Soundcraft Si Expression 2 Digital Console
Description
Soundcraft Si Expression 2 Digital Console
The Si Expression 2 delivers hands-on control that responds to your mixing instincts—motorized faders under your fingertips and a responsive color touchscreen that puts every decision at your command. This mid-format digital console captures transparent audio across live sound, theater, corporate events, and recording applications, with processing headroom and DSP muscle to handle complex mixing without compromise. Compact enough to fit your workflow, powerful enough to command any room night after night.
Mixing & I/O Architecture
Built with 24 recallable mic preamps plus 4 line inputs feeding 66 input processing channels, the Si Expression 2 scales up for multi-band setups while preserving signal integrity from source to output. Additional AES input, 64x64 expansion slot, and 16 balanced line outputs with AES output and optional expansion give you routing flexibility whether you're running pure analog, digital, or hybrid workflows.
Processing & Effects Engine
Every input channel packs high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and four-band EQ—the tools you need to shape and control raw sources before they reach the mix. The console houses four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the MX400, plus 14 configurable aux/group mixes, 4 matrix mixes, and 4 Lexicon FX buses, giving you creative depth for effects sends, submix splits, and monitor builds.
Key Features
- 24 recallable mic preamps plus 4 line inputs
- 66 input processing channels
- 22 motorized faders with color touch screen control
- AES audio input and output with 64x64 expansion slot option
- 16 balanced line outputs plus headphone monitor out
- High pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and 4-band EQ on each input
- Four stereo Lexicon FX processors (MX400-based)
- 14 configurable aux/group mixes, 4 matrix mixes, and 4 Lexicon FX buses
- EMMA DSP processor with ViSi Connect Si option cards (MADI, Dante, BLU Link, AVIOM, CobraNet, USB Combo, and others)
- Durable metal chassis with internal power supply
- Power consumption <130W; AC input 88–264VAC auto-sensing; 47–63Hz; operating temperature 5°C–45°C
The Si Expression 2 pairs professional DSP architecture with extensive I/O connectivity and direct hands-on control—engineered for live engineers and installations who demand both power and tactile precision.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Soundcraft Si Expression 2 is a mid-format digital mixing console built for live sound, theater, and corporate events, featuring 24 recallable mic preamps, 66 input channels, and motorized faders paired with a responsive color touchscreen for intuitive real-time mixing. Sound engineers and touring professionals choose it for its transparent audio character, surgical processing on every channel (gate, compressor, 4-band EQ, delay), and four Lexicon FX processors that deliver professional effects without coloration. Its compact design and flexible analog/digital I/O make it equally at home in theaters, mid-sized venues, and complex fixed installations where night-after-night reliability and ease of recall matter most.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many microphones and line sources can this console handle?
The Si Expression 2 has 24 recallable mic preamps plus 4 line inputs, feeding 66 total input processing channels, so you can mic up a full band or theater rig and still have headroom for line sources like playback or wireless packs.
What processing is available on each input channel?
Every input channel includes a high-pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor, and four-band EQ, giving you the essentials to shape and control source material before it reaches the mix bus.
What effects are built in, and how are they routed?
The console includes four stereo Lexicon FX processors (MX400-based algorithms), plus 14 configurable aux/group mixes, 4 matrix mixes, and 4 Lexicon FX buses, so you can set up parallel compression, reverbs, delays, and monitor sends without breaking a sweat.
Can I expand this console with digital audio formats like Dante or MADI?
Yes; the Si Expression 2 includes a 64x64 expansion slot and supports option cards for MADI, Dante, BLU Link, AVIOM, CobraNet, and USB Combo, letting you integrate networked digital I/O into a larger ecosystem.
How is the control surface laid out?
The console features 22 motorized faders paired with a color touchscreen, so you can mix with hands-on tactile feel while scrolling through menus and recalling settings visually on the display.
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