Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console
Description
Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console
The Soundcraft Vi2000 delivers a mixing experience built on responsive, intuitive control that translates your production decisions into sonic results with remarkable immediacy. Its meticulously crafted signal path produces a warm, cohesive character that serves everything from intimate vocal tracking and acoustic overdubs to full orchestral sessions and dense multi-track productions. This is the kind of console that engineers genuinely enjoy working with session after session, rewarding precise fader movements with transparent clarity and natural sonic warmth.
Processing Power & DSP Architecture
Built on a 40-bit floating-point DSP environment with premium algorithms from STUDER, BSS, Lexicon, and dbx, the Vi2000 brings studio-grade processing power to your mix stack. The console includes 4 Lexicon FX units with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch-shift effects per unit, plus 24 mono/stereo BSS graphic equalizers and LRC masters, giving you exceptional creative and corrective capability across your entire mix.
Connectivity & I/O Expansion
The Vi2000 supports up to 246 inputs and 246 outputs through its modular architecture, including up to 48 configurable mic/line inputs, Dante networking (64 channels in/out via dual Ethercon), optical MADI, and AES/EBU digital I/O. Two D21m Option Slots accommodate up to 128 channels of external expansion, while dedicated MIDI, Ethernet HiQnet, USB 2.0, and wordclock connections integrate seamlessly with modern DAWs and studio infrastructure.
Key Features
- 1.15m ultra-compact frame with 16 input faders and 28 total faders (8 output + 3 LRC masters + 1 Monitor A/B)
- Three 22" touchscreen displays with Vistonics 'knobs-on-glass' functionality and 3D input/master screens
- 4 fixed input layers (A/B/C/D) providing 64 inputs on 16 faders
- 40-bit floating-point DSP with STUDER, BSS, Lexicon, and dbx algorithms
- 4 Lexicon FX units with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch-shift effects per unit
- 24 mono/stereo BSS graphic equalizers plus LRC masters
- 64 assignable insert points and 4 FX bus inserts with 128 Tie Lines for flexible routing
- Dante 64-channel networking (dual Ethercon primary/secondary)
- Optical MADI in/out and dual AES/EBU digital I/O (4-channel standard, optional 16-channel Vista1 expansion)
- Up to 48 configurable mic/line XLR inputs (maximum 3 × 16-channel cards from 4 total slots)
- Two D21m Option Slots accommodating up to 128 channels of external I/O expansion
- MIDI In/Out, 4× USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear), dual wordclock BNC connections, and dedicated Ethernet HiQnet control
The Vi2000 combines responsive tactile control with comprehensive digital connectivity, making it equally at home mixing live events, managing broadcast sessions, and serving as the centerpiece of professional studios where sonic integrity and workflow reliability are essential.
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At a Glance
The Soundcraft Vi2000 brings studio-grade mixing power to sessions and installations, delivering a warm, cohesive signal path with 40-bit floating-point processing and premium algorithms from industry leaders like Lexicon and STUDER. Its four Lexicon FX units, 24 graphic equalizers, and flexible routing (64 assignable insert points, 4 FX bus inserts) give producers and engineers the corrective and creative tools needed to capture and shape pristine recordings. The expansive I/O architecture—including Dante networking, optical MADI, and AES/EBU digital connectivity—integrates seamlessly into modern recording workflows and installed sound systems.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Festival Sound
- ✓ Broadcast
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Home Recording
- – Practice
- – Small Venue Gigging
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to operate the Vi2000?
The Vi2000 is designed for advanced and professional users with significant mixing experience. Its comprehensive feature set, modular architecture, and DSP capabilities require expertise in digital console workflows, routing, and real-time mixing in demanding live or broadcast environments.
How many inputs and outputs can the Vi2000 handle?
The console supports up to 246 inputs and 246 outputs through its modular design, including up to 48 configurable mic/line inputs, 64-channel Dante networking via dual Ethercon, optical MADI, AES/EBU digital I/O, and two D21m expansion slots for up to 128 additional channels of external I/O.
What processing and effects are included?
The Vi2000 features 40-bit floating-point DSP with algorithms from STUDER, BSS, Lexicon, and dbx, plus 4 Lexicon FX units offering 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch-shift effects per unit, along with 24 mono/stereo BSS graphic equalizers and LRC masters for comprehensive mixing control.
Is the Vi2000 suitable for smaller venues or simple setups?
No—the Vi2000 is engineered for large-scale productions, festivals, broadcast, and touring environments where extensive I/O, professional DSP, and advanced mixing features are essential. Smaller venues and simple setups would not require or benefit from this console's scope and complexity.
What networking and connectivity options does it offer?
The Vi2000 includes dual Dante Ethercon for 64-channel networking, optical MADI in/out, dual AES/EBU digital I/O, MIDI In/Out, 4 USB 2.0 ports, dual wordclock BNC connections, and dedicated Ethernet HiQnet control for comprehensive integration with modern production ecosystems.