dLive DM48 MixRack vs SQ-5 Digital Mixer
The dLive DM48 MixRack costs about $9,000 more than the SQ-5 Digital Mixer and buys you 100 more I/O, plus RJ45 (Ethernet) and AES3 XLR. It also costs you 5 more rack units. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
Allen & Heath
dLive DM48 MixRackAllen & Heath
SQ-5 Digital Mixer| Spec | dLive DM48 MixRack | SQ-5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 5U | — |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Power draw | 110W | 80W |
| Depth | 472 mm | 465 mm |
| I/O count | 107 | 7 |
| Price | ~$12,999 | ~$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
dLive DM48 MixRack
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- AES3 XLR
- BNC
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
- etherCON
- USB-B
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.