Soundcraft Si Performer 2 - Mixing console with built-in lighting controller

Soundcraft Si Performer 2 - Mixing console with built-in lighting controller

The Soundcraft Si Performer 2 is a compact digital mixer that combines legendary Soundcraft audio quality with a powerful built-in DMX controller. With 24 local microphone preamps, 8 analog stereo inputs, and two ViSi Connect™ slots for expanding up to 128x96 digital input/output routes, it offers massive mixing capacity of up to 80 channels. Equipped with 448 rack units of EMMA™ DSP, 4 Lexicon™ effects processors, and a sophisticated, fully flexible routing system, this console is the heart of any professional sound installation or live show. Thanks to its intuitive One-Knob-One-Function interface, motorized faders with FaderGlow™, color touchscreen, and comprehensive automation, it enables a fast and error-free workflow.

Main features

• 24 local microphone preamps with gain adjustment and +48 V phantom power per channel.
• 8 analog stereo inputs and 16 balanced line outputs.
• 2 ViSi Connect™ slots (64×64 and 64×32) for Dante®, MADI (optical/CAT5), BLU Link, Aviom®, CobraNet®, AES/EBU or other cards.
• 448 EMMA™ DSP rack units with dedicated processing on each channel: high-pass filter (22 Hz–1 kHz), delay (0–500 ms), gate, compressor, and 4-band parametric EQ.
• 14 aux/group buses configurable as 14 mono or 8 mono + 6 stereo, plus 8 VCA buses and 8 mute groups.
• 4 stereo Lexicon™ FX processors , based on the MX400, with adjustable parameters and dedicated tempo keys.
• LCR (Left, Center, Right) buses with independent L/R + C or L/C/R mixing options.
• Integrated DMX control (up to 22 DMX addresses in Performer 2) via motorized faders and ALT layered presets.
• One-Knob-One-Function interface with color touchscreen for patching, routing, and advanced configuration.
• FaderGlow™ and backlit name displays on each channel to instantly identify the assigned function.

User benefits

• Reduced equipment footprint: a single console for audio and lighting control, saving space and transportation costs.
• Streamlined workflow: Motorized faders, automated snapshots, and one-knob controls simplify live adjustments.
• Full scalability: Network connections and expansion cards facilitate integration with stageboxes and external systems.
• Professional sound quality: EMMA™ DSP and high-fidelity preamps ensure clear, transparent audio.
• Creative versatility: Lexicon™ effects, flexible matrices and DMX control open up possibilities for complete audiovisual productions.

Use cases

• Live band concerts and tours.
• Traveling theaters and companies.
• Churches and auditoriums with programmable lighting systems.
• Multimedia conferences and presentations.
• Fixed installations in performance halls and broadcast studios.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many channels does it support simultaneously? Up to 80 channels to mix (64 mono + 8 stereo).
• How can the digital I/O be expanded? Via ViSi Connect™ cards in two slots, with Dante, MADI, BLU Link, Aviom, CobraNet, and other options.
• Can it handle DMX lighting? Yes, up to 22 DMX addresses directly from the surface.
• Is multi-channel recording possible? With the Multi Digital card, you can record up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs via USB/Firewire/ADAT.

Description for projects

Soundcraft Si Performer 2 digital mixing console with 24 microphone preamps, 8 stereo inputs, 2 ViSi Connect™ expansion slots (128×96 I/O), 448U EMMA™ DSP, 4 Lexicon™ effects engines, 14 aux/group buses, 8 VACs, up to 22-way DMX control, motorized faders with FaderGlow™, color touchscreen, 90–264 V self-relating power supply, 200 W consumption, dimensions 170 × 730 × 536 mm, net weight 17 kg.