I had considered buying another X32 to provide us with 64 channels for the large shows we do with Orchestras. We mainly use the X32 at different venues for musical theatre so the extra channels (32) were a plus over the Presonus 24.4.2 (24) which we previously used and still own. So it was bought together with the S16 and the flightcase (Also reviewed). The fact that Midas had also helped in the design of the pre amps and the manufacturing process was another plus. and price, and the fact that it could run on Cat 5 to a stage box. I was impressed with this board for its spec.