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1073MP Mic Preamp vs 1073MP Dual-channel Rackmount Microphone Preamp with Power Supply

The 1073MP Dual-channel Rackmount Microphone Preamp with Power Supply costs about $450 more than the 1073MP Mic Preamp and buys you 2 more I/O, plus Quarter-inch jack (contacts unspecified) and 5-pin XLR female.

1073MP Mic Preamp and 1073MP Dual-channel Rackmount Microphone Preamp with Power Supply compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
Spec1073MP Mic Preamp1073MP Dual-channel Rackmount Microphone Preamp with Power Supply
Rack space1U1U
Weight9.9 lbs10.0 lbs
Power draw18WPassive
Depth280 mm228.6 mm
I/O count57
Price~$1,995~$2,445

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

1073MP Mic Preamp

  • TRS 1/4"
  • IEC C14

1073MP Dual-channel Rackmount Microphone Preamp with Power Supply

  • Quarter-inch jack (contacts unspecified)
  • 5-pin XLR female

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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