X Air XR16 vs XR18 Digital Mixer
The XR18 Digital Mixer costs about $80 more than the X Air XR16 and buys you 27 more I/O, plus XLR Female and RJ45 (Ethernet).
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XR18 Digital Mixer| Spec | X Air XR16 | XR18 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 3U |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs | 7.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 25W |
| Depth | 149 mm | 149 mm |
| I/O count | 6 | 33 |
| Price | ~$429 | ~$509 |
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
X Air XR16
- Combo XLR/TRS
- USB-A
XR18 Digital Mixer
- XLR Female
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- USB-B
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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