Soundcraft Si Expression 2 - Professional Digital Console

Soundcraft Si Expression 2 - 24-channel professional digital console

The Soundcraft Si Expression 2 is a professional digital console that delivers the power and versatility of the Si series in a compact form factor. It features 24 recallable microphone preamps, 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns and AES-I/O, along with a ViSi Connect™ slot for 64x64 I/O expansion. Each of the 66 input channels features a high-pass filter, delay, gate, compressor, and 4-band parametric EQ. Advanced automation, with four mute groups and FaderGlow™ technology, simplifies live performance, while the 22 multi-color motorized faders illuminate their function on each layer. Versatility is completed with 20 aux/subgroup buses, 8 matrices, L/R/C buses, 4 FX buses dedicated to Lexicon™ MX400 processors and connectivity for Dante™, MADI, BLU Link, Aviom™, CobraNet™, FireWire/USB/ADAT cards and more.

Main features

• 24 recallable microphone preamps with +48 V phantom power.
• 4 analog line inputs and 4 internal FX returns.
• 66 processing channels (24 mic + 4 line + 4 FX + 1 64×64 slot).
• ViSi Connect™ 64×64 slot for Dante™, MADI (optical/CAT5), BLU Link, Aviom™, CobraNet™, FireWire/USB/ADAT, AES3, etc. expansion cards.
• 22 multi-color motorized faders with FaderGlow™ for instant function and layer identification.
• Full automation with 4 mute groups, snapshots, and global layer control.
• 20 auxiliary buses/subgroups configurable as mono or stereo.
• 8 matrix buses and L/R/C buses with compressor, parametric EQ, graphic EQ and delay.
• 4 hardware-based stereo Lexicon™ MX400 processors , with dedicated tap-tempo.
• AES in/out connectivity , balanced line outputs (16 XLR), headphone output.

User benefits

• Complete control in one unit : a console for mixing and processing effects without the need for external racks.
• Intuitive workflow : FaderGlow™ faders and automation simplify live adjustments.
• High density in a compact format : 66 processing channels in less than 1 m wide.
• Full scalability : expansion slot and professional audio network protocols.
• Professional sound quality : dedicated channel processing and Lexicon™ hardware effects.

Use cases

• Small and medium-sized concerts and tours.
• Theaters, conference halls and auditoriums.
• Churches and places of worship with flexible sound and I/O needs.
• Hybrid AV productions with streaming and multitrack recording.
• Fixed installations in broadcast studios and corporate event rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many mixing channels are available? Up to 66 processing channels (24 mic + 4 line + 4 FX + 64x64 expansion).
• What's the expansion capability? One 64x64 ViSi Connect™ slot for Dante™, MADI, BLU Link, Aviom™, CobraNet™, FireWire/USB/ADAT, AES3, and other cards.
• How many faders does it include? 22 motorized faders with multi-color FaderGlow™.
• What effects does it have? 4 stereo Lexicon™ MX400 hardware processors with tap-tempo.
• Does it have automation? Yes: 4 mute groups, snapshots, pre/post per channel, and fader layers.

Description for projects

Soundcraft Si Expression 2 digital mixing console with 24 microphone preamps, 4 line inputs, 4 internal FX returns, ViSi Connect™ 64×64 slot, 22 FaderGlow™ motorized faders, 66 processing channels (HP-Filter, Delay, Gate, Compressor, 4-band EQ), 20 Aux/Subgroup buses, 8 matrices, L/R/C buses, 4 Lexicon™ hardware FX, AES in/out, 16 XLR line outputs and headphone output.