Rio1608-D3 Stage Box vs Rio3224-D3 Stage Box
The Rio3224-D3 Stage Box costs about $4,800 more than the Rio1608-D3 Stage Box. It also costs you 2 more rack units. It carries 186 channels to the Rio1608-D3 Stage Box's 90. Budget 20W more on the circuit.
Yamaha
Rio1608-D3 Stage BoxYamaha
Rio3224-D3 Stage Box| Spec | Rio1608-D3 Stage Box | Rio3224-D3 Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 5U |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 60W |
| Depth | 370 mm | 250 mm |
| I/O count | 6 | 6 |
| Price | ~$6,000 | ~$10,800 |
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.
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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