Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Description
Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
The Si Performer 3 puts you in command with an intuitive workflow that translates instantly from small club gigs to mid-sized theater productions. The motorized channel strips respond with satisfying tactile precision, giving real-time visual feedback that makes mixing feel less like operating a computer and more like playing an instrument. This is the mixer that rewards deep understanding while remaining instantly playable for sound engineers who want powerful tools that never get between them and the music.
Mixing Capacity & Signal Flow
With 80 channels to mix, the Si Performer 3 handles complex multitrack sessions without compromise. 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 provide the routing flexibility required for intricate live sound designs and broadcast applications.
Processing & Effects Architecture
Every input channel includes dedicated high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and parametric EQ for transparent shaping at the source. Four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the acclaimed MX400 deliver studio-grade effects, while EMMA™ DSP processors handle the heavy lifting across the entire signal chain with transparent, professional-quality processing.
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 merges tactile control surfaces with powerful digital mixing architecture, delivering the responsive feel of analog mixing paired with the flexibility and recall capabilities essential to touring live sound and broadcast production.
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 live mixer built for touring sound engineers, theater techs, and broadcast professionals who need tactile, real-time control without computer-like latency. Its motorized faders, four Lexicon FX processors, and transparent channel processing let you shape complex multitrack shows—from intimate club dates to mid-sized theater productions—with the feel of playing an instrument rather than working a screen. Choose it when you need studio-grade effects, instant recall, and the reliability that touring and broadcast venues demand.
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.