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PreSonusStudioLive Series III SE 32R 32-Channel Digital Rack Mixer

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PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 32R 32-Channel Digital Rack Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

High-input-count mixing and recording fit into a 2U rack with the StudioLive Series III SE 32R. Its 32 recallable XMAX-R preamps, Fat Channel EQ and dynamics on every input and bus, and 26-bus architecture support detailed routing without adding external processing. Sixteen FlexMixes and 24 DCAs help keep large channel counts organized, while 64x64 USB audio and onboard stereo SD capture cover multitrack and direct-recording workflows. AVB networking also lets it serve as a standalone mixer, remote stagebox, or monitor rack.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • High-channel-count live mixes needing separate monitor, broadcast, streaming, or distributed-audio feeds.
  • Capturing multitrack performances over USB while recording a stereo WAV mix directly to SD media.
  • AVB production systems using StudioLive Series III consoles, NSB stageboxes, or EarMix 16M personal monitors.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Racks with only 1U available; the chassis occupies 2U.
  • Workflows requiring supported sample rates beyond 44.1kHz and 48kHz.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 32R 32-Channel Digital Rack Mixer construction detail

Detail 01

16 configurable FlexMixes

Each can serve as an AUX mix, subgroup, or matrix output for routing different feeds.

Detail 02

64x64 USB 2.0 interface

Handles multitrack recording and playback through its USB Type-B connection.

Detail 03

Stereo SD WAV recorder

Records at 24-bit and 44.1kHz or 48kHz without additional recording hardware.

Detail 04

24 DCAs

Provides grouped level control for faster adjustments across large channel counts.

Detail 05

1.9 ms system latency

Specified from analog input to analog output.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Allow 2U of 19-inch rack space; the mixer measures 19 × 12 × 3.5 inches.
  2. 02For onboard SD recording, supported media are FAT16 SD cards up to 2GB and FAT32 SDHC cards up to 32GB.
  3. 03Dante connectivity requires the optional AVB-D16.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the SE 32R record multitrack audio?

Yes. Its 64x64 USB 2.0 interface supports multitrack recording and playback.

02Can it record without a computer?

Yes. The onboard recorder captures stereo WAV files to supported SD or SDHC media at 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

03Can it operate without another StudioLive mixer?

Yes. It can operate as a standalone mixer, and it can also serve as a remote stagebox or dedicated monitor rack.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsSound
Frequency Response
20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB
1 detailsPickups & controls
Network Control Port
RJ-45
16 detailsConnections & power
XLR Output Impedance
100 ohm
Phantom Power
+48VDC ±2VDC
Sd Media Support
FAT16 SD and FAT32 SDHC
Voltage Requirements
100–230VAC 50/60Hz
Line Output Level
+18dBu ±0.5dBu
Avb Audio Network Ports
Locking XLR and Ethernet
Power Cable
IEC
Maximum Output
100mW per channel at 60 ohm
Supported Sample Rates
44.1kHz and 48kHz
Input Impedance
1 kohm
Voltage Nominal
120V
Power Consumption
35W continuous
Line Outputs
1/4 inch TRS balanced
Line Output Impedance
100 ohm
Maximum Input Level
+12dBu ±0.5dBu
XLR Outputs Level
+24dBu ±0.5dBu
4 detailsSize & weight
Sd Recorder Bit Depth
24-bit recording and 16-bit or 24-bit playback
Weight
11.2
Bit Depth
24-bit
Dimensions
19 inch × 12 inch × 3.5 inch
18 detailsOther
USB Recording
USB 2.0 Type-B
Signal to Noise Ratio
96dB
Total System Latency
1.9 ms analog in to analog out
Crosstalk Adjacent Channels
-87dB 20Hz–20kHz
Model
StudioLive 32R
Connection
1/4 inch TRS stereo active
Reference Level For 0dbfs
+18dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01% at 1kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
65dB at 1kHz
Recording File Format
Stereo WAV
Gain Range
0dB–60dB
Dynamic Range
115dB ADC and DAC A-weighted at 48kHz
Internal Processing
32-bit floating point
Sd Capacity
2GB SD and 32GB SDHC
Recommended Operating Temperature
32°F–104°F
Product Type
Digital rackmount mixer
Series
StudioLive Series III
Sd Recorder Sample Rate
44.1kHz or 48kHz

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