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Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer vs Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
The Si Performer 3 is a standalone digital mixer with built-in effects and mixing engine for complete live sound control, while the Compact Stage Box is a remote I/O interface that connects to a separate console and handles mic preamps and signal distribution. Choose the Si Performer 3 if you need an all-in-one mixing solution; choose the Compact Stage Box if you already have a console and need expanded, networked I/O with redundancy.
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Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer | Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,970.00 | $8,240.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft Si Performer 3 Digital Live Sound Mixer
- ✓ Complete mixing solution with 80 channels, effects, and processing built in—no separate console required
- ✓ Motorized channel strips provide tactile, instrument-like mixing control
- ✓ Four Lexicon FX processors deliver studio-grade effects for live sound
- ✓ Intuitive workflow scales from small club gigs to theater and broadcast
Why choose Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
- ✓ Compact 4U footprint with 32 mic/line inputs expandable to 48 inputs
- ✓ Redundant power supplies and optical MADI connectivity ensure rock-solid reliability for touring and mission-critical events
- ✓ Supports multiple networked audio protocols (CobraNet, AVIOM, Ethersound, RockNet) for seamless ecosystem integration
- ✓ Warm, natural audio character with transparent dynamics control
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these together?
No. The Si Performer 3 is a complete standalone mixer; the Compact Stage Box is a remote I/O interface designed to connect to a separate console via MADI. They serve different roles in a signal chain.
Which handles larger productions?
The Si Performer 3 offers 80 mixing channels with comprehensive routing, while the Compact Stage Box provides 32 inputs expandable to 48 and is designed as a networked I/O node. For purely mixing capacity, the Si Performer 3 scales higher; for distributed multi-console setups, the Compact Stage Box excels.
What about reliability and redundancy?
The Compact Stage Box includes redundant power supplies, thermostatically-controlled cooling, and redundant optical MADI cables—built for mission-critical touring. The Si Performer 3 is a high-end mixing console but does not emphasize redundant power or failover architecture in its description.
Which is better for effects and processing?
The Si Performer 3 includes four Lexicon FX processors and EMMA DSP throughout its signal chain, making it effects-rich out of the box. The Compact Stage Box is an I/O and preamp stage; effects come from your connected console.