X32 Digital Mixer vs StudioLive 32R
The X32 Digital Mixer costs about $1,199 more than the StudioLive 32R and buys you XLR Female and AES3 XLR. It takes 2 rack units less, too. It carries 166 channels to the StudioLive 32R's 120. Budget 65W more on the circuit.
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X32 Digital MixerPreSonus
StudioLive 32R| Spec | X32 Digital Mixer | StudioLive 32R |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 2U |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs | 11.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 100W | 35W |
| Depth | 525 mm | 305 mm |
| I/O count | 57 | 57 |
| Price | ~$2,799 | ~$1,600 |
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 Digital Mixer
- XLR Female
- AES3 XLR
StudioLive 32R
- Combo XLR/TRS
- RCA
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 plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.