I have yet to use the M32 for recording, but as a live console, it beats everything in its price range(and more). It sounds much better than the Yamaha M7 or LS9, and is way less $ than either(as well as the other digital options from Yamaha). I really like the look over its brother(Behringer X32) and the preamps and faders are a step up. As for Pro Tools control features, it works well(according to a friend that has one), but the HUI functionality is limited to the master section of buttons and those 8 faders.
BTW, My first outing with the M32 was using it with a pair of their 16x8 stage boxes and a CAT5 snake. Configuration was a bit non-intuitive so I was forced to phone for tech support, which was easy to reach and guided me thru in no time at all. Good tech support is tough to put a price on
