The DL8 professional digital Stage Box by Midas

The Midas DL8 is a professional digital stage box designed for live sound, studio recording, broadcast, and installed audio applications. It provides eight premium Midas PRO microphone preamps with remote control capability, eight balanced line outputs, and seamless integration with AES50 digital networking. The DL8 allows long-distance, low-latency audio transmission over a single CAT5e cable while supporting expansion through additional AES50-connected devices. With built-in ULTRANET connectivity for personal monitoring systems and a rugged rack-friendly design, it delivers a compact and reliable solution for professional audio signal distribution.

Specs:

• Model: Midas DL8 Digital Stage Box
• Type: Digital stage box / audio I/O expansion unit
• Inputs: 8 x Midas PRO microphone preamp inputs (XLR/TRS combo)
• Outputs: 8 x electronically balanced line outputs (XLR)
• Microphone Preamps: Midas PRO remote-controllable preamps
• Phantom Power: Switchable +48V phantom power per input
• Digital Network Protocol: AES50 SuperMAC
• AES50 Connections: 2 x AES50 ports for cascading and system expansion
• Network Connection: Shielded CAT5e/CAT6 cable via RJ45-compatible connections
• Maximum Cable Length: Up to 100 m over CAT5e cable
• Audio Resolution: 24-bit digital audio
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
• Dynamic Range: Up to 114 dB (A-weighted)
• Latency: Approximately 1.1 ms networked I/O latency
• ULTRANET Outputs: 2 x powered ULTRANET connections for personal monitoring systems
• USB Connection: USB port for firmware and system updates
• Power Options: AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE) with compatible Midas hardware
• Rack Height: 2U
• Dimensions: 333 x 149 x 95 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg
• Applications: Live sound, touring, recording studios, broadcast, and installed audio systems
• Compatibility: Designed for use with Midas digital consoles and AES50-compatible systems