AD616 Axient Antenna Distro vs PA821B Antenna Combiner
The PA821B Antenna Combiner costs about $2,245 more than the AD616 Axient Antenna Distro, and the AD616 Axient Antenna Distro is the one that keeps RJ45 (Ethernet) and Dante (RJ45).
| Spec | AD616 Axient Antenna Distro | PA821B Antenna Combiner |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 12W |
| Depth | 280 mm | 230 mm |
| I/O count | 13 | 13 |
| Price | ~$2,995 | ~$5,240 |
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
PA821B Antenna Combiner
Nothing the AD616 Axient Antenna Distro 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.
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