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Midas DL8 PoE-Powered 8x8 Stage Box with Midas PRO Preamps

$599.00
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Midas  |  SKU: DL8

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Add additional I/O to your digital mixing setup with the MIDAS DL8, a digital I/O stage box with 8 remote-controlled Midas PRO preamplifiers as well as eight servo-balanced analog XLR outputs.

An integrated 2-port Ultranet distribution hub is included for direct connection to the Behringer's P16-M personal monitor mixers without the need for any additional hardware. The DL8 ships in a 2 RU enclosure and includes a standard IEC power cord, installed protection bumpers, and a set of rack ears.

Overview
  • 8 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable 48V phantom power
  • 8 electronically balanced low-impedance, line-level outputs
  • Powered via AES50 PoE from compatible Midas hubs or from internal switched-mode power supply
  • Ultranet distribution hub for powered connection of 2 personal monitoring mixers
  • Digital audio and control connectivity for Turbosound speaker systems with Ultranet networking capability
  • Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading additional stageboxes—no merger or router required
  • Rack ears and protection bumpers included for installed and on-stage applications
  • Remote operation via shielded Cat 5e cable up to 330 ft length
  • Features Neutrik etherCON AES50 network ports
  • Rugged chassis for durability in portable applications
  • Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Ultranet Seamless Integration
Engineers at Midas, Klark Teknik, Turbosound, and Behringer have come together to create a rock-solid, easy to deploy, lowest-latency, long-distance, multi-channel audio transmission interface. The Ultranet technology has meanwhile proven to seamlessly transmit 16 channels of 24-bit audio over standard Cat 5 cable up to 246' length, in hundreds of thousands of applications world-wide, connecting mixers, I/O boxes, powered loudspeakers, and personal monitoring systems. Ultranet effectuates a powerful digital eco-system that combines highest reliability, with unparalleled ease of use and flexibility.
Dual AES50 Ports for Massive Connectivity
Connecting over a single, shielded (STP) Cat 5 cable, up to three DL8s can be daisy-chained to deliver 24 channels in and 24 out to the stage. Klark Teknik’s AES50 simultaneously provides high channel counts, extremely low and deterministic latencies, accurate phase-aligned networked clock distribution, error detection, network redundancy, with simple deployment and ease of use to meet the needs of the live performance industry. This unique combination also benefits both live and studio recording applications as well as postproduction, broadcasting, and audio routing infrastructure.

Key Features
  • 8 Remote-Controlled MIDAS Preamps
  • 8 Electronically Balanced XLR Outputs
  • AES50 Networking
  • Ultranet Personal Monitoring Hub
  • 2 RU Rackmount Chassis
  • Up to 328' Networking Capability
  • Dual AES50 Ports for Cascading Units
  • USB Connector for System Updates
  • Includes Rack Ears & Protection Bumpers

Specs

Midas DL8 STAGE BOX Specs

Processing
A/D-D/A Conversion: 24-Bit at 44.1 / 48 kHz, 114 dB Dynamic Range (A-Weighted)
Networked I/O Latency: 1.1 ms (Stagebox In > Console Processing > Stagebox Out)
Connectors
Programmable Mic Preamps (Designed by Midas): 8 x Balanced Combo XLR-1/4"
Line Outputs: 8 x Balanced XLR
Ultranet Outputs: 2 x RJ45 (Power Supplied for Behringer P16-M Personal Mixers)
AES50 Port, SuperMAC Networking: 2 x NEUTRIK etherCON
USB: Type-B for System Updates
Mic Inputs
Mic Input Impedance XLR Jack (Unbalanced / Balanced): 5 Kilohms / 10 Kilohms
THD + Noise: < 0.006%, Unweighted (20 dB Gain, 0 dBu Out)
Phantom Power: +48 V (Switchable per Input)
Equivalent Input Noise Level: XLR (Input Shorted) -125 dBu, Unweighted
CMRR: >75 dB (XLR, at 20 dB Gain, Typical)
I/O
Input/Output Characteristics

Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 22 kHz, 0 dB to -1 dB (at 48 kHz Sample Rate)
Dynamic Range, Analog Mic In to Analog Out (Typical): 106 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, Unweighted
A/D Dynamic Range, Mic Preamp to Converter (Typical): 109 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, Unweighted
D/A Dynamic Range, Converter and Output: 108 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, Unweighted
Crosstalk Rejection at 1 kHz, Adjacent Channels: 100 dB
Non Clip Maximum Input Level, (XLR): +23 dBu
Line Input Impedance TRS Jack, (Unbalanced / Balanced): 5 Kilohms / 10 Kilohms
Non Clip Maximum Input Level, (TRS): +23 dBu

Output Characteristics

Output Impedance, (XLR) (Unbalanced / Balanced): 50 Ohms / 100 Ohms
Output Level, XLR, (Nominal / Maximum): +21 dBu
Residual Noise Level, (XLR) -88 dBu, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, Unweighted
Digital In/Out
AES50 SuperMAC Networking at 48 or 44.1 kHz, 24-Bit PCM: 2 x 48 Channels (Bidirectional)
AES50 SuperMAC Cable Length (Cat 5 Shielded): 262.5' / 80 m Recommended
Ultranet Networking at 48 or 44.1 kHz (22-Bit PCM): 2
Ultranet Cable Length (Cat 5 Shielded) < 246.1' / 75 m
Ultranet Phantom Power for P16-M Personal Mixers: 2 Powered Outputs
Power
Switch-Mode Auto-Range Power Supply: 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 35 W
Powered over Ethernet (PoE): AES50-A PoE/SYNC IN
Operating Temperature
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.7 x 5.9 x 13.1" / 94 x 149.9 x 332.7 mm
Weight
5.4 lb / 2.4 kg
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