Apollo x16 Gen 2 vs Apollo x16D (Dante)
The Apollo x16 Gen 2 costs about $800 more than the Apollo x16D (Dante) and buys you 4 more I/O, plus DB25 and AES3 XLR.
Universal Audio
Apollo x16 Gen 2Universal Audio
Apollo x16D (Dante)| Spec | Apollo x16 Gen 2 | Apollo x16D (Dante) |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs | 9.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 30W |
| Depth | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| I/O count | 11 | 7 |
| Price | ~$3,799 | ~$2,999 |
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
Apollo x16 Gen 2
- DB25
- AES3 XLR
- XLR 4-pin DC
Apollo x16D (Dante)
- etherCON
- IEC C14
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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