DL16SE vs M AIR MR18
The DL16SE costs about $0.99 more than the M AIR MR18 and buys you XLR Female. It takes 1 rack unit less, too.
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DL16SEMidas
M AIR MR18| Spec | DL16SE | M AIR MR18 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 4U |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs | 8.6 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 132 mm | 149 mm |
| I/O count | 28 | 34 |
| Price | ~$799.99 | ~$799 |
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
DL16SE
- XLR Female
M AIR MR18
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- SMA
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.