Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box vs Tio1608-D2 Stage Box
The Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box costs about $2,349 more than the Tio1608-D2 Stage Box and buys you 23 more I/O, plus BNC.
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Tio1608-D2 Stage Box| Spec | Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box | Tio1608-D2 Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 3U |
| Weight | 16.8 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 45W | 30W |
| Depth | 364 mm | 250 mm |
| I/O count | 28 | 5 |
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$1,650 |
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
- BNC
Tio1608-D2 Stage Box
Nothing the Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box doesn't also have.
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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