The StudioLive 32S is a powerful 32-channel mixer that provides the ultimate mixing experience, packing large format features into a small format chassis.
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 (64×64) 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 best digital mixer for recording – with or without a computer.
PreSonus Capture® recording software is an intuitive multitrack recording application with a fully integrated Virtual Soundcheck mode that runs directly on your StudioLive 32S digital mixer or on your computer running macOS® or Windows®. Record any combination of channels, FlexMixes, and the Main stereo mix via USB, to an SD Card, or both for the ultimate redundant live recording rig. StudioLive mix scenes can be stored with your recordings to speed up virtual soundchecks. Best of all, Capture sessions open natively in Studio One® with the entire StudioLive mix scene re-created in the Studio One console, complete with fader levels, Fat Channel settings, mutes, solos, and more. No other multitrack software makes recording as fast, simple, and hassle-free so you can focus on mixing the show.
Superior sound.
We built our reputation designing great-sounding analog circuits for critical studio recording environments, and we put all of that experience into designing the StudioLive 32S digital mixer. In 1995, PreSonus patented digital control over analog circuits with our first studio product. Building on this legacy, we created a separate digital volume-control circuit ahead of our lauded analog XMAX mic preamp design, providing the convenience of digital recall without sacrificing fidelity. This allows the StudioLive 32S mic preamps to be remote-controlled with UC Surface software or Studio One, and when you load a StudioLive 32S mixer scene, the mic preamp trim values can also be recalled along with the other settings.
Vintage studio processors onboard.
The dynamic Fat Channel on the StudioLive 32S digital mixer puts critical EQ and Dynamics functions beneath your fingertips while giving you fast access to every parameter. Fat Channel plug-ins can be inserted on every input channel and output bus. You can enjoy extensive, studio-style processing whether recording in the studio or running shows on the road.
The StudioLive 32S includes six Classic Fat Channel EQ and Compressor plug-in models pre-installed. But you also get Fat Channel Collection Vol. 1… which includes 15 additional vintage-modeled EQs and Compressors—a $149 (USD) value if purchased separately.
Reconfigure your mix without unplugging a cable.
StudioLive Series III digital mixers incorporate the concept of an analog patchbay and digitize it. This lets you customize your mix configuration by patching any analog input or digital return (AVB, USB, or SD Card) to any channel you like. This flexible feature also allows you to freely route audio to your AVB network and record any of the inputs and FlexMixes on the 64 USB sends. Digital Patching also makes it easy to quickly route to and source from your AVB audio network when using the StudioLive 32S as part of a complete networked audio system. And with a fader for all 32 channels, plus 8 additional faders to manage your bus outputs, you always have total control of your entire mix.
The ultimate USB audio interface and control surface.
With 128 (64×64) channels of recording over USB, the StudioLive 32S is not just the best digital mixer for live sound recording; it’s the best digital mixer for the studio, as well. Each channel can independently access its analog input or its dedicated digital return from your computer. While the StudioLive 32S is compatible with any DAW, Studio One and the StudioLive 32S are the perfect pair to elevate your studio recording environment. Remote control your StudioLive 32S digital mixer’s recallable XMAX mic preamps and Fat Channel processing from Studio One Artist. Press the DAW button on your StudioLive 32S digital mixer and use the 33 touch-sensitive motorized faders to control your Studio One mix. Seamless integration and thoughtful bidirectional control with Studio One make the StudioLive 32S the best mixing console for the modern recording studio.
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
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 (64×64) recording over USB
Onboard multi-channel SD recorder (34×34) with true Virtual Soundcheck mode
AVB Networking onboard (64×64) 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
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for UC Surface, QMix-UC, and Studio One®.
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 1366×768 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 1024×768 resolution (UC Surface)
Note: 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 signals.
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Technical Specifications
Mi crophone Preamplifier
Input Type
XLR Female, balanced
Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain)
20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
Input Impedance
1 kΩ
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 kΩ
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
100Ω
Line Outputs
Type
¼” TRS Female, balanced
Maximum Output Level
+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance
100Ω
Tape Outputs
Type
RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
Maximum Output Level
+18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
Output Impedance
100Ω
Headphone Output
Type
¼” TRS Female, active stereo
Maximum Output
100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω 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 (loca routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
