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Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer vs Soundcraft RW5801C Vi Console Stagebox 48x16 Cat7
The Si Performer 3 is a compact, self-contained digital console with 80 channels of mixing capacity and studio-grade Lexicon effects, ideal for mobile live sound and theater. The RW5801C Vi is a larger-format 48x16 system designed for permanent or semi-permanent installation in fixed venues, with remote stagebox connectivity up to 130 meters and modular rack architecture.
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Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Soundcraft RW5801C Vi Console Stagebox 48x16 Cat7
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer | Soundcraft RW5801C Vi Console Stagebox 48x16 Cat7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,970.00 | $12,189.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
- ✓ 80 channels of mixing capacity with 14 configurable aux/group mixes plus matrix outputs
- ✓ Four stereo Lexicon FX processors deliver studio-grade effects
- ✓ Motorized channel strips with tactile feedback and real-time visual response
- ✓ Integrated mixing engine—no separate stagebox or networked components needed
Why choose Soundcraft RW5801C Vi Console Stagebox 48x16 Cat7
- ✓ 48x16 I/O with flexibility to expand and customize in a 9U rack chassis
- ✓ Cat7 stagebox connectivity supports up to 130 meters of cable run for distributed venue layouts
- ✓ Remotely controllable mic/line amp gain from the console, streamlining live workflow
- ✓ Proven Vi Series ergonomics optimized for fixed installations and theater use
Frequently asked questions
Which mixer is better for touring and mobile gigs?
The Si Performer 3 is built for portability—all processing, effects, and I/O are integrated into one unit. The RW5801C Vi is designed for fixed or semi-permanent venue setups with distributed I/O, requiring a separate stagebox and Cat7 infrastructure.
How do they differ in mixing capacity and effects?
The Si Performer 3 offers 80 channels of mixing with four stereo Lexicon FX processors and EMMA DSP for transparent processing throughout the signal chain. The RW5801C Vi provides 48 mic/line inputs and 16 outputs with Vi Series signal control but does not list integrated effects processors in its core specification.
What about input/output flexibility and connectivity?
The Si Performer 3 includes 32 recallable mic preamps, 8 line inputs, 8 analogue inputs with AES, and 16 analogue outputs in one console. The RW5801C Vi uses a separate stagebox with Cat7 connectivity allowing console placement up to 130 meters away, suited for venues where inputs and mixing position must be distant.
Which is better for theater or fixed-installation work?
Both are professional-grade, but the RW5801C Vi's distributed architecture and 9U rack form factor are optimized for permanent theater installs. The Si Performer 3 works well in theater but excels when the console and all I/O must travel together.