PlayAUDIO12 vs PlayAUDIO2U
The PlayAUDIO2U costs about $2,100 more than the PlayAUDIO12 and buys you XLR Male and Combo XLR/TRS. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
iConnectivity
PlayAUDIO12iConnectivity
PlayAUDIO2U| Spec | PlayAUDIO12 | PlayAUDIO2U |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 8W | 25W |
| Depth | 140 mm | 250 mm |
| I/O count | 17 | 8 |
| Price | ~$399 | ~$2,499 |
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
PlayAUDIO12
- TRS 1/4"
- USB-B
- TRS 1/8"
- DC Barrel
PlayAUDIO2U
- XLR Male
- Combo XLR/TRS
- USB-C
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- IEC C14
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.