Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Description
Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
The Si Performer 3 delivers an intuitive workflow that translates seamlessly from tracking sessions to complex multitrack productions. The motorized channel strips respond with satisfying tactile precision, providing real-time visual feedback that makes mixing feel less like operating software and more like working with an instrument. This is the mixer that rewards deep understanding while remaining immediately accessible for engineers who demand powerful tools that enhance rather than complicate the creative process.
Mixing Capacity & Signal Flow
With 80 channels to mix, the Si Performer 3 accommodates elaborate multitrack recording sessions without limitation. The 14 aux/group mixes (configurable as 14 mono, eight mono plus six stereo, or variations between) plus four matrix mixes and 20 sub-group/aux busses offer the routing flexibility essential for intricate session designs, overdub management, and complex mix scenarios.
Processing & Effects Architecture
Every input channel includes dedicated high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and parametric EQ for transparent source shaping and problem-solving in the tracking chain. Four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the acclaimed MX400 deliver studio-grade effects for mixing and layering, while EMMA™ DSP processors handle comprehensive signal chain processing with transparent, professional-quality results.
Key Features
- 32 recallable mic preamps with dedicated input processing
- 8 line inputs plus 8 analogue line inputs with AES connectivity
- 16 analogue line outputs, AES out, headphone monitor out, and DMX interface
- 32 motorized faders with color backlit LCD screens per fader
- 8 Mute Groups and 8 VCA Groups for intuitive control organization
- 4 FX busses and 8 Matrix busses for complex mixing scenarios
- 2 ViSi Connect option card slots supporting 128 x 96 input/output paths
- Built-in automated lighting controller for integrated show control
- Color touch screen interface for streamlined navigation and parameter editing
- Four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on MX400 architecture
The Si Performer 3 combines tactile control surfaces with powerful digital mixing architecture, delivering the responsiveness of analog mixing with the flexibility and recall capabilities essential to tracking, overdubbing, and mixing modern multitrack productions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Soundcraft Si Performer 3 is a 80-channel digital mixing console designed for session work, broadcast recording, and multitrack studio tracking where professional-grade effects and transparent processing matter most. Its 32 recallable mic preamps, four Lexicon stereo FX engines, and comprehensive routing (14 aux/groups, four matrix mixes, 20 sub-group/aux busses) let producers and engineers capture and blend complex sessions with studio-quality signal chains and instant scene recall. Pick this mixer when you need a control surface that feels intuitive while delivering broadcast and archive-ready sonic precision.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Theater production
- ✓ Broadcast
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Home Recording
- – Practice
- – Small bedroom setups
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inputs and outputs does the Si Performer 3 have?
The mixer offers 32 recallable mic preamps, 8 line inputs, plus 8 additional analogue line inputs with AES connectivity. Outputs include 16 analogue line outputs, AES out, headphone monitor out, and DMX interface for lighting control. Two ViSi Connect card slots support up to 128 x 96 input/output paths for expansion.
What effects processing is included?
Four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the acclaimed MX400 architecture provide studio-grade effects, supported by EMMA DSP processors that handle transparent, professional-quality processing across the entire signal chain. Every input channel also has a dedicated high-pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and parametric EQ.
Is this mixer suitable for live touring and broadcast work?
Yes. The Si Performer 3 is built for live performance, theater production, and broadcast applications, featuring 32 motorized faders with real-time visual feedback, instant scene recall, and integrated show control via a built-in lighting controller and color touch screen interface.
How does the routing flexibility support complex mixing scenarios?
The mixer provides 14 configurable aux/group mixes (14 mono, 8 mono plus 6 stereo, or other variations), four matrix mixes, and 20 sub-group/aux busses, plus 8 Mute Groups and 8 VCA Groups for intuitive control organization in intricate sound designs.
What skill level is required to operate the Si Performer 3?
This is an advanced, professional-grade mixer. It rewards deep understanding of live sound engineering and broadcast mixing, though the intuitive motorized fader layout and color-coded LCD screens per fader make it instantly playable for experienced mixing engineers.