AD4Q Axient Digital Quad Mic Receiver vs MCR54 Quad Wireless Mic Receiver
The AD4Q Axient Digital Quad Mic Receiver costs about $2,500 more than the MCR54 Quad Wireless Mic Receiver and buys you 15 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and AES3 XLR. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
| Spec | AD4Q Axient Digital Quad Mic Receiver | MCR54 Quad Wireless Mic Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | — |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
| Power draw | 35W | 18W |
| Depth | 340 mm | 260 mm |
| I/O count | 22 | 7 |
| Price | ~$9,995 | ~$7,495 |
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
AD4Q Axient Digital Quad Mic Receiver
- TRS 1/4"
- AES3 XLR
- Dante (RJ45)
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- IEC C14
MCR54 Quad Wireless Mic Receiver
- etherCON
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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