/All Off switches
- 6 User-assignable Quick Scene Recall buttons for instant access to mixer Scenes
- Software bundle includes PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW, Capture-AI live-recording software, Virtual StudioLive-AI bidirectional mixer-control software with Smaart Measurement Technology, Free StudioLive Remote-AI iPad wireless-control software, and QMix-AI iPhone/iPod touch wireless aux-control software
- Smaart Measurement Technology allows you to tune your system to your room
- Optional Thunderbolt-plus-AVB-Ethernet or Thunderbolt-plus-dual-FireWire S800 I/O cards

The PreSonus StudioLive 32.4.2AI gives you massive DSP power, analog console-like features, and tight integration with your DAW or iPad -- all in a console that's built to go out on the road!
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StudioLive 32.4.2 AI Specs:

- Input Channels: 32
- Aux Buses: 18 (14 with analog outs + 4 internal FX)
- Mute Groups: 6
- Quick Scenes: 8
- Digital Sends/Returns: 48/34
- Fat Channel EQ: 4-band parametric with individual band and global On/Off
- Gate Parameters: On/Off, Threshold, Range, Attack, Release, Key Filter, Key Listen, and Expander
- Limiter Parameters: On/Off, Threshold
- Graphic EQ: 18 (auxes, mains); front-panel GEQ switch
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 21.31" (54.13 cm) x 31.58" (80.21 cm) x 7.02" (17.82 cm)
- Weight: 50 lbs. (22.68 kg)

Tech Specs for StudioLive AI Series:

Microphone Preamps (XLR Balanced):
- Type: XLR Female, Balanced
- Frequency Response to Direct Output: 20 Hz to 40 kHz +/-0.5 dBu
- Frequency Response to Main Output: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.5 dBu
- Input Impedance (Balanced): 1 kOhms
- THD to Direct Output: < 0.007%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- EIN to Direct Output: +125 dB unwtd, +130 dB A-wtd
- S/N Ratio to Direct Output: 105 dB
- S/N Ratio to Main Output: 94 dB
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB
- Gain Control Range: -15 dB to +65 dB (+/- 1 dB)
- Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +22 dBu
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC

Line Inputs:
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced mono
- Frequency Response to Direct Outputs: 10-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu
- Frequency Response to Main Outputs: 20-20 kHz, +/-0.5 dBu
- Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
- THD to Direct Output: <0.007%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- S/N Ratio to Direct Output: 105 dB
- S/N Ratio to Main Output: 94 dB
- Gain Control Range (+/-1 dB): -20 dB to +20 dB
- Maximum Input level (unity gain): +22 dBu

Tape Inputs:
- Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu

Auxiliary Inputs:
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (2 stereo pairs)
- Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu

Main Outputs:
- Type: Male, balanced (stereo pair); 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair); XLR Male, balanced (mono)
- Rated Output Level: +24 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100Ohms

Aux Outputs:
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (mono)
- Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100Ohms

Subgroup Outputs:
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (mono)
- Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100Ohms

Tape Outputs:
- Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100Ohms

Control Room Outputs:
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair)
Rated Output Level: +18 dBu
Output Impedance: 100Ohms

System Crosstalk:
Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu
Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd): -87 dBu

Noise Gate / Expander:
- Threshold Range: -84 dB to 0 dB
- Attack Time: 0.02s to 500 ms / 0.5 ms
- Release Time: 0.05s to 2s
- Expander Attenuation Range: 2:1
- Gate Attenuation Range: -84 dB to 0 dB / infinity
- Key Listen Filter: 2nd-order resonant bandpass; Q=0.7; OFF, 40 Hz-16 kHz

Limiter:
- Threshold: -56 dB to 0 dB / -28 dBFS
- Ratio: infinity:1
- Attack: 20 ms
- Hold: 10 ms
- Release: 20 ms

Compressor:
- Threshold Range: -56 dB to 0 dB
- Ratio: 1:1 to 14:1
- Attack Time: 0.2 ms to 150 ms
- Release Time: 40 ms to 1000 ms
- Auto Attack and Release: Attack = 10 ms, Release = 150 ms
- Curve Types: hard and soft knee

Parametric EQ:
- Type: 2nd-order shelving filter (Q = 0.55)
- Low (Lowpass or Bandpass): 36 to 465 Hz, +/-15 dB
- Low Mid: 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, +/-15 dB
- High Mid: 380 Hz to 5 kHz, +/-15 dB
- High (Highpass or Bandpass): 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, +/-15 dB
- Q: 0.1 to 4 / 16.4.2AI*: Low Q=0.55, Hi Q=2.0

Graphic EQ:
- 31-Band 1/3rd Octave Controls: Curve-fitting algorithm
- Gain/Attenuation: +/-15 dB

Digital Audio:
- ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
- DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
- FireWire: s800, 800 Mb/s
- Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
- Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
- A/D/A Bit Depth: 24
- Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu

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: 100 to 230V, 50-60 Hz
- Power Requirements: 200W
- Temperature Range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius / 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit

Computer system requirements for Virtual StudioLive-AI:


Mac:
- Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later
- Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or Core i3 or better recommended)
- 4 GB RAM (more recommended)

Windows:
- Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1, Windows 8 x64/x86
- Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)
- 4 GB RAM (more recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems:
- FireWire S800 (IEEE 1394b) port
- Ethernet port recommended
- Internet connection recommended
- DVD-ROM drive
- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
- Monitor with 1280x800 resolution

The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. Monitor resolution for both PC and Mac should be no lower than 1280x800 pixels. Known compatible and incompatible hardware

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 225-216-7887
Web: https://support.presonus.com

PreSonus StudioLive 32.4.2AI Mixer

The PreSonus StudioLive 32.4.2AI is a great-sounding 32-channel digital mixer that's easy to use and compact, yet delivers extensive signal processing on every channel and bus, an onboard 48x34 FireWire S800 interface, Wi-Fi networking, Quick Scenes, and tightly integrated, state-of-the-art software, including VSL-AI with Smaart Measurement Technology.

Featuring an Active Integration, dual-core computing engine that packs over 64 times the processing power and 10,000 times the RAM of the StudioLive 24.4.2, the StudioLive 32.4.2 introduces the next generation of mixing technology. It combines 32 channel inputs with XMAX mic preamps, a built-in 48x34 FireWire S800 interface, extensive signal processing on every channel and bus (enough to load and A/B two complete sets of Fat Channel EQ and dynamics processing), 14 aux buses, 4 subgroups, extensive metering, Scene and setting save/recall, Quick Scenes, and more. Its USB port and Wi-Fi LAN adapter provide wireless control with or without a computer. Yet its compact and easy to transport, operates much like an analog console, and delivers superb audio quality. Bundled VSL control software includes Smaart Measurement Technology with easy-to-use wizards.

Easy to use, with high-end audio quality, wireless networking, and the most DSP power of any compact digital mixer, and flawlessly integrated with state-of-the-art software, the StudioLive 32.4.2AIs Active Integration technology makes it a next-generation creative environment for live events and project studios.

Features:

- 32 mic/line channel inputs with 100 mm faders and insert sends/returns
- 33 Class A XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers (32 ch. + talkback) with individual phantom power (Talkback phantom power always on)
- 4 subgroups
- 14 auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send)
- The most DSP power of any compact digital mixer
- 4 stereo 32-bit digital effects processors (two reverbs, two delay effects)
- Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses, with 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, sophisticated gate with Key Listen and Key Filter, limiter with variable threshold
- Alt EQ/Dyn button lets you A/B two sets of EQ and dynamics settingslike having two Fat Channel processing sections at once
- 16 31-band graphic EQs (assigned to main and aux outputs)
- 48-in/34-out FireWire S800 recording interface (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz), compatible with Core Audio and ASIO (Mac/Windows) DAWs
- Dedicated USB 2.0 port for included Wi-Fi LAN adapter
- S/PDIF digital output
- Scene and individual settings store and recall
- 6 mute groups with All On/All Off switches
- 6 user-assignable Quick Scene Recall buttonslike speed dial for mixer Scenes
- Bundle for Mac and Windows includes PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW, Capture-AI live-recording software, Virtual StudioLive-AI bidirectional mixer-control software with Smaart Measurement Technology. Free StudioLive Remote-AI iPad wireless-control software and QMix-AI iPhone/iPod touch wireless aux-control software.
- Optional Thunderbolt-plus-AVB-Ethernet or Thunderbolt-plus-dual-FireWire S800 I/O cards

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted January 8, 2014 by a customer from gmail.com

"Amazing board, crazy depth to the features"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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If you browse around online, you'll find various tech talk videos on Presonus boards that walk you through features. A two hour video will show you almost a third of the features that come included with this thing. There is no way to fully document all of its capabilities and included software features without making this a six page blog post.

Sound
Replacing a mediocre 20 year old analog board with the Presonus 32AI using basic channel presets brought the overall hiss/static/buzz to around 5% of what it was with the prior board thanks to preamps and noise gates. I've had multiple people ask if we replaced the speakers. We didn't. I only replaced the mixer. No amps, speakers, or mics were changed.

Features
Incredibly easy operation for general use, easy access to advanced settings, no shift paging to get to the other half of your channels, iPad remote control, musicians with iPhones can control their own monitor mix, scenes for quick save and load of all important settings, multitrack record all inputs individually pre processing and play the recording back later for training, EQing, or remastering.

Ease of Use
Intro user: Mute button, slider, solo button for headphone listen, ignore the rest, go nuts. -- Medium user: Here's your input meters on this button, here's your output meters on this button, press select on a channel and then your automatic volume smoothing is here and here and read more your EQ is here through here. -- Advanced user: Plug a laptop in, save each act of the play as a scene, drag them in later as needed. EQ curves can be adjusted by clicking this dot and moving it around on the screen.

Quality
For the main functionality of a mixer, the unit has been excellent. it is however a computer running software, so quirks show up. Most of the problems and gotchas have been with features that I wouldn't in a million years had on my old mixer, so I'm still ahead of the game. For further details I would check the Presonus forums and knowledge base.

Value
If you want clean quality audio with an interface that you could basically train anyone to use, this is an excellent option.

Manufacturer Support
Support has been quick to respond. The quality of their responses has been hit and miss at times over my limited experience of two support tickets.

The Wow Factor
After a month of using this board more than weekly and driving my wife nuts with extra time spent trying features out, I can say that I may have gotten to about half to 2/3rds of my options. To fully understand and realize all of the potential of this board will literally cause a jaw drop no less than five times.

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