StudioLive 24R vs TF-Rack
The TF-Rack costs about $830 more than the StudioLive 24R, and the StudioLive 24R is the one that keeps TRS 1/4" and etherCON. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
PreSonus
StudioLive 24RYamaha
TF-Rack| Spec | StudioLive 24R | TF-Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 3U |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs | 9.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | 40W |
| Depth | 305 mm | 409 mm |
| I/O count | 45 | 5 |
| Price | ~$1,270 | ~$2,100 |
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
StudioLive 24R
- TRS 1/4"
- etherCON
- RCA
TF-Rack
Nothing the StudioLive 24R doesn't also have.
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.

