The MIDAS DL154-UL is a professional digital stage box designed as a versatile remote I/O interface for the MIDAS DL series digital mixing consoles, such as the DL251. It combines a focused set of high-quality analog inputs with a substantial number of analog outputs, making it ideal for applications like monitor mixing or complex system splits. The unit provides eight channels of analog input via renowned MIDAS Pro Series microphone preamplifiers, allowing for direct connection of key microphones or instruments on stage. Simultaneously, it offers sixteen channels of analog line-level output, which can be used to drive a large number of stage monitors, feed recording devices, or send signals to additional processing equipment. All audio is transmitted to and from the mixer over a single Ethernet cable using the AES50 protocol, replacing a massive analog snake.

Engineered for durability in touring and fixed installations, the DL154-UL features a robust, rack-mountable steel chassis. Its eight inputs are on combo XLR/TRS jacks, each with discrete gain control, phantom power (+48V), and a high-pass filter. The sixteen outputs are on XLR connectors. The unit 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. By placing these preamps and outputs at the stage, it optimizes signal integrity, reduces cable runs, and simplifies the entire stage setup.

As a specialized component in the DL series ecosystem, the MIDAS DL154-UL provides a powerful I/O configuration for monitor-intensive applications or systems requiring many discrete analog feeds from the mixer. It empowers monitor engineers with pristine preamps for critical inputs and delivers a high channel count of outputs for complex monitor rigs, all within a reliable digital framework. This stage box exemplifies the flexibility of modern digital snake systems, allowing engineers to select the exact I/O complement needed for each production.