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Soundcraft Si Performer 2 Digital Live Sound Mixer vs Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
The Si Performer 2 is a complete standalone mixing console with built-in effects and motorized faders for hands-on real-time control, while the Compact Stage Box is a remote I/O interface that connects to a separate host console via optical MADI. Choose the Si Performer 2 if you need an all-in-one mixer for direct control at the console; choose the Stage Box if you're integrating into an existing console setup or need a modular I/O solution for large touring rigs.
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Soundcraft Si Performer 2 Digital Live Sound Mixer
Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft Si Performer 2 Digital Live Sound Mixer | Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,375.00 | $8,240.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft Si Performer 2 Digital Live Sound Mixer
- ✓ Complete standalone mixer—no separate console required
- ✓ Motorized faders and tactile controls for immediate mixing adjustments
- ✓ Built-in Lexicon effects (4 stereo processors) and comprehensive DSP (equivalent to 448 rack units)
- ✓ Handles 80 channels total with 24 XLR inputs plus 24 gigabit mic inputs
Why choose Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Optical SC
- ✓ Compact 4U footprint—highly portable and rack-mountable for touring
- ✓ Redundant power supplies and optical MADI with fault-tolerant cabling for mission-critical reliability
- ✓ Flexible I/O expansion via two Studer D21m slots supporting CobraNet, AVIOM, Ethersound, ADAT, and RockNet
- ✓ Scalable from 32 to 48 inputs with optional XLR module
Frequently asked questions
Can the Stage Box work standalone, or do I need a separate console?
The Stage Box requires a host console connected via optical-fibre MADI. It is an I/O interface, not a mixing console. The Si Performer 2 is a complete standalone mixer that does not require external hardware.
Which is better for a theater production?
Both are suitable for theater. The Si Performer 2 excels if you need direct hands-on mixing at a single location with built-in effects and comprehensive channel processing. The Stage Box works better if you have a separate mixing console already and need a reliable, redundant I/O system for a large venue or multiple stage locations.
What's the channel count difference?
The Si Performer 2 provides 80 channels to mix (24 mono mic inputs, 8 line inputs, 24 GB mic inputs). The Stage Box offers 32 base mic/line inputs, expandable to 48 with an optional module, but this is I/O only—mixing happens on your host console.
Which offers better reliability and redundancy for touring?
The Compact Stage Box is purpose-built for touring with redundant power supplies, thermostatically-controlled cooling, and redundant optical-fibre MADI cabling to prevent single points of failure. The Si Performer 2 is a full console designed for flexibility and direct control but does not have the same mission-critical redundancy features.