EW-D EM Receiver vs XSW 1-835 Receiver
The EW-D EM Receiver costs about $50 more than the XSW 1-835 Receiver and buys you 2 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and BNC.
Sennheiser
EW-D EM ReceiverSennheiser
XSW 1-835 Receiver| Spec | EW-D EM Receiver | XSW 1-835 Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 4W | 5W |
| Depth | 168 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 3 |
| Price | ~$399 | ~$349 |
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
EW-D EM Receiver
- TRS 1/4"
- BNC
XSW 1-835 Receiver
- TS 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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