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PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III S 32-Channel Digital Mixer/Recorder/Interface

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PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III S 32-Channel Digital Mixer/Recorder/Interface
Key Features
  • Metro: Live Remote Mixing Over Internet
  • 33 Touch-Sensitive Motorized Faders
  • 32 XMAX Preamps: 16 Mic and 16 Mic/Line
  • 16 Analog FlexMix Outs: 12 XLR and 4 TRS
The StudioLive 32S is a powerful 32-channel mixer that provides the ultimate mixing experience, packing large-format features into a small-format chassis. Powered by the dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, the StudioLive 32S digital mixer is equipped with 40 mixing channels, 26 mix buses, and 286 simultaneous processors. The mixer features an integrated hardware and software system with a full-color touchscreen, 33 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 32 recallable XMAX preamps. The powerful dual-core FLEX DSP engine supercharges the mixer with Fat Channel vintage-style EQs and compressors on every channel, plus a four-slot FLEX FX processor that can run heralded digital reverbs and delays. Streamline your workflow with recallable scene presets, virtual sound check, and the supplied software library, which empowers you with remote control from a computer or iPad, remote monitor mixing using a mobile device, and all the software you need to track, edit, mix, and distribute your music.
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PreSonus StudioLive 32 Overview

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The StudioLive 32S is a powerful 32-channel mixer that provides the ultimate mixing experience, packing large-format features into a small-format chassis. Powered by the dual-core PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, the StudioLive 32S digital mixer is equipped with 40 mixing channels, 26 mix buses, and 286 simultaneous processors. The mixer features an integrated hardware and software system with a full-color touchscreen, 33 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 32 recallable XMAX preamps. The powerful dual-core FLEX DSP engine supercharges the mixer with Fat Channel vintage-style EQs and compressors on every channel, plus a four-slot FLEX FX processor that can run heralded digital reverbs and delays. Streamline your workflow with recallable scene presets, virtual sound check, and the supplied software library, which empowers you with remote control from a computer or iPad, remote monitor mixing using a mobile device, and all the software you need to track, edit, mix, and distribute your music.

The StudioLive 32S boasts 16 XLR mic inputs and 16 mic/line inputs via XLR-1/4" combo jacks. Additional inputs include four 1/4" aux inputs and a dedicated XLR talkback mic input with phantom power. The mixer provides a balanced XLR mono output, stereo XLR main outputs, 16 analog FlexMix outputs (12 XLR, four 1/4" TRS), a pair of 1/4" monitor outputs, and a 1/4" headphone port. A digital AES/EBU output of the main mix is available via a rear-panel XLR socket. Additionally, unbalanced stereo RCA tape inputs and outputs are on hand for hooking up a house music source and a separate stereo recorder. Alternatively, you can wirelessly stream music from a mobile device to the mixer's built-in Bluetooth receiver. Record 40 channels and the main stereo mix to a Class 10 U3 SD card (available separately) via the onboard 34-track SD recorder, or stream 128 channels (64 in each direction) over USB 2.0 to and from your computer. You can even record redundantly to an SD card and a USB host computer at the same time. Take advantage of the built-in AVB networking capabilities for flexible system expansion, digital patching between networked devices, and more.

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 remotely control 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.
At a Glance
  • 40 mixing channels
  • 26 buses
  • 32 recallable XMAX preamps via 16 XLR inputs and 16 XLR-1/4" combo inputs
  • 33 touch-sensitive motorized faders
  • Dynamic Fat Channel layout allows access to every Fat Channel parameter and aux send via eight Fat Channel encoders with scribble strips
  • Dual-core FLEX DSP mix engine
  • 286 processors in various form factors
  • Built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless music streaming
Powerful Mixing Features
  • Expandable plug-in processing with ten vintage EQ and classic compression options on every input channel and bus
  • Input delay, high-pass filter, gate, compressor, limiter, and parametric 4-band EQ per input channel
  • High-pass filter, compressor, limiter, output delay, and parametric 6-band EQ per bus
  • FLEX FX multi-effects processor with four slots to load legendary reverb emulations anddelays with four dedicated effects buses
  • 16 FlexMixes (aux mixes, subgroups, or matrix mixes) with 12 XLR and four 1/4" TRS mix output jacks
  • Four static subgroup buses with 1/4" outputs
  • Four designated effects buses
  • 24 DCAs to control groups of channels
  • True virtual soundcheck simplifies mix configuration
  • Enhanced scene management with scenes organized into projects, scene lock, and channel safe
  • Password-protected user profiles enable restricting access to specific features
  • Channel scribble strips and input metering
Audio Networking
  • Built-in AVB networking allows the creation of a complete ecosystem with PreSonus NSB stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, and the SW5E AVB switch (all available separately)
  • Connect NSB-series stage boxes to add remote analog inputs and outputs wherever required
  • Add EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers to give your musicians their own customizable 16-channel monitor mixes
  • Network multiple StudioLive Series III mixers
  • Route audio to and from any device on the AVB network, thanks to the flexibility of digital patching
Multichannel Recording
  • Record 34 tracks (32 channels plus a stereo mix) without a computer via the onboard SD card recorder
  • Stream up to 128 channels (64 in, 64 out) of audio to a Mac or Windows computer via USB 2.0
  • Record to SD card, via USB, or both simultaneously for safe, redundant live recording
  • Record with PreSonus Capture, PreSonus Studio One, or any recording software that supports ASIO or Core Audio
DAW Control
  • Advanced Studio One control integration
  • MCU emulation mode optimized for Logic Pro
  • HUI emulation mode optimized for Pro Tools
Complete Software Bundle
  • UC Surface touch-control for Mac, Windows, and iPad
  • Capture recording app with virtual soundcheck for Mac and Windows
  • Studio One Artist DAW for recording, mixing, mastering, sharing, and collaborating on Mac and Windows
  • QMix-UC personal monitor mix control for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android
UPC: 673454008139

PreSonus StudioLive 32 Specs

Key Specs
Max I/O Capacity
38x Input / 40x Output
Number of Analog Input Channels
32 (32 Mono / 0 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps
32
Number of Analog Output Channels
32
Faders & Level Adjustment
33 Fader
Analog Inputs
1x XLR Talkback Input
16x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
16x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Aux Return (2 Stereo Pairs)
1x Stereo RCA Tape Input (1 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs
1x Stereo RCA Tape Output
12x XLR Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output
4x 1/4" Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output
2x XLR Main Output
1x XLR Mono-Summed Output
2x 1/4" Monitor Output
1x 1/4" Headphone Output
4x 1/4" Subgroup Output
Digital I/O
1x RJ45 (Control, 1 Gb/s)
1x RJ45 AVB (I/O)
1x XLR AES3 Output
USB I/O
USB-B
Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1
Rack Mountable
No
Mixer
Max I/O Capacity
38x Input / 40x Output
Number of Analog Input Channels
32 (32 Mono / 0 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps
32
Number of Analog Output Channels
32
Mix Routing
26x Bus
Presets
Yes
Faders & Level Adjustment
33 Fader
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range
Mic:
0 dB to +60 dB
EQ
Input Channels:
4-Band EQ

Outputs:
6-Band EQ
Solo/Mute
Solo, Mute per Input Channel
Audio Delay
No
Automatic Mic Mixing
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depth
AD/DA Conversion:
24-Bit
Performance
Frequency Response
Headphone Output:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB

Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dBu (Unity Gain)
Max Input Level
Mic Input:
+12 dBu

Line Input:
+18 dBu

Tape Input:
+12 dBu
Headphone Output Power
100 mW per Channel into 60 Ohms
I/O Impedance
Mic Input:
1 Kilohms

Line Input:
10 Kilohms

XLR Output:
100 Ohms

Line Output:
100 Ohms

Tape Output:
100 Ohms
SNR
Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
94 dBA at Unity Gain (+4 dBu Reference)

Headphone Output:
96 dB at Max Gain
THD
Mic/Line Input to Main Output:
< 0.005% at Unity Gain (+4 dBu, Unweighted)
THD+N
Headphone Output:
0.01% at Max Gain (Unweighted)
Signal Generator
No
Connectivity
Analog Inputs
1x XLR Talkback Input
16x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
16x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Aux Return (2 Stereo Pairs)
1x Stereo RCA Tape Input (1 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs
1x Stereo RCA Tape Output (1 Stereo Pair)
12x XLR 3-Pin Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output
4x 1/4" TRS Subgroup/Aux/Matrix Output
2x XLR 3-Pin Main Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Mono-Summed Output
2x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
4x 1/4" TRS Subgroup Output
Phantom Power
+48 V ±2 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital I/O
1x RJ45 (Control, 1 Gb/s)
1x RJ45 AVB (I/O)
1x XLR AES3 Output
MIDI I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B 2.0
USB I/O Capacity
64x Input / 64x Output
Expansion Ports
No
Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1
External Display I/O
No
Recording
Max Multitrack Recording
38 Tracks
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Computer: macOS 10.8 or Later / Windows 7 or Later
Mobile: Android/iOS
RAM Requirements
4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
Mobile Device Compatibility
iPad
Android Smartphone
Android Tablet
Power
Input Power
90 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Physical
Rack Mountable
No
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions
32.4 x 23 x 6.5" / 82.2 x 58.3 x 16.5 cm
Weight
37.2 lb / 16.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
37.5 x 31 x 12.5"

PreSonus StudioLive 32 Reviews

Great Mixer

By Larry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-04

This is the 4th presonus mixer we have owned and they are superior products to setup and use. Great layout and logical design for ease of use and great for novice users.

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Seing the USB is limited to one PC; if instead ...

Seing the USB is limited to one PC; if instead one opts to use the "RME Digiface AVB 256-Channel Mobile AVB/USB Audio Interface" through the Presonus SW5 Switch can I have different Engineers mix audio from this console in a live broadcast environment and send the final mix for Broadcast/LiveStream?
Asked by: David
The SW5E AVB switch is compatible for use with the StudioLive 32S and it will allow you to send digital audio over a network. It's a bit unclear how you want to route the signal using the RME Digiface and SW5E and be able to send the final mix for broadcast/livestream. I would recommend contacting our pro audio specialists by phone so we can speak directly. You can explain the intended setup and then we can determine whether it will work or if there may be a better solution. You can reach us by phone at 800-606-6969 or 212-444-6615.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-05-31

Can this unit run 32 wireless mics ...

Can this unit run 32 wireless mics simultaneously?
Asked by: IT
This PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III S 32-Channel Digital Mixer does have 32 mic inputs, which you can use to connect wireless microphone systems.
Answered by: Jordan K
Date published: 2023-01-20

Does it come with sd card?

Does it come with sd card?
Asked by: Jackson
The PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III S 32-Channel Digital Mixer/Recorder/Interface does not come with an SD card.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2026-05-17

im looking for a mixer to run 32 wireless mics ...

im looking for a mixer to run 32 wireless mics for a school play. WIll this do or is this overkill?
Asked by: IT
The PreSonus StudioLive 32S Series III S would certainly be capable of handling 32 wireless microphones, as well as many more input types. It is also able to be networked with stage boxes, monitor mixers, and more devices via AVB, making it ideal for live stage applications.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2022-10-25
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