Presonus Studiolive SE32 Series III

The 32-input, 40-channel StudioLive SE 32 offers comprehensive hands-on mixing with one-to-one mix controls, 33 touch-sensitive motorized faders, and modeled vintage-style EQ and compression on each channel. Additionally, it provides 16 FlexMixes that can be individually configured; four dedicated subgroups; four FX mixes with dedicated stereo returns, reverbs, and delays; 24 DCA (digitally controlled amplifier) groups; onboard 34 x 34 multitrack SD card recording; and a built-in 64 x 64 USB audio interface. It’s impressively full-featured, to be sure, but that’s not all. You also get a powerful software package that includes PreSonus Capture software with one-click multitrack recording and Virtual Soundcheck, Universal Control remote mixing software with Offline Editor and PreSonus Metro for remote internet control with real-time audio monitoring, and a perpetual license for Studio One Pro.

Simply put, the 32 Class A XMAX preamps onboard the StudioLive SE 32 sound like they belong in the studio, rather than at front-of-house. Their high headroom and low noise floor deliver extremely clean and clear sound you wouldn’t expect from a live console. And mic preamp settings are fully recallable, which is a huge time saver when you mix or record the same artist or show on a regular basis.

The PreSonus StudioLive SE 32 gives you three efficient options for multitrack recording. A built-in SD card recorder allows you to record all inputs simultaneously, and you can also play back from the SD card to do virtual soundchecks without a computer. You can also connect to a computer via USB for 64 channels of recording and playback. And the StudioLive SE 32 supports AVB over Ethernet too, enabling you to interface directly with PreSonus NSB stage boxes, EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers, AVB-D16 Dante bridge, and other StudioLive Series III mixers.