Today's on-the-go producer requires the best tools with the flexibility to handle any project. From mobile recording to home/project studios to installed sound the X32 PRODUCER is a streamlined, powerful member of the X32 family that's sure to become the "swiss-army knife" unit you need in your audio toolbox. It offers all the power of the X32 (sold separately), including 16 top-notch MIDAS-designed microphone preamps in a portable, rack-mountable format (rack-mount brackets included) that easily travels right along with you from project to project. Processing power, ample I/O and flexible routing are central themes in this exceptional device. Where larger consoles make sense in fixed installations or studios, with this console, studio-caliber performance can now accompany you wherever life takes you. Eight stereo effects engines provide the signal processing power equivalent to racks of outboard gear without having to haul anything besides the X32 PRODUCER. Additionaly it comes with (2) AES50 ports to connect the powerful S16 digital snakes for up to 96 additional XLR inputs and 48 returns–all connected using Ethernet cable for featherweight deployment compared to analog snakes. It was born ready to connect to your computer-based recording setup. FireWire and USB 2.0 functionality make it the ideal tool for mobile recording up to 32 channels, plus its onboard control surface protocols make it a great companion to your favorite DAW. No longer are you tethered to the FOH console position, so you can setup wherever you like. You to take a walk around to hear and adjust the mix from anywhere within the venue via an iPad or tablet PC (both sold separately) connected to your wireless network. Plus, you can let the performers dial-in their own personal monitor mixes thanks to the XiQ app for iPhone and iPod touch. Enjoy these capabilities that will free you up to be your creative best!FeaturesCompact 40-input channel, 25-bus rack-mountable digital mixing console (rack-mount brackets included)(16) MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality(17) fully automated and motorized 100mm faders(8) XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, 2 phones connectors and a talkback section with integrated or external micIndividual and dynamic LCD Scribble Strips on all channels and busesSpecificationsProcessing:Number of Processing Channels: 32 input channels, 8 aux in channels, 8 FX return channels, 16 buses, 6 matrices, main LRCInternal Effects Engines, True-Stereo/Mono: 8 / 16Internal Total Recall Scenes (incl preamp and fader): 100Signal Processing: 40-bit floating pointA/D-D/A Conversion (Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385): 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz, 114 dB dynamic rangeLocal I/O Latency (stagebox in >console processing >stagebox out): 1.1 msTotal Number of Accessible Input Sources/Outputs: 150 / 158Connectors:XLR Inputs, Programmable Mic Preamps, Designed by Midas: 16Talkback Mic Input, XLR: 1 ext. (no internal mic)RCA Inputs/Outputs: 2/2XLR Outputs: 8Monitoring Outputs, ¼" TRS Balanced: 2Aux Inputs/Outputs, ¼" TRS Balanced: 6/6Phones outputs, ¼" TRS: 1 stereo (in front armrest)AES50 Ports, SuperMAC: 2Expansion Card (optional): 32 channel audio input/output, various standardsP-16 Connector, Ultranet (no power supplied): 1MIDI Inputs/Outputs: 1/1Ethernet, RJ45, Rear Panel, For Remote Control: 1USB Type A, Top Panel, For Audio and Data Export/Import: 1Notes:For further information, please refer to the "X32 Producer Brochure/Specifications Sheet" located under the "Documentation" tab above.The P16 Personal Monitoring System and Digital Snake are both sold separately. Behringer X32 PRODUCER 40-Channel, 25-Bus Digital Mixer with 16 Mic Preamps.