M32 Live Digital Console vs M32C Rack Mixer
The M32 Live Digital Console costs about $3,500 more than the M32C Rack Mixer and buys you 50 more I/O, plus XLR Female and XLR Male. It takes 1 rack unit less, too. Budget 80W more on the circuit.
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M32C Rack Mixer| Spec | M32 Live Digital Console | M32C Rack Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 1U |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs | 9.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 120W | 40W |
| Depth | 526 mm | 300 mm |
| I/O count | 58 | 8 |
| Price | ~$4,499 | ~$999 |
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
M32 Live Digital Console
- XLR Female
- XLR Male
- AES3 XLR
- TRS 1/4"
M32C Rack Mixer
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
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.