dLive DM64 MixRack vs CL5 Digital Mixer
The CL5 Digital Mixer costs about $9,000 more than the dLive DM64 MixRack and buys you etherCON. It takes 10 rack units less, too. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
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dLive DM64 MixRackYamaha
CL5 Digital Mixer| Spec | dLive DM64 MixRack | CL5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 10U | — |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs | 79.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 200W | 230W |
| Depth | 313 mm | 667 mm |
| I/O count | 108 | 22 |
| Price | ~$17,999 | ~$26,999 |
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 DM64 MixRack
- BNC
CL5 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.