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DL32SE vs StudioLive 32R

The StudioLive 32R costs about $200.01 more than the DL32SE and buys you 11 more I/O, plus etherCON and RCA. It takes 2 rack units less, too. Budget 35W more on the circuit.

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DL32SE
DL32SE and StudioLive 32R compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecDL32SEStudioLive 32R
Rack space4U2U
Weight8.8 lbs11.0 lbs
Power drawPassive35W
Depth132 mm305 mm
I/O count4657
Price~$1,399.99~$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

DL32SE

  • XLR Female

StudioLive 32R

  • etherCON
  • 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 plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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