Spectera Base Station vs ULXD4Q (G57)
The Spectera Base Station costs about $3,049 more than the ULXD4Q (G57) and buys you 3 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and etherCON. Budget 70W more on the circuit.
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Spectera Base StationShure
ULXD4Q (G57)| Spec | Spectera Base Station | ULXD4Q (G57) |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs | 7.6 lbs |
| Power draw | 70W | Passive |
| Depth | 373 mm | 274 mm |
| I/O count | 14 | 11 |
| Price | ~$9,999 | ~$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
Spectera Base Station
- TRS 1/4"
- etherCON
- SFP cage
ULXD4Q (G57)
- XLR Male
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
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.