Avantis Digital Mixer vs QL5 Digital Mixer
The QL5 Digital Mixer costs about $7,000 more than the Avantis Digital Mixer, and the Avantis Digital Mixer is the one that keeps USB-B. Budget 50W more on the circuit.
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Avantis Digital MixerYamaha
QL5 Digital Mixer| Spec | Avantis Digital Mixer | QL5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs | 52.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 150W | 200W |
| Depth | 580 mm | 627 mm |
| I/O count | 31 | 22 |
| Price | ~$9,999 | ~$16,999 |
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
- USB-B
QL5 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.
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