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AVIO Dante Adapter (Analog) vs AVIO USB Adapter

The AVIO Dante Adapter (Analog) costs about $40 more than the AVIO USB Adapter and buys you 1 more I/O, plus XLR Male and Dante (RJ45).

AVIO Dante Adapter (Analog) and AVIO USB Adapter compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecAVIO Dante Adapter (Analog)AVIO USB Adapter
Rack space
Weight0.4 lbs0.4 lbs
Power draw5W2W
Depth100 mm0 mm
I/O count32
Price~$199~$159

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

AVIO Dante Adapter (Analog)

  • XLR Male
  • Dante (RJ45)

AVIO USB Adapter

  • USB-A
  • RJ45 (Ethernet)

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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