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Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console vs Soundcraft 5057291HU Vi7000 Control Surface
The Vi2000 is a self-contained digital console with up to 246 I/O channels and integrated mixing engines, ideal for large touring productions and festivals that need a complete mixing solution. The Vi7000 is a control surface (requires external stagebox/networking) supporting up to 128 channels, designed for touring and installed sound where a compact interface with remote I/O architecture is preferred.
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Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console
Soundcraft 5057291HU Vi7000 Control Surface
Specs side by side
| Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console | Soundcraft 5057291HU Vi7000 Control Surface | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,175.00 | $48,529.00 |
| Brand | Soundcraft | Soundcraft |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Soundcraft Vi2000 Vi Series Digital Mixing Console
- ✓ Self-contained mixing engine—no external stagebox required
- ✓ Supports up to 246 inputs and outputs via modular expansion
- ✓ 4 Lexicon FX units with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, 8 pitch-shifts per unit
- ✓ 24 mono/stereo BSS graphic EQs across all channels
Why choose Soundcraft 5057291HU Vi7000 Control Surface
- ✓ More compact and portable control surface footprint
- ✓ Five Vistonics II touch screens plus illuminated FaderGlow for ergonomic control
- ✓ Eight independent Lexicon multi-FX units with BSS DPR901ii dynamic EQ
- ✓ Redundant power supply for mission-critical touring reliability
Frequently asked questions
What's the main architectural difference between these two?
The Vi2000 is a complete self-contained console with integrated DSP and I/O built into one unit. The Vi7000 is a control surface that requires external stagebox(es) and networking infrastructure to route audio, giving you flexibility to place I/O remotely but requiring additional hardware investment.
Which one scales to larger productions?
The Vi2000 handles up to 246 inputs and 246 outputs through its modular design, making it suitable for the largest multi-stage festivals. The Vi7000 maxes out at 128 inputs and 32 busses, better suited for mid-to-large touring or installed systems where remote I/O is an advantage.
How do the effects engines compare?
The Vi2000 includes 4 Lexicon FX units with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch-shifts per unit, plus 24 dedicated BSS graphic EQs. The Vi7000 has 8 independent Lexicon multi-FX units paired with BSS DPR901ii dynamic EQ on every bus output, offering different sonic processing approaches rather than more raw capacity.
Which is better for touring?
Both are professional touring consoles, but the Vi7000's compact size, redundant power supply, and remote I/O architecture suit distributed touring rigs; the Vi2000 suits tours where you want all mixing power in one location and need maximum channel count.