Here we have probably the best value for money rackmount mixer/IEM rig there is.
Inside the rack is:
Behringer X32 Rack
Behringer S16 Stage Box
Behringer P16D
The rack case has had an IEC input mounted on one side, so you can literally take the rack lids off and plug power into the side, and you’re ready to go.
32 XLR inputs, 16 XLR outputs across the 2 units (Mixer/stage box), as well as various 1/4” Aux ins and outs. The P16D can be used with Behringers powerplay monitor units, allowing musicians to have stereo monitor mixes without taking up any of the XLR outputs.
Add your own router, and everyone in the band can connect to it with an iPad/iPhone and the X32 app, allowing everyone to mix their own IEMs, and the sound man to mix FOH from an iPad out front, drastically reducing sound check times.
Also a great unit to have in the studio to record and track multiple instruments. It has the USB card installed so it can be used as a 32 In/32 Out audio interface. Used with a laptop you can record your lives gigs, while still taking care of FOH and everyone’s monitoring. It really is a great bit of kit!
I’ve used X32’s (not this one) on all levels of gigs, from small functions to large theatres, and they are exceptional value for money.
This particular unit has only done 3 gigs with me since I bought it, and was originally a “backup X32” rig of the guy I bought it from. I bought it to use as an IEM rig for a band I was in at the time that didn’t go anywhere, and I kept it around just in case. It’s in excellent condition, with the only thing of note being the little tab on the XLR Input 8 being missing. The input still works perfectly.
If you or your band are looking to take the plunge into the world of IEM’s, you can’t go wrong with these.