ISA828 MkII vs Portico II Channel
The ISA828 MkII costs about $4.99 more than the Portico II Channel and buys you 15 more I/O, plus TS 1/4" and DB25. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
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ISA828 MkIIRupert Neve Designs
Portico II Channel| Spec | ISA828 MkII | Portico II Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 1U |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs | 7.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 35W | 18W |
| Depth | 325 mm | 245 mm |
| I/O count | 23 | 8 |
| Price | ~$3,499.99 | ~$3,495 |
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"
- DB25
Portico II Channel
- XLR Male
- AES3 XLR
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.