Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box vs Rio3224-D2 Dante Stage Box
The Rio3224-D2 Dante Stage Box costs about $1,900 more than the Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box and buys you 28 more I/O, plus AES3 XLR. It also costs you 2 more rack units. Budget 20W more on the circuit.
| Spec | Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box | Rio3224-D2 Dante Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 5U |
| Weight | 16.8 lbs | 22.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 45W | 65W |
| Depth | 364 mm | 364 mm |
| I/O count | 28 | 56 |
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$5,899 |
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
Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box
Nothing the Rio3224-D2 Dante Stage Box doesn't also have.
Rio3224-D2 Dante Stage Box
- AES3 XLR
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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