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MEI 1000 G2 vs EW IEM G4 Transmitter

The EW IEM G4 Transmitter costs about $354 more than the MEI 1000 G2 and buys you 3 more I/O, plus RJ45 (Ethernet).

MEI 1000 G2 and EW IEM G4 Transmitter compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecMEI 1000 G2EW IEM G4 Transmitter
Rack space1U half-rack1U half-rack
Weight2.6 lbs1.8 lbs
Power draw10W14W
Depth96 mm210 mm
I/O count58
Price~$295~$649

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

MEI 1000 G2

Nothing the EW IEM G4 Transmitter doesn't also have.

EW IEM G4 Transmitter

  • RJ45 (Ethernet)

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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