ISA Two vs ISA828 MkII
The ISA828 MkII costs about $2,500 more than the ISA Two and buys you 10 more I/O, plus DB25. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
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ISA828 MkII| Spec | ISA Two | ISA828 MkII |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 8.2 lbs | 15.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 35W | 35W |
| Depth | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| I/O count | 13 | 23 |
| Price | ~$999.99 | ~$3,499.99 |
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
ISA Two
- XLR Male
ISA828 MkII
- DB25
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.