Midas DL8 - 8-Input/8-Output PoE-Powered Stage Box with Midas Microphone Preamplifiers and 2 Powered ULTRANET Monitoring Outputs in Black Finish

The Midas DL8 is a compact and versatile 8-input/8-output PoE-powered stage box, designed to deliver high-quality audio performance with ease of deployment in live sound and recording environments. It features 8 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers, which are renowned for their clarity, warmth, and precision. These preamplifiers offer switchable +48 V phantom power and are capable of delivering pristine audio quality, capturing every nuance of a performance. The DL8 is designed with transparency and low noise in mind, ensuring that every signal is faithfully reproduced. With 8 electronically balanced low impedance line-level outputs, the DL8 provides a reliable and high-fidelity connection for your audio system, making it an ideal choice for small to medium-scale setups, personal monitoring, or as an extension for larger stage systems.

The DL8 incorporates ULTRANET, a powerful digital networking technology developed by Midas, Behringer, and Turbosound, allowing up to 16 channels of 24-bit audio to be transmitted over a standard shielded CAT5 cable. The DL8 supports up to 75 meters of cable length, enabling flexible stage configurations without signal degradation. It includes two ULTRANET outputs, which provide powered connections to Behringer P16-M personal monitor mixers, making it an ideal solution for in-ear monitoring systems. Additionally, the DL8 features dual AES50 SuperMAC ports, which enable seamless cascading of additional DL8 stage boxes, allowing up to 48 channels to be routed to the stage from FOH without the need for a merger or router. This combination of AES50 and ULTRANET connectivity offers an incredibly flexible and scalable digital audio ecosystem.

Engineered for durability, the DL8 is built to withstand the demands of live performances and touring. Its compact 2U rackmount design ensures it occupies minimal space in a rig, while still providing robust functionality. The stage box is powered either via AES50 PoE from a compatible Midas hub or from its internal switched-mode power supply, offering flexibility for various setups. The DL8 is equipped with a USB port for system updates, ensuring that the unit remains up-to-date with the latest firmware releases. The unit is also equipped with Neutrik etherCON AES50 network ports for reliable and secure connectivity, making it ideal for use in demanding professional environments.

The DL8 also boasts impressive audio specifications, including a dynamic range of 109 dB (A-weighted) for the mic preamps and a frequency response of 10 Hz to 22 kHz at 48 kHz sample rate. Its low crosstalk rejection of 100 dB ensures that each channel remains isolated and clean, while its non-clip maximum input level of +23 dBu allows for a wide range of signal sources. The unit's residual noise level is an impressive -88 dBu, ensuring a clean signal path from input to output. Whether used for small-scale productions, personal monitoring systems, or as part of a larger setup, the Midas DL8 provides exceptional performance, ease of use, and flexibility.

With its PoE-powered design, high-quality Midas microphone preamplifiers, and seamless digital networking capabilities, the Midas DL8 is the perfect solution for those looking to integrate a reliable and cost-effective stage box into their audio system.

Features

• 8 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
• 8 electronically balanced low impedance line-level outputs
• PoE-powered via AES50 or from internal switched-mode power supply
• 2 powered ULTRANET outputs for Behringer P16-M personal monitor mixers
• Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading additional stageboxes without merger or router
• Networked audio and control connectivity for Turbosound speaker systems with ULTRANET capability
• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 100 m (330 ft) length
• Neutrik etherCON AES50 network ports for secure and reliable connectivity
• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
• USB port for system updates
• Dynamic range: 109 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 22 kHz @ 48 kHz sample rate
• Crosstalk rejection: 100 dB
• Non-clip maximum input level: +23 dBu
• Residual noise level: -88 dBu, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• Power consumption: 35 W
• Voltage: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Dimensions: 3.7 x 5.9 x 13.1 inches
• Weight: 5.4 lbs

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, NEUTRIK etherCON: 2
• USB port for system updates, type B: 1

Mic Input Characteristics (Midas PRO)

• Mic input impedance XLR jack, unbal. / bal.: 5 kΩ / 10 kΩ
• THD + noise, 20 dB gain, 0 dBu out: < 0.006%, unweighted
• Phantom power, switchable per input: +48 V
• Equivalent input noise level, XLR (input shorted): -125 dBu, unweighted
• CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB gain (typical): >75 dB

Input/Output Characteristics

• Frequency response @ 48 kHz sample rate: 10 Hz - 22 kHz, 0 dB to -1 dB
• Dynamic range, analog mic in to analog out (typical): 106 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• A/D dynamic range, mic preamp to converter (typical): 109 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• D/A dynamic range, converter and output: 108 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• Crosstalk rejection @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels: 100 dB
• Non clip maximum input level, XLR: +23 dBu
• Line input impedance TRS jack, unbal. / bal.: 5 kΩ / 10 kΩ
• Non clip maximum input level, TRS: +23 dBu

Output Characteristics

• Output impedance, XLR, unbal. / bal.: 50 Ω / 100 Ω
• Output level, XLR, nom. / max.: +21 dBu
• Residual noise level, XLR: -88 dBu, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted

Digital In/Out

• AES50 SuperMAC networking @ 48 or 44.1 kHz, 24-bit PCM: 2 x 48 Channels, bidirectional
• AES50 SuperMAC cable length, CAT5 shielded: <80 m recommended
• ULTRANET networking @ 48 or 44.1 kHz, 22-bit PCM: 2
• ULTRANET cable length, CAT5 shielded: <75 m
• ULTRANET phantom power for P16-M personal mixers: 2 powered outputs

Power

• Switch-mode autorange power supply: 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
• Power consumption: 35 W
• Powered over Ethernet (PoE): AES50-A PoE/SYNC IN

Physical

• Standard operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.7 x 5.9 x 13.1 inches
• Weight: 5.4 lbs