Aurora(n) 24 ADAT/AES TB3 vs Aurora(n) 24 TB3
The Aurora(n) 24 ADAT/AES TB3 costs about $540 more than the Aurora(n) 24 TB3 and buys you 4 more I/O, plus TOSLINK (Optical).
| Spec | Aurora(n) 24 ADAT/AES TB3 | Aurora(n) 24 TB3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 7.0 lbs | 7.2 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 254 mm | 254 mm |
| I/O count | 21 | 17 |
| Price | ~$6,140 | ~$5,600 |
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
Aurora(n) 24 ADAT/AES TB3
- TOSLINK (Optical)
Aurora(n) 24 TB3
Nothing the Aurora(n) 24 ADAT/AES TB3 doesn't also have.
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.