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RPQ3 vs ASP880

The RPQ3 costs about $99.01 more than the ASP880 and buys you XLR Male and TRS 1/4".

AEA
RPQ3
Audient
ASP880
RPQ3 and ASP880 compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecRPQ3ASP880
Rack space1U1U
Weight4.4 lbs8.8 lbs
Power drawPassivePassive
Depth0 mm321 mm
I/O count917
Price~$1,899~$1,799.99

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

RPQ3

  • XLR Male
  • TRS 1/4"
  • XLR Female

ASP880

  • TS 1/4"
  • D-sub 9
  • BNC
  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • DB25
  • Combo XLR/TRS

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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