Behringer SD8 Instruction Manual

Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

SD8

I/O Stage Box with
8 Remote-Controllable MIDAS Preamps,
8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and
ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub

8 MIDAS-designed, fully

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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

2-port ULTRANET distribution

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hub for powered connection of
2 BEHRINGER P16-M personal
monitoring mixers

Digital audio and

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control connectivity for
TURBOSOUND speaker systems with
ULTRANET networking capability

Rack ears and protection

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bumpers included for installed and
mobile applications

Dual AES50 ports for cascading

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multiple units—no merger or
router required

Remote operation via

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shielded CAT5e cable up to
330 ft / 100 m length

USB connector for system

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updates via PC

Digital mixing has revolutionized

virtually everything in the live-

entertainment production work ow.

Now we’ve 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

SD8 Stage Box! The SD8 provides

8 MIDAS-designed remote-controllable

mic preamps, 8 balanced analog XLR

returns at the stage end, plus an integrated 2-port ULTRANET distribution

hub for direct connection to our P16-M personal monitor mixers – without

any additional hardware required.

Plus the SD8 is extremely compact and comes with rugged protective

bumpers, so you can toss them directly on stage wherever you need them.

The best part – all it takes is a single shielded CAT5e cable per stage box

(up to 330 ft / 100 m length). And If you need more inputs, or just want to

keep your cable runs short and tidy, putting an SD8 at stage front and another

behind the drum riser gives you an additional 8 inputs for drum and guitar/

bass amp mic’ing.

Ultra-compact and roadworthy,

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all-steel chassis

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Conceived and designed by

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BEHRINGER Germany

*Warranty details can be found at www.music-group.com.

When used as part of a complete X32 system, as many as six SD8 Stage

Boxes can be cascaded via the built-in AES50 ports to provide up to

48 balanced XLR Combo inputs and 48 balanced XLR outputs. An onboard

ULTRANET distribution hub provides power and 16 channels of audio to

2 BEHRINGER POWERPLAY P16-M personal monitor mixers per SD8, all via

inexpensive shielded CAT5e cabling – and without any additional hardware.

Two of the programmable inputs are also compatible with Hi-Z sources,

so you can connect keyboards, acoustic and bass guitars, etc., with no

DI box required. The SD8 also features a USB port for fast and

easy system updates via your PC.

Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

SD8

I/O Stage Box with
8 Remote-Controllable MIDAS Preamps,
8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and
ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub

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 MIDAS designed mic preamps 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.

Remotely Controllable Preamps Make Setup a Breeze

The SD8 Stage Box is a studio/live sound engineer’s dream come true. Setup is extremely easy, with
virtually all parameter control taking place at the console – including the award-winning MIDAS-
designed mic preamps, +48 V phantom power, destination routing, etc. Just put the SD8 where you
want it, run a few CAT5e, mic and instrument cables – and head for the console. The SD8 makes
setting the stage up virtually foolproof!

8 Servo-Balanced XLR Outputs

The SD8 features 8 XLR balanced outputs, allowing you to connect to your amp racks, active
loudspeakers and monitors. Thanks to its reference-class Cirrus Logic* 24-bit converters, SD8’s digital
operation eliminates even the slightest possibility of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and crosstalk.
You get ultra-pristine audio performance, no matter your application – something unheard of in
this class!

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Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

SD8

I/O Stage Box with
8 Remote-Controllable MIDAS Preamps,
8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and
ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub

ULTRANET – Seamless Integration

The world-renowned engineers at KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, TURBOSOUND and BEHRINGER have all come
together to create something truly innovative that will change your live and studio work ow forever
– welcome to ULTRANET. This revolutionary technology seamlessly transmits up to 16 independent
channels of 24-bit digital audio and control data via a single CAT5e cable between compatible digital
devices – including mixers, I/O stage boxes, powered loudspeakers and personal monitoring systems.
Advantages realized through ULTRANET digital networking, versus traditional analog methods,
include: all audio signals are impervious to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI); signal crosstalk is
eliminated, and ease of use translates directly into a signi cant amount of time saved during show
setup or installation. And the SD8’s onboard ULTRANET distribution hub supplies phantom power
over CAT5e directly to your P16-M Personal Monitoring Mixers, eliminating the need for external
power adapters. ULTRANET e ectuates a powerful digital eco-system that gives you unparalleled
ease of deployment, performance and control for BEHRINGER P16 Personal Monitoring Systems and

Turbosound iQ Speaker Series.

Extreme Value

As you can see, the SD8 is an extremely versatile 8 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 SD8 connects to FOH with a single, inexpensive CAT5e 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 with a comprehensive warranty program.

You Are Covered

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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