16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with 16 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers,
ULTRANET and ADAT Interfaces
 
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.
 
ULTRANET Seamless Integration
The world-renowned engineers at Klark Teknik, Midas, Turbosound, and Behringer have all come together to create something truly innovative that will change live and studio workflow forever—ULTRANET. This revolutionary technology seamlessly transmits up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit digital audio and control data via a single Cat 5 cable between compatible digital devices, including mixers, I/O stage boxes, powered loudspeakers, and personal monitoring systems. Advantages realized through ULTRANET digital networking, versus traditional analog methods: audio signals are impervious to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI); signal crosstalk is eliminated; and ease of setup translates directly into significant time saved during installation. ULTRANET effectuates a powerful digital eco-system that gives you unparalleled control over every element of your audio production environment from one convenient location.
 
ADAT-Ready
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 analog outputs.
 
Dual AES50 Ports for Massive Connectivity
Connecting over a single shielded (STP) Cat 5 cable, up to three DL16s can be daisy-chained to deliver 48 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.
 
DL16's ingenious monitoring/head amp control section allows you to select any of the 16 inputs, 8 bus outputs or P-16 output streams for immediate line checks. In addition to signal metering at the stage box, you can also set individual input channel Gain, apply +48 V phantom power, listen directly to the input signal via headphones, and much more. Once set, all configuration settings can be locked at the console for total system security.
 
Assignable Headphone Output for On-Stage Monitoring
For easy setup and signal routing verification, a headphones jack is conveniently located on the front of the DL16, giving you the option of listening directly to any of the 16 inputs. Simply select the signal you need to monitor by scrolling through the 16 channels whilst adjusting the gain and selecting the operating mode, all via a single robust rotary control.
 
MIDI In/Out
Using scene automation has never been simpler or more convenient. The automation scenes allow MIDI events to be incorporated, so that external MIDI-compatible devices can be controlled as part of a scene change via your console's MIDI output. Additionally, console events can be triggered from an external MIDI source via your console's MIDI input. You can also control the gain and phantom power settings remotely using the MIDI communication functionality.
 
Overview
16 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable 48V 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 Cat 5e cable up to 328' 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 2 RU rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
 
Features
16 Remote-Controlled MIDAS Preamps
8 Servo-Balanced XLR Outputs
AES50 Networking
Ultranet Personal Monitoring Hub
2 RU Rackmount Chassis
Monitor Onstage via Assignable Headphone
Up to 328' Networking Capability
Dual AES50 Ports for Cascading Units
USB Connector for System Updates