EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI Converter vs RedNet A8R
The EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI Converter costs about $339 more than the RedNet A8R and buys you MADI BNC and DC Barrel. It carries 257 channels to the RedNet A8R's 33.
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RedNet A8R| Spec | EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI Converter | RedNet A8R |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 5.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 20W |
| Depth | 200 mm | 235 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 5 |
| Price | ~$3,339 | ~$3,000 |
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
EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI Converter
- MADI BNC
- DC Barrel
RedNet A8R
- DB25
- IEC C14
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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