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Best Digital Mixer Expansion Cards for Format Conversion 2025

Perfect digital mixer expansion cards for format-conversion - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For System Expansion For Additional I/O For Format Conversion For Professional Install For Studio Integration
BRANDS: Klark Teknik Allen & Heath Soundcraft
Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A

by Allen & Heath
Format Conversion Additional I/O Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Maintain digital signal path
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Add specific input/output formats
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A64 × 64 Channel InterfaceUsable with 96 kHz or 48 kHzCan be integrated via Waves Plugin...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449259
$985
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Soundcraft Si Series Madi Card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Soundcraft Si Series Madi Card

by Soundcraft
Format Conversion Additional I/O Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates

Soundcraft Si Series Madi Card, Plug-In Card for Soundcraft SI Digital Mixer, Suitable for SI and SI Compact, MADI...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 272711
$733
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Yamaha PY64-D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha PY64-D

by Yamaha
Additional I/O Studio Integration Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Requires compatible digital mixer

Yamaha PY64-DAudio Interface Card64 inputs64 outputsSamplerate: 96 kHz / 24 BitDimensions (W x H x D): 100 x 40 x 141...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612782
$2,198
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DiGiCo DMI Dante 2 Z Chip - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DiGiCo DMI Dante 2 Z Chip

by DiGiCo
Format Conversion Professional Install System Expansion
Key Feature:
• Maintain digital signal path
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • Installation complexity

DiGiCo DMI Dante 2 Z ChipDMI-DANTE Card64 Inputs64 OutputsSample rate: 48 kHz / 96 kHz2x EtherCON connection1x RJ45...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 526108
$2,089
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Soundcraft VI-Dante Card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Soundcraft VI-Dante Card

by Soundcraft
System Expansion Professional Install Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective system expansion
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Installation complexity

Soundcraft VI-Dante Card, Dante Card, Suitable for the Vi-Compact Stagebox and the VI-Local Rack (D21m format), With 2x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 340455
$1,869
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Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX

by Allen & Heath
System Expansion Format Conversion Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX, Audio Interface Plug-In Card, For SQ Digital Mixing Series, 64 × 64 Channel audio,...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 444807
$1,099
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Behringer Aoip-Dante - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Behringer Aoip-Dante

by Behringer
Format Conversion Additional I/O Studio Integration
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective system expansion
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Maintain digital signal path
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Requires compatible digital mixer

Behringer Aoip-Dante, Internal AoIP Dante Expansion Card, Compatible with Audinate Brooklyn II for 64x64 channels of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590161
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tascam IF-MTR32 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Tascam IF-MTR32

by Tascam
Format Conversion Additional I/O Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Add specific input/output formats
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Requires compatible digital mixer

Tascam IF-MTR32Expansion Card for 32-Track RecordingOptional expansion card for Tascam Sonicview 24 / Sonicview...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570650
$1,154
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Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Card

by Soundcraft
Additional I/O Format Conversion Studio Integration
Key Feature:
• Expand digital mixer capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates

Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo CardMADI USB Combo Card1x MADI RJ45 port (e.g. for Soundcraft stagebox via CAT)1x USB port...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 350928
$439
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Klark Teknik DN32 Dante - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Klark Teknik DN32 Dante

by Klark Teknik
Format Conversion Studio Integration Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective system expansion
✓ PROS
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Requires compatible digital mixer

Klark Teknik DN32 Dante, Audinate Dante Card for Midas M32 or Behringer X32, Up to 32 channels bidirectional In/Out 48...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 403313
$567
Buy at Thomann View Details
Klark Teknik DN32-Madi - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Klark Teknik DN32-Madi

by Klark Teknik
System Expansion Format Conversion Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
  • • Add specific input/output formats
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Klark Teknik DN32-MadiExpansion Card for MIDAS M32 and Behringer X32Up to 32 bidirectional channels at 48 kHz sampler...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 398582
$306
Buy at Thomann View Details
DiGiCo DMI A3232 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

DiGiCo DMI A3232

by DiGiCo
Professional Install Studio Integration Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Limited to specific mixer brands

DiGiCo DMI A3232Interface for A168 StageboxUp to 64 inputs and 32 outputs in Cascade modeSample rate: 48 and 96 kHz2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 541481
$842
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Allen & Heath SQ SLink - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Allen & Heath SQ SLink

by Allen & Heath
Professional Install Format Conversion Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Maintain digital signal path
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Allen & Heath SQ SLink, Audio Network Expansion Card, For installation in Allen & Heath SQ mixing consoles,...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447969
$263
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Klark Teknik DN32 ADAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Klark Teknik DN32 ADAT

by Klark Teknik
System Expansion Additional I/O Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Maintain digital signal path
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Klark Teknik DN32 ADATADAT Expansion ModuleWith up to 32 bidirectional channels for Midas M32 or Behringer...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 409034
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft SI-Dante Card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Soundcraft SI-Dante Card

by Soundcraft
Studio Integration Professional Install System Expansion
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
  • • Add specific input/output formats
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • Limited to specific mixer brands

Soundcraft SI-Dante CardInterface CardDante CardWith 2 RJ45 connectorsSuitable for SI CompactPerformerExpression and SI...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 320851
$1,208
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Digital Mixer Expansion Cards

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced digital mixer expansion cards typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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