12Mic vs 6176
The 12Mic and the 6176 sit at about the same price, but the 6176 adds TS 1/4" and XLR Male. It also costs you 1 more rack unit. It draws 20W less, which matters on a full rack.
| Spec | 12Mic | 6176 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs | 12.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 20W | Passive |
| Depth | 243 mm | 311.15 mm |
| I/O count | 26 | 8 |
| Price | ~$2,999 | ~$2,999 |
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
12Mic
- Combo XLR/TRS
- TRS 1/4"
- etherCON
- USB-B
- SFP cage
- BNC
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- DC Barrel
6176
- TS 1/4"
- XLR Male
- 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.