{"product_id":"midas-dl16-16-input-8-output-stage-box-digital-snake","title":"Midas DL16 16-Input 8-Output Stage Box Digital Snake","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Missing Link Between Stage and Front of House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Midas DL16 16-Input 8-Output Stage Box Digital Snake closes the gap between stage and front of house, built for touring engineers and installed venues that want award-winning Midas preamp quality without running a long analog snake. Digital mixing has revolutionized virtually everything in the live entertainment production workflow, and the DL16 brings that same cutting-edge technology to live production signal distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesigned to Replace the Traditional Analog Snake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis stage box is made for engineers who want to eliminate bulky, noise-prone analog cable runs. All it takes is a single, inexpensive CAT5 cable to connect the DL16 to front of house, replacing what would otherwise require a heavy analog snake. If your application calls for more inputs, or you simply want to keep your cable runs short and tidy, placing a second DL16 at the drum riser provides an additional 16 inputs for drum and guitar\/bass amp mic'ing, all still riding back on that same single cable run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLegendary Midas Preamps at the Stage End\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe DL16 features 16 fully programmable and remotely controllable Midas mic preamps, the very same preamps found in the larger PRO Series consoles, equipped with switchable +48V phantom power. Midas has built an impeccable reputation for its no-compromise approach to audio and build quality, particularly for mic preamps considered by industry experts among the best-sounding designs available. Eight electronically balanced, low-impedance line-level outputs round out the box, with all inputs and outputs designed to handle both balanced and unbalanced signals to guard against noise and crosstalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBuilt for Monitoring and Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn integrated ULTRANET output connects directly to Behringer P16-M personal monitor mixers, letting each performer take control of their own in-ear mix without additional hardware. Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports allow cascading additional DL16 stage boxes with no merger or router required, while dual ADAT outputs provide 16-channel digital output over optical TOSLINK connectors for routing into ADAT-compatible outboard gear. A front-panel headphone jack, assignable to any input or output, makes on-site signal checking straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eRugged, Road-Ready Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe DL16 ships in a rugged 2U rackmount chassis built to withstand the rigors of the road, with remote operation supported over shielded CAT5e cable runs of up to 328 feet (100m). Dual Cirrus Logic Digital-to-Analog converters reduce the noise floor and distortion, with post-DAC filtering to remove wide-band noise, and MIDI I\/O supports bidirectional communication with a Midas M32 Series console and on-stage MIDI devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduct: Midas DL16 Stage Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConfiguration: 16 inputs \/ 8 outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMic preamps: 16 x Midas PRO, switchable +48V phantom power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOutputs: 8 x electronically balanced XLR line-level outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNetworking: dual AES50 (Klark Teknik SuperMAC) ports for cascading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMonitoring: integrated ULTRANET output for Behringer P16-M personal monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDigital output: dual ADAT (TOSLINK), 16-channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMIDI: In\/Out for M32 Series console communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRemote cable run: up to 328 ft (100m) via shielded CAT5e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild: rugged 2U rackmount chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeadphone monitoring: front-panel 1\/4\" jack, assignable to any channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eA Strong Choice for Touring and Installed Live Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Midas DL16 is a smart choice for engineers who want Midas-grade preamp quality at the stage end, connected to front of house over a single digital cable run. It offers reliable, road-tested performance and flexible expansion, making it a practical foundation for touring rigs, houses of worship, and any venue looking to modernize its signal distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Pricer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54972078162249,"sku":"Midas DL16","price":674.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/6849\/0313\/files\/aasd_e65ec2ca-76b6-47f5-95d0-3ee32119e4c2.webp?v=1785421283","url":"https:\/\/www.bestpricer.co.uk\/products\/midas-dl16-16-input-8-output-stage-box-digital-snake","provider":"Best Pricer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}