Referring to the datasheets:
– All SQ models offer the same 32×32 channels @24/96 via USB
– Same numbers across all models for Slink, depending on protocol 32/64/128 channels with a max of 128 @24/96 via gigaACE.
However, the Digital IO/ Port of SQ-5/6 is spec´d as 64×64, while SQ-7 is positioned as 128×128:
“A digital I/O Port shall be provided to accept optional cards, supporting a maximum 128×128 channels and the ability to interface with 3rd party AoIP protocols such as Dante and Waves.”
Is that a typo? Or is DANTE output really different on the SQ-7? Maybe a different DANTE I/O card for SQ-7 only (which would surprise me)?
Asking because the PCIe I/O on the DAW will have 128×128 and I´m torn between 2x SQ-5 or 1x SQ-7.