X32 RACK vs ALPHA 8
The X32 RACK costs about $89.01 more than the ALPHA 8 and buys you 26 more I/O, plus USB-A and XLR Female. It also costs you 2 more rack units. Budget 60W more on the circuit.
| Spec | X32 RACK | ALPHA 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 1U |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs | 7.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 60W | Passive |
| Depth | 287 mm | 294 mm |
| I/O count | 53 | 27 |
| Price | ~$989 | ~$899.99 |
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
- USB-B
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- etherCON
ALPHA 8
- USB-C
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- BNC
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.