Vi3000 Digital Mixer vs QL5 Digital Mixer
The Vi3000 Digital Mixer costs about $18,001 more than the QL5 Digital Mixer and buys you 16 more I/O, plus MADI SC (Optical). Budget 100W more on the circuit.
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Vi3000 Digital MixerYamaha
QL5 Digital Mixer| Spec | Vi3000 Digital Mixer | QL5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 99.2 lbs | 52.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 300W | 200W |
| Depth | 720 mm | 627 mm |
| I/O count | 38 | 22 |
| Price | ~$35,000 | ~$16,999 |
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)
QL5 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.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.