DL153 Stage Box 16 Input 8 Output Midas

PRO SERIES DL153

DL153 is a 2U 19" fixed-configuration I/O unit with 16 mic/line inputs and 8 line outputs, delivering the acclaimed Midas sound quality. With Midas Microphone preamplifiers offering 2.5 dB analog gain STEPS and dual redundant AES50 ports, the DL153 is the ideal partner for Midas PRO Series and M32 digital consoles, creating a complete digital snake system between FOH and stage.

Award-winning Midas microphone Preamplifiers

Midas microphone preamps are widely considered essential to the Midas sound signature by live sound engineers and studio professionals. Over 40 years of design experience and high-quality components deliver warmth, depth, imaging clarity, and outstanding audio realism.

DL153 features the latest-generation Midas preamps, providing pristine detail, ultra-low noise, and superior common-mode rejection. Driven hard, they deliver smooth harmonics and a warm analog character familiar in thousands of live tours and recordings.

High-Performance Digital Audio Networking

SuperMAC digital audio networking technology (AES50-compliant) offers high channel capacity, ultra-low latency, deterministic sync/phase alignment, and error detection/correction suitable for the most demanding touring applications.

DL153 is fully compatible with all Midas digital consoles and AES50-enabled devices.

High-Output Servo-Balanced Line Outputs with Mute

The DL153 provides 8 servo-balanced high-power line outputs capable of driving long cable runs. Each output includes signal mute and dedicated status LEDs.

96 kHz and 48 kHz Operation

The DL153 supports 96 kHz operation for PRO Series consoles and 48 kHz operation for M32 Series through AES50 networking.

Local or Remote Control

All configuration parameters can be set directly from the front panel using the integrated LCD and LED status indicators or remotely from the console.

Rugged Touring-Grade Design

The 2U steel chassis delivers maximum durability and reliability for professional touring environments, using high-end professional connectors throughout.

Auto-Ranging Power Supply

The DL153 includes an auto-sensing universal switch-mode power supply for worldwide operation.