ISA828 MkII vs VLC
The VLC costs about $400.01 more than the ISA828 MkII and buys you Combo XLR/TRS and Binding Post.
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ISA828 MkIIHazelrigg Industries
VLC| Spec | ISA828 MkII | VLC |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs | 12.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 35W | 25W |
| Depth | 325 mm | 0 mm |
| I/O count | 23 | 6 |
| Price | ~$3,499.99 | ~$3,900 |
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
ISA828 MkII
- TS 1/4"
- TRS 1/4"
- DB25
VLC
- Combo XLR/TRS
- Binding Post
- XLR Male
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.