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FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller vs mio 10 MIDI Interface

The mio 10 MIDI Interface costs about $150 more than the FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller and buys you 24 more I/O, plus MIDI 5-pin DIN and USB-A. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.

FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller and mio 10 MIDI Interface compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecFCB1010 MIDI Foot Controllermio 10 MIDI Interface
Rack space1U
Weight8.2 lbs1.1 lbs
Power draw5W3W
Depth0 mm140 mm
I/O count125
Price~$149~$299

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

FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller

  • TRS 1/4"

mio 10 MIDI Interface

  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • USB-A
  • USB-B
  • RJ45 (Ethernet)
  • DC Barrel

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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