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MIDAS DL151-UL 24 Input Stage Box with 24 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers

$2,949.00

The MIDAS DL151-UL is a high-performance, UL-certified digital stage box that delivers 24 channels of legendary Midas mic/line preamplification in a rugged 2U rackmount chassis. Designed for seamless integration into MIDAS digital mixing environments via AES50 networking, this unit is perfect for touring, installation, broadcast, and live sound applications that require both premium audio quality and compliance with North American safety standards.

Each of the 24 inputs features Midas’s renowned microphone preamps, known for their warmth, accuracy, and ultra-low noise performance. The preamps are remotely controllable from MIDAS digital consoles like the Pro Series or M32, providing users with centralized gain staging and recall capabilities.

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  • 24 Midas remote-controlled mic/line inputs  
  • UL-certified for safe, code-compliant installations  
  • AES50 digital audio networking (up to 96kHz)  
  • Dual power supply inputs for redundancy  
  • Rugged 2U steel rackmount chassis  
  • Fully compatible with MIDAS digital consoles
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About the MIDAS DL151-UL 24 Input Stage Box with 24 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers

The MIDAS DL151-UL is a professional digital stage box designed as the remote analog input interface for the MIDAS DL series digital mixing consoles, such as the DL251. Its primary function is to be placed on or near the stage, where it connects directly to up to 24 microphone or line-level sources via its high-quality MIDAS Pro Series microphone preamplifiers. It then digitizes these signals and transmits them, along with digital audio from the mixer for returns, over a single Ethernet cable to the mixing console located up to 100 meters away. This system completely replaces the traditional, bulky analog multicore snake, dramatically reducing stage cable clutter, setup time, and potential for noise interference while maintaining the renowned sonic quality of MIDAS preamps.

Engineered for durability in touring and fixed installation environments, the DL151-UL features a robust, rack-mountable steel chassis. Its 24 inputs are provided on combo XLR/TRS jacks, each with discrete gain control, phantom power (+48V), and a high-pass filter. The unit utilizes the industry-standard AES50 protocol for high-bandwidth, low-latency audio networking over standard Cat5e/6 cable. It includes dual redundant AES50 ports for connecting to the console and for daisy-chaining additional stage boxes, creating a scalable and fault-tolerant digital audio network. Comprehensive status LEDs provide immediate visual feedback on sample rate, clock source, and network activity.

As the core of the DL series' digital snake system, the MIDAS DL151-UL provides a clean, flexible, and sonically transparent solution for capturing live audio. It empowers sound engineers with the convenience and reliability of digital audio transport while preserving the analog front-end sound that MIDAS is famous for. By centralizing analog connections at the stage and digitizing the signal for long-distance transmission, it enhances system performance, simplifies setup, and provides a scalable foundation for professional live sound reinforcement.

Key Features

  • 24 Midas remote-controlled mic/line inputs  
  • UL-certified for safe, code-compliant installations  
  • AES50 digital audio networking (up to 96kHz)  
  • Dual power supply inputs for redundancy  
  • Rugged 2U steel rackmount chassis  
  • Fully compatible with MIDAS digital consoles

MIDAS DL151-UL 24 Input Stage Box with 24 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers Specs

System Design
Device Type
Digital Stage Box / Remote I/O Rack
Compatibility
MIDAS DL Series Digital Mixers (e.g., DL251)
Protocol
AES50
Inputs
Microphone/Line Inputs
24
Connector
Combo XLR/TRS jack
Preamplifiers
24, with individual gain, +48V phantom power, HPF
Outputs
Unit Function
Primarily an input stage box (returns handled via digital network)
Network & Connectivity
Network Ports
2 x RJ-45 (AES50 for daisy-chain/redundancy)
Max Cable Distance
100m (Cat5e/6) to mixer
Physical
Form Factor
Rack-mountable (2U)
Power Supply
Internal IEC power connector

Key Features

  • 24 Midas remote-controlled mic/line inputs  
  • UL-certified for safe, code-compliant installations  
  • AES50 digital audio networking (up to 96kHz)  
  • Dual power supply inputs for redundancy  
  • Rugged 2U steel rackmount chassis  
  • Fully compatible with MIDAS digital consoles
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