Avantis Digital Mixer vs dLive DM48 MixRack
The dLive DM48 MixRack costs about $3,000 more than the Avantis Digital Mixer and buys you 76 more I/O, plus BNC. It also costs you 5 more rack units. It draws 40W less, which matters on a full rack.
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Avantis Digital MixerAllen & Heath
dLive DM48 MixRack| Spec | Avantis Digital Mixer | dLive DM48 MixRack |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 5U |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs | 40.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 150W | 110W |
| Depth | 580 mm | 472 mm |
| I/O count | 31 | 107 |
| Price | ~$9,999 | ~$12,999 |
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
Avantis Digital Mixer
- etherCON
- USB-B
dLive DM48 MixRack
- BNC
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.
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