The Behringer S16 Digital Snake I/O Box takes the burden out of connecting your FOH (Front of House) console with the talent monitor. It provides 16 fully programmable, remotely controllable high-end mic preamps, 8 analog, balanced XLR returns at the stage end, and connects to the FOH through a single CAT5 cable without the need for a dedicated router.
This I/O box is designed with multiple scenarios in mind; it works equally well as a stand-alone pair for use with analog mixing consoles, or as part of the trio of a digital mixing solution along with the X32 digital mixer and P16 personal monitoring system. It is a 16-in and 8-out stage box that features AES50 networking with the Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology.
The 16 Midas-designed XLR inputs are fully programmable and remote controllable from the X32 digital mixer. The 8 balanced XLR outputs provide ample sends to the stage for mains and monitoring. The front panel also allows the level and phantom power to be controlled for all inputs and outputs, accompanied by an 8-LED meter and 7-segment display. The currently selected channel can be monitored in mono through a 1/4” TRS headphone jack with level control.
The dual AES50 jacks allow transmission of all audio and MIDI data to the X32 FOH with a single Ethernet cable, and also allow up to three S16 boxes to be cascaded for maximum channel count. In this scenario, 48 bi-directional audio channels at 24-bit / 48 kHz can be transferred on just one CAT5 line between the FOH console and the stage, including 48 analog inputs from stage, 24 analog outputs on stage, as well as the 16 Ultranet channels, MIDI data, and head amp remote control.
An additional Ultranet output provides 16 channels for use with the P16 personal monitoring system through the Ethernet cable, allowing each musician to dial in his or her own custom mix from the stage. A pair of ADAT ports can carry additional sends to the stage beyond the 8 analog outputs, or split the 16 inputs. Lastly, a USB jack allows for future firmware updates.
Massive Connectivity
Stand-Alone Snake Mode
Remotely Controllable Preamps Make Setup a Breeze
Seamless Integration with P16 Personal Monitoring System
Klark Teknik AES50
- 48 bi-directional audio channels over CAT5 cable (48 kHz)
- 24 bi-directional audio channels over CAT5 cable (96 kHz)
- Single cable duplex interconnection for audio and sample clocks
- Ethernet physical layer audio data transmission
- High channel count and ultra-low deterministic latency
- Accurate phase-aligned clock distribution
- Comprehensive error detection and management
- Provision for redundant networking
- Minimal configuration, total ease of deployment and use
- Ethernet TCP/IP protocol-compatible auxiliary data channel
Extreme Value
Miscellaneous Features
- 16 Midas-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
- 8 analog, servo-balanced XLR outputs
- AES50 network ports featuring Klark Teknik’s SuperMAC networking capability for low jitter and latency
- Up to 328’ (100m) networking capability via CAT5e cable (sold separately)
- Dual AES50 ports for cascading units; no merger or router required
- Precise LED metering plus 7-segment displays for signal control on stage
- Dual ADAT outputs for use in splitter mode and stand-alone digital multicore applications
- MIDI in / out for bi-directional communication between FOH console and on-stage MIDI devices
- USB connector for system updates via PC
- Planet Earth switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 to 240 V), noise-free audio, superior transient response, and low power consumption for energy saving
- Built like a tank, yet compact; all-steel 2U rack-mount chassis
- High-quality components and rugged construction ensure long life
Behringer S16 Specs
| Processing | |
| Conversion | A/D-D/A conversion: 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48.0 kHz, (Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385): 114 dB dynamic range |
| Network | Networked I/O latency (stage-box-in, console processing, stage-box- out): 1.1 ms |
| Connectors | XLR inputs, programmable mic preamps, designed by Midas: 16 XLR outputs: 8 Phones outputs, 1/4" TRS: 1 (mono) AES50 ports, SuperMAC: 2 P16 connector, Ultranet (no power supplied): 1 MIDI inputs / outputs: 1 /1 ADAT Toslink outputs (2x 8 Channel): 2 USB type B, rear panel, for system updates: 1 |
| Mic Input | Characteristics: Design: Midas THD + noise, 20 dB gain, 0 dBu out: < 0.006% A-weighted Input impedance XLR, unbalanced / balanced: 5 kOhms / 10 kOhms Non clip maximum input level, XLR: +23 dBu Phantom power, switchable per input: 48 V Equivalent input noise level, XLR (input shorted): -128 dBu CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB gain (typical): >70 dB CMRR, XLR, @ 40 dB gain: >80 dB |
| Input/Output | Characteristics: Frequency range, @ 48 kHz sample rate, 0 dB to -1 dB: 10 Hz to 22 kHz Dynamic range, analog in to analog out (typical): 106 dB A/D dynamic range, preamp and converter (typical): 109 dB D/A dynamic range, converter and output: 108 dB Cross talk rejection @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels: 100 dB Output level, XLR, nominal/maximum: +4 dBu / +21 dBu Output impedance, XLR, unbalanced / balanced: 75 Ω / 75 Ω Phones output impedance / level: 40 Ω / +25 dBm (mono) Residual noise level, XLR and TRS: -87 dBu A-weighted |
| Indicator | |
| Display | 4-digit, 7-segment, LED |
| Status | Front status LEDs: AES50-A, red/green AES50-B, red/green HA Locked, red SN Master, green Splitter, orange Out +16, orange Out +8, orange |
| Meter | Sig, -30 dB, -18 dB, -12 dB, -9 dB, -6 dB, -3 dB, Clip |
| Rear Panel | Splitter mode, orange |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | Switch-mode auto range: 100 to 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 19 x 8.9 x 3.5" (482 x 225 x 89 mm) |
| Weight | 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) |
