M32C Rack Mixer vs MR18 Digital Mixer
The M32C Rack Mixer costs about $200 more than the MR18 Digital Mixer and buys you etherCON. It takes 2 rack units less, too.
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M32C Rack MixerMidas
MR18 Digital Mixer| Spec | M32C Rack Mixer | MR18 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 3U |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | 7.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 30W |
| Depth | 300 mm | 149 mm |
| I/O count | 8 | 33 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$799 |
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
- etherCON
MR18 Digital Mixer
- XLR Female
- TRS 1/4"
- XLR Male
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.