MIDAS / DL8

The MIDAS/DL8 is a PoE-powered 8-input, 8-output digital stage box.

■ 8-in/8-out Stage Box

PoE-powered 8-input, 8-output stage box with Midas PRO mic preamps and two powered ULTRANET monitoring outputs

■ Award-winning 8-input Midas PRO mic preamps (with switchable 48V phantom power)
■ Eight electronically balanced, low-impedance line-level outputs
■ Powered via AES50 PoE from a compatible Midas Hub or powered by the built-in switching power supply
■ Powered ULTRANET distribution hub connects two personal monitor mixers
■ Provides digital audio and control for ULTRANET networked Turbosound speaker systems
■ Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports allow cascading of additional stage boxes
■ Includes rack ears and protective bumpers for fixed and on-stage installation
■ Remote operation via STP CAT5e cable
■ Neutrik etherCON Equipped with AES50 network ports
■ Rugged enclosure for portable durability
■ Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply

■ DL8
The DL8 Stage Box features award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamps with +48V phantom power, eight electronically balanced, low-impedance line-level outputs, an ULTRANET distribution hub for connecting to personal monitor mixers and Turbosound speaker systems, and dual AES50 SuperMAC ports for cascading stage boxes.

■ ULTRANET Seamless Integration
World-renowned engineers from Klark Teknik, Midas, and Turbosound came together to develop ULTRANET, a truly revolutionary technology that will forever change live and studio workflows. This revolutionary technology seamlessly transmits up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit digital audio and control data over a single CAT5 cable between compatible digital devices, including mixers, I/O stage boxes, powered loudspeakers, and personal monitoring systems. Compared to traditional analog networks, ULTRANET digital networks offer the following advantages: Audio signals are less susceptible to RFI (radio frequency interference), there's no signal crosstalk, and setup is simpler, significantly reducing installation time. ULTRANET enables a powerful digital ecosystem, allowing you to control every element of your audio production environment from a single location.

■ Extensive Connectivity with Dual AES50 Ports
By daisy-chaining up to three DL8s over a single STP/CAT5 cable, you can provide up to 24 channels of input and output to your stage. Klark Teknik's AES50 simultaneously meets the needs of the live performance industry, offering high channel count, extremely low deterministic latency, phase-accurate network clock distribution, error detection, and network redundancy with simple deployment and ease of use. This unique combination benefits live and studio recording applications, post-production, broadcast, and audio routing infrastructure.

■Unparalleled Performance
The DL8 Digital Stage Box is the ideal 8x8 signal distribution solution, thanks to its legendary remotely controllable microphone preamps, AES50 connectivity, and a wealth of other professional features. Built tough enough for the rigors of touring, the DL8 requires only 2U of rack space and can be connected to FOH via a single, inexpensive CAT5 cable. This connection costs less than a fraction of the cost of traditional methods for connecting Stage to FOH, and is backed by a comprehensive warranty program.