Soundcraft 5046678.V - 32-Channel MADI/32-Channel USB Expansion Card for Si Series and Stagebox

The Soundcraft 5046678.V is a 32-Channel MADI/32-Channel USB Expansion Card designed to enhance the connectivity and functionality of Soundcraft's Si Series digital mixing consoles and Soundcraft Stageboxes. This versatile expansion card allows for seamless integration between an Si Series console and various digital devices, offering 32 channels of MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) input/output and 32 channels of USB audio connectivity. The card enables digital audio transfer to Apple Mac or PC systems via USB, while also facilitating connections to external Soundcraft Stageboxes via the proprietary Cat 5 MADI interface, making it an essential tool for live sound engineers, recording studios, and broadcast environments.

With the Soundcraft 5046678.V MADI-USB Combo card, users gain the ability to digitally route up to 32 channels of high-quality audio in and out of the Si Series console. This is particularly valuable for scenarios that require multi-channel recording, playback, or remote audio routing, such as live performances, studio sessions, and broadcasts. By connecting the console to a computer via USB, users can easily record multi-track audio directly into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or play back pre-recorded tracks with minimal latency, ensuring professional-grade performance in any setting.

The MADI functionality of the card allows for flexible audio routing between the Si Series console and Soundcraft's range of Stageboxes, providing a remote input/output solution that simplifies complex stage setups. MADI is known for its ability to transmit high-quality digital audio over long distances using a single Cat 5 cable, making it ideal for large venues, outdoor events, or any environment where stageboxes are positioned far from the mixing console. This feature is particularly useful for engineers managing multiple stage locations or needing additional inputs and outputs without running heavy, expensive analog cabling.

The 32-channel USB interface on the 5046678.V card provides seamless integration with both Mac and PC systems, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of devices and recording platforms. Whether users are capturing live audio for multi-track recording, sending tracks from their DAW to the console for playback during live events, or integrating the console into a larger digital recording workflow, the USB connectivity offers a reliable and straightforward solution. This makes the card an essential tool for anyone looking to combine live mixing capabilities with multi-track recording or virtual soundcheck features.

One of the standout features of the 5046678.V MADI-USB Combo card is its ability to simultaneously handle 32 channels of audio through both the MADI and USB interfaces, providing users with comprehensive digital connectivity options. This dual functionality enables greater flexibility and allows users to expand their setup as needed, whether it's for live sound reinforcement, broadcast feeds, multi-track recording, or integrating with remote stageboxes for larger performances.

The card's Cat 5 MADI connection ensures a stable and high-quality digital audio link between the Si Series console and external devices, making it easy to scale audio setups without sacrificing signal integrity or sound quality. Soundcraft's proprietary Cat 5 MADI implementation ensures that the card works seamlessly with the entire range of Soundcraft Stageboxes, including the Mini Stagebox and Compact Stagebox models, providing up to 64 channels of MADI audio in total.

Designed with ease of use in mind, the Soundcraft 5046678.V MADI-USB Combo card fits directly into the option slot of any Si Series console, offering a plug-and-play solution for expanding the console's input and output capabilities. The card is compatible with popular DAW software on both Mac and PC platforms, making it a versatile tool for recording engineers, producers, and live sound technicians alike.

Whether you're recording live shows, connecting remote stage inputs, or setting up a virtual soundcheck, the Soundcraft 5046678.V 32-Channel MADI/32-Channel USB Expansion Card provides the flexibility, reliability, and high-quality performance needed for any professional audio environment. With its robust build and integration into the Soundcraft ecosystem, this expansion card offers a seamless and powerful way to expand the capabilities of your Si Series console.

Features

• 32-Channel MADI input/output and 32-Channel USB audio connectivity for Si Series consoles
• Enables digital audio connection between an Si Series console and Apple Mac or PC via USB
• Supports 32 channels of MADI audio input/output via Cat 5 cable for long-distance audio transmission
• Provides seamless integration with Soundcraft Stageboxes for remote audio routing
• Compatible with a wide range of DAW software on both Mac and PC platforms for multi-track recording and playback
• Plug-and-play installation into the expansion slot of any Si Series console
• Allows simultaneous use of MADI and USB interfaces for comprehensive digital audio routing
• Ideal for live sound, broadcast, studio recording, and multi-track playback setups
• Supports virtual soundcheck capabilities for live performances
• Part of the Soundcraft ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Soundcraft devices and stageboxes

Specifications

• Compatibility: Si Series