Apollo x16D (Dante) vs Volt 876
The Apollo x16D (Dante) costs about $2,000 more than the Volt 876 and buys you etherCON and Thunderbolt. It carries 37 channels to the Volt 876's 22.
Universal Audio
Apollo x16D (Dante)Universal Audio
Volt 876| Spec | Apollo x16D (Dante) | Volt 876 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 9.0 lbs | 5.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 15W |
| Depth | 305 mm | 210 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 7 |
| Price | ~$2,999 | ~$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 x16D (Dante)
- etherCON
- Thunderbolt
- BNC
Volt 876
- Combo XLR/TRS
- TRS 1/4"
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- USB-C
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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