Behringer S16 Digital Snake Stagebox, with 16-Inputs 8-Outputs S16

The Behringer Digital Snake S16 is an I/O Box with 16 remote-controllable Midas preamps, 8 outputs, and AES50 networking featuring Klark Teknik SuperMac technology.The S16 Digital Snake from Behringer takes the burden out of connecting your FOH (Front of House) console with the talent. The S16 provides 16 fully-programmable, remotely-controllable high-end mic preamps plus 8 analog balanced XLR returns at the stage end and connects to the FOH via a single CAT5 cable without the need for a dedicated router. Klark Teknik provided the SuperMAC technology that made all of this possible.When used as part of a complete X32 system, two S16 Stage Boxes can be cascaded via the built-in AES50 ports, providing connectivity for up to 32 mic/line inputs, 16 balanced outputs and the Powerplay P-16 Personal Monitoring System, which can feed up to 48 individual monitor mixers. Behringer also included two optical ADAT sockets for connecting channels 1-8 and 9-16 to outboard devices, a convenient USB port for system updates via your PC, plus MIDI I/O for lighting systems and sound module control.Having to run back and forth to FOH, or trying to communicate with a tech on stage tracking down a bad cable or connection, can really put a crimp in the gig. S16's ingenious monitoring / head amp control section allows you to select any one of the 16 inputs, 8 bus outputs or P16 output streams, for immediate line checks. In addition to signal metering at the stage box, you can set individual input channel Gain, apply +48 V phantom power, plus you have the option of listening directly to the input signal via headphones and much more. Once set, all configuration settings can be locked at the console for total system security.Klark Teknik SuperMAC (AES50-Compliant) technology gives the S16 its high-capacity digital interconnectivity with ultra-low latency operation, as well as superbly simple deployment and ease of use. Klark Teknik engineers worked hand-in-hand with Behringer product developers to ensure the S16 meets, or exceeds, the requirements of live performance entertainers and their professional audio engineers.Features16 fully programmable and remote-controllable audiophile mic preamps8 analog, servo-balanced XLR outputsAES50 network ports featuring Klark Teknik SuperMac technology for ultra-low latency (in-ear compatible)*Shielded Cat5e cables offer greater reliability. Unshielded cables are NOT recommended for use with the S16.Up to 100m networking capability via shielded CAT-5e cable (not included)Dual AES50 ports for cascading S16 units—no merger or router requiredPrecise LED metering plus 7-segment displays for signal control on stagePhones output assignable to any of the inputs/outputs for on-stage monitoringConnectivity for Behringer's P-16 Personal Monitoring System for In-Ear applications (not included)Dual ADAT outputs for use in splitter mode and stand-alone digital multicore applicationsMIDI In/Out for bi-directional communication between FOH