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

Soundcraft Si Performer 2

The Si Performer 2 combines Soundcraft’s legendary quality heritage with the power and intuitiveness of the Vi Series digital consoles, delivering unparalleled mixing capability and performance in a compact live sound format.

With power equivalent to 448 rack units of DSP processing , the Si Performer 2 includes advanced features such as 4-band parametric EQ, full dynamics processing, versatile output options, flexible routing, and a wide range of connectivity options to seamlessly integrate into existing systems or spearhead new installations.

Innovation with DMX control

For the first time, the Si Performer integrates digital mixing capabilities with a DMX 512 controller, allowing both sound and lighting control from the same console. This eliminates the need for separate consoles, simplifying live event management—ideal for churches, schools, touring theater companies, and conference productions.

Key features of the Si Performer 2:

• 24 locally recallable microphone preamps and 8 stereo inputs .
• Two ViSi Connect™ slots for expansion cards, with 128x96 additional input/output paths .
• Capacity for 80 mixing channels , managing up to 64 mono inputs.
• Dedicated processing on each channel: high-pass filter, input delay, compressor, noise gate, and parametric equalization.
• 8 VCA buses and 8 mute groups.
• FaderGlow™ technology with color-backlit LCD displays on each channel.
• 14 auxiliary buses/group , configurable as mono or stereo.
• 4 stereo Lexicon effects engines , with dedicated FX buses.
• LCR (left, center, right) buses with panning options.
• BSS graphic equalizers, compressors and delays available on all buses.
• Integrated DMX interface for simultaneous control of sound and lighting.
• Color touchscreen for more intuitive control.
• Compatible with multitrack recording systems and plugins such as Waves via MADI option cards.

Si Performer 2 Highlights:

1. Mass mixing capacity
   Mix up to 80 inputs on a compact console designed for live sound.

2. ViSi Connect™ Expansion Slots
   They provide 128x96 digital input/output paths to connect systems such as MADI USB Combo, BLU Link, Dante™, CAT5 or Optical MADI, AVIOM™, CobraNet™, among others.

3. Assignable fader layers
   Customize the four fader layers to suit your needs or add/insert additional faders depending on your setup.

4. 1 Control = 1 Function
   Each control is dedicated to a specific function, eliminating the need to navigate multiple screens and facilitating intuitive use.

5. TOTEM™ (The One Touch Easy Mix)
   Allows you to quickly mix to an AUX, FX, or Matrix bus with the touch of a button; the surface automatically adjusts to make your work easier.

6. Soundcraft FaderGlow™
   Illuminates faders based on their function, providing immediate visual feedback on their status, whether for effects sends, auxes, or graphic EQ.

7. DMX interface
   Control both sound and lighting from the same console, eliminating the need for a separate lighting controller.

8. World-class effects and processing
   Equipped with studio-quality Lexicon effects , dbx dynamics, and industry-standard BSS graphic EQs.

9. Advanced user functions

   • Copy and paste channels, buses, or specific parts like equalizers and compressors.
   • Quick access buttons for functions such as TAP TEMPO, STORE and RECALL.
   • Real-time channel information using Function Focus .

10. Flexible connectivity and expansion
    Compatible with stageboxes such as the Mini Stagebox 32i, Mini Stagebox 16i and Vi Stagebox, as well as option cards to expand digital I/O capabilities.

A complete solution for sound and lighting

The Si Performer 2 redefines event management by integrating sound and lighting into a single device. With unsurpassed audio quality, expandable connectivity, and intuitive controls, it's an essential tool for live productions seeking efficiency without compromising quality.