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Title: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: ijpengelly on April 15, 2015, 06:42:38 AM
Boom! Looks like Presonus have created what a number of people would quite like, though perhaps a bit big in relation to the DL1608, it would be the sort of thing that would be welcome for the DL32R. Have a look:

http://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-CS18AI

This, and the reverbs, may make me rethink my next mixer choice.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: Sir Krang on April 15, 2015, 07:02:15 AM
Wow! That looks seriously coooool!

It also looks like it might be hideously expensive down here in Australia...where everything is stupidly expensive.

I'd love to check one of these out though.

Thanks for posting :)
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: Fluddman on April 15, 2015, 11:16:25 AM
Wow! That looks seriously coooool!

It also looks like it might be hideously expensive down here in Australia...where everything is stupidly expensive.

I'd love to check one of these out though.

Thanks for posting :)

Sir Krang, I feel your pain. Aussie Dollar is down to around 75c US. Me thinks I might be waiting a while to replace my DL1608 - fortunately I can afford to wait as the DL is doing a fine job. My long term plan is to move to a rack mixer and keep the DL for backup. The DL32R and others are not exactly a bargain at the moment.

Can you guys in the US slow down a little please and let our dollar catch up!

Cheers from a fellow Aussie.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: Sir Krang on April 15, 2015, 11:31:56 AM
Can you guys in the US slow down a little please and let our dollar catch up!

Cheers from a fellow Aussie.

Hahaha I've thought that exact same thing a few times  ;D
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: James91104 on April 15, 2015, 06:39:39 PM
$2,500.00 US for eighteen movers, 4X2 audio I/O, that Presonus is offering motorized multi-fader is news.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: robbocurry on April 15, 2015, 07:26:09 PM
$2500? 
Too expensive!
This plus RM rack units runs the cost of this setup up into some serious competition....
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: RoadRanger on April 15, 2015, 08:16:29 PM
Just another boost for X32 sales :facepalm: .
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: ijpengelly on April 15, 2015, 08:45:47 PM
I had looked for prices, but couldn't find anything definitive. If it is $2500, which will then be £2500 you might as well get a full SL 32.4.2 AI! I am sure I saw something where you could effectively use the RM as a stage box for the SL series.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: James91104 on April 15, 2015, 09:02:26 PM
I had looked for prices, but couldn't find anything definitive. If it is $2500, which will then be £2500 you might as well get a full SL 32.4.2 AI! I am sure I saw something where you could effectively use the RM as a stage box for the SL series.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLCS18AI
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: nottooloud on April 16, 2015, 01:43:18 AM
AVB, though. That's seriously cool tech. And 4 in 2 out is pretty much all I need at FOH.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: dpdan on April 16, 2015, 03:04:53 AM
I like the Presonus company, but after watching the video,,,
gee, I wonder if they want us to realize that their digital console now has flying faders   :facepalm:
I'm not poking fun at Presonus, I am happy for them, but whoever was in charge of the production and editing of that video
does not understand "OK WE GET IT!"
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: ijpengelly on April 16, 2015, 01:12:44 PM
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLCS18AI

The price is coming down already... only $2000 :-)

Thanks James
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: ijpengelly on April 21, 2015, 06:15:24 AM
Looks like Behringer are planning on making this compatible with the X32:

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/X-TOUCH.aspx

Sooooooo Mackie, what'ya got up your sleeve for us  :lol:
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: James91104 on April 21, 2015, 10:24:17 PM
And then there are these, a bit of old news by now perhaps : http://usa.yamaha.com/products/live_sound/mixers/digital-mixers/tf/?mode=series#
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: robbocurry on April 21, 2015, 10:51:15 PM
And then there are these, a bit of old news by now perhaps : http://usa.yamaha.com/products/live_sound/mixers/digital-mixers/tf/?mode=series#
I haven't really been looking outside my comfort zone of manufacturers recently, these look great - thanks for the link.  :)
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: James91104 on April 21, 2015, 11:04:01 PM
And then there are these, a bit of old news by now perhaps : http://usa.yamaha.com/products/live_sound/mixers/digital-mixers/tf/?mode=series#
I haven't really been looking outside my comfort zone of manufacturers recently, these look great - thanks for the link.  :)

Oh my, but what is that connection on the rear panel ? Could it be? Is it ..... nah... but it is ! HEY KEV, a footswitch input!! Will wonders never cease ?!
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: ijpengelly on April 22, 2015, 05:38:24 AM
LOL, excitement about the footswitch :-)

Those are pretty nice alternatives to the LS9 by the look of things, though technically they are a full mixer rather than a dedicated control surface, still good find!
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: nottooloud on April 22, 2015, 06:10:32 PM
Those are pretty nice alternatives to the LS9 by the look of things

Yeah, my LS9 looks at those and feels very sad for his lost resale value.
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: robbocurry on April 22, 2015, 10:06:59 PM
Those are pretty nice alternatives to the LS9 by the look of things

Yeah, my LS9 looks at those and feels very sad for his lost resale value.
Maybe some new firmware might cheer him up :thu:
Is that likely in Yamahaland or is it the glue factory for him?
Title: Re: Presonus Control Surface for AI Mixers
Post by: RoadRanger on April 23, 2015, 02:24:34 PM
Those are pretty nice alternatives to the LS9 by the look of things
Yeah, my LS9 looks at those and feels very sad for his lost resale value.
Maybe some new firmware might cheer him up :thu:
Is that likely in Yamahaland or is it the glue factory for him?
The LS9 is still an awesome mixer and folks will continue to use them so there will still be a market for them used - if perhaps at a lower price than now...