Midas DL8 Digital Stage Box – 8x8 I/O with Midas PRO Preamps, Dual AES50 & Powered Ultranet Outputs (PoE) (DL8)
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The Midas DL8 Digital Stage Box is a compact, professional-grade 8-input, 8-output stage interface featuring Midas PRO microphone preamps, dual AES50 SuperMAC ports, and two powered Ultranet outputs for seamless integration with Behringer P16-M personal monitoring systems. Housed in a rugged 2U rackmount chassis, the DL8 delivers exceptional sound quality, low latency, and flexible I/O—all via a single shielded CAT5 cable.
Key Features:
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8 remote-controllable Midas PRO mic preamps with +48V phantom power
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8 electronically balanced line outputs via XLR
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Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading or redundant networking
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2 powered Ultranet outputs for personal monitor mixers or Turbosound iQ speakers
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24-bit / 44.1 or 48kHz digital conversion with 114dB dynamic range
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PoE-powered for simplified deployment
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USB port for firmware updates
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Built-in mounting points in a durable 2U rack enclosure
Why Choose the Midas DL8?
The DL8 offers a rock-solid digital I/O solution ideal for touring, broadcast, studio, and installation use. Engineered for performance and flexibility, it allows you to expand your system easily, daisy-chaining up to three DL8s for 48-in/48-out connectivity via AES50. With powered Ultranet outputs, you can directly feed P16-M personal monitor systems or Turbosound speakers—eliminating the need for extra gear. Built by Midas, trusted by professionals worldwide, the DL8 delivers precision audio and ease of deployment.
Specifications:
| Specification | Detail |
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| Model | DL8 |
| Mic Inputs | 8 x Midas PRO preamps, XLR/TRS combo |
| Line Outputs | 8 x balanced XLR |
| Ultranet Outputs | 2 x RJ45, powered |
| AES50 Ports | 2 x RJ45 (48x48 channels bidirectional) |
| USB Port | 1 x Type B (firmware updates) |
| A/D–D/A Conversion | 24-bit @ 44.1/48kHz, 114dB dynamic range |
| Latency (network I/O) | 1.1 ms |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ balanced / 5 kΩ unbalanced |
| Max Input Level | +23 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω balanced |
| Nominal Output Level | +21 dBu |
| Dynamic Range (analog path) | 106 dB typical |
| Crosstalk Rejection | 100 dB @ 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 22 kHz (±1 dB) |
| Residual Noise | -88 dBu (22Hz–22kHz) |
| Form Factor | 2U rackmount |
| Recommended Cable | Shielded CAT5e (≤80m AES50 / ≤75m Ultranet) |
| Power Supply | Power over Ethernet (PoE) |