Behringer SD8 8-Channel Stage Box

I/O Stage Box with 8 Remote-Controllable Midas Preamps, 8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub

Digital mixing has revolutionized virtually everything in the live-entertainment production workflow. Now Behringer's come up with the perfect solution for connecting the onstage talent with your Front of House (FOH) console, and the rest of the world – the ultra-cool and ultra-affordable SD8 Stage Box! The SD8 provides 8 Midas -designed remote-controllable mic preamps, 8 balanced analog XLR returns at the stage end, plus an integrated 2-port ULTRANET distribution hub for direct connection to our P16-M personal monitor mixers – without any additional hardware required.

With the SD8, you get 8 remote-controllable Midas-designed preamps and 8 analog, servo-balanced XLR returns at the stage end. Plus the SD8 is extremely compact and comes with rugged protective bumpers, so you can toss them directly on stage wherever you need them. The best part – all it takes is a single shielded CAT5e cable per stage box (up to 330 ft / 100 m length).

The SD8 features 8 XLR balanced outputs, allowing you to connect to your amp racks, active loudspeakers and monitors. Thanks to its reference-class Cirrus Logic* 24-bit converters, SD8's digital operation eliminates even the slightest possibility of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and crosstalk.

FEATURES

• 8 x fully programmable and remote-controllable Midas-designed mic preamps give you exceptional sound, right from the stage
• 8 x analog, servo-balanced XLR outputs let you send complete monitor mixes to the stage
• AES50 network ports featuring Klark Teknik SuperMac technology, providing you with ultra-low latency digital audio that's in-ear compatible
• Ultranet connectivity for Behringer's Powerplay P16 Personal Monitoring System is perfect for in-ear applications
• Digital audio and control connectivity for Turbosound IQ speaker systems with Ultranet networking capability
• Dual AES50 ports let you cascade multiple units, without a merger or a router
• Up to 168' of networking capability via a single lightweight CAT-5e cable (not included)
• USB connector for system updates via PC
• Rack ears and protection bumpers included for installed and mobile applications
• Ultra-compact and roadworthy, all-steel chassis

SPECIFICATIONS

• Network Protocol: AES50
• Data I/O: 2 x AES50, 2 x Ultranet
• Connector: RJ45
• Input Channels:
  • 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
  • 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/hi-Z)
• Output Channels: 8 x XLR
• Digital Inputs: 0
• Digital Outputs: 0
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Width: 13.1" (333 mm)
• Depth: 5.9" (149 mm)
• Height: 3.7" (95 mm)
• Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
• Mounting Height: 3U
• 19" Rack kit: Yes