Technical Data

Frequency Response Oscillator ......................................... 20Hz to 20kHz Sine/Pink Noise, variable level
Mic input to Line output ..................................................... +0/-1dB, 20Hz – 20kHz
Filters
Stereo input to master output ...................................... +0.5/-0.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHz
Channel HP Filter ........................................................22Hz-1kHz, 18dB per octave
T.H.D. & Noise (10Hz - 22kHz)
EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs)
Mic In (min gain) to Bus output ......................................................0.006% @ 1kHz
HF ................................................22Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB, Q=0.3-6.0, bell or shelving
Mic In (max gain) to Bus output ......................................................0.008% @ 1kHz
Hi-Mid ...............................................................22Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB, Q=0.3-6.0
Stereo input to master output ........................................................0.005% @ 1kHz
Lo-Mid ..............................................................22Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB, Q=0.3-6.0
Mic Input E.I.N. LF ................................................22Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB, Q=0.3-6.0, bell or shelving
22Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted ...........................<-126dBu (150 Ohm source)
Metering .............................................................................................................
Residual Noise .........................7x 8 segment meters for selected channel/bus, masters & monitors
Master output; no inputs routed, Mix fader @0dB ......................................<-88dBu .......Each fader strip offers 4 segment level plus gain reduction & Gate Closed status
CMRR................................................................................ 80dB @ 1kHz Mic input Mains Voltage Operating Range ......................... 90-264V, 47-63Hz, autoranging
Sampling Frequency...................................................................................48kHz Mains Power Consumption ........................................................................ 200W
Convertor Resolution...................................................................................24 bit Temperature/Humidity Range
Latency Operating Temperature Range ......................................0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F)
Mic Input to Bus output ..................................................................< 1ms @48kHz Relative Humidity ............................. 0% – 90%, non-condensing Ta=40°C (104°F)
Storage Temperature Range ......................................-20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
DSP Resolution ...................................................................... 40-bit floating point
Dimensions
Internal Clock Si Performer 1 (H x W x D)..................193mm x483mm x 522mm/7.6” x19” x 20.55”
Accuracy .......................................................................................... < +/- 50ppm Si Performer 2 (H x W x D)............. 170mm x 730mm x 536mm/6.7” x 28.75” x 21.2”
Jitter ..................................................................................................... < +/- 5ns Si Performer 3 (H x W x D) .............. 170mm x 940mm x 536mm/6.7” x 37” x 21.2”
Input & Output Levels Weights
Mic Inputs .........................................................................................+23dBu max Si Performer 1..............................................................................15kg/33.1lbs net
Stereo Inputs / Returns .......................................................................+22dBu max Si Performer 2.................................................................................17kg/37lbs net
Bus Outputs ......................................................................................+22dBu max Si Performer 3...........................................................................21.5kg/47.5lbs net
Nominal Operating Level ................................................................0dBu (-22dBFS)
Input & Output Impedances
Mic Inputs ...............................................................................................2 kOhms
All other analogue Inputs ..................................................................... >10 kOhms
Line Outputs ......................................................................................... <75 Ohms

Optional Accessories Flight Cases

The optional accessories kit Rack Cases are available for all three
includes a magnetic notes frame sizes in the Si Performer range.
pad, wipe-off marker, lanyard,
console lamp(s) and dust cover.

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The power to perform
01
Combining legendary Soundcraft sound quality with a massive mix
capacity and intuitive operation, Si Performer delivers 448 rack units
of DSP in a range of performance-focussed compact consoles.
Able to replace a plethora of gear, Si Performer includes sophisticated 4-band fully
parametric EQ, full dynamics processing, a comprehensive range of output options,
DMX lighting control, totally flexible routing and, as with all Soundcraft consoles,
an unmatched range of networking options.

The possibilities are endless. From theatre productions to gigging bands and music
venues, houses of worship to corporate events and installed AV systems,
Si Performer delivers a feature-packed compact control surface, easily integrated
into a larger system - or powerful enough to allow a single operator to run an entire
production from one console.

448 Rack Units of

big-name DSP - built in

Si Performer isn’t just packed with DSP power. It’s packed with DSP power from
industry leading names in FX, dynamics, EQ and digital audio. The power of 3
The feature set is identical - just pick the fader and local mic input

111 111 80 111 31 4

count you need.

The Rack mountable Si Performer 1 gives you 16 of each, while the

PEQs GEQs
COMPRESSORS NOISE GATES TIME DELAYS MONO-STEREO
FX PROCESSORS Si Performer 2 and 3 deliver 24 and 32 faders and mic preamps
respectively.

80 TO MIX 20 4 FX 8 4 BAND FADER D.O.G.S

4 8 VCA 8 MUTE LCR
ASSIGNABLE STEREO
CHANNELS
AUX MATRIX FADER SNAPSHOT COPY &
PASTE REMOTE 31 BSS
LIGHTING
BUSSES BUSSES BUSSES GLOW™ FULLY PARAMETRIC EQ
LAYERS AUTOMATION DIRECT OUTPUT
GAIN STABILISATION EFFECTS GROUPS GROUPS CONTROL PANNING
CONTOL APP GRAPHIC EQs
Packed with possibilities
03
Experience a compact console designed without compromise, so you can
80 inputs to mix
Expanding the local I/O via networking and
run your production the way you want to. stageboxes provides a total of 80 inputs to mix.
Each input channel has dedicated processing for
high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor and
Beyond analogue control parametric EQ. Keeping you in control are 8 VCA
busses, 8 mute groups, FaderGlow and colour
Combining One-Knob-One-Function control with Soundcraft’s unique backlit name displays on every channel so you are
FaderGlow™ feature and tOTEM system for sends on faders, Soundcraft never lost.
combines analogue workflow with digital flexibility. FaderGlow illuminates the
fader track in different colours to provide at-a-glance status information on
precisely what the fader is controlling– aux sends, FX sends or even the graphic
EQ that’s available on every bus.
Networking options
2 ViSi Connect™ option card slots with a total of
128x96 input/output paths for expanded digital
Any fader. Anywhere. I/O including the MultiDigital Card (Firewire/
USB/ADAT), BSS Digital Audio Bus (BLU Link),
Unlock powerful new workflows with freely assignable faders that Dante™, CAT5 or optical MADI, AVIOM™,
allow inputs, busses and DMX lighting controls to be reassigned CobraNet™ and others. Find out more on the
anywhere on any fader layer. Now an engineer can put inputs and next page.
returns where he or she will most want to access them, creating
the perfect mix surface for the show.

Mix power - in the palm of your hands

The mix power of Si Performer is accessible from
anywhere in the venue, via the Soundcraft ViSi
remote iPad® app. Mix FOH from anywhere in
Touchscreen control... the venue, mix monitors from the stage, or allow

when you need it musicians to set their own monitor mix from
multiple iPad® devices.
The clear, compact colour touchscreen display features
iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
everything you need for easy patching, fader assignment,
show set-up, FX and security settings. But with the Si
Performer’s One-Knob-One-Function layout, you won’t find
yourself needing the touchscreen often.
Plays nicely with others
05
With two ViSi Connect
Example multi-console systems
expansion slots available, Gain Master
Aux
Aux

Si Perfomer unlocks a Mini Stagebox 32

Compact Stagebox
Si Performer
2 as monitor
console with

world of I/O possibilities

Si Expression as monitor Cat5 MADI
console with Cat5 MADI card card
Vi Stagebox
Si Performer 1 as

providing access to Direct output with D.O.G.S. enabled Main

monitor console with
Optical MADI card
Main
Additional I/O 64 x 64
send/receive

Stageboxes, personal
Gain compensated digital input
Gain Master
Gain Master

monitor systems, audio

networks and DAWs for Si Performer 3 FOH console Vi3000 FOH console Vi6 FOH console Local rack
live recording.
Key: Cat5 MADI Optical MADI

Card Options Example network connections

Dual Cat5 MADI Optical MADI Multi Digital Card AES/EBU AES/EBU D-Type
The Dual Cat5 MADI card offers
the same features as the optical
The MADI I/O card can establish
a 64-channel MADI input and
The Multi Digital card provides
32 output channels (fed from the
An XLR-based card with 2 pairs
of AES/EBU inputs and outputs
A D-Type connector based AES/
EBU input/output card with 4 BLU link
MADI card via Cat5 connectivity. output link to a remote device console channel direct outputs (4-in/4-out). pairs of inputs outputs (8-in/8- Riedel RockNet
such as stage rack, another or other feeds) and 32 input out). A separate BNC connector Stageboxes
console or Broadcast feed to channels for playback/monitoring for wordclock output is provided. Control of BSS Soundweb
an OB. from a recording system, such London devices

as a PC or MAC based DAW. Optional

redundancy
Dante contoller and
Dante Virtual Sound card

Dante™ BLU link CobraNet™ Aviom A-Net® RockNet®

The Dante card allows Si For connection to BSS London This card allows sending and This card allows the desk to The RockNet card fits into
consoles to integrate with other Audio Network systems and PMC receiving of up to 32 audio digitally feed an Aviom A-Net® any Soundcraft SI Console’s
hardware using the Dante personal monitoring systems. channels to/from a CobraNet® Pro- 16 chain. With this expansion slot and gives access
networking protocol. network. DIP switches on the standard, 16 mono signals can to 64 input and 64 output Si Performer 1 Si Performer 2 Si Performer 3
card allow setting the number of be fed to any number of Aviom channels.
Dante also allows for 64 input or output channels seen by personal mixers (such as the
channels of recording with Dante the console. A-16 II), connected in a daisy Key: Cat5 MADI Optical MADI BLU link HiQnet Dante Riedel RockNet

Virtual Soundcard. chain configuration.

Soundcraft is committed to the continued development of the ViSi Connect expansion card range,
developing new cards as new network protocols become available.
The ultimate one man show MIDI interface
MIDI
07
IN OUT THRU

From houses of worship to music venues, wherever a single operator needs to

run the whole show, Si Performer empowers the user with a single surface for Stage mics
sophisticated digital audio mixing, networking and lighting control. Compact Stagebox fitted with BLU link
expansion card
Fog machine Lights

Mixing
With a powerful, intuitive control surface, Si Performer sits at the heart of the system, making it possible for a single-operator to BLU link
run the whole show from a single surface. With One-Knob-One-function control, Soundcraft’s FaderGlow feature, assignable fader Personal monitoring systems (can also be wedge
layers and the tOTEM sysyem for sends on faders, operators can build powerful configurations based around their unique workflows, connected to Stagebox via analogue or AES)
unconstrained by the limitations of traditional analogue mixing consoles.
Main
Monitoring Redundant
Full redundant link

The Si Performer makes mixing to monitors simple thanks to tOTEM™ (the one-touch easy mixing system). tOTEM™ provides instant
access to your monitor mix busses by putting monitor sends on the motorised faders. Mixing to a monitor is as simple as pushing up
a fader. For FOH and Monitor applications, the unique D.O.G.S (Dynamic Output Gain Stabilisation) system compensates for any gain
adjustment when two consoles are sharing the same source, maintaining original system levels between mic in and direct out. And FOH PA FOH PA
ViSi Connect expansion cards make it easy to connect to personal monitoring systems such as dbx’s PMC 16. It all makes for a more
powerful and easy monitor desk solution.

Recording Talkback

Just add a Multi Digital card from the ViSi Connect range and you‘re ready to make multitrack recordings direct to any digital Playback device
audio workstation with 32 inputs and 32 outputs plus 8 channels of ADAT in/out.

Networking PC/Mac running Dante virtual

soundcard for recording
Si Peformer integrates seamlessly at the heart of any sophisticated audio installation, with a full range of ViSi Connect expansion
cards available for the most popular network protocols. Easily connet to and control a wide range of additional gear, from wireless
mic racks to personal monitoring systems.

Lighting Control iPad Visi Remote

Empowering the console with a DMX interface, the Soundcraft Si Performer is able to utilize the power of motorised faders, Soundcraft
FaderGlow™ and a console automation system to provide a flexible automated lighting controller ideal for schools, churches, touring
theatre companies and conference productions. Si Performer’s DMX functions are provided as 4 presets on the ALT fader banks, and Si Performer 1 fitted with Optical MADI
BSS Soundweb
each preset bank has a master control. Using faders, the Si Performer can send DMX messages to up to 30 DMX addresses (22 on and Dante expansion cards
Performer 2), providing fader control over intensity or other functions as the external device allows.

HOUSES OF MUSIC THEATRE CORPORATE GIGGING Key: Analogue Dante Optical MADI BLU link HiQnet WiFi network DMX MIDI Ethernet
WORSHIP VENUES PRODUCTIONS EVENTS BANDS
Connectivity & Control
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Connectivity
• 16/24/32 recallable GB mic inputs with locking connectors and phantom power indicators Lexicon Effects Section
• 16 XLR analogue line outputs
• 4 integral Lexicon stereo effects engines
• 8 analogue line inputs
• 29 effect presets per engine with hall, plate and room reverbs, plus delays,
• Single universe 5-pin DMX output
modulations and pitch
• AES In and out
• Up to 12 parameters for each preset accessed by touchscreen dialogue and 4 surface
• Word Clock
encoders
• MIDI In and Out
• Dedicated Tap tempo switches
• HiQnet Ethernet port for HiQnet system integration and ViSi Remote System
• 2 ViSi Connect expansion slots offering a total of 128 input and 96 output paths

Input Section The One Touch Easy Mixing Keys

• Dedicated tOTEM Keys for all 14 mix busses, 4 Matrix busses and 4 FX
• 8 LED Input Meter
engines
• 48v Phantom power switch
• Mix to any of the mix busses by simply tapping a tOTEM key and pushing up
• Polarity reverse switch
the faders
• Input Gain/Trim Adjustment
• FaderGlow™ for visual colour feedback on what the faders are currently
• Variable High Pass Filter
mixing: Yellow- Pre-fader Bus, Green- Post-Fader Bus, Blue- FX bus, Orange-
• HPF engage switch
Matrices

Gate Global Mode Encoders and Channel

• Dedicated encoders for Attack, Release, Depth, Threshold and Sidechain Filters
• Gate open, hold and close status LED indicators Meters
• Gate engage switch • Instant access to important settings such as input gain/trim, High pass filter settings and Pan
Compression controls - adjust these features globally across all channels using dedicated global encoders
• LCD Channel Displays above each fader for channel naming combined with 4 segment LED
• Dedicated encoders for Attack, Release, Gain, threshold and Ratio controls Input meter, 3 segment LED Gain reduction meter and Gate closed indicator across all channels
• Compressor on every bus on the surface
• 5 Segment LED gain reduction indicator
• Compressor engage switch

4 Band Parametric EQ Surface Controls & Global Metering

• 4 Fully parametric EQ bands with switchable Bell/Shelf LF and HF filters
• FaderGlow™ illuminates the fader track for at-a-glance display of current fader
• Legendary British EQ characteristics
function: White- Linked channels, Pink- Stereo Inputs, Red- Graphic EQ
• EQ engage switch
• 8 VCAs and 8 Mute groups
• Snapshot control – 1000 cues can be stored and recalled from dedicated cue control
buttons
Output Section • USB port for saving/loading shows and snapshots with USB memory sticks
• Colour touchscreen for patching, routing, show set-up and security settings
• Variable time delay per channel or bus (0-500ms), displayed as time and distance • 8 LED input and output meters (monitor L/R, master L/R, mono)
• Pan control • Headphone output
• LCR pan indicator • 12V lamp connector
• LR switch for assigning/un-assigning channels and busses to the L/R output
• Mono switch for routing to mono output (centre speaker, sub bass channel, etc.)