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Best Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers for Aerobics 2026

Perfect stage boxes for digital mixers for aerobics - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Acoustic Acts For Active Performers For Additional I/O For Aerobics For Amplifier Connections For Announcements For Audio Engineers For Audio Post
BRANDS: Allen & Heath Midas DiGiCo
Allen & Heath GX4816 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Allen & Heath GX4816

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath GX4816Audio Expander with 48 XLR Inputs / 16 XLR Outputs and DX andME Connectivity48 XLR preamps with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467617
$5,118
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Allen & Heath DT20 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Allen & Heath DT20

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath DT20DANTE InterfaceCompact Dante interface for installationsResolution: 96 kHz / 48 kHzInputs: 2 XLR...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580607
$395
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Allen & Heath DX88-P - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Allen & Heath DX88-P

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath DX88-PExpander for Fixed InstallationsFor the expansion of AHMAvantis and dLive systems96 kHz8...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 596040
$1,198
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Presonus NSB 32.16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Presonus NSB 32.16

by Presonus
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Presonus NSB 32.1632x16 AVB Stagebox32 Mic/line inputs: combo jacksXLR/jack32 Remote-controllable XMAX Class-A...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554933
$1,242
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DiGiCo D-Rack 1P - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DiGiCo D-Rack 1P

by DiGiCo
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

DiGiCo D-Rack 1PDigital Multicore SystemDigital stagebox for all DiGiCo consoles from the SD series32 Mic / Line...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442445
$5,718
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DiGiCo D-Rack 2P - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DiGiCo D-Rack 2P

by DiGiCo
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

DiGiCo D-Rack 2PDigital MulticoreDigital stagebox for all DiGiCo consoles of the SD series32 Mic/line inputs8 Analogue...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 438847
$6,259
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DiGiCo A168 Stage I/O - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DiGiCo A168 Stage I/O

by DiGiCo
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

DiGiCo A168 Stage I/ODigital Stagebox2x A3232 Network protocol16 Mic/Line inputs8 Line outputs: XLRDimensions (W x H x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 539476
$2,088
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Midas DL151 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Midas DL151

by Midas
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Midas DL151, Stagebox, 24 Mic inputs with switchable phantom power, 96 kHz or 48 kHz switchable, 24 Bit, Format:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 327071
$2,936
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Yamaha Tio 1608-D2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Yamaha Tio 1608-D2

by Yamaha
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Yamaha Tio 1608-D2Digital StageboxDante compatible16 Microphone/Line inputs and 8 Line outputsExternal sampling...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 578347
$1,868
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Allen & Heath DT02 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Allen & Heath DT02

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath DT02Dante InterfaceCompact Dante interface for installationsReady for Dante Domain ManagerResolution:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580608
$384
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Behringer S16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Behringer S16

by Behringer
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Behringer S16 Digital SnakeDigital StageboxWith 16 Inputs and 8 OutputsAES50 network (Klark Teknik)Up to 100m of...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 281296
$483
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Tascam SB-16D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Tascam SB-16D

by Tascam
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Tascam DP-16 SDDante StageboxDante-capable stagebox and audio interface with 16 analogue inputs and outputsUp to 96 kHz...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 559886
$3,189
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Midas DL32 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Midas DL32

by Midas
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Midas DL 32Digital Stagebox32 Inputs16 OutputsAES50 network (Klark Teknik)Up to 100 m CAT-5e cabling possibleDouble...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 357067
$1,396
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Allen & Heath AB168 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Allen & Heath AB168

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath AB168Digital Stagebox for GLD and Qu16 Mic XLR preamps8 XLR line outputsPhantom power LEDEthernet...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 344399
$1,484
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Allen & Heath DX168/X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Allen & Heath DX168/X

by Allen & Heath
Professional Quality
Key Feature:
• Professional grade

Allen & Heath DX168/XAudio RackFor dLive S / C Class Mixer16 Mic / line inputs8 XLR outputsPhantom PowerPlug and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425761
$2,056
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How to Choose the Best Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced stage boxes for digital mixers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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