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R196 DB25 to XLR Panel vs MMVP TRS Patch Bay

The R196 DB25 to XLR Panel costs about $50 more than the MMVP TRS Patch Bay and buys you 7 more I/O, plus XLR Female and DB25.

Redco
R196 DB25 to XLR Panel
Switchcraft
MMVP TRS Patch Bay
R196 DB25 to XLR Panel and MMVP TRS Patch Bay compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecR196 DB25 to XLR PanelMMVP TRS Patch Bay
Rack space1U1U
Weight2.2 lbs2.9 lbs
Power drawPassivePassive
Depth50 mm90 mm
I/O count92
Price~$299~$249

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

R196 DB25 to XLR Panel

  • XLR Female
  • DB25

MMVP TRS Patch Bay

  • 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.

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