DL16 Digital Stage Box vs DL251 Digital Stage Box
The DL251 Digital Stage Box costs about $1,860 more than the DL16 Digital Stage Box and buys you 33 more I/O. It also costs you 4 more rack units. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
| Spec | DL16 Digital Stage Box | DL251 Digital Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 6U |
| Weight | 13.4 lbs | 29.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | 55W |
| Depth | 225 mm | 249 mm |
| I/O count | 34 | 67 |
| Price | ~$1,039 | ~$2,899 |
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
DL16 Digital Stage Box
- TRS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- USB-B
DL251 Digital Stage Box
Nothing the DL16 Digital Stage Box 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.
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