Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface

Soundcraft 5057292HU Vi5000 Control Surface

The Vi5000 control surface delivers an intuitive, responsive interface that transforms complex mixing into an engaging, tactile experience. Its precision motorized faders and immediate feedback make real-time sound sculpting feel natural across live sound, broadcast, and studio environments. Built for professionals who demand both speed and precision, this console invites creative experimentation with every fader movement.

Control & Processing Architecture

At its core, the Vi5000 houses a 40-bit floating point DSP engine capable of handling up to 128 inputs with 32 mono/stereo busses, delivering 8 independent stereo Lexicon multi-effects units—each equipped with 14 reverbs, 7 delays, and 8 pitch shifting effects. This processing depth accommodates everything from intimate theater productions to large-scale live mixing without compromise.

Interface & Connectivity

The surface features Four Vistonics II touch screen interfaces paired with 24 illuminated FaderGlow faders and 8 assignable bus faders, all displaying color-coded function feedback. Connectivity spans MIDI, USB, Ethernet, DVI out, MADI Stagebox connections, and expansion bays for additional MADI cards, Dante I/O, and DSP processing, ensuring seamless integration into virtually any mixing ecosystem.

Key Features

• 24 input faders with FaderGlow illumination and color-coded function display
• 8 assignable bus faders for flexible routing control
• 32 mono/stereo busses with support for up to 128 maximum inputs
• 40-bit floating point DSP engine for pristine audio processing
• 8 independent stereo Lexicon multi-effects units (14 reverbs, 7 delays, 8 pitch shifting per unit)
• Four Vistonics II touch screen interfaces for comprehensive parameter control
• 48 kHz sampling frequency with upgradeable path to 96 kHz operation
• Multi-protocol connectivity: MADI, Dante, EtherSound, CobraNet, USB, Ethernet, MIDI
• Expansion bays for MADI cards, Dante I/O, and additional DSP processing modules
• Redundant power supply with autoranging 90–264V mains input (47–63Hz)
• Ultra-low latency: less than 2ms at 48 kHz
• Professional-grade mic input EIN: less than −126 dBu

The Vi5000 combines industrial-grade reliability with creative flexibility, making it the choice for demanding mixing professionals across concert venues, broadcast facilities, and post-production studios.