KM1700 vs NX3000
The KM1700 costs about $60 more than the NX3000 and buys you 4 more I/O, plus XLR Female and TRS 1/4". Budget 500W more on the circuit.
| Spec | KM1700 | NX3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs | 7.7 lbs |
| Power draw | 500W | Passive |
| Depth | 375 mm | 231.14 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 5 |
| Price | ~$339 | ~$279 |
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
KM1700
- XLR Female
- TRS 1/4"
- Binding-post pair
NX3000
- Combo XLR/TRS
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.