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MIDAS DL251 Stagebox with 48 MIDAS Mic Preamps, 48-Inputs and 16-Outputs
MIDAS DL251 Stagebox with 48 MIDAS Mic Preamps, 48-Inputs and 16-Outputs
MIDAS DL251 Stagebox with 48 MIDAS Mic Preamps, 48-Inputs and 16-Outputs
MIDAS DL251 Stagebox with 48 MIDAS Mic Preamps, 48-Inputs and 16-Outputs

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MIDAS DL251 Stagebox with 48 MIDAS Mic Preamps, 48-Inputs and 16-Outputs

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Part #:
DL251-UL
Model #:
DL251
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The MIDAS DL251 is a 5U 19" fixed-configuration rack I/O unit with 48 mic/line level inputs and 16 line level outputs and delivers legendary MIDAS sound quality utilizing our time-tested and road-proven technologies. Featuring award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with 2.5 dB analog gain steps and three AES50 network ports providing N+1 redundancy, plus an Ethernet control port and a MIDI Interface (In, Out, Thru), the DL251 is the ideal partner to the MIDAS M Series and PRO Series digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.

Description

DL251 is a 5U 19" fixed-configuration rack I/O unit with 48 mic/line level inputs and 16 line level outputs and delivers legendary MIDAS sound quality utilizing our time-tested and road-proven technologies. Featuring award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with 2.5 dB analogue gain steps and three AES50 network ports providing N+1 redundancy, plus an Ethernet control port and a MIDI Interface (In, Out, Thru), the DL251 is the ideal partner to the MIDAS M Series and PRO Series digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.

Features
  • 48 award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
  • 16 actively balanced low impedance line level outputs
  • Selectable 96 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate operation
  • Remote operation up to 100 m via CAT5/5e cable
  • All settings programmable from front panel controls or console
  • PSU status indicator LEDs and confi guration switches on front panel
  • 3 AES50 network ports for redundant connections
  • MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors
  • Features Neutrik etherCON AES50 network ports
  • Rugged 5U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
  • Dual redundant auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supplies

Specifications
1 x 5U rack I/O box houses 48 x (XLR) mic/line inputs
16 x (XLR) line outputs
Resilience N + 1 cable redundancy and
dual redundant PSUs
Sampling rate 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Dynamic range 107 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz (no pre-emphasis)
Maximum gain 45 dB
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz -100 dB physically adjacent input channels
Crosstalk @ 10 kHz -90 dB physically adjacent input channels
Dimensions 5U x 414 mm deep
Net weight 10 kg
Shipping weight 18 kg
Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption at 115 V 1 PSU: 85 W, 85 VA
2 PSU: 110 W, 110 VA
Power consumption at 230 V 1 PSU: 90 W, 100 VA
2 PSU: 110 W, 135 VA
Operating temperature range +5°C to +4 0°C
Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C
I/O box inputs
Connector 3-pin XLR balanced
A/D converter 24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
Box analogue outputs
Connector 3-pin XLR balanced
D/A converter 24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
MIDI connector In, Out and Thru on 5-pin DIN (for use with Midas consoles only)
48 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
System connector (1) 1 x AES50 (48 channels of bidirectional digital audio) on etherCON XLR
Redundant connector (2) 1 x AES50 (48 channels of bidirectional digital audio) on etherCON XLR providing redundant back-up
Additional connector (3) Not used
96 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
System connector (1 and 2) 2 x AES50 (24 channels of bidirectional digital audio per connection) on etherCON XLR
N+1 connector (3) 1 x AES50 (24 channels of bidirectional digital audio on etherCON XLR providing redundant back-up
Analogue input characteristics
Input I/O Box
Load Z 10k
Gain -2.5 dB to +45 dB
Max. level +24 dBu
Connector XLR
Analogue output characteristics
Output I/O Box
Source Z 50 ohms
Gain 0 dB
Max. level +21 dBu
Connector XLR
48 kHz digital I/O characteristics
Type AES50
Channels 48
Data length 24-bit
I/O Bidirectional
Description Notes Conforms to AES50-2011
Connector etherCON XLR
96 kHz digital I/O characteristics
Type AES50
Channels 24
Data length 24-bit
I/O Bidirectional
Description Notes Conforms to AES50-2011
Connector etherCON XLR

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