Soundcraft Si Performer 3 - Mixing console with built-in lighting controller

Soundcraft Si Performer 3 – Mixer with built-in lighting controller

The Soundcraft Si Performer 3 combines renowned Soundcraft audio quality with a built-in DMX 512 controller, offering an all-in-one sound and lighting solution. It features 32 locally recallable microphone preamps, eight analog stereo inputs, and two ViSi Connect™ slots for digital expansion of up to 128x96 channels. With up to 80 simultaneous channel mixing capabilities, 448 rack units of EMMA™ DSP, four Lexicon® MX400 hardware effects processors, and a fully configurable bus system, it’s suitable for touring, houses of worship, theaters, and conferences, simplifying workflow with its one-knob-one-function interface, motorized faders with FaderGlow™, and backlit LCD displays per channel.

Main features

• 32 recallable microphone preamps with gain adjustment and +48 V phantom power per channel.
• 8 analog stereo inputs for keyboards, players and FX returns.
• 80 mixing channels (up to 64 mono + 8 stereo + expansions) with 448 rack units EMMA™ DSP.
• 2 ViSi Connect™ slots for 64×64 and 64×32 expansion cards (Dante, MADI, BLU Link, Aviom, CobraNet, USB MADI, AVB, AES/EBU…).
• 20 aux/subgroup buses configurable as mono or stereo, 4 FX buses and 8 matrix buses.
• LCR buses with L/R + C or L/C/R mixing options and dynamic inserts and GEQ per bus.
• 4 stereo Lexicon® MX400 hardware processors with adjustable parameters and dedicated tempo keys.
• One-Knob-One-Function interface with color touchscreen and motorized faders with FaderGlow™.
• Integrated DMX 512 control to manage up to 22 lighting universes without an additional console.
• Fader LCD displays for channel identification and real-time name recall.
• Additional connectivity : AES/EBU I/O, Headphone, Talkback and multi-channel recording options via USB/FireWire/ADAT.

User benefits

• Unified audio and lighting control: eliminates the need for separate DMX consoles.
• Full scalability: Expand digital I/O with ViSi Connect™ cards as your needs grow.
• Agile workflow: motorized faders, snapshots, and One-Knob-One-Function for quick live changes.
• Dedicated processing: EMMA™ DSP and Lexicon® hardware effects ensure quality without compromising resources.
• Instant Visibility: LCD and FaderGlow™ displays make it easy to identify channels and status.

Use cases

• Band tours and festivals that require sound and lighting control by a single operator.
• Fixed installations in churches, auditoriums and conference centers.
• Theaters and performance halls with scheduled lighting routines.
• Multimedia conferences and presentations with synchronized sound and light.
• Live multi-channel recording via USB MADI or FireWire cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many channels does it support without expansion? Up to 80 mixing channels (32 mic + 8 line + buses and matrices) with integrated DSP.
• How do I expand the digital I/O? By inserting ViSi Connect™ cards into the two 64x64 and 64x32 slots.
• Does the DMX card require configuration? No; it's built-in and accessible from the interface without any additional steps.
• What's the latency? Less than 2 ms between analog input and output.
• Can I record multitrack? Yes, using the USB/FireWire/ADAT outputs with the appropriate optional card.

Description for projects

Soundcraft Si Performer 3 digital mixing console with 32 recallable mic preamps, 8 stereo inputs, 2 ViSi Connect™ slots (128×96 I/O), 448 EMMA™ DSPs, 20 aux/group buses, 4 Lexicon® hardware FX, 8 matrix, LCR mix, built-in DMX 512, 32 FaderGlow™ motorized faders, LCD displays, AES/EBU I/O, USB/FireWire/ADAT multitrack.