DT168 Stage Box vs NSB32.16 Stage Box
The DT168 Stage Box costs about $300 more than the NSB32.16 Stage Box and buys you 23 more I/O. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
Allen & Heath
DT168 Stage BoxPreSonus
NSB32.16 Stage Box| Spec | DT168 Stage Box | NSB32.16 Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 4U | 3U |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 50W | 40W |
| Depth | 185 mm | 250 mm |
| I/O count | 27 | 4 |
| Price | ~$2,199 | ~$1,899 |
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.
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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