The Soundcraft Ui24R breaks the mould: a rackmount digital mixer with no surface and no screen, controlled entirely from a phone, tablet or computer browser over Wi-Fi. For solo performers, AV techs and houses of worship, mixing from anywhere in the room is a genuine superpower. Here’s an honest round-up of what owners actually report.
Where these takes come from
A synthesis of recurring opinions across English-speaking communities (r/livesound, Gearspace, ProSoundWeb, Sound on Sound forums) and owners using it live and in install.
What owners love
Mix from anywhere in the room
The headline: full wireless control from a browser on any device, no app lock-in. Walking the room to dial in FOH, or mixing your own band from the stage, is the feature people rave about.
Outstanding value and built-in FX
A lot of mixer for the money, with respected built-in effects (Lexicon reverbs, dbx dynamics, DigiTech amp sims) and channel processing included.
Multitrack recording, compact rack
Direct multitrack recording to USB, in a tidy rack unit with nothing to lug to the booth. Ideal for minimal setups.
What owners flag
1. You live and die by your Wi-Fi
By far the biggest caveat: with no physical surface, a Wi-Fi dropout means no control. Experienced owners insist on a dedicated, quality router (not the built-in access point alone) for reliability.
2. No faders, no surface
The screen-less, fader-less workflow isn’t for everyone — engineers who want hands-on control should look elsewhere.
3. Budget preamps and build
Fine for its price and purpose, but not flagship-grade.
4. It’s a mature product
Long-serving and reliable, but the platform is no longer new — occasional quirks are noted.
See mixing consoles on Thomann →
Who it’s really for
The Ui24R is brilliant for solo performers, small venues, AV and worship — anyone who benefits from mixing out in the room and doesn’t need a physical surface. If you want faders under your hands, a desk like the X32 suits better.
My honest take
The Ui24R is a superb wireless, no-surface mixer at a great price — as long as you respect rule number one and run a solid, dedicated Wi-Fi network. Get that right and it’s liberating; get it wrong and you’re stuck. See our complete console guide.
Specs and the wireless rig
The Ui24R offers 24 input channels (20 mic/line, with dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon processing throughout), 10 mix buses and built-in multitrack recording across two USB ports — one for playback, one for the multitrack capture. Control is entirely HTML5, so any phone, tablet or laptop browser works with no app to install or update, and up to ten devices can connect at once for band members mixing their own monitors.
The recurring field advice bears repeating in setup terms: owners run an external, dedicated router in access-point mode rather than leaning on the unit’s onboard Wi-Fi, and they keep the channel and SSID clear of crowded 2.4GHz congestion. Get that right and the room-mixing freedom is the whole point of the desk.
On price, owners place the Ui24R firmly in the value bracket (typically the mid-hundreds), which — combined with the onboard Lexicon reverbs and dbx dynamics — is why it stays a staple recommendation for worship, AV and solo performers years after launch. The rack format also means nothing sits at front-of-house but a tablet, a real plus on tight stages and in fixed installs where booth space is scarce.
FAQ
How is the Soundcraft Ui24R controlled?
Entirely from a browser on a phone, tablet or computer over Wi-Fi — there’s no physical surface or screen on the unit.
Is the Wi-Fi reliable?
It can be, but owners strongly recommend a dedicated, quality router rather than relying solely on the built-in access point.
Can it record multitrack?
Yes — direct multitrack recording to USB is built in.
Who should buy it?
Solo performers, AV techs and worship teams who value mixing from the room; not those who want hands-on faders.
🎚️ Essential accessories for your mixing console
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.