Midas DL16

Digital mixing has revolutionized virtually everything in the live entertainment production work flow, and now that same cutting-edge technology brings live production signal distribution into the modern age. The DL16 Stage Box provides 16 of our award-winning microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power; 8 balanced analogue XLR returns at the stage end; an integrated ULTRANET output for connecting to BEHRINGER P16-M personal monitor mixers; plus connectivity for your ADAT-compatible outboard equipment.

If your application calls for more inputs, or just want to keep your cable runs short and tidy, putting a DL16 at stage front and another behind the drum riser provides an additional 16 inputs for drum and guitar/bass amp mic'ing. The best part - all it takes is a single CAT5 cable per stage box.

MIDAS - The Legend in Sound Quality Ever since our formation in the 1970s, we have had a long history of innovation and leadership in the world of audio mixing consoles. Employed by the most famous touring acts and installations worldwide, our XL4 and Heritage H3000 consoles quickly became industry standards.

We have built an impeccable reputation for our no-compromise approach to audio and build quality, and in particular for our Award-winning Mic Preamps which are considered by industry experts as the industry's best sounding designs. Building on this legacy, the DL16 features 16 of the very same preamplifiers that are used in our highly-acclaimed PRO Series consoles.

ADAT-Ready Many manufacturers have adopted the ADAT digital interface as a means of transferring digital data between certain types of audio devices, such as mixers, synthesizers, lighting rigs and effect processors. The DL16's onboard ADAT Outputs enable splitting the high-quality MIDAS Pro Series preamp signals to outboard devices - including recording systems. When more channels are required, these optical sockets can alternately be used to connect ADAT-equipped D/A converters (such as the Behringer ADA8200) for up to 16 additional analogue outputs.

• 16 award-winning MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable 48 V phantom power

• 8 electronically balanced low impedance line level outputs

• ULTRANET personal monitoring system connectivity for in-ear applications

• Digital audio and control connectivity for TURBOSOUND speaker systems with ULTRANET networking capability

• Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading additional DL16 stageboxes-no merger or router required

• Dual ADAT outputs providing 16-channel digital output on two optical TOSLINK* connectors

• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 330 ft / 100 m length

• All settings programmable from front panel controls or console

• Status indicator LEDs on front panel

• Headphones output assignable to any of the inputs or outputs for on-stage monitoring

• MIDI In/Out for bidirectional communication between MIDAS M32 Series console and on-stage MIDI devices

• Features Neutrik etherCON* AES50 and ULTRANET network ports

• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications

• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 16 input, 8 output stage box

• 2U rackmount chassis

• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 100 meters

• All settings programmable from front panel controls or console

• Headphones output assignable to any of the inputs or outputs for on-stage monitoring

• MIDI In/Out for bidirectional communication between Midas M32 Series console and on-stage MIDI devices

• Neutrik etherCON AES50 and ULTRANET network ports

• Rugged design for durability in portable applications

INPUTS:

• 16 Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable 48V phantom power

• Electronically balanced low impedance line level inputs

OUTPUTS:

• 8 electronically balanced low impedance line level outputs

• Dual ADAT outputs providing 16-channel digital output on two optical TOSLINK connectors

NETWORKING:

• Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading additional DL16 stage boxes

• ULTRANET personal monitoring system connectivity for in-ear applications

• Digital audio and control connectivity for Turbosound speaker systems with ULTRANET networking capability

Performance

• High channel count and ultra-low deterministic latency (2x3 samples = 1/8 ms per node)

• Accurate phase-aligned clock distribution

• Comprehensive error detection and management

• Provision for redundant networking

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 100 meters

• All settings programmable from front panel controls or console

• Headphones output assignable to any of the inputs or outputs for on-stage monitoring

• MIDI In/Out for bidirectional communication between Midas M32 Series console and on-stage MIDI devices

• Neutrik etherCON AES50 and ULTRANET network ports

• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications