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PreSonus StudioLive CS18 AI Ethernet/AVB Control Surface

Networked with StudioLive™ RM-series mixers via AVB Ethernet, the StudioLive CS18AI features 18 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and enables complete hardware control of all mixer features, including the mixer’s Fat Channel processing and up to 64 input channels (when used with two cascaded StudioLive RM-series mixers). Keep your I/O in an onstage rack, while running the mix from hundreds of feet away via CAT5e or CAT6 cable. The AVB Ethernet connection passes audio, and the controller has two mic inputs with recallable XMAX™ preamps and two balanced TRS line inputs, enabling the CS18AI to handle talkback, room mic, and other local inputs. Two channels of digital returns from the RM mixer can feed the CS18AI’s two balanced TRS monitor and headphone outputs. The CS18AI also can control PreSonus Capture™ live recording software and Studio One DAW.

Features:

  • 18 100 mm, touch-sensitive motorized faders: 16 Channel, 1 Flex, 1 Master
  • Control StudioLive RM AI mix systems of up to 64 channels
  • Navigate using traditional layers or with intuitive PreSonus Filter DCA groups
  • Active Integration™ with PreSonus software includes UC Surface software and direct Capture™ control for live recording and virtual soundcheck
  • Studio One 3 control surface functionality coming Q3 2015
  • AVB / Ethernet connectivity
  • 4x2 AVB audio transport with 2 remote XMAX™ mic preamps for talkback, room mic or other local inputs, 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS line inputs, and 2 XLR line outputs + stereo headphone output
  • 16-channels of high resolution, 64x96 scribble strip display with pan indicator
  • Variable-color Select buttons for easy channel and groups identification
  • PreSonus Fat Channel DSP control
  • 4.3-inch / 399 mm color touchscreen
  • 4-pin XLR lamp connection
  • Footswitch input
  • Silent internal power supply with no fans
  • Optional iPad® mount accessory
  • Same footprint as StudioLive 16.4.2AI for integration in 19” rack-mounts and third-party studio desks

The power of Active Integration
Your needs are unique. PreSonus AI systems are designed to address your individual requirements. With several options for control and exclusive software integration features you can accomplish more with exactly the type of control and capabilities you need. The CS18AI connects to RM mixers with a single Cat 5 Ethernet cable. That enables Active Integration with PreSonus software including UC Surface™ software for extended 2nd screen workflows, control from iPads and Windows 8 touch computers, iPhone and iPod management of personal monitor mixes with QMix-AI, and direct Capture™ control for live recording and virtual sound checks.

Filter DCAs are better than layers
We’ve never really liked the complexity that comes with navigating your mix with channel layers. That’s why StudioLive mixers have traditionally features a 1 to 1 channel configuration with no layers. While the CS18AI does support classic layer navigation, it also features our unique Filter DCAs for controlling and navigating your mix.

The CS18AI is the first live mix system that lets you control 64 channels from a 19” rack mountable control surface. Our Filter DCA groups bring the elements of the mix to you. Rather than trying to remember which layer the lead guitar is on, simply select your guitar DCA Filter and we will bring it to you. Filter DCAs take concepts of DCAs and view groups and combine them into an intuitive workflow designed to make your life easier when you’re in the heat of a live mix. No other mixing system can offer such compact and affordable mixing system that’s so easy to use.

Mix in touch sensitive techno-Color
Every aspect of the CS18AI was designed to help you mix with ease and reliability. Eighteen RGB select buttons can be customized to make it easier to identify different channels based on the color. True touch sensitive faders know when your finger makes contact so the fader will never fight you and you can experience real automation functionality in the studio. The CS18AI lights your way through mixing with 146 illuminated buttons, sixteen high-64x96-pixel scribble strips, a touch-sensitive 4.3” /109mm LCD display, and sixteen 11-segment LED level ladders. If you need to control it, we made it light up.

The perfect DAW Controller for Studio One.
With a simple Ethernet connection, CS18AI becomes the control for Studio One giving you an instant studio upgrade and closing the loop between studio and stage. Now you can get the performance of a big mixing console in a compact controller with a natural feel. Other DAW controllers give you some faders and generic controls that try to do too much with too little. The CS18AI is a complete mix controller that doesn’t skimp on functionality. You get all the classic mixer controls and workflows while still keeping the footprint compact.

4x2 networked AVB audio built-in
Through the power and flexibility of audio networking, the CS18AI can send and receive audio channels across long distances with just a single Ethernet cable. Use the two mic and two line inputs as sources for the talkback, digital return, or any channel on the RM mixers. The two returns are shared with the monitor line outputs and headphone output, and can be sourced from any output of the RM mixers including the Solo bus, Main Mix, or any Aux mixes.