ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter vs ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver
The ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver costs about $1,000 more than the ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter and buys you 2 more I/O, plus XLR Male and IEC C14.
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ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver| Spec | ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter | ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs | 4.0 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 15W |
| Depth | 191 mm | 250 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 9 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$1,999 |
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
ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter
- XLR Female
- DC Barrel
ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver
- XLR Male
- IEC C14
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.