StudioLive Series III 24R Digital Rack

The PreSonus StudioLive 24R is a Series III, 24-channel 2 RU stagebox and rack mixer designed to serve as a simple stage box, rack mixer, or combination stagebox and monitor mixer. The 24R is equipped for AVB networking, allowing it to be connected to another Series III mixer via a single, lightweight CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for heavy, expensive copper snakes, and the signal degradation caused by long cable runs. All the on-board XMAX microphone preamps can be remotely controlled from the front-of-house position. In stage box + monitor mixer mode, the StudioLive 24R not only serves as a professional networked stage box, but is a full-blown monitor mixer with advanced processing and mixing power.

The StudioLive 24R offers professional-quality sound with its on-board Series III processors and 3rd generation Fat Channel, which implements a plug-in-style workflow that features vintage-style EQ and compression options on every channel, from classic tube limiters to passive EQs. In addition to channel processing, the StudioLive 24R offers 6-band, fully parametric EQ on all mix outputs. There are 12 FlexMixes that can be individually designated as aux, subgroup, or matrix mixes, while 24 Filter DCAs offer easy and flexible control over groups of channels.

There are 24 combo XLR-1/4" inputs (mic/line) and an additional set of stereo RCA inputs for flexibility. The 12 FlexMix outputs feature 1/4" TRS connectors, while the main output offers balanced XLR connectors. A built-in SD card recorder allows you to quickly and easily record the main mix or any other stereo mix without the need for a computer. What's more, you can simultaneously multitrack record to your laptop via USB or AVB and record in stereo to SD.

The PreSonus StudioLive 24R ships with an integrated software package including Studio One Artist, UC Surface, and Capture. Studio One Artist is a full-featured DAW for recording, mixing, and playing back tracks. The software offers remote control over the XMAX preamps and the Fat Channel processing. UC Surface offers touch-control for Mac, Windows, Android, and iPad, allowing you to control the mixer wirelessly from anywhere in the room, while Capture allows you to completely automate virtual sound-checks and record shows. Additionally, the StudioMagic plug-in suite is included, which provides a wealth of fresh sounds and effects from companies such as Eventide, Lexicon, SPL, MAAG, Brainworks, and Arturia. The PreSonus StudioLive 24R ships with a power cord and a USB cable.

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 Safe—prevents a scene change from affecting designated “safe” 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