The StudioLive 64S digital mixer from PreSonus is a 64-channel mixer that brings the power of a large format console to small format digital mixing. Powered by the new quad-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, the StudioLive 64S digital mixer is equipped with 76 mixing channels, 43 mix buses, and 526 simultaneous processors—including 8 stereo reverberation systems, and Fat Channel plug-in models on every input channel and mix bus. Tightly integrated with an entire suite of state-of-the-art software (UC Surface touch-control software, QMix®-UC, Studio One® Artist DAW, and the intuitive Capture® multitrack recording application), the StudioLive 64S and the complete PreSonus® StudioLive Series III ecosystem of AVB networking products allow you to configure a system that is truly customized for your needs, whether you’re mixing in the studio or on stage.
PreSonus StudioLive 64S Features
- Powered by the new quad-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine
- 76 input-channel digital mixer with 33 touch-sensitive motorized faders
- 43 mix buses
- 526 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 8 slots to load legendary reverb emulations and delays with 8 dedicated effects buses
- 24 DCAs to control groups of channels
- 128-channel (64x64) recording over USB
- Onboard multi-channel SD recorder (34x34) 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
- User Profiles for managing multiple operators with custom permissions
- Per channel digital patching from any analog, AVB, USB, or SD Card source
- DAW Control
- 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
- StudioLive 64S digital mixer1
- UC Surface1
- QMix®-UC1
- Capture® multitrack software1
- Advanced Studio One integration (Studio One Artist)1
- Microphone preamplifier
- Input type: XLR female, balanced
- Frequency response to main output: 20-20kHz, +/-0.5 dBu (at unity gain)
- Input impedance: 1 kΩ
- THD to main output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- S/N ratio to main output: 94dB (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: 48VDC (+/-2VDC) switchable per channel
- Line inputs
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, balanced
- Frequency response to main output: 20-20kHz, +/-0.5 dBu (at unity gain)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- THD to main output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
- S/N ratio to main output: 94dB (ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)
- Max input level: +18 dBu
- Tape inputs
- Type: RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- Max input level: +12 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
- XLR outputs
- Type: XLR male, balanced
- Max output level: +24 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
- Output impedance: 100Ω
- Line outputs
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, balanced
- Max output level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dBu
- Output impedance: 100Ω
- Tape outputs
- Type: RCA female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- 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: 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
- System crosstalk
- Input to output: -90dB (ref = +4dBu, 20Hz - 20kHz, unwtd)
- Adjacent channels: -87dB (ref = +4dBu, 20Hz - 20kHz, unwtd)
- ADC dynamic range115dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
- DAC dynamic range115dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
- USB recording portUSB 2.0, Type-B
- Bluetooth input4.1, stereo
- AES/EBU outputXLR male
- Network control portRJ-45
- AVB audio network portlocking XLR Ethernet
- Internal processing32-bit, floating point
- Sampling rate48kHz, 44.1kHz
- 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 (20Hz - 20kHz)
- 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)6.51" x 32.37" x 22.97"
- Weight37.2 pounds (16.9 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.
