S16 Digital Stage Box vs SD8 Stage Box
The S16 Digital Stage Box costs about $170 more than the SD8 Stage Box and buys you 29 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and RJ45 (Ethernet).
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SD8 Stage Box| Spec | S16 Digital Stage Box | SD8 Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs | 5.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 22W | 20W |
| Depth | 225 mm | 149 mm |
| I/O count | 34 | 5 |
| Price | ~$579 | ~$409 |
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
S16 Digital Stage Box
- TRS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- USB-B
SD8 Stage Box
Nothing the S16 Digital Stage Box doesn't also have.
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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