Behringer SD16｜16-channel digital stage box, MIDAS preamps, dual AES50 expansion
Behringer SD16 is a digital stage box designed for live and studio use, featuring 16 MIDAS-designed mic preamps and 8 XLR outputs. Through dual AES50 and ULTRANET it easily integrates with X32/M32 digital consoles and personal monitoring. Supports remote control, cascaded expansion and low-latency transmission, making stage cabling cleaner and more efficient.
Key Features
- 16 remotely controllable MIDAS-designed mic preamps, each with +48 V phantom power
- 8 balanced XLR outputs, suitable for stage foldback, main PA or recording playback
- Dual AES50 connections (KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC), low latency and high stability, cascadable for expansion
- ULTRANET port for direct connection to Powerplay P16 personal monitoring system
- Plug-and-play with AES50-equipped consoles such as Behringer X32 and Midas M32
- Channel signal/phantom indicators and headphone monitoring for sound checks and system inspection
- Durable metal chassis and locking EtherCON network connectors for reliability
- Supports 44.1/48 kHz sample rates and automatic clock sync to ensure audio quality and phase coherence
Specifications
| Brand | Behringer |
| Model | SD16 |
| Type | Digital stage box / AES50 digital snake |
| Mic/Line Inputs | 16 x XLR, MIDAS-designed preamps, +48 V phantom power, remotely controllable |
| Analog Outputs | 8 x balanced XLR |
| Digital Connections | 2 x AES50 (A/B, KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC, RJ45 EtherCON) |
| Personal Monitoring | 1 x ULTRANET (RJ45, compatible with Powerplay P16 system) |
| Monitoring | Headphone output with volume control |
| MIDI | MIDI In/Out (5-pin DIN) |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 kHz |
| Transmission Distance | Each Cat5e/Cat6 run up to approx. 100 m (AES50) |
| Compatible Consoles | Behringer X32 series, Midas M32 (or other digital consoles supporting AES50) |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
