Midas DL8 PoE Power 8 Input/8 Output Stage Box with Pro Microphone Preamplifiers - ULTRANET Interface

ITEM #: MIDAS-DL8 MFG #: DL8

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DL8 - Overview

The MIDAS DL8 Stage Box provides 8 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power; 8 electronically balanced low impedance line level; integrated ULTRANET distribution hub for connecting to Behringer P16-M personal monitor mixers or Turbosound speaker systems; plus dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading additional StageBoxes.

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 CAT5 cable up to 75m 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) CAT5 cable, up to three DL8s can be daisy-chained to deliver 48 channels in and 48 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 post-production, broadcasting and audio routing infrastructure.

Unparalleled Performance
The DL8 digital stage box is the ideal 8 x 8 signal distribution solution courtesy of legendary MIDAS remote controllable mic preamps, Klark Teknik's AES50 connectivity and a wealth of other professional-grade features. Built tough enough to withstand the rigors of the road, the DL8 only takes up two rack spaces and connects to FOH with a single, inexpensive CAT5 cable.

  • Features:

    • 8 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable 48 V 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 CAT5e cable up to 330 ft / 100 m length
    • Features industry standard RJ-45 AES50 network ports
    • Rugged chassis for durability in portable applications
    • Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
     
  • Specifications:

      Processing
    • A/D-D/A Conversion: 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz, 114 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
    • Networked I/O Latency (stagebox in > console processing* > stagebox out): 1.1 ms

      Connectors
    • Programmable Mic Preamps, Designed by Midas, Balanced XLR/TRS Combo: 8
    • Line Outputs, Balanced XLR: 8
    • ULTRANET Outputs, RJ45 (power supplied for Behringer P16-M personal mixers): 2
    • AES50 Port, SuperMAC Networking, Industry Standard RJ-45: 2
    • USB Port for System Updates, Type B: 1

      Mic Input Characteristics (Midas PRO)
    • Mic Input Impedance XLR Jack, Unbal./Bal.: 5kΩ/10kΩ
    • THD + Noise, 20dB Gain, 0dBu Out: < 0.006%, unweighted
    • Phantom Power, Switchable per Input: 48V
    • Equivalent Input Noise Level, XLR (input shorted): -125dBu, unweighted
    • CMRR, XLR, @ 20dB Gain (typical): >75dB

      Input/Output Characteristics
    • Frequency Response @ 48kHz Sample Rate: 10Hz - 22kHz, 0dB - -1dB
    • Dynamic Range, Analog Mic In to Analog Out (typical): 106dB, 22Hz - 22kHz, unweighted
    • A/D Dynamic Range, Mic Preamp to Converter (typical): 109dB, 22Hz - 22kHz, unweighted
    • D/A Dynamic Range, Converter and Output: 108dB, 22Hz - 22kHz, unweighted
    • Crosstalk Rejection @ 1kHz, Adjacent Channels: 100dB
    • Non Clip Maximum Input Level, XLR: 23dBu
    • Line Input Impedance TRS Jack, Unbal./Bal.: 5kΩ/10kΩ
    • Non Clip Maximum Input Level, TRS: 23dBu

      Output Characteristics
    • Output Impedance, XLR, Unbal./Bal.: 50Ω /100Ω
    • Output Level, XLR, Nom./ Max.: 21dBu
    • Residual Noise Level, XLR: -88dBu, 22Hz - 22kHz, unweighted

      Digital In/Out
    • AES50 SuperMAC Networking @ 48 or 44.1kHz, 24-bit PCM : 2 x 48 Channels, bidirectional
    • AES50 SuperMAC Cable Length, CAT5 Shielded**: < 80m recommended
    • ULTRANET Networking @ 48 or 44.1kHz, 22-bit PCM: 2
    • ULTRANET Cable Length, CAT5 Shielded: < 75m
    • ULTRANET Phantom Power for P16-M Personal Mixers: 2 powered outputs

      Power
    • Switch-Mode Autorange Power Supply: 100V - 240V (50/60Hz)
    • Power Consumption: 35W
    • Powered over Ethernet (PoE): AES50-A PoE/SYNC IN

      Physical
    • Standard Operating Temperature Range: 41°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C)
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.7" x 5.9" x 13.1" (95mm x 149mm x 332mm)
    • Weight: 5.4lbs (2.45kg)

      * Incl. all channel and bus processing, excl. insert effects and line delays.
      ** Klark Teknik NCAT5E-50M recommended.
     

DL8 - Required Accessories

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