Behringer
Behringer X32 Rack
Best compact digital mixer for professional touring engineers and studio setups.
The Behringer X32 RACK is a professional digital mixer designed for live sound and studio applications. Its compact 3RU rack-mountable format offers a versatile 40-input, 25-bus mixing environment. Featuring 16 programmable Midas preamps, it ensures exceptional audio clarity for all your sources. The integrated USB audio interface simplifies multi-track recording and playback directly to your computer. This mixer provides robust digital control and extensive connectivity in a space-saving design, making it ideal for touring engineers and fixed installations requiring high channel count processing.
$766.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
82
/ 369
#82 in Audio Mixers
Price vs Category Average
-20%
Below average
Format
3
/ RU Rack Mountable
Who it's for
- Budget-conscious engineers needing professional features at a lower price point
- Live sound technicians building scalable, networked audio systems
- Mobile production crews requiring space-saving gear with wireless control
Who should skip it
- Audiophiles demanding pristine preamp clarity and maximum headroom
- Engineers who prefer tactile, hands-on control over tablet interfaces
- Power users needing modern processing for complex, high-demand mixing
Performance breakdown
Preamp Fidelity
Midas-designed preamps deliver professional-grade clarity for demanding live sound environments.
Form Factor Efficiency
The 3RU design packs massive mixing power into a remarkably compact footprint.
Connectivity Versatility
Extensive I/O options handle complex routing for both studio and stage.
Digital Control Depth
Deep software integration offers precise command over every channel and bus.
Multi-track Integration
Integrated USB interface makes capturing high-quality live recordings seamless and reliable.
Touring Durability
Rugged construction stands up to the rigors of frequent transport and setup.
Key Specs
Format
3RU Rack Mountable
Input Channels
40
Bus Architecture
25-Bus
Preamps
16 Programmable Midas Preamps
Interface
USB Audio Interface
Interface Type
USB, XLR
Number of Mic Inputs
16
Phantom Power
False
Features
- Compact 3RU rack-mountable design
- 16 programmable Midas preamps
- Integrated USB audio interface
- 40 input channels
- 25 bus channels
- Professional digital mixing
- Space-saving form factor
- Ideal for live and studio use
What customers say
The Behringer X32 Rack is celebrated for its outstanding value and professional capabilities. Its Midas designed preamps deliver clean, transparent audio, rivaling much pricier gear. The compact 3U size makes it perfect for touring or tight spaces. While app control requires learning, users find the interface powerful. This mixer has democratized digital mixing, proving itself a reliable, high performance workhorse. It offers significant satisfaction and impressive results without the expected high cost, making it a smart choice for many.
Know before you buy
Yes, the X32 Rack is designed for remote operation. You can manage all mixing parameters using the X32-Edit software on your computer or via the dedicated mobile apps on your tablet or smartphone.
Yes, despite the specifications listing phantom power as false, the 16 Midas preamps are fully capable of providing +48V phantom power, which can be toggled individually for each channel via the software interface.
Absolutely. The integrated USB audio interface allows you to connect directly to your DAW, making it an efficient solution for tracking up to 32 channels simultaneously.
The X32 Rack features 16 local XLR inputs. If you require additional inputs, you can expand the system by connecting digital stage boxes via the AES50 ports on the back of the unit.
Yes, the X32 Rack shares the same internal architecture and software ecosystem as the rest of the X32 family. You can easily import and export show files and scenes between different models in the series.
The X32 Rack uses a standard IEC power cable and features an internal auto-ranging power supply, so you do not need to worry about external power bricks.
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