DL251 Digital Stage Box vs DL32 Digital Stage Box
The DL251 Digital Stage Box costs about $1,200 more than the DL32 Digital Stage Box and buys you 8 more I/O. It also costs you 3 more rack units.
| Spec | DL251 Digital Stage Box | DL32 Digital Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 6U | 3U |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs | 24.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 55W | 45W |
| Depth | 249 mm | 242 mm |
| I/O count | 67 | 59 |
| Price | ~$2,899 | ~$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
DL251 Digital Stage Box
Nothing the DL32 Digital Stage Box doesn't also have.
DL32 Digital Stage Box
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- AES3 XLR
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- USB-B
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.