EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver vs ULXD4Q (G57)
The ULXD4Q (G57) costs about $1,951 more than the EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver, and the EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver is the one that keeps TS 1/4" and TRS 1/4". It draws 30W less, which matters on a full rack.
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EW-DX EM 4 Dante ReceiverShure
ULXD4Q (G57)| Spec | EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver | ULXD4Q (G57) |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 7.6 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | Passive |
| Depth | 373 mm | 274 mm |
| I/O count | 18 | 11 |
| Price | ~$4,999 | ~$6,950 |
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-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver
- TS 1/4"
- TRS 1/4"
ULXD4Q (G57)
Nothing the EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver doesn't also have.
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.