The StudioLive 24R digital mixer from PreSonus is four audio tools in two compact rackspaces. The StudioLive 24R combines the powerful processing for which StudioLive Series III mixers are known with flexible modes to pair perfectly with console mixers and EarMix 16M personal monitoring mixers. Whether used standalone as a digital mixer and audio interface, or utilized with other StudioLive Series III ecosystem products, the StudioLive 24R combines flexibility with DSP power to become the ultimate compact audio solution.
PreSonus StudioLive 24R Features
- Powered by the new dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine to provide the most processing of any digital mixer in its class
- 36 input-channel digital rack mixer
- 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 stereo SD recorder 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
- Compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhones
- USB class-compliant
- 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)
- StudioLive 24R 24-Channel Digital Mixer1
- Microphone Preamplifier
- Input Type: Combo locking XLR mic-¼” TRS line
- 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
- Unbalanced Inputs (Ch. 23-24)
- Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
- Main Outputs
- Type: XLR Male, balanced
- Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100Ω
- Mix Outputs
- Type: ¼” TRS Female, balanced
- 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
- Network Control Port: RJ-45
- AVB Audio Network Port: Locking XLR Ethernet
- Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating 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˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit
- Physical
- Height: 3.5” (90 mm)
- Width: 19” (483 mm)
- Depth: 12” (305 mm)
- Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
About Digital Mixers at Sound Productions
Digital mixers connect to digital devices, and typically offer a host of personalization features and premium functionalities not available with the more straightforward analog mixer. These features may include onboard sound effects, enhanced signal processing, multi-track recording, customizable settings, and much more! Additionally, digital mixers are compact and portable, and some models even offer wireless connectivity, making them a great option for mobile audio setups where you want to avoid cable clutter.
