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PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Demo

Item ID: StudioLive24d2

24-channel Digital Mixer and FireWire Audio Interface with 24 Microphone Preamplifiers, Effects, QMix, and Recording Software - Mac/PC

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This Digital Mixer Does It All!

Huge bang for the buck! The 24-channel StudioLive 24.4.2 blurs the line between analog and digital, while packing a staggering amount of functionality into an easy-to-use digital mixing platform. Take this potent all-in-one machine to the gig and use its built-in effects and the PreSonus-exclusive "Fat Channel" to manage your sound. QMix software lets you wirelessly control your aux mixes from your iPhone or iPod Touch! Want to record the show? It couldn't be easier! Just plug the StudioLive 24.4.2 in to any FireWire-equipped computer, and you're ready to go. The StudioLive 24.4.2 even simplifies the recording process, thanks to its included Capture software for dependable live sound recording and included Studio One Artist DAW software for polishing and producing your tracks after you've recorded them!





There's a lot more you'll want to know about the StudioLive 24.4.2, though. If you've heard the story on its little brother; the 16-channel StudioLive 16.4.2. - you know that PreSonus designed the StudioLive series to redefine your live mixing experience. In just one package, they managed to put everything a serious live sound engineer just has to have - and that includes first-class effects and processing. You can get your channel settings just the way you like them and instantly recall your settings from show to show. Have to feed in an instrument you don't normally run through your board? No problem. StudioLive 24.4.2 also features built-in presets for a wide range of sources, so you have awesome "launching off" points. If you nail a sound on one channel and want to bring those settings to another channel, it's as easy as copying and pasting - a definite time-saver. Also good to know, if someone accidentally cuts the power while you're tweaking a mix, the StudioLive 24.4.2 has an AutoStore feature that will call back your last settings right when you turn it back on.

PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 24-channel Digital Mixer/FireWire Interface at a Glance:
  • Fat Channel gets you a great sound fast
  • iPad Wireless Remote Control is convenient both on-stage and in the studio
  • Pristine preamps for stellar recordings
  • Universal Control v1.6 update gives you "Smaart" tools to fight feedback, and more


Fat Channel gets you a great sound fast
One way the StudioLive 24.4.2 ups the ante over its little brother is in its "Fat Channel" section - this 24-channel StudioLive provides a 4-band, fully parametric EQ plus a studio-worthy gate with Key Filter and Key Listen. The best part about all of this, though, is that you don't have to dive into mile-long menus to take advantage of all the processing. The PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 has clearly labeled knobs plus a nice multifunction 16-ladder LED display and a separate pan display for getting clear visual feedback whenever you want it.

iPad Wireless Remote Control is convenient both on-stage and in the studio
PreSonus StudioLive mixers feature QMix, which lets you control your mixer's aux sends from up to ten Apple iPhones or iPod Touches! You can even let the performers create their own custom monitor mixes from individual iPhones. With the "Wheel of Me," you can choose multiple "Me" channels and tweak their levels simultaneously. All you need is a Mac or PC running PreSonus Virtual StudioLive software.

Pristine preamps for stellar recordings
We saved talking about the preamplifiers until last for one big reason: these XMAX preamps sound like they belong in the studio. And that's a fitting quality for the hybrid "StudioLive." With 24 high-headroom preamps at your disposal, you'll be able to run big shows while having channels to spare. Keep in mind too that with 24 great-sounding channels to feed the PA system, you can get a mic on just about everything up onstage - including a stereo room feed - that you can also record at the exact same time via FireWire. The net result is that you'll practically have a sweet-sounding, ready-to-sell live CD right from the get go. Like we said, though, the StudioLive 24.4.2 comes with Studio One Artist DAW software, so you can perfect the tracks and add in virtual instrument layers - you can even use the same StudioLive to record a studio album from scratch in your basement.

Universal Control v1.6 update gives you "Smaart" tools to fight feedback, and more
Universal Control v1.6 is a big update for the StudioLive series, adding the Rational Acoustics Smaart realtime analysis tools. Smaart displays are integrated into the Virtual StudioLive software environment, giving you visual indicators when feedback is imminent. It makes it easy to adjust the appropriate band of the graphic EQ to eliminate feedback. Universal Control v1.6 also lets you control talkback on/off and signal routing with Virtual StudioLive, and also adds support for the StudioLive Remote 1.3 app update.

You can't beat the all-in-one nature of the StudioLive 24.4.2 from PreSonus. It really is like having a sweet board, a rack of expensive effects, a complete 24-channel recording system, and a serious studio software package - all in one, and all for an exceptionally reasonable value.

PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 24-channel Digital Mixer/FireWire Interface Features:
  • 24 high-headroom XMAX mic preamps for great-sounding stage performances and live/studio recordings
  • Built-in FireWire recording and playback interface - 32-in/26-out
  • More than 90 signal processors with a studio-grade compressor, limiter, gate/expander, 4-band semi-parametric EQ, and highpass filter available on each channel
  • Two programmable 32-bit floating point, stereo DSP effects engines, packed with 50 reverb, delay, and time-based effects presets
  • 10 aux buses and 4 subgroups give you a high level of control
  • QMix wireless aux mix control software for your iPhone and iPod Touch!
  • Universal Control v1.6 update adds Smaart Spectra realtime analysis tools for fighting feedback, and enhances capabilities of Virtual StudioLive software
  • Extensive LED metering keeps you in tune with your mix
  • Can save channel strip settings and recall them - can also copy and paste settings from one channel strip to another
  • Included channel setting presets serve as starting points for optimizing the sound of instruments, vocals, and spoken word
  • Automatic AutoStore feature regularly saves current settings, just in case the power fails.
  • Includes StudioOne Artist DAW software and streamlined Capture recording software
  • Includes Smaart Room Analsis Wizard, Delay Wizard, and Output Check Wizard

Take care of all your live sound and recording needs with the amazing StudioLive 24.4.2 digital mixer and interface system!
Specification Detail
Type Digital
Channels 24
Inputs - Mic Preamps 24 x XLR
Inputs - Line 24 x 1/4", 2 x RCA (Tape)
Inputs - Other No Other Inputs
Inputs - Digital No Digital Inputs
Outputs - Main 2 x XLR, 1 x XLR (Mono)
Outputs - Direct 3 x DB25
Outputs - Other 2 x 1/4" (CR), 4 x 1/4" (Subgroup)
Outputs - Digital 1 x S/PDIF
Headphones 1 x 1/4"
Send/Return I/O 4 x 1/4" (Aux In), 10 x 1/4" (Aux Out)
Data I/O No Data I/O
I/O Expansion Slots No Expansion Slots
Phantom Power 24
EQ Bands Channel: 4-band Semi-parametric; Main: 31-band Graphic
Aux Sends 10 x Pre/Post
Busses/Groups 4 Bus
Faders 29 x 100mm
Channel Inserts Yes (CH 1-24)
Effects Yes
Talkback Yes
Transport Controls No
DAW Control No
Computer Connectivity 2 x FireWire 400
Rackmountable No
Height 7.02"
Depth 21.31"
Width 25.19"
Weight 30 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number StudioLive 24.4.2

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Reviews

based on 42 reviews

Best Mixer Ever

by Daniel Davidson from ID, USA
May 3, 2013
Music Background: Sound Tech, Musician
This thing can do anything and everything you can image. Not only that, the sound quality coming out of the board is incredible and full. We came from a VLZ3 Mackie to this, and I can't believe the di... read more [+]fference in fidelity. This board is so complex that a studio tech can do whatever he wants, but so simple that an untrained sunday morning volunteer can move the sliders for you. Not to mention the 10 aux buses can be configured for personal monitor mixes, then controlled through iOS devices. Great Board! close [-]

Great board for the price!

by Brian Pouliot from Owens Cross Roads, AL
April 3, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist, Volunteer Worship Pastor
This is my first digital board for live sound, and I am very pleased with the layout and vast array of settings/options! We use a volunteer sound team and we do not have our own building. The Studio... read more [+]Live factory presets have instantly improved our sound by applying EQ and compression that we didn't have before. I was amazed at the improvement...I could hear it the first time we used the board!

I haven't used Virtual Studio Live yet, but I'm excited about the remote control options as well. This will be helpful for our small team. This board has a TON of features for such a low price point! close [-]

Fantastic Mixing Console for Recording

by Curt DeWolff from Rochester, NY
January 23, 2013
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I'm very impressed with this console. I gave it 5 stars because Its extremely well thought out including the software interfaces. Presonus has done an excellent job developing this board to work wel... read more [+]l for both Live and Studio. The learning curve is relatively easy and the flexibility is fantastic. The sound of the console is clean, quiet and very transparent. Having 5 stereo Aux sends and 2 additional FX sends is very helpful especially when you are tracking a band. I like to give the band some reverb in their headphone mix which is easy with the internal FX sends to the internal FX processors. I can also give each musician their own headphone mix and they can control it themselves with the ipod Qmix software provided. I haven't had a chance to put this console through all of the paces but so far I am extremely pleased. close [-]

If you can't fig it out you probably don't play instruments

by from United States
January 18, 2013
Music Background:
The Presonus boards and studiolive are the easiest most simple way to record or play live...I really don't need to say more...working in the music field and using so many other companies...this took a... read more [+]bout 20 minutes to do a walk through then it was on to record mode...way easy to use and after reading the other reviews I had to laugh and put something down! Way easy to use sounds great and probably the most fair price out there so get it! close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Tim Harrington
What can I say, this is an awesome board! I left the 16 space FOH rack at home, because the PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 covers it all. Compressors, EQ, Gates and effects. I love the ability to record direct into my favorite DAW software via FireWire. What a timesaver and it sounds great!
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