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Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface vs Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels
The Vi5000 is a flagship large-format console built for complex broadcast, theater, and arena-scale live mixing with 128 inputs and eight independent Lexicon multi-effects units; the Vi1 is a compact, mid-scale live mixing console with 32 channels and a single-screen workflow, better suited to smaller venues and mobile touring. Choose the Vi5000 if you manage big productions with many input sources and need deep effects layering; choose the Vi1 if you prioritize speed, portability, and a streamlined mixing experience.
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Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface
Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface | Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46,675.00 | $18,935.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface
- ✓ Handles up to 128 inputs with 32 busses for large-scale productions
- ✓ Eight independent stereo Lexicon multi-effects units with extensive reverb, delay, and pitch options
- ✓ Four Vistonics II touch screens and 24 FaderGlow faders for granular control and visual feedback
- ✓ MADI, Dante, and expansion bays for seamless integration into complex signal chains
Why choose Soundcraft Vi1 Vi Series Console - 32 Channels
- ✓ Compact form factor under a meter wide, ideal for touring and space-constrained venues
- ✓ Single 22-inch Vistonics screen displaying 16 channels simultaneously eliminates paging
- ✓ 32-channel capacity with 46-channel input-to-mix standard covers most live sound applications
- ✓ Motorized faders and dual rotary encoder rows provide tactile, responsive mixing feel
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for a touring rock band?
The Vi1 excels in touring due to its compact footprint, 32-channel capacity sufficient for most bands, and immediate single-screen workflow. The Vi5000 suits touring only if your productions demand 50+ inputs and complex multi-effects layering across multiple simultaneous acts.
How do the touch screen workflows differ?
The Vi1 uses one 22-inch screen showing all 16 channels at once, minimizing paging and keeping your mixing view continuous. The Vi5000 uses four Vistonics II screens, allowing dedicated monitoring, control, and effects editing across multiple areas simultaneously—useful for large-format shows with many operators.
What's the effects capability difference?
The Vi1 includes built-in processing and effects for creative sound shaping but does not specify independent multi-effects counts. The Vi5000 features eight independent stereo Lexicon units, each with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch shifters—enabling parallel effects chains impossible on the Vi1.
Which handles more simultaneous input channels?
The Vi5000 supports up to 128 inputs with 32 busses; the Vi1 starts at 32 channels with input-to-mix capacity of 46 channels standard, expandable to 64 via stagebox. Choose the Vi5000 only if you regularly exceed 64 simultaneous inputs.