Best Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers for Intermediate 2026

The AB168 is a workhorse stagebox, expanding your GLD or Qu mixer's input count with Allen & Heath's signature preamp quality and Dante networking. It’s perfect for bands and touring acts needing reliable, high-quality remote mic preamps and signal routing – just be sure you’re already in the Allen & Heath digital ecosystem.

• Size19"
• Weight5 kg

This AR2412 is a workhorse for Qu console users needing more inputs and outputs. It’s a solid, reliable stage box that expands your system's capabilities significantly—ideal for bands, corporate events, and any situation needing a scalable, Dante-enabled solution.

• Size19"

The DX168/X is a serious workhorse for dLive users needing extensive input and output flexibility. It’s a game-changer for larger bands, touring rigs, or venues wanting to expand their dLive’s capabilities – just be aware it’s completely dependent on that dLive mixer for operation.

• Size19"

The S32 is a serious workhorse for larger bands and touring acts needing a flexible stagebox solution. Its AES50 networking is a game-changer for routing signals, and the Klark Teknik preamps deliver clean sound. It’s a great option for those needing serious input counts without the premium price tag of established brands.

• Weight4.6 kg

The NSB 32.16 is a serious piece of kit for those fully committed to the Presonus AVB ecosystem. It's a rock-solid stagebox delivering clean preamps and a ton of channels, ideal for bands or larger events needing remote mic inputs and reliable transport—just know you're locked into the Presonus world.

• Size19"

The DL16 is a seriously useful stagebox for monitor engineers and bands needing flexible I/O. It’s a fantastic way to expand a digital mixer’s input count without a ton of extra cabling, especially for live sound or recording situations where you need remote mic preamps and AES50 connectivity.

• Size19"

The DL32 is a fantastic stagebox for anyone already invested in the Klark Teknik ecosystem. It gives you a ton of inputs and outputs without a massive cable snake, and the Midas preamps are simply superb. Perfect for bands and touring engineers needing reliable, high-quality remote mic inputs.

The NSB 16.8 is a serious piece of kit for Presonus StudioLive AVB users. It expands your I/O count while maintaining incredibly low latency thanks to the AVB protocol, making it ideal for bands and production teams needing reliable, high-channel-count routing for live performance or recording. Just be aware you’re locked into the Presonus ecosystem.

The SD16 is a seriously useful tool for bands and sound engineers needing more stage inputs than their console offers. It’s a great way to expand your I/O without a massive investment, and the Klark Teknik integration is a big bonus. Perfect for smaller to mid-sized venues where you need flexible routing and monitor control.