PreSonus StudioLive-24R Digital Rack Mixer SKU# 2779200202
The StudioLiveĀ® 24R is a compact 40-channel digital mixer delivering powerful, flexible mixing. Use it standalone with Universal Control software, as a stage box with StudioLiveĀ® Series III consoles, or with EarMix 16M personal mixers. Itās also a 128-channel (64x64) bidirectional USB audio interface with vintage-modeled dynamics and EQ plug-ins on every input and bus.
With 16 FlexMixes configurable as auxes, subgroups, or matrix mixes, plus four effects buses and four subgroups, routing adapts to any workflow. 24 DCAs provide fast, flexible group control. Powered by the single-core PreSonusĀ® FLEX DSP Engine, it offers 40 mixing channels, 22 buses, and 270 processors including Fat Channel plug-ins.
The USB interface enables easy multitrack recording and plug-in routing, with playback streams activated instantly by one button for effortless monitoring. Digitally recallable preamps and vintage-modeled EQ and compression run natively and inside Fender Studio ProĀ®.
A free firmware update adds Milan certification, an improved limiter with variable release, and expanded Digital Reverb XL controls with new presetsāoffering enhanced power and precision. With this firmware update, you also get the 7 additional State Space Models EQs (10 total) and 8 analog-inspired compressors (11 total) from the Fat Channel Collection installed standard, adding even more processing to create studio-quality mixers for your live session.
Features
- Dual-core FLEX DSP Engine powers 286 processorsāmost in its class
- 40-channel rack mixer with 24 XMAX-R mic/line inputs + FLEX FX returns
- 26 mix buses: 16 FlexMixes (aux, subgroup, matrix), 4 FX buses, stereo main
- State Space Modeled Fat Channel EQ & compressors on every channel and bus
- 4 FLEX FX slots with classic reverb & delay effects
- 24 DCAs for fast group control
- 128-channel USB recording + onboard SD recorder with Virtual Soundcheck
- AVB networking for seamless StudioLiveĀ®, NSB, EarMix integration
- Remote mix control via Universal Control & QMix-UC apps
- Includes Capture Multitracking and Fender Studio Pro license for pro recording
- Optional Dante available with AVB-D16
PreSonus Metro - Live Remote Mixing
PreSonus Metro is the latest innovation for StudioLive Series III mixers, delivering a first-to-market solution for live remote mixing over the Internet with high-quality, low-latency audio streaming. With Metro, anyone, anywhere in the world, can connect to a StudioLive Series III mixer over the Internet and begin remotely controlling the mixer using UC Surface while listening in real-time with their local audio device.
For existing customers, a free firmware update with Metro is available from the PreSonus website.
Inputs and Outputs
- 26 total inputs
- 24 mic/line channel inputs + 2 RCA inputs
- 12 x 1/4" TRS FlexMix outputs
- 2 x XLR (L/R) Main outputs
- Stereo headphone output
Channels and Buses
- 32 input channels
- 24 analog, AVB, or USB
- 8 AVB or USB
- 2 stereo aux inputs (AVB or USB)
- 1 stereo digital return (SD Card, AVB, or USB)
- 26 buses:
- 12 FlexMixes (can be designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes)
- 4 dedicated subgroups
- 4 internal effects sends
- Stereo main bus
- 24 Filter DCAs for easily and flexibly controlling groups of channels
Networking Connections
- 1 Ethernet control network port
- Dynamic, self-assigned, and manual IP address modes
- 1 Ethercon AVB audio network port
Recording
- On-board stereo SD recorder
- 40 x 40 USB recording interface
- 55 x 55 AVB recording interface
Signal Processing
- Intuitive Fat Channel signal processing on every channel with:
- A/B settings comparison
- High-pass filter and polarity reverse
- Gate/expander with sidechain
- Compressor with sidechain
- 4-band parametric EQ on inputs
- 6-band parametric EQ on outputs
- Limiter
- Delay on every input
- Delay on every output
- Professionally programmed library of presets
- Vintage EQ and compressor models available on every input:
- Passive EQ
- Vintage EQ
- Tube compressor
- FET compressor
- 8 x 31-band graphic EQs
- 4 internal effects buses: Combination of reverbs and delays with modern and vintage options
- Built-in, real-time analyzer
Scenes and Presets
- Create, save, and edit up to 100 scenes
- Scene management with:
- Scene Safeāprevents a scene change from affecting designated āsafeā channels
- Create, save, and edit channel settings and copy/paste between channels
- Advanced channel preset options can save and recall:
- Channel type and name
- Input settings (preamp, +48V phantom power, polarity, pan)
- Fat Channel A & B settings
- Bus assignments
- Aux and effects send levels and pan
- Select button color
- 8 Quick Scenes
- 8 Mute groups
Digital
- Studio-quality converters with 115 dB dynamic range
- 48 kHz operation with 24-bit resolution (44.1 kHz option coming soon)
Actively Integrated Software
- UC Surface touch control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android
- Studio One Artist digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows
- Capture multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows
- QMix-UC aux-control software for iOS and Android available free from Apple App Store and Google Play
Items Included
- PreSonus StudioLive® 24R 26-Input, 24-Channel Series III Stage Box and Rack Mixer
- USB Cable
- Power Cord
- Software Authorization Card
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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