Behringer S16 Product Information

Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

S16

I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

16 MIDAS-designed,

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fully programmable
mic preamps for audiophile
sound quality

8 analog, servo-balanced

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XLR outputs

AES50 network ports featuring

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KLARK TEKNIK’s SuperMAC
networking capability for
ultra-low jitter and latency

Up to 100 m networking capability

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via CAT-5e cable (not included)

Dual AES50 ports for cascading

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S16 units—no merger or
router required

Precise LED metering plus

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7-segment displays for
signal control on stage

Phones output assignable to

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any of the inputs/outputs for
on-stage monitoring

ULTRANET connectivity for

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BEHRINGER's P16 personal
monitoring system

Digital mixing has revolutionized

virtually everything in the

live-entertainment production

work ow. Now we have come up with

the perfect solution for connecting

the onstage talent with your Front

of House (FOH) console, and the rest

of the world – the ultra-cool and

ultra-a ordable S16 Digital Snake!

The S16 provides 16 MIDAS-designed

remote-controllable mic preamps,

plus 8 balanced analog XLR returns at the stage end – and all it takes

is a single Cat 5e cable. While KLARK TEKNIK, the industry-leader in

high-end digital audio processing, invented the SuperMAC technology

that made it all possible – our superb scale of production makes the

S16 so very a ordable.

Digital audio and control

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connectivity for TURBOSOUND
speaker systems with ULTRANET
networking capability

Dual ADAT outputs for use in

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splitter mode and stand-alone
digital multicore applications

MIDI In/Out for bi-directional

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communication between FOH
console and on-stage MIDI devices

USB connector for system

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updates via PC

Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

S16

I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

“Planet Earth” switching power

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supply for maximum  exibility
(100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio,
superior transient response plus
low power consumption for
energy saving

“Built like a tank” yet compact,

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all-steel 2U rack-mount chassis

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Conceived and designed by

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BEHRINGER Germany

MIDAS - The Legend in
Sound Quality

Ever since its formation in the 1970s, MIDAS
has had a long history of innovation and
leadership in the world of audio mixing
consoles. Employed by the most famous
touring acts and installations world-wide,
legendary MIDAS consoles such as the
XL4 and Heritage H3000 quickly became
industry standards.

MIDAS has earned their impeccable reputation

due to their no-compromise approach for
audio and build quality and in particular for
their Award-winning Mic Preamps which
are considered by industry experts as the

industry’s best sounding designs. Building on
this legacy, the XL8 and PRO Series of Live Mixing Systems continue this great heritage of
Award-winning audio quality.

BEHRINGER is proud to incorporate a MIDAS designed mic preamp for the ultimate in

high-quality audio reproduction in both live and studio environments. Find out more
about MIDAS’ amazing legacy by visiting their extensive website.

Massive Connectivity

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 awesome POWERPLAY P-16

Personal Monitoring System – which can feed

up to 48 individual monitor mixers. We also
included 2 optical ADAT sockets for connecting
channels 1 - 8 and 9 - 16 to outboard devices,
a convenient USB port for system updates via
your PC – and MIDI I/O for lighting systems and
sound module control.

All tradem arks are the prop erty of their r espective own ers.

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

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Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

S16

I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

Standalone Snake Mode

The S16 was initially designed with our  agship X32 Digital Mixing Console in mind, but any mixing
board with AES50 networking capability can still tap into the S16’s powerful feature set. So even if
the gig calls for an analog board, you can quickly assemble a couple of S16s and ADA8200s to create
a high-performance, lightweight 16 x 16 digital snake – with full remote preamp control.

Remotely Controllable Preamps Make Setup a Breeze

S16’s ingenious monitoring/head amp control section allows you to select any of the 16 inputs,
8 bus outputs or P-16 output streams for immediate line checks. In addition to signal metering at the
stage box, you can also set individual input channel Gain, apply +48 V phantom power – and listen
directly to the input signal via headphones and much more. Once set, all con guration settings can
be locked at the console for total system security.

Seamless Integration with P-16 Personal Monitoring System

The ULTRANET port on the S16 lets you connect directly to our POWERPLAY P-16 system,
which provides an easy and a ordable way to give your musicians and vocalists what they really
want – “more me!” P16-M Personal Mixers let each performer take control of what they hear,
allowing you to concentrate on providing the audience with the best possible listening experience.
Fast and easy to set up, a basic system can be installed and con gured in a matter of minutes,
and the system can be expanded to adapt to changing needs.

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I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

Extreme Value

As you can see, the S16 is an extremely versatile 16 x 8 digital stage box solution with remote­controllable MIDAS-designed mic preamps, KLARK TEKNIK’s AES50 connectivity and a wealth of
other professional-grade features – all at a price anyone can a ord! Built tough enough to withstand
the rigors of the road, the S16 only takes up two rack spaces and connects to FOH with a single,
inexpensive Cat 5e cable. Now you can have the missing link between the stage and FOH at a fraction
of the cost of competing systems – and we back it up with a comprehensive warranty program.

We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Group factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production work ows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we con dently back it up with a
generous 3-Year Warranty program.

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I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

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I/O Box with 16 Remote-Controllable
MIDAS Preamps, 8 Outputs and
AES50 Networking featuring
KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac Technology

For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you:

Europe
MUSIC Group Services UK

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MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be su ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.
Technical speci cations, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved.

USA/Canada
MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.

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Japan
MUSIC Group Services JP K.K.

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