Midas DL251 48-In/16-Output Digital Stage Box
May only be purchased as part of a complete system
Unleash the power of legendary Midas sound quality with the DL251! This 5U 19' fixed-configuration rack I/O unit offers 48 mic/line level inputs and 16 line level outputs. It's perfect for musicians, sound engineers, and anyone seeking top-notch audio performance.
• Award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers for outstanding sound
• Selectable sample rates for flexibility
• Remote operation up to 100 m via CAT5/5e cable for convenience
Featuring award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with 2.5 dB analogue gain steps and three AES50 network ports providing N+1 redundancy, plus an Ethernet control port and a MIDI Interface (In, Out, Thru), the DL251 is the ideal partner to the Midas M Series and PRO Series digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.
Features:
- 48 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
- 16 actively balanced low impedance line level outputs
- Selectable 96 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate operation
- Remote operation up to 100 m via CAT5/5e cable
- All settings programmable from front panel controls or console
- PSU status indicator LEDs and configuration switches on front panel
- 3 AES50 network ports for redundant connections
- MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors
- Features Neutrik etherCON* AES50 network ports
- Rugged 5U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
- Dual redundant auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Specifications:
- General Statistics
- XLR connections
- Resilience: N + 1 cable redundancy and dual redundant PSUs
- General Specifications
- Sampling rate: 48 kHz, 96 kHz
- Dynamic range: 107 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz (no pre-emphasis)
- Maximum gain: 45 dB
- Crosstalk @ 1 kHz: -100 dB physically adjacent input channels
- Crosstalk @ 10 kHz: -90 dB physically adjacent input channels
- Dimensions: 5U x 414 mm deep
- Net weight: 10 kg
- Shipping weight: 18 kg
- Power requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
- Power consumption at 115 V: 1 PSU: 85 W, 85 VA 2 PSU: 110 W, 110 VA
- Power consumption at 230 V: 1 PSU: 90 W, 100 VA 2 PSU: 110 W, 135 VA
- Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
- Storage temperature range: -20°C to +60°C
- System Inputs and Outputs
- I/O box inputs
- Box analogue outputs
- MIDI
- 48 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
- 96 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
- Input and Output Characteristics
- Analogue input characteristics
- Analogue output characteristics
- 48 kHz digital I/O characteristics
- 96 kHz digital I/O characteristics
The Midas DL251 Digital Rackmount Stage Box is a must-have for musicians, sound engineers, and anyone in the live sound industry. Its 5U 19' fixed-configuration rack design makes it easy to install and integrate into your setup. With 48 mic/line level inputs and 16 line level outputs, you'll have plenty of connectivity options. The unit weighs 10 kg and has dimensions of 5U x 414 mm deep, making it portable and durable for on-the-go use. It's compatible with Midas M Series and PRO Series digital consoles, allowing for a seamless digital snake connection from the Front of House to the stage.
