Soundcraft Si Expression 2 24-Channel Digital Mixing Console
Soundcraft brings over 40 years of live sound mixing experience from some of the biggest bands in the industry. The Si Expression offers pristine sound quality, a feature-packed control surface, flexible I/O options, and an intuitive operator experience. It incorporates the latest DSP, component technology, and manufacturing techniques, providing a powerful digital console at a cost-effective price.
• 24 recallable mic pre amps (32 on Si Expression 3 and 16 on Si Expression 1), 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns, AES in, and a 64x64 expansion slot for 66 input processing channels. Each channel has dedicated processing for high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and four band EQ, along with a comprehensive automation system and four mute groups.
• 14 aux/group mixes configurable as 14 mono mixes, 8 mono + 6 stereo mixes, or various combinations. 4 matrix mixes can be mono or stereo as needed. Each bus mix features a compressor, 4 band EQ, BSS graphic EQ, and delay. Output connectivity includes 16 balanced line outputs, headphone monitor out, AES out, and the 64x64 option slot.
• Four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the MX400 provide a wealth of sounds, user adjustable parameters, and dedicated tap-tempo keys. The hardware-based FX do not affect other processing.
Flexible onboard and expansion I/O options ensure seamless integration with other system components using Si series option cards. The MADI card enables connection to multi-track recording systems or plug-ins like Waves and links to Soundcraft or Studer stageboxes. The 'Power is nothing without control' Si Expression excels with a comprehensive and user-friendly control surface.
Features: - Direct Out Gain Stabilizer (D.O.G.S.) for stable direct out levels during mic gain changes.
- Security Lockout to lock the whole console or selected elements.
- Customizable fader layer pages and add/insert faders.
- Copy channels, busses, mixes, Lexicon effects, or parts of channels.
- TOTEM (The One Touch Easy Mix) for instant mixing to AUX, FX, or Matrix buses.
- BSS GEQ on every bus for easy processing.
- Dedicated controls for each function, no layering or screen navigation.
- Assignable rotary controls above faders for core functions.
- Instant Access Keys for quick access to functions like STORE, RECALL, NEXT, MUTE 1-8, TAP TEMPO.
- Full processing on all channels and busses, no assignments needed.
Specifications: - 24 mono mic inputs
- 4 line inputs
- Color touch screen interface
- 66 channels to mix possible
- Pre/Post selection per input per bus
- AES in and out
- Global mode encoders
- Soundcraft FaderGlow
- GEQ on every bus
- 20 sub-group / aux busses
- 4 FX busses
- 8 Matrix busses
- LR and C Mix busses
- 4 Stereo Lexicon Effects engines
- Delay on inputs and outputs
- 4 Mute Groups
- Freely assignable insert loops
- Harman HiQnet integration
- 64x64 channel option card slot
The Soundcraft Si Expression 2 24ch Digital Mixer is perfect for live sound mixing in various settings like concerts, events, and studios. It's designed for sound engineers and professionals who demand high-quality sound and easy operation. With 24 mono mic inputs, 4 line inputs, a color touch screen interface, and 66 channels to mix, it offers great flexibility. It weighs around [weight] and has dimensions of [dimensions], making it portable and easy to set up.
