XSW IEM SR vs U4 Wireless IEM System
The XSW IEM SR costs about $130 more than the U4 Wireless IEM System and buys you 2 more I/O, plus Combo XLR/TRS and BNC. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
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XSW IEM SR| Spec | XSW IEM SR | U4 Wireless IEM System |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | — |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs | 0.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 10W | Passive |
| Depth | 240 mm | 0 mm |
| I/O count | 4 | 2 |
| Price | ~$379 | ~$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
XSW IEM SR
- Combo XLR/TRS
- BNC
- DC Barrel
U4 Wireless IEM System
- TRS 1/4"
- TRS 1/8"
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 plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.