DL16 Digital Stage Box vs DL32 Digital Stage Box
The DL32 Digital Stage Box costs about $660 more than the DL16 Digital Stage Box and buys you 25 more I/O, plus AES3 XLR. It also costs you 1 more rack unit. Budget 20W more on the circuit.
| Spec | DL16 Digital Stage Box | DL32 Digital Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 3U |
| Weight | 13.4 lbs | 24.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | 45W |
| Depth | 225 mm | 242 mm |
| I/O count | 34 | 59 |
| Price | ~$1,039 | ~$1,699 |
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"
DL32 Digital Stage Box
- AES3 XLR
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 plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.