dLive DM48 MixRack vs QL5 Digital Mixer
The QL5 Digital Mixer costs about $4,000 more than the dLive DM48 MixRack and buys you etherCON. It takes 5 rack units less, too. Budget 90W more on the circuit.
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dLive DM48 MixRackYamaha
QL5 Digital Mixer| Spec | dLive DM48 MixRack | QL5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 5U | — |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs | 52.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 110W | 200W |
| Depth | 472 mm | 627 mm |
| I/O count | 107 | 22 |
| Price | ~$12,999 | ~$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
dLive DM48 MixRack
- BNC
QL5 Digital Mixer
- etherCON
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 plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.