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Black rectangular metal stage box with sixteen combo input jacks and eight XLR output connectors on the front panel

Behringer

Behringer SD16 16-Channel Digital Stage Box with 16 Preamps and 8 XLR Outputs

SKU CH-HHTZ-WXMPZ

A 16-channel digital stage box with 16 remote-controlled preamps and 8 XLR outputs connects on-stage sources to a front-of-house console over a single Cat 5e cable up to 328 feet

  • 16 remote-controlled Midas-designed preamps deliver audiophile sound quality
  • 8 servo-balanced XLR outputs provide balanced analog connections
  • AES50 networking with SuperMAC technology ensures ultralow jitter and latency
  • 4-port Ultranet hub powers personal monitor mixers directly
  • Single Cat 5e cable links stage box up to 328 feet

Digital I/O Stage Box for Live Sound

The Behringer SD16 is a digital I/O stage box that links on-stage performers to a front-of-house console. Sixteen remote-controlled Midas-designed preamplifiers handle microphone signals, while eight servo-balanced XLR outputs send analogue line-level audio back to the stage or recording system. A single shielded Cat 5e cable carries all channels using AES50 networking.

Suited to Multi-Stage Setups and Personal Monitoring

This unit suits engineers who need up to 48 inputs and 24 balanced outputs by cascading three stageboxes together. The integrated 4-port Ultranet hub powers and feeds sixteen channels to four personal monitor mixers without extra hardware. Buyers who need more than sixteen preamp channels from a single box should look at a different solution.

Sixteen Remote-Controlled Midas-Designed Preamps

The sixteen preamplifiers are the specification that determines whether this stage box matches the channel count required for the performance. Each preamp is fully programmable and controlled remotely from the console. If the production demands a higher or lower preamp count per unit, another model will be necessary.

Highlights

  • 16 remote-controlled Midas-designed preamps deliver audiophile sound quality
  • 8 servo-balanced XLR outputs provide balanced analog connections
  • AES50 networking with SuperMAC technology ensures ultralow jitter and latency
  • 4-port Ultranet hub powers personal monitor mixers directly
  • Single Cat 5e cable links stage box up to 328 feet

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 16 Midas-designed preamps are passing signal correctly after connecting the AES50 cable?

Check the front-panel LED meters for each channel; green indicates signal presence and red warns of overload, confirming the preamps are active and gain-staged.

Which accessories ship in the box versus what must I purchase separately to run the stage box?

The box includes rack ears and protective bumpers; you must supply a shielded Cat 5e cable and any XLR cables for microphones or outputs.

Should I choose a single SD16 or cascade multiple units to reach 48 inputs and 24 outputs?

One SD16 provides 16 inputs and 8 outputs; cascade up to three units via AES50 when your show requires the full 48-input and 24-output capacity.

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