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AudioFuse X8 IN vs U-PHORIA UMC1820

The AudioFuse X8 IN costs about $120 more than the U-PHORIA UMC1820 and buys you BNC.

AudioFuse X8 IN and U-PHORIA UMC1820 compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecAudioFuse X8 INU-PHORIA UMC1820
Rack space1U half-rack1U
Weight3.1 lbs4.0 lbs
Power drawPassivePassive
Depth220.98 mm0 mm
I/O count1228
Price~$349~$229

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

AudioFuse X8 IN

  • BNC

U-PHORIA UMC1820

  • Combo XLR/TRS
  • RCA
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • USB-B

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 plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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