828es Audio Interface vs UltraLite-mk5
The 828es Audio Interface costs about $399 more than the UltraLite-mk5 and buys you XLR Female and BNC. Budget 25W more on the circuit.
| Spec | 828es Audio Interface | UltraLite-mk5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs | 2.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | Passive |
| Depth | 230 mm | 175.26 mm |
| I/O count | 8 | 27 |
| Price | ~$1,099 | ~$700 |
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
828es Audio Interface
- XLR Female
- BNC
- IEC C14
UltraLite-mk5
- Combo XLR/TRS
- DC Barrel
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- RCA
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.