Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface
Description
Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface
The Vi5000 control surface puts professional mixing power directly under your hands with an intuitive, responsive interface that turns complex signal flow into tactile control. Its precision motorized faders and immediate visual feedback let you sculpt sound in real time across live events, broadcast, and studio work. Built for mix engineers who demand both speed and sonic precision, this console rewards creative hands-on mixing with every fader movement.
Control & Processing Architecture
At its core, the Vi5000 houses a 40-bit floating point DSP engine capable of handling up to 128 inputs with 32 mono/stereo busses, delivering 8 independent stereo Lexicon multi-effects units—each equipped with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch shifting effects. This processing depth accommodates everything from intimate theater productions to large-scale live mixing without compromise.
Interface & Connectivity
The surface features Four Vistonics II touch screen interfaces paired with 24 illuminated FaderGlow faders and 8 assignable bus faders, all displaying color-coded function feedback. Connectivity spans MIDI, USB, Ethernet, DVI out, MADI Stagebox connections, and expansion bays for additional MADI cards, Dante I/O, and DSP processing, ensuring seamless integration into virtually any mixing ecosystem.
Key Features
- 24 input faders with FaderGlow illumination and color-coded function display
- 8 assignable bus faders for flexible routing control
- 32 mono/stereo busses with support for up to 128 maximum inputs
- 40-bit floating point DSP engine for pristine audio processing
- 8 independent stereo Lexicon multi-effects units (14 reverbs, 7 delays, 8 pitch shifting per unit)
- Four Vistonics II touch screen interfaces for comprehensive parameter control
- 48 kHz sampling frequency with upgradeable path to 96 kHz operation
- Multi-protocol connectivity: MADI, Dante, EtherSound, CobraNet, USB, Ethernet, MIDI
- Expansion bays for MADI cards, Dante I/O, and additional DSP processing modules
- Redundant power supply with autoranging 90–264V mains input (47–63Hz)
- Ultra-low latency: less than 2ms at 48 kHz
- Professional-grade mic input EIN: less than −126 dBu
The Vi5000 combines road-tested reliability with creative flexibility, making it the engine for mix engineers working demanding concert venues, broadcast facilities, and post-production studios who need a console that delivers night after night.
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At a Glance
The Soundcraft Vi5000 is a professional-grade mixing console built for live performance, broadcast, and theater production—delivering 128 inputs, 32 busses, and eight independent Lexicon multi-effects units (each with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch shifters) via a 40-bit DSP engine with ultra-low latency under 2ms. Its 24 motorized FaderGlow faders, four touch-screen Vistonics II interfaces, and color-coded feedback make real-time mixing intuitive and fast across complex routing scenarios. Choose this console when you need transparent, pristine audio processing, creative multi-effects depth, and the reliability and speed to handle everything from intimate theater runs to stadium-scale live sound without compromise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Broadcast
- ✓ Theater Production
Not the best pick for
- – Home Recording
- – Practice
- – First serious equipment purchase
Skill level: Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Vi5000 suitable for both live sound and studio work?
The console's 40-bit DSP engine, ultra-low latency under 2ms, and eight independent Lexicon multi-effects units with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch shifters per unit support real-time mixing for live venues and detailed, transparent audio processing for studio sessions. Its 128-input capacity, 32 mono/stereo busses, and multi-protocol connectivity (MADI, Dante, EtherSound, CobraNet) adapt to broadcast, theater, and post-production workflows.
How many faders and touch-screen controls does the Vi5000 have?
The surface includes 24 illuminated FaderGlow input faders, 8 assignable bus faders, and four Vistonics II touch-screen interfaces for comprehensive parameter control and color-coded function feedback.
Can the Vi5000 be expanded for additional I/O or processing?
Yes, the console features expansion bays for additional MADI cards, Dante I/O, and DSP processing modules, allowing you to scale connectivity and processing power as your mixing needs grow.
What is the latency performance of this console?
The Vi5000 delivers ultra-low latency of less than 2ms at 48 kHz operation, ensuring real-time responsiveness for live mixing and monitor mixing applications.
What audio connectivity options does the Vi5000 support?
The console supports MADI, Dante, EtherSound, CobraNet, USB, Ethernet, and MIDI protocols, with professional-grade mic input EIN of less than −126 dBu and operation at 48 kHz (upgradeable to 96 kHz).
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