PreSonus StudioLive 32R Series III Digital Rack Mixer

A flexible standalone digital mixer or AVB stagebox for StudioLive consoles, the StudioLive 32R offers 32 recallable mic pres, 16 outputs and FatChannel FX.

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PreSonus StudioLive RML32AI Digital Mixer, 32-Channel

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PreSonus fit the I/O and DSP power of a StudioLive digital console into a rack mixer with the RML32AI -- an updated RM32AI. Just add your Mac, PC or iPad!

Based on the PreSonus StudioLive AI-series engine and controlled with powerful, battle-ready UC Surface touch software for Mac, Windows, and iOS, the StudioLive RML32AI rack-mount digital mixer is scalable and compact. It provides 24 XLR mic inputs, 8 combo mic/balanced line inputs, 16 line outs, and 3 main outs (left, right, and mono/center); recallable XMAX Class A mic preamps; 32 internal channels and 25 buses; a 52x34 FireWire 800 recording interface; 96 kHz operation; and extensive signal processing. Designed for live-sound mixing and studio recording, the RML32AI's Active Integration technology includes direct Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking and tightly integrated Capture recording software with true Virtual Soundcheck mode and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows, and a Nimbit account for online music promotion and distribution.

Features:

- Fully recallable, 32-channel digital mixer
- 24 locking XLR inputs with recallable XMAX Class A mic preamps
- 8 locking XLR mic/balanced TRS line inputs with recallable XMAX Class A mic preamps
- 16 XLR line outputs on the front, mirrored on rear-panel DB25 jack
- 3 XLR main outputs (left, right, mono) with analog trim pots
- 32 LED meter grid
- 25 mix buses: 16 aux mix buses, 3 main mix buses (left, right, mono), 4 internal FX buses (2 reverb, 2 delay), stereo solo bus
- Fat Channel signal processing on all input channels and all buses, with 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, limiter, and more
- AVB cascading with a read more second RM or RML mixer for up to 64 channels
- 52x34 direct digital FireWire recording interface
- Complete solution: Includes UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows and iPad; Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows; compatible with free QMix-AI personal monitoring control for iPhone/iPod touch
- Integrated preamp and Fat Channel control from Studio One
- USB jack and included Wi-Fi LAN adapter provides wireless control
- 2 FireWire S800 ports, 1 AVB Ethernet port (in option card slot), and S/PDIF digital output
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Microphone Preamp
- Input Type: 24 locking XLR Female, balanced; 8 combo locking XLR mic-\0xBC" TRS line
- Frequency Response to Direct Output (at unity gain): 20-40 kHz, +/-0.5 dBu
- Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, +/-0.5 dBu
- Input Impedance: 1 kO
- THD to Main Output (1 kHz at unity gain): 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 +65 dB
- Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +12 dBu
- Phantom Power (+/-2 VDC): 48 VDC, switchable per channel

Line Inputs
- Type: \0xBC" TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
- Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): + 18 dBu, +/-0.5 dB
- Frequency Response (A-D): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
- Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 114 dB
- Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unwtd): > 105 dB
- THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.005%
- Input Impedance: 10 kO

Tape Inputs
- Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
- Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu

Main Outputs
- Type: XLR Male, balanced
- Rated Output Level: +24 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100O

Mix Outputs
- Type: XLR Male, balanced
- Rated Output Level: +24 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100O

Headphone Output
- Type: \0xBC" TRS Female, active stereo
- Maximum Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60O load
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
- S/N Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd

System Crosstalk
- Input to Output : -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unwtd)
- Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unwtd)

Noise Gate / Expander
- Threshold Range: -84 dB to 0 dB
- Attack Time: 0.02s to 500 ms / 0.5 ms
- Release Time: 0.05s to 2s
- Expander Attenuation Range: 2:1 (fixed)
- Noise Gate Attenuation Range: -84 to 0 dB
- Key Filter: 2nd-order, resonant bypass; Q=0.7
- Key Listen: Off, 40 Hz to 16 kHz

Compressor
- Threshold Range: -56 dB to 0 dB
- Ratio: 1:1 to 14:1
- Attack Time: 0.2 ms to 150 ms
- Release Time: 40 ms to 1,000 ms
- Auto Attack and Release: Attack = 10 ms, Release = 150 ms
- Curve Types: hard and soft knee

Limiter
- Threshold: -56 dB to 0 dB / -28 dBFS
- Ratio: 8:1
- Attack: 20 ms
- Hold: 10 ms
- Release: 20 ms

Parametric EQ
- Type: 2nd-order shelving filter
- Low (Lowpass or Bandpass): 36 to 465 Hz, +/-15 dB
- Low Mid (Bandpass): 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, +/-15 dB
- High Mid (Bandpass): 380 Hz to 5 kHz, +/-15 dB
- High (Highpass or Bandpass): 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, +/-15 dB
- Q (sweepable for each band): 0.1 to 4 / Low Q= 0.55, Hi Q=2.0

Graphic EQ
- 31-Band 1/3-Octave Controls: Center frequencies (Hz): 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1k, 1.3k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.2k, 4k, 5k, 6.4k, 8k, 10k, 13k, 16k, 20k. Each band has a constant Q.
- Gain/Attenuation: +/-15 dB

- Digital Audio
- ADC Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
- DAC Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
- FireWire: S800, 800 Mb/s
- S/PDIF Output: RCA Female
- Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
- Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
- A/D/A Bit Depth: 24
- Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu

- Clock
- Type: JetPLL
- 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 240 VAC
- Power Requirements (continuous): 200W
- Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0* to 40* Celsius / 32* to 104* Fahrenheit

- Physical
- Height: 7" (17.78 cm)
- Width: 19" (48.26 cm)
- Depth: 10.5" (26.67 cm)
- Weight: 22 lbs. (8.62 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 225-216-7887
Web: https://support.presonus.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted February 5, 2018 by Wesley B in Columbus, IN

"Presonus RML32ai"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Great piece of gear! Sounds great, works as advertised. It is so easy to setup for a gig. The digital snake means easier cord management on stage. The sound engineer can easily walk the room and adjust the sound using an Ipad. I would buy this again!

Musical Background:

I play guitar in a working cover band.

Musical Style:

Rock and Roll
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