Midas DN4888 Bus-Powered StageCONNECT Interface with 8x8 I/O and Ultranet

Connect additional equipment to your monitor or FoH console with the Midas DN4888, a 1 RU breakout box with 8 analog in and outputs that enables 8 inserts or the connection to wireless devices, like 8 wireless microphones and 8 wireless in-ear systems.

The StageConnect interface can be connected to other StageConnect devices using a single XLR cable for multi-channel audio transmission. There are various I/O options available, providing easily scalable connectivity. The devices of the DN48XX Series can be daisy-chained and will negotiate the channels for their respective connectivity automatically.

Overview

• Breakout box with 8 balanced XLR line in and 8 balanced XLR line out for StageConnect systems
• Can be used as analog I/O box for other StageConnect devices, Turbosound iQ speakers, or Behringer WING and Ultranet receivers, such as P16 personal monitoring mixers
• StageConnect 32-channel audio transmission at sub-millisecond latency, 24-Bit uncompressed PCM, 44.1/48 kHz using standard XLR microphone or DMX cable
• Allows cascading with other StageConnect boxes, such as DN4816-I and DN4816-O, for more analog inputs and outputs
• Flexible connectivity on stage and between side racks using any balanced microphone cable
• Supports bidirectional audio configurations, with control data and 12 VDC / 18W remote power
• Master mode allows exchanging multichannel audio with a chain of other StageConnect devices
• Secondary device modes offer 8x8 or 16x8 channel configurations to be used with StageConnect-enabled mixing consoles, stageboxes, and hubs
• Dual Ultranet outputs for feeding Behringer P16 personal monitoring and Turbosound iQ speaker systems directly from StageConnect and analog inputs
• External power supply for standalone use and offering remote power on the StageConnect Master output

StageConnect - The Future of XLR

StageConnect delivers a new interface standard to be released by Music Tribe after two years of development. The Midas DN48XX Series is one of the first available I/O-Interfaces based on the StageConnect-Standard. This new standard comes with outstanding technical specs: 32 channels of uncompressed PCM audio in various I/O configurations, 24-bit at 48 kHz, below 0.05 ms of latency. For optimum performance and long cable runs, 110-ohm DMX cable is required.

Any standard XLR or DMX cable can be used to transmit more than one channel of audio bidirectionally.

Allows the passage of control data or MIDI at the same time.

Connected StageConnect device can receive up to 18W of power through the same cable.

Ecosystem and Beyond

The DN48XX Series is the first generation of I/O Interfaces for the new StageConnect ecosystem. StageConnect was introduced with the Behringer WING mixing console. Even though the DN48XX Series was designed with the WING console in mind, the devices can be used with all StageConnect devices like HUB4. The StageConnect Ecosystem opens a wide field of audio devices. May it be several I/O devices spread over the Stage or equipment in the siderack, the use cases for the DN48XX Series StageConnect Interfaces are virtually endless.

Cascade Interfaces to Meet Your Requirements

No matter if you want to use StageConnect for connecting wireless systems, external effects, or playback systems, the devices of the DN48XX series can easily be daisy-chained to meet the requirements of your respective I/O configurations. With a total bandwidth of 32 channels, all combinations ranging from 32 inputs over 16 in and outputs in parallel to 32 outputs can be achieved using different combinations of DN48XX interfaces connected using a simple XLR cable.

Power via DC or StageConnect

The DN48XX Series devices can be powered via DC or via StageConnect. By design, every SC Master provides 18W of power that can be used by devices in the chain. Depending on the respective power consumption, multiple devices in the chain can be phantom powered by a single Master device. It should be noted that an SC device in the chain that is supplied with DC power can supply other devices connected to its Master Port as well. To check your respective setup for power consumption, use the StageConnect Calculator (SSC Tool). This tool checks a virtually configured chain for the DMX cable lengths, power supply, audio routing, and other parameters.

Automatic Bus Configuration

There are two ways to configure an SC Chain. Either you can manually configure the chain using devices like WING or let the Automatic Bus Configuration do its work. This process adapts the input and output configuration of the SC Bus, depending on the connected devices. Simply connect devices, and the Master device of the chain will automatically change the routing. To check and plan setups, the SSC Tool software is available, providing information about the routing and DMX cable length, power management, and other parameters.

Analog I/O for External Effects

The DN4888 features 8 balanced line-level in and outputs that can feed external FX processors. All you need to do is mount the DN4888 to your effect rack and connect it to your Console using a single XLR cable. This way, you can save local outputs, reduce setup time, and increase reliability considerably. Alternatively, these connections can be used for wireless transmitters and receivers or any other application requiring additional analog in and outputs.

ULTRANET - Seamless Integration

The well-established ultranet technology transmits up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit digital audio via a single Cat 5 cable between compatible digital devices. The DN48XX Series devices serve Ultranet connectivity for translation between StageConnect and Ultranet. This way, more than 1 million Ultranet products in the market like the P16 monitoring system, AIR mixers, and Turbosound speakers can be integrated in the StageConnect ecosystem.

StageConnect Calculator

The StageConnect Calculator is a tool that can be used for checking and planning setups. You can create a virtual SC chain to study the upstream and downstream routing. The calculator also indicates parameters maximum DMX cable lengths, power budget, and the overall stability of your connection.

You can virtually change the configuration of individual devices, change their order, and intuitively add or remove devices from the chain. This allows you to explore the possibilities of routing signals through the new ecosystem.

What's in the box

Midas DN4888 Bus-Powered StageCONNECT Interface with 8x8 I/O and Ultranet
• 1 x 12 VDC Power Adapter