ME-500 Personal Mixer vs Powerplay P16-M Personal Mixer
The ME-500 Personal Mixer costs about $250 more than the Powerplay P16-M Personal Mixer. The Powerplay P16-M Personal Mixer carries more channels — 34 to 4.
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Powerplay P16-M Personal Mixer| Spec | ME-500 Personal Mixer | Powerplay P16-M Personal Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 5W | 10W |
| Depth | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| I/O count | 4 | 4 |
| Price | ~$449 | ~$199 |
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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