Soundcraft Vi1 - Complete standalone console with 32 or 48 channels of analog inputs

The Soundcraft Vi1 takes the acclaimed design and quality of the Vi Series to a more affordable and compact level. Designed to meet the needs of users looking for a smaller, more economical console without sacrificing the Vistonics™ user interface and legendary Vi Series sound quality, the Vi1 offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for live sound, installation, and broadcast applications.

Main features

• Complete standalone package:

  • 32 analog input channels to 27 analog outputs.
  • 6 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs.
  • 4 Lexicon stereo effects returns.

• Mixing capacity:

  • Mixing input with 46-channel capacity.
  • Expandable up to 64 simultaneous channels by using a stagebox compatible with Vi Series racks.

• Mix buses:

  • 24 configurable multifunction buses, plus LR and Mono Mix.
  • Up to 8 buses configurable as matrix mixes , each with up to 16 sources.

• Compact surface:

  • Width of just over 1 meter.
  • 16 motorized channel faders with fixed and customizable layers.
  • 8 output/VCA faders and 2 master faders.

• Vistonics™ Widescreen Interface:

  • 22" touchscreen that displays all parameters of 16 channels simultaneously.
  • Parameter control via two rows of 16 rotary encoders.
  • Instant familiarity for Vi6 or Vi4 console users.

Advanced Features

• Soundcraft FaderGlow™: Color-coding for quick identification of fader functions.
• Integrated processors:
  • 4 Lexicon stereo effects engines.
  • BSS Audio graphic equalizers on all output buses.
  • Comprehensive dynamics across all channels.
• Compatibility: Show files compatible with Vi2, Vi4 and Vi6.
• Easy Installation: Designed as an all-in-one solution, ideal for limited spaces and budgets.

Technical specifications

• Frequency response:
  • Local microphone input to line output: +0/-1dB, 20Hz-20kHz.
  • AES/EBU Input/Output: +0/-0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz.
• THD + Noise:
  • Local microphone input (minimum gain) to local line output: <0.003% @ 1kHz.
  • Local microphone input (maximum gain) to local line output: <0.020% @ 1kHz.
• Latency: Less than 2ms from local microphone input to local line output @48kHz.
• DSP Resolution: 40-bit floating point.
• Sampling rate: 48 kHz.
• HP/LP filter in channels:
  • HP: 20Hz-600Hz, 18dB per octave slope.
  • LP: 1kHz-20kHz, 18dB per octave slope.

Dimensions and weight

• Height: 394 mm (15.5").
• Width: 1034 mm (40.7").
• Depth: 711 mm (28.0").
• Weight: 37 kg (82 lb).

The Soundcraft Vi1 inherits the features of its larger siblings, the Vi4 and Vi6, offering a compact and affordable solution that maintains the sound quality and ease of use that have made the Vi Series an industry standard. Ideal for sound engineers and rental companies looking for reliable, powerful equipment in a compact and affordable design.