3124V Four-Channel Mic Preamp vs VT-737sp Channel Strip
The 3124V Four-Channel Mic Preamp costs about $1,100 more than the VT-737sp Channel Strip and buys you 5 more I/O. It takes 1 rack unit less, too.
Avalon Design
VT-737sp Channel Strip| Spec | 3124V Four-Channel Mic Preamp | VT-737sp Channel Strip |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 11.0 lbs | 14.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 22W | 24W |
| Depth | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| I/O count | 11 | 6 |
| Price | ~$3,995 | ~$2,895 |
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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