Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels
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Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels
The Soundcraft Vi1 brings 32 channels of pristine audio under your complete command with a control surface engineered for recording session workflow and mix-down precision. The 22" Vistonics touch screen displaying 16 channels simultaneously, combined with motorized faders and dual rows of rotary encoders, creates a mixing environment where tracking adjustments, punch-ins, and final mix decisions happen with immediate tactile feedback. This console delivers the transparent, clean sound character that preserves every nuance of your recordings while the built-in processing and effects provide production-ready tools without overwhelming complexity.
Control Surface & Ergonomics
The Vi1 spans just over a metre wide and features a 22" Vistonics touch screen with all parameters for 16 channels displayed side by side, eliminating the need to page between channel views during critical tracking and mixing moments. Tactile control comes from two rows of 16 rotary encoders, 16 motorized channel faders, 8 assignable VCA output faders, and 2 master faders—allowing you to automate mix moves with hands-on precision and recall exact fader positions across overdubs, comping sessions, and final mixes.
Audio Performance & I/O
The Vi1 delivers 32 channels of analogue input to 27 analogue outputs plus 6 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs on AES/EBU and SPDIF connectors, with an input-to-mix capacity of 46 channels as standard—expandable to 64 simultaneous channels via stagebox integration. Frequency response runs flat from 20Hz–20kHz (+0/–1dB) with 40-bit floating-point DSP resolution and sub-2ms latency, ensuring transparent audio fidelity and responsive real-time processing across all channels during recording and mixing.
Key Features
- 32 channels of analogue input to 27 analogue outputs
- 6 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs (AES/EBU and SPDIF)
- 4 Stereo FX Returns and 24 multifunction busses plus LR and Mono Mix busses
- 46-channel input-to-mix capacity (expandable to 64 channels with stagebox)
- 22" Vistonics touch screen displaying 16 channels simultaneously
- Two rows of 16 rotary encoders with 16 motorized channel faders and 8 assignable VCA output faders
- 4 stereo Lexicon effects engines with BSS Audio graphic EQs on all output busses
- Integral dynamics processing on all channels
- 40-bit floating-point DSP with 48kHz sampling frequency and less than 2ms latency
- Frequency response +0/−1dB from 20Hz–20kHz
- Autoranging mains voltage 90–264V, 47–63Hz with 100W control surface power consumption
- 4GB Compact Flash Card internal mass storage for session recall and backup
The Vi1 combines intuitive hands-on control, transparent audio character, and extensive I/O flexibility, making it equally capable for tracking full bands, mixing multitrack recordings, mastering stems, or any session demanding professional-grade routing and processing in a compact footprint.
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At a Glance
The Soundcraft Vi1 is a 32-channel mixing console designed for studio and live-recording engineers who want deep, hands-on control over mixing without menu diving or workflow interruption. Its 40-bit floating-point DSP, flat frequency response (20Hz–20kHz), integral dynamics on every channel, and four Lexicon stereo effect engines give you professional-grade tone shaping and creative processing in a compact format. Choose it if you're building a hybrid studio-to-live rig, tracking large ensembles, or need a routing-rich, expandable console that captures transparent audio and recalls every fader position across sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels can I actually mix at once, and can I expand later?
The Vi1 gives you 32 analogue input channels with 46 total channels of input-to-mix capacity as standard. You can expand to 64 simultaneous channels by adding a stagebox, so you grow without replacing the console.
What's the learning curve for someone moving from an analog desk or smaller digital console?
The Vi1 prioritizes hands-on control with motorized faders, rotary encoders, and a 22-inch touch screen that displays all 16 channels side by side—no excessive paging between views. Integral dynamics, four Lexicon effects engines, and BSS Audio graphic EQs on every output bus are built in, so core tools are immediately at hand without diving into complex menus.
What kind of I/O and connectivity does it have?
You get 32 analogue inputs to 27 analogue outputs, plus 6 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs on AES/EBU and SPDIF connectors. This flexible I/O lets you integrate with stageboxes, digital audio systems, and hybrid analogue/digital rigs.
How transparent is the audio character—will the console color my mix?
The Vi1 delivers flat frequency response from 20Hz–20kHz (+0/–1dB) and runs 40-bit floating-point DSP with sub-2ms latency, ensuring every channel stays clean and responsive. The sound is designed to be neutral, so you shape tone with the processing tools rather than the console's character.
Can I save and recall my mixes between events or sessions?
Yes; the Vi1 includes 4GB of onboard Compact Flash mass storage so you can save complete session files, fader positions, routing, and effects settings for instant recall at the next gig or session.