EXBOX.BLDS MADI Switch vs ADI-648 MADI/ADAT Converter
The EXBOX.BLDS MADI Switch costs about $501 more than the ADI-648 MADI/ADAT Converter and buys you MADI SC (Optical).
| Spec | EXBOX.BLDS MADI Switch | ADI-648 MADI/ADAT Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 3.7 lbs |
| Power draw | 5W | 20W |
| Depth | 146 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 5 |
| Price | ~$2,500 | ~$1,999 |
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.BLDS MADI Switch
- MADI SC (Optical)
ADI-648 MADI/ADAT Converter
Nothing the EXBOX.BLDS MADI Switch doesn't also have.
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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