The small-format mixer with one-to-one control.
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.
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 the ten Classic Fat Channel plug-in models pre-installed. But you also get Fat Channel Collection Vol. 1... which includes 15 additional vintage-modeled EQs and Compressors—a $499 (USD) value if purchased separately.
Technical Specifications
Mic 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 |
AES / EBU output |
XLR Male |
Network Control Port |
RJ-45 |
AVB Audio Network Port |
Locking XLR Ethernet |
Internal Processing |
32-bit, fl 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 (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 |
0Àö to 40Àö Celsius / 32Àö to 104Àö Fahrenheit |
Physical |
|
Height |
6.51” (165.36 mm) |
Width |
32.37” (822.21 mm) |
Depth |
22.97" (583.84 mm) |
Weight |
37.2 lbs. (16.9 kg) |
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 (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
- 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 ‚Ñ¢ 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- Android smartphone (QMix-UC)
- Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024x768 resolution (UC surface)