234xs vs AFS2
The AFS2 costs about $105 more than the 234xs and buys you 1 more I/O, plus USB-B and TRS 1/4".
| Spec | 234xs | AFS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.0 lbs | 4.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 8W |
| Depth | 175.26 mm | 149.2 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 10 |
| Price | ~$380 | ~$485 |
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
234xs
Nothing the AFS2 doesn't also have.
AFS2
- USB-B
- TRS 1/4"
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.