Avantis Digital Mixer vs SQ-5 Digital Mixer
The Avantis Digital Mixer costs about $6,000 more than the SQ-5 Digital Mixer and buys you 24 more I/O, plus AES3 XLR and RJ45 (Ethernet). Budget 70W more on the circuit.
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Avantis Digital MixerAllen & Heath
SQ-5 Digital Mixer| Spec | Avantis Digital Mixer | SQ-5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Power draw | 150W | 80W |
| Depth | 580 mm | 465 mm |
| I/O count | 31 | 7 |
| Price | ~$9,999 | ~$3,999 |
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
- AES3 XLR
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
Nothing the Avantis Digital Mixer doesn't also have.
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.