PreSonus StudioLive 32R 32-Channel Digital Mixer

The StudioLive 32R digital mixer from PreSonus is four audio tools in two compact rackspaces. The StudioLive 32R 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 32R combines flexibility with DSP power to become the ultimate compact audio solution.

PreSonus StudioLive 32R Features

• Powered by the dual-core PreSonus® FLEX DSP Engine
• 36 input-channel digital rack mixer: 32 local digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs, 4 FLEX FX returns
• 26 mix buses: 16 FlexMixes (Aux, Subgroup, Matrix), 4 dedicated FLEX FX buses, Stereo Main bus
• 286 simultaneous processors: HPF, gate/expander, compressor with fat channel plug-in models, 4-band/6-band parametric EQ with fath channel plug-in models, limiter, 31-band graphic EQ, 4 FLEX FX slots
• State Space Modeled Fat Channel compressor and EQ plug-ins available on every input channel and output bus
• 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
• Remote control 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

• StudioLive 32R digital mixer1
• Capture® 3.0 multitrack software1
• Advanced Studio One® integration (Studio One Artist)1
• UC Surface1
• QMix®-UC1

• Microphone preamplifier
  • Input type: combo locking XLR mic-1/4" TRS line
  • Frequency response to main output: 20-20kHz, +/-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: 94 dB (ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)
  • Common mode rejection ratio: 65dB (1 kHz at unity gain)
  • Gain control range: 0dB to +60dB (+/-1dB)
  • Max input level: +12 dBu (unity gain)
  • Phantom power: 48 VDC, switchable per channel (+/-2VDC)
• Unbalanced inputs (Ch. 31-32)
  • Type: RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
  • Max input level: +12 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
• Main outputs
  • Type: XLR male, balanced
  • Max output level: +24 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
  • Output impedance: 100Ω
• Mix outputs
  • Type: 1/4" TRS female, balanced
  • Max output level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
  • Output impedance: 100Ω
• Headphone output
  • Type: 1/4" TRS female, active stereo
  • Max output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60Ω load
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5 dB)
  • THD+N: 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
  • S/N ratio: 96dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
• System crosstalk
  • Input to output: -90dB (ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
  • Adjacent channels: -87dB (ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
• ADC dynamic range115dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• DAC dynamic range115dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• USB recording portUSB 2.0, Type-B
• Network control portRJ-45
• AVB audio network portLocking XLR Ethernet
• Internal processing32-bit, floating point
• Sampling rate48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
• A/D/A bit depth24
• Reference level for 0dBFS+18 dBu
• Total system latency1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)
• Clock jitter<20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
• Clock jitter attenuation>60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)
• Power connectorIEC
• Input-voltage range90 to 230 VAC (+/-10%)
• Power requirements85W (continuous)
• Dimensions (HxWxD)3.5" x 19" x 12"
• Weight11.2 pounds (5 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.