16-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel vs 32-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel
The 32-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel costs about $300 more than the 16-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel and buys you 16 more I/O. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
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32-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel| Spec | 16-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel | 32-Port XLR Pass-Thru Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs | 5.1 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| I/O count | 16 | 32 |
| Price | ~$299 | ~$599 |
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.
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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