VENUE S6L-32D Digital Mixer vs Quantum 338 Digital Mixer
The Quantum 338 Digital Mixer costs about $15,001 more than the VENUE S6L-32D Digital Mixer and buys you 7 more I/O, plus MADI SC (Optical) and AES3 XLR. It draws 50W less, which matters on a full rack.
| Spec | VENUE S6L-32D Digital Mixer | Quantum 338 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 110.2 lbs | 83.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 400W | 350W |
| Depth | 640 mm | 700 mm |
| I/O count | 4 | 11 |
| Price | ~$49,999 | ~$65,000 |
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
VENUE S6L-32D Digital Mixer
Nothing the Quantum 338 Digital Mixer doesn't also have.
Quantum 338 Digital Mixer
- MADI SC (Optical)
- AES3 XLR
- 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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