Midas DL16
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Midas
DL16
Product Info
Article Number:
350048
Brand:
Midas
Model:
DL16
Category:
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
Price:
$817.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Description
- Midas DL16
- Digital Stagebox
- 16 Inputs and 8 outputs
- AES50 network (Klark Teknik)
- Up to 100 m CAT-5e cabling possible
- 7 Segment LED signal display
- Direct P - 16 monitor port
- Double ADAT output
- Midi In / Out
- USB port for firmware updates
- Installation depth: 21 cm
- Frontal metal bracket depth: 2.2 cm
- Format: 19 " / 2U
PROS
- • Robust metal chassis inspires confidence on stage.
- • AES50 network offers exceptionally low latency for monitors.
- • Midas preamps deliver clean, detailed sound with headroom.
- • ADAT outputs provide flexible routing options for recording.
CONS
- • Limited EQ compared to fully-fledged digital mixers.
- • USB port solely for firmware updates, not audio interface.
- • AES50 cabling can be a potential single point of failure.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
16
Outputs
8
Protocol
AES50 / ADAT / MIDI
Compatibility
Compatible with Klark Teknik DL32/DL168 and other AES50 devices
Rack Mountable
19 in / 2U
Weight
7.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
While it primarily shines with Klark Teknik mixers, it can function as a standalone preamp with other AES50-compatible systems, but full functionality is limited.
It provides a dedicated monitor feed directly from one input, bypassing the main mixer for a quick and easy wedge feed, perfect for IEMs.
AES50 is generally very reliable, but using high-quality CAT5e or CAT6 cabling and avoiding long cable runs is crucial for optimal performance.
