24Ao Audio Interface vs 8M Audio Interface
The 24Ao Audio Interface costs about $300 more than the 8M Audio Interface, and the 8M Audio Interface is the one that keeps XLR Female and AES3 XLR.
| Spec | 24Ao Audio Interface | 8M Audio Interface |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 6.0 lbs | 6.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | 30W |
| Depth | 229 mm | 229 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 19 |
| Price | ~$1,995 | ~$1,695 |
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
24Ao Audio Interface
Nothing the 8M Audio Interface doesn't also have.
8M Audio Interface
- XLR Female
- AES3 XLR
- Thunderbolt
- TRS 1/4"
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.