PCM92 Reverb / Effects vs Quad Cortex
The PCM92 Reverb / Effects costs about $1,650 more than the Quad Cortex and buys you 9 more I/O, plus Combo XLR/TRS and AES3 XLR. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
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PCM92 Reverb / EffectsNeural DSP
Quad Cortex| Spec | PCM92 Reverb / Effects | Quad Cortex |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | — |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs | 3.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 18W | 18W |
| Depth | 193.8 mm | 190 mm |
| I/O count | 16 | 7 |
| Price | ~$3,499 | ~$1,849 |
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
PCM92 Reverb / Effects
- Combo XLR/TRS
- AES3 XLR
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- IEC C14
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- BNC
Quad Cortex
- USB-C
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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