FCS-960 Dual 30-band Graphic EQ vs Carnaby HE2
The Carnaby HE2 costs about $400 more than the FCS-960 Dual 30-band Graphic EQ and buys you 10 more I/O, plus Quarter-inch jack (contacts unspecified) and TRS 1/4". It draws 24W less, which matters on a full rack.
BSS Audio
FCS-960 Dual 30-band Graphic EQCranborne Audio
Carnaby HE2| Spec | FCS-960 Dual 30-band Graphic EQ | Carnaby HE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs | 13.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 24W | Passive |
| Depth | 240 mm | 236.22 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 15 |
| Price | ~$1,399 | ~$1,799 |
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
FCS-960 Dual 30-band Graphic EQ
Nothing the Carnaby HE2 doesn't also have.
Carnaby HE2
- Quarter-inch jack (contacts unspecified)
- TRS 1/4"
- USB-C
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
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.