Mixer and Controller Dust Covers: Sizing, Fit, and Care Tips

Quick answer

Buy a cover made for your exact model. For a StudioLive 32, 32S, 64S, or SE 32, the StudioLive 32/32S/64S Cover is the direct fit. For speakers, use a padded tote like the AIR12 Loudspeaker Tote Bag. If dust keeps returning after a correct cover and regular cleaning, the cover is not the real problem.

Measure Before You Buy a Mixer Dust Cover

A mixer dust cover only works if it matches the mixer's footprint, not just its series name. Measure the width, depth, and height of the chassis, then check whether the cover is cut for that exact model. A cover that is too loose slides off and lets dust in at the edges; one that is too tight pulls on knobs and faders when you put it on or take it off.

• Measure width, depth, and height of the mixer chassis.
• Check that the cover lists your exact model, not only the brand.
• Leave room for cables that stay connected at the back.

How to Clean a Mixer and Its Cover Without Damage

Clean the cover separately from the mixer. Shake it out outdoors or over a bin, then wipe the inside and outside with a dry or barely damp cloth. Do not soak a nylon dust cover or put it in a washing machine, because moisture and heat can distort the shape. For the mixer itself, use a soft dry brush or a can of compressed air on low pressure to lift dust from fader slots and around knobs. Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the surface; apply it to a cloth first and keep liquid away from faders, buttons, and connectors.

• Shake or brush the cover before wiping it.
• Use a dry or barely damp cloth, never a soaked one.
• Keep liquids out of fader slots and connector openings.

When a Cover Is the Wrong Fix

Dust covers handle airborne dust, not smoke residue, pet hair embedded in fader grease, or sticky spills. If your faders feel gritty or a knob is sticky, the problem is inside the control surface and a cover will not fix it. In that case, stop adding covers and have the unit serviced or cleaned by a technician. Also skip a cover if the mixer lives in a closed case or a room with filtered air and you use it daily; the cover adds handling steps without solving a real dust problem.

• Sticky or gritty controls need service, not a cover.
• Smoke and pet hair require cleaning, not just covering.
• A cover in an already clean, closed environment may be unnecessary.

Dust Cover Diagnosis: Symptom, Cause, and Action

• Dust returns right after cleaning: The cover is too loose, the room has high dust, or the cover is stored on a dirty surface. Use a model-specific cover, store it clean, and add a room air filter if dust is heavy.
• Cover slides off or bunches at the corners: The cover is sized for a different model or a generic shape. Switch to a cover listed for your exact mixer or controller.
• Faders feel gritty or knobs stick: Dust or residue has reached the internal mechanism, which a cover cannot remove. Stop covering and get the unit serviced; a cover only prevents future dust.
• You move gear often: A dust cover protects against dust, not impact or moisture during transport. Choose a padded tote or case for travel and keep the dust cover for storage.

Covers and Carry Options That Fit PreSonus Gear

• StudioLive® 32/32S/64S Cover: Nylon dust cover custom created for the StudioLive SE 32, StudioLive 32, StudioLive 32S, and StudioLive 64S. A model-specific cover protects the right mixer without blocking controls or sliding off during storage.
• AIR12 Loudspeaker Tote Bag: Padded tote designed to carry the Air XD 12 or AIR12 Loudspeaker. If you move a speaker between rooms, a padded tote protects it in transit, which a dust cover alone does not do.
• FaderPort® DAW Controller: FaderPort DAW Controller has over 40 key functions and a 100 mm touch-sensitive, motorized fader. A controller with a motorized fader and many buttons benefits from dust protection, but the cover must clear the fader travel and button layout.