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Soundcraft Si Performer 1 Digital Live Sound Mixer vs Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik
The Si Performer 1 is a complete mixing console for live sound engineers who need onboard mixing, effects, and control; the Compact Stage Box is a remote I/O interface designed to expand a separate host console's channel capacity during touring. Choose the Si Performer 1 if you mix live events independently; choose the Compact Stage Box if you already own a Soundcraft console and need more inputs/outputs at the stage.
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Soundcraft Si Performer 1 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft Si Performer 1 Digital Live Sound Mixer | Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,290.00 | $6,440.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft Si Performer 1 Digital Live Sound Mixer
- ✓ Complete standalone mixing console with motorized faders and tactile control surface
- ✓ Built-in Lexicon FX processors and 4-band parametric EQ on every channel
- ✓ Integrated DMX 512 lighting control eliminates separate lighting console
- ✓ 80 total inputs with expandable digital I/O via two ViSi Connect slots
Why choose Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik
- ✓ Compact 4U rackmount format ideal for touring and stage deployment
- ✓ Twin redundant power supplies ensure uninterrupted operation
- ✓ Expandable to 64×64 inputs/outputs via standard Studer D21m cards
- ✓ Direct Cat5 MADI connection with redundant cable capability for reliability
Frequently asked questions
What is the main functional difference between these products?
The Si Performer 1 is a self-contained digital mixing console with onboard mixing, effects, and EQ processing. The Compact Stage Box is a remote I/O interface that connects to a separate host console via MADI over Cat5 and does not include mixing or effects—it extends channel count only.
Which product is better for a solo touring engineer managing multiple event types?
The Si Performer 1 suits touring professionals who mix events independently, as it provides complete mixing tools, motorized faders, and built-in effects in one unit. The Compact Stage Box requires an existing Soundcraft console and is designed to supplement it.
How do their I/O capacities compare?
The Si Performer 1 accommodates up to 80 inputs natively and expands to 128×96 paths via ViSi Connect slots. The Compact Stage Box offers 32 inputs and 16 outputs natively, expandable to 64×64 via two Studer D21m card slots—both are scalable but serve different architectural roles.
Is the Compact Stage Box suitable for small venues?
No; the Compact Stage Box requires a separate Soundcraft console to operate. It is designed for touring professionals who already own a compatible console and need remote I/O at stage level, not for independent venue mixing.