Soundcraft Vi2000 - Compact digital console with 96-channel workflow

The Soundcraft Vi2000 is the latest addition to the prestigious Vi range of digital live sound consoles. This model combines unprecedented mixing power in a compact, cost-effective, all-in-one design, ideal for live touring, installations, and corporate AV markets.

The Vi2000 integrates Vistonics’ unique touchscreen-based control concepts, successfully used in the Vi3000, Vi5000 and Vi7000 consoles, with the Soundcraft® SpiderCore , an integrated DSP and IO engine based on STUDER technology, compact enough to be housed within the control surface.

Main features of the system

Vistonics II Interface

• Intuitive Control: Knobs-on-glass technology allows quick access to essential functions for each channel via easy-to-use touchscreens.
• Streamlined Workflow: Parameters are labeled with icons and colors to quickly identify settings such as signal levels, filter frequencies, or attack/release times.

Soundcraft SpiderCore DSP

• Advanced Processing: 40-bit floating-point mixing engine ensures maximum audio quality.
• Mixing Capacity: Up to 96 mono channels (configurable as 48 stereo) with configurable auxiliary and group buses.

Flexible connectivity and I/O

• Integrated I/O:
  • Up to 48 configurable microphone/line inputs .
  • 16 line outputs via 16-channel XLR modules.
  • AES/EBU inputs/outputs.
  • Integrated Dante interface for multitrack recording and playback.
• Expansion slots:
  • Two 64-channel slots for D21m stageboxes or option cards, supporting standard formats such as MADI, Dante™, BLU Link, Aviom®, and more.

Lexicon Effects and BSS Dynamic EQ

• Built-in Lexicon Effects: Studio-quality reverb, delay, and pitch-shifting based on the iconic Lexicon PCM81.
• BSS DPR901ii: Up to 8 instances of 4-band dynamic equalization.

Automatic vMIX

• Ability to automatically mix up to two groups of 16 input channels, ideal for conference or theatrical applications.

Compact and versatile design

• Small footprint: With a width of only 1.15 meters , this console is perfect for applications with space and budget limitations.
• 28 motorized faders:
  • 16 input faders.
  • 8 output faders.
  • 3 LRC teachers.
  • 1 A/B monitoring fader.

Technical specifications

• Sampling rate: 48 kHz.
• DSP Resolution: 40-bit floating point.
• Simultaneous inputs: Up to 246 channels .
• Latency: Less than 2 ms from the stagebox input to the local line out.
• Power consumption: 250W.
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 351 mm.
  • Width: 1155 mm.
  • Depth: 803 mm.
  • Weight: 45.2 kg.

Ideal applications

• Live tours and productions: Thanks to its compact design and flexible connectivity.
• Permanent Installations: Perfect for theaters, churches, and corporate auditoriums.
• Multitrack Recording and Playback: The integrated Dante interface allows direct connection to audio workstations on Mac or PC.