yeah i eventually would also like a x32 compact.... mayyyybe the producer. producer doesn't have the LCD scribble strips tho.
for "real" sound gigs, i don't trust wireless connection. i can actually do a bunch from the x32 front panel once the gig is going - pressing the Channel Select button jumps to the next group of bus, aux, channel, etc.
that said, i ran a wedding reception and 2 bands from the rack and ipad only - went great and i had to actually setup and line check the 2nd band while adjusting the Emcee mics for the cake cutting etc... that would have been a disaster if i had to stand at the board!
i also had my macbook wired via ethernet to the rack just in case wireless dropped for some reason. i wish they'd allow a wired connection for the ipad, similar to the mackie, but they don't.
the hardest part was figuring out a reliable router. for some reason, the apple airports don't really work well. eventually got an asus rt66, the ac model, though i don't have any ac wireless devices yet... way better connection for some reason. but there's always an irritating "you don't have any internet, wanna still use it?" message.
i guess i misstated a bit. the studiolive is definitely a capable board for "regular" gigs - the Graphic EQ addition a bit ago really helped. but it does lack some "basic" features that advanced setups require, routing flexibility, etc. also the lack of moving faders is really tough if you're used to digital boards. the x32 of course lacks things from the next step up in gear. but i think it has a great set of features for the price and the quality is great. whatever has the features you need, that's the one to use of course.