M32C Rack Mixer vs M32R Live Digital Console
The M32R Live Digital Console costs about $2,000 more than the M32C Rack Mixer and buys you 22 more I/O, plus XLR Female and XLR Male. It also costs you 4 more rack units. Budget 60W more on the circuit.
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M32C Rack Mixer| Spec | M32C Rack Mixer | M32R Live Digital Console |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 5U |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | 31.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 100W |
| Depth | 300 mm | 617 mm |
| I/O count | 8 | 30 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$2,999 |
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
M32C Rack Mixer
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
M32R Live Digital Console
- XLR Female
- XLR Male
- AES3 XLR
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.