U-Phoria UMC1820 vs PlayAUDIO12
The PlayAUDIO12 costs about $170 more than the U-Phoria UMC1820 and buys you 6 more I/O, plus TRS 1/8" and DC Barrel.
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U-Phoria UMC1820iConnectivity
PlayAUDIO12| Spec | U-Phoria UMC1820 | PlayAUDIO12 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 12W | 8W |
| Depth | 150 mm | 140 mm |
| I/O count | 11 | 17 |
| Price | ~$229 | ~$399 |
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
U-Phoria UMC1820
- Combo XLR/TRS
- XLR Male
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- S/PDIF Coax
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- IEC C14
PlayAUDIO12
- TRS 1/8"
- 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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