AD616 Axient Antenna Distro vs PA421B Antenna Combiner
The AD616 Axient Antenna Distro costs about $800 more than the PA421B Antenna Combiner and buys you RJ45 (Ethernet) and Dante (RJ45).
| Spec | AD616 Axient Antenna Distro | PA421B Antenna Combiner |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 25W |
| Depth | 280 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 13 | 13 |
| Price | ~$2,995 | ~$2,195 |
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
AD616 Axient Antenna Distro
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- Dante (RJ45)
- USB-A
PA421B Antenna Combiner
- DC Barrel
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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