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X32 RACK vs Quantum HD 8

The X32 RACK costs about $42.85 more than the Quantum HD 8 and buys you 20 more I/O, plus USB-A and XLR Female. It also costs you 2 more rack units. Budget 33W more on the circuit.

Behringer
X32 RACK
Fender Studio
Quantum HD 8
X32 RACK and Quantum HD 8 compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecX32 RACKQuantum HD 8
Rack space3U1U
Weight14.3 lbs6.3 lbs
Power draw60W27W
Depth287 mm219 mm
I/O count5333
Price~$989~$946.15

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

X32 RACK

  • USB-A
  • XLR Female
  • XLR Male
  • RCA
  • USB-B
  • RJ45 (Ethernet)
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • etherCON

Quantum HD 8

  • TS 1/4"
  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • USB-C
  • D-sub 9
  • BNC
  • Combo XLR/TRS

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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