Get rid of that heavy analog snake and take control of your mixes with the PreSonus StudioLive AVB 32AI Mix System, which combines a StudioLive RM32AI rack mixer, StudioLive CS18AI Ethernet/AVB control surface, and integrated control, recording, and production software. Scalable, fully recallable, networked over AVB Ethernet, and tightly integrated with included software, the StudioLive AVB 32AI Mix System puts your I/O in an onstage, rack-mount mixer with Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking, while providing an advanced control surface at front-of-house with 18 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 4x2 I/O. And it can be expanded up to 64 inputs by cascading a second StudioLive RM-series mixer! The heart of the StudioLive AVB 32AI Mix System, the PreSonus StudioLive RM32AI rack-mount Active Integration digital mixer is a versatile and flexible solution for live sound and recording. These versatile 25-bus mixers offer 32 input channels, expandable up to 64 by cascading a second StudioLive RM-series mixer. Each channel can accept a signal from either a dedicated analog input or a digital input via FireWire or AVB. StudioLive RM32AI mixers are flawlessly integrated with state-of-the-art software and boast an integrated 52x34 recording interface, advanced AVB networking, and multiple control options. Yet they’re easy to use, with a workflow that will let you focus on mixing, without being distracted by the technology. Equipped with 100 mm, touch-sensitive, motorized faders and AVB networking, the StudioLive CS18AI control surface provides a compact, intuitive mixing solution for the StudioLive RM32AI rack-mount digital mixers and Studio One 3 digital audio workstation. The CS18AI connects to the network with a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for cumbersome analog or digital snakes and stage boxes, and offers a host of other useful features. It adds up to a powerful mix control system with a fast, intuitive workflow and the latest networking technology. SpecsInputs and Outputs32 locking XLR inputs, each with:Recallable XMAX Class A mic preamps+48V phantom powerStereo tape input (RCA jacks)16 XLR line-level Mix outputsFour 300 ms alignment delays on the last four Mix outputs2 DB25 jacks mirror 16 line-level Mix outputs3 XLR main outputs (left, right, mono/center) with analog trim potsS/PDIF digital output on removable option cardHeadphone output with volume knob and selectable source1x1 MIDI I/O (for future implementation)Channels and Buses32 internal channels25 mix buses16 aux mix buses3 main mix buses (left, right, mono/center)Stereo solo bus4 internal FX buses (2 reverb, 2 delay)Fully integrated, continuously bidirectional, 52-in/34-out, FireWire 800 direct recording interface (24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz)Cascades up to 48 or 64 internal channels via AVB connection to additionalStudioLive® RM-series mixerUC Surface Live Mixing and Control SoftwareDesigned specifically for live sound mixingMultiplatform support for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad®Windows 8/10 multi-touch-compatible for large touchscreen mixing (touchscreen not included)Flexible and expandable computing options: Use a laptop with or without a touchscreen, an iPad, or any combinationContextual-based navigation for quick, intuitive access to all mixing functions8 Mute Groups with All On and All OffScene Store and RecallGlobal Scene Storage: all current StudioLive RM settingsUp to 99 at a time8 Quick Scenes for instant scene save/recall—like “speed dial” for scenesAutomatic Global AutoStoreCustomizable naming (for example, "Saturday Gig" or "Main Worship Service")Individual channel-strip setting storageUp to 100 at a time, plus…50 channel-strip presets included for drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, and vocalsCopy and paste among channels and busesCan be saved as user presetsCan be browsed by category (Drums, Vocals, Horns, Guitar, Bass, and more)Contextual Presets SystemPresets filtered by Channel TypesQuickly audition presets on the flyEdit auditioned preset before loadingExit Audition mode with out loading to return to previous settingsSave and load presets on all platforms including iOS®Filter DCAsUnlimited groupsAutomatic group creation using Channel TypesCustom groupsSecurity features to monitor and restrict access to the mixer’s controlsOther Actively Integrated SoftwareCapture™ one-click recording software with true virtual soundcheck (Mac/Windows)Studio One® Artist full-featured digital audio workstation software (Mac/Windows)QMix®-AI wireless monitor-mix control from an iPhone®/iPod® touchNetwork ConnectionsUSB jack and included Wi-Fi LAN adapter provide direct wireless control (using a router)2 FireWire S800 ports and 1 Ethernet control port with AVB Networking on removable option card. FireWire ports fully compatible with Apple Thunderbolt-to-FireWire adapter.SL-Dante-Mix option card available separatelySignal ProcessingDual Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses with:Variable highpass filter -6 dB/oct., sweepable from Off to 1 kHz (main channels and aux's only)Variable lowpass filter on the mono/center bus4-band fully parametric EQLow EQ: sweepable from 36 Hz to 465 Hz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peakingLow Mid EQ: sweepable from 90 Hz to 1.2 kHz, ±15 dB, variable Q 0.1 to 4.0High Mid EQ: sweepable from 380 Hz to 5 kHz, ±15 dB, variable Q 0.1 to 4.0High EQ: sweepable from 1.4 kHz to 18 kHz, ±15 dB, switchable shelf or peakingMaster EQ On/OffCompressor: Threshold -56 to 0 dB; Ratio 1:1 to 14:1, LIM=:1; Attack 0.2 to 150 ms; Release 2.5 to 900 ms; Makeup Gain 0 to 28 dB; Soft Knee switch; Auto Mode with 10 ms Attack and 150 ms ReleaseGate with sidechain: Threshold: 0 to -84 dB; Attack: 0.02 to 500 ms; Release: 0.05 to 2 sec;Bandpass Key Filter: 40 Hz to 16 kHz; second-order resonant bandpass filter Q (0.7) with Key Listen functionLimiter: Variable Threshold -28 dBfs to 0, :1 RatioPanStereo Link for input channels and aux busesPolarity reverse (input channels only)Quick A/B comparisons of two complete sets of Fat Channel settings for each channel and bus15 graphic EQs (for the first 12 aux buses plus the Main left, right, and mono/center buses)4 32-bit floating point effects processors (2 reverb, 2 delay) on dedicated busesHardware Controls32 LED meter gridFront-panel Mute All button temporarily mutes all inputs and outputs+48V Meters button to display phantom power assignment on the meter gridHeadphone source selection between Main and CueDigitaliaHigh-definition Burr-Brown analog-to-digital converters (118 dB dynamic range)Unlimited-headroom, 32-bit floating point, digital mixing and effects processingInternal sample frequency 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHzPhysical4U rack-mount steel chassis