Vi3000 Digital Mixer vs CL5 Digital Mixer
The Vi3000 Digital Mixer costs about $8,001 more than the CL5 Digital Mixer and buys you 16 more I/O, plus MADI SC (Optical). Budget 70W more on the circuit.
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Vi3000 Digital MixerYamaha
CL5 Digital Mixer| Spec | Vi3000 Digital Mixer | CL5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 99.2 lbs | 79.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 300W | 230W |
| Depth | 720 mm | 667 mm |
| I/O count | 38 | 22 |
| Price | ~$35,000 | ~$26,999 |
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
Vi3000 Digital Mixer
- MADI SC (Optical)
CL5 Digital Mixer
- 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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