Soundcraft Si Expression 3

Powerful cost effective digital console

The Si Expression 3 features 32 recallable mic pre amps (16 on Si Expression 1 and 24 on Si Expression 2) plus 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns, AES in, and a 64x64 expansion slot offering more than enough scope to use every one of the 66 input processing channels. Every input processing channel has dedicated processing for high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor and four band EQ whilst keeping it under control is a comprehensive automation system augmented with four mute groups and FaderGlow™ to light the way so you are never lost. 

Drawing on more than a decade of experience in the field of digital audio mixing, the Soundcraft® Si Expression exploits some of the newest DSP, component technology and manufacturing techniques to deliver our most powerful cost effective digital console ever! Each console in the range is identical in its feature set so your only choice is how many faders and local mic amps you want. With a range covering the super portable 19" rack mount Expression 1 to the mighty Si Expression 3 with its 30+2 faders and 32 mic/line inputs there is a model to meet all needs. 

The Si Expression 3 features 32 recallable mic pre amps (16 on Si Expression 1 and 24 on Si Expression 2) plus 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns, AES in, and a 64x64 expansion slot offering more than enough scope to use every one of the 66 input processing channels. Every input processing channel has dedicated processing for high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor and four band EQ whilst keeping it under control is a comprehensive automation system augmented with four mute groups and FaderGlow™ to light the way so you are never lost. 

All Si Expression consoles have busses, output processing and connectivity to match the versatility of the inputs; the 14 aux/group mixes can be configured as 14 mono mixes, 8 mono plus 6 stereo mixes or almost anything in between, whilst the 4 matrix mixes can be mono or stereo as needed. The bus and matrix mixes are complemented with four more mix busses dedicated to the internal Lexicon FX processors all in addition to the left, right and centre busses. Each bus mix features a compressor, 4 band EQ, BSS graphic EQ and delay always available all of the time. Output connectivity is comprehensive with all models featuring 16 balanced line outputs, headphone monitor out, AES out and of course the 64x64 option slot. 

To complement the channel and bus processing all Si Expression consoles integrate four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the MX400 providing a wealth of sounds, user adjustable parameters and dedicated tap-tempo keys. As the FX are hardware based, use of all the effects, even on the most demanding programmes does not affect other processing in any way and all dynamics, EQs, filters, delays, and GEQs remain available regardless what you are doing. 

Power mixing made easy

FaderGlow™, One-Knob-One-Function and tOTEM

Most digital mixers claim to offer ‘analogue-style’ control. Si Expression goes beyond analogue. Combining One-Knob-One-Function control with Soundcraft’s unique FaderGlow™ feature and tOTEM system for sends on faders, Soundcraft 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. And 4 assignable fader layers means you can configure the mix exactly how you want it

Colour touchscreen

Everything you need for easy patching, fader setup, show set-up, FX, and security. But with the One-Knob-One-Function layout of the Si Expression, you'll find the screen is rarely needed with the Si Expression’s intuitive analogue-console-like workflow

Quality Soundcraft Sound

Lots of mixer companies claim to have great ‘British sound’. Soundcraft is British sound. Started in London more than 40 years ago and still designed and engineered in the UK, Soundcraft defined the term ‘British sound’ in live sound mixing consoles. Soundcraft Co-Founder Graham Blythe’s acclaimed microphone preamps and ‘British’ equaliser still adorn the Si Expression with signature Soundcraft sound today

Massive Mix Power

Tons of I/O for stage and console

it’s hard to believe that a console this small can pack in so much mixing power. All 3 Si Expression models give you a massive 66 inputs to mix and 35 busses, with all channels offering a full compliment of dynamics, EQ and flexible routing. And unlike other compact digital mixers, adding stageboxes (see over) adds to the I/O capacity without reducing it at the console.

One Mixer Does it All

Connect to stageboxes and personal monitor systems, record live to a DAW or link to an audio network

Perform

Si Expression doesn’t just look good on paper. It performs brilliantly out there in the real world. Connect a Mini Stagebox 32 and get 32 analogue inputs, 8 analogue line outputs and 4 pairs of AES outputs on stage.The Mini Stagebox 16 provides 16 analogue inputs and 8 line outputs making a 16 x 8 I/O expansion. And unlike some digital mixers, connecting Soundcraft stageboxes adds genuine I/O capacity to the Si Expression without reducing I/O count from the mixer

Monitor

The Si Expression 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 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.

Record

Just add a Multi Digital card from the ViSi Connect range and you‘re ready to make multitrack recordings direct to any digital audio workstation. Send 40 inputs and 40 outputs to and from your DAW for recording and playback to an Si Expression.

Network

Si Expression integrates seamlessly at the heart of a sophisticated audio installation, with a full range of ViSi Connect expansion cards (see back page) available for the most popular network protocols

Connectivity & Control