QL5 Digital Mixer vs TF-Rack
The QL5 Digital Mixer costs about $14,899 more than the TF-Rack and buys you 17 more I/O, plus etherCON and AES3 XLR. It takes 3 rack units less, too. Budget 160W more on the circuit.
Yamaha
QL5 Digital MixerYamaha
TF-Rack| Spec | QL5 Digital Mixer | TF-Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 3U |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 9.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 200W | 40W |
| Depth | 627 mm | 409 mm |
| I/O count | 22 | 5 |
| Price | ~$16,999 | ~$2,100 |
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
QL5 Digital Mixer
- etherCON
- AES3 XLR
- XLR Female
TF-Rack
- Combo XLR/TRS
- USB-B
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 plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.