PreSonus StudioLive CS18Ai

PreSonus StudioLive mixers redefined affordable compact mixing, forever changing the world and setting the standard for what digital mixers could be. Built from this award winning legacy, the CS18AI is a compact, intuitive mixing solution for the StudioLive RM16AI and RM32AI rack mount digital mixers and Studio One digital audio workstation. The StudioLive philosophy means being at home both live and in the studio, being easy to learn, and incorporating uniquely PreSonus workflows and features.

Features

• 18 100mm, touch-sensitive motorized faders: 16 Channel, 1 Flex, 1 Master
• Control up to 64-channels on StudioLive RM AI mix systems
• Navigate using traditional layers or with intuitive PreSonus Filter DCA groups
• Built-in 4x2 AVB audio interface with 2 XMAX preamps, 2 balanced TRS line inputs, 2 XLR and stereo headphone output
• Connects via a simple Ethernet cable eliminating the need for cumbersome analog or digital snakes and stage boxes
• Studio One control surface functionality

Networked with StudioLive RM-series mixers via AVB Ethernet and PreSonus UCNET technology, the CS18AI enables complete hardware control of all mixer features. With a CS18AI combined together with a StudioLive RM mixer, you can keep your mixing I/O on stage in a rack, while running the mix from hundreds of feet way via a lightweight Ethernet cable—eliminating the need for a cumbersome analog snake and a separate stagebox.

In addition to mixing with the CS18AI’s touch-sensitive motorized faders, a StudioLive RM as your mix core allows you to integrate an iPad®, a large Windows® 8 touch screen, or a combination of them all for an unprecedented mixing and control environment.

System Requirements

General

• Internet connection
• AVB compatible Ethernet connection
• Internet connection for registration and software download

Mac

• Operating System: OS X 10.8 64-bit or later
• Hardware: Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better, 4 GB or more RAM (8 GB recommended)

​Windows® PC

• Operating Systems: Windows 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8x64/x86
• Hardware Minimum: Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better (Core i5 or faster recommended), 8 GB or more RAM

​iOS

• Operating System: iOS 7.03 or later
• Hardware: iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (3rd or 4th generation), iPad mini

Network

• Ethernet / AVB

Microphone Preamp

• Type: XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced Remote
• Maximum Input level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +12 dBu, +/-0.5 dB
• Gain Control Range: 85 dB, +/-1 dB
• Frequency Response (A-D): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
• Dynamic Range (min. gain, a-wtd): > 110 dB
• Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 105 dB
• THD+N (min. gain, a-wtd): < 0.005%
• Input Impedance: 1600 Ω
• EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, a-wtd): < 128 dBu
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55dB gain): > 55 dB
• Phantom Power: +48 V, +/- 3 V, > 8mA per channel

Line Inputs

• Type: ¼” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
• Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dB
• Frequency Response (A-D): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
• Dynamic Range (min. gain, a-wtd): > 114 dB
• Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unwtd): > 105 dB
• THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, a-wtd): < 0.005%
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB

Outputs

• Type (Line Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced
• Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, +/-0.5 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
• Dynamic Range (a-wtd): > 112 dB
• THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, un-wtd): < 0.005%
• Output Impedance: 51 Ω
• Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB

Headphone Outputs

• Type: ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
• Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.3 dB
• Dynamic Range (a-wtd): > 103 dB
• THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, un-wtd): < 0.005%
• Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB

Power / Environmental

• Connector: IEC
• Input-Voltage Range: 100 to 230V, 50-60 Hz
• Power Requirements: 200W
• Temperature Range: 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit

Physical

• Length: 22.35" (58.6 cm)
• Width (chassis only): 17.22" (43.74 cm)
• Maximum Height: 6.9" (17.53 cm)
• Weight: 23 lbs. (10.43 kg)