Behringer S16 | 16 Remote Midas Preamps | 8 XLR Outputs with AES50 Networking

Digital Snake Personal Monitor System

Behringer S16 is a digital stagebox and personal monitor system designed to expand compatible live sound consoles with remote-controlled mic preamps, analogue outputs, and high-speed AES50 audio networking. It is useful for stage, house of worship, installed sound, and production environments that need clean signal routing, simplified cabling, and dependable remote I/O.

Behringer S16 Competitive Differences

• 16 Midas-designed, fully programmable remote mic preamps for high-quality front-end audio
• Dual AES50 ports with Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology for low-latency networking and easy stagebox cascading

Behringer S16 Description

The Behringer S16 is built for live sound users who need to place inputs and outputs closer to the stage while maintaining centralized control from a compatible digital console. With 16 remote-controllable mic preamps and 8 servo-balanced XLR outputs, it reduces long analogue cable runs and helps streamline setup for touring rigs, fixed installations, and portable PA systems.

Its AES50 networking architecture, featuring Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology, provides low-jitter, low-latency audio transport over shielded CAT5e cable up to 330 feet / 100 meters. Dual AES50 ports allow multiple compatible stageboxes to be cascaded without needing a separate merger or router, making the S16 a flexible solution for expanding channel count on larger systems.

The S16 also supports ULTRANET connectivity for Behringer P16 personal monitoring systems and compatible Turbosound speakers, giving engineers and performers more monitoring and routing options on stage. Added utilities such as dual ADAT outputs, assignable headphone monitoring, MIDI I/O, front-panel metering, and USB firmware updating make it a practical all-in-one digital snake for professional production workflows.

Housed in a compact all-steel 2U rackmount chassis, the unit is designed for dependable use in demanding environments. Its universal switching power supply supports worldwide voltage operation while helping deliver stable performance and efficient power use.

S16 Features

• 16 Midas-designed, fully programmable mic preamps
• 8 analogue, servo-balanced XLR outputs
• 2 AES50 network ports with Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology
• ULTRANET connectivity for Behringer P16 personal monitoring systems
• Digital audio and control connectivity for Turbosound speaker systems with ULTRANET capability
• Dual AES50 ports for cascading additional S16, SD16, or SD8 stageboxes
• Precise LED metering and 7-segment displays for on-stage signal monitoring
• Dual ADAT outputs for 16 channels of digital output over optical TOSLINK
• Assignable headphone output for on-stage monitoring
• MIDI In/Out for bi-directional communication with Behringer X32 Series consoles and stage MIDI devices
• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 330 ft / 100 m
• USB port for system updates via PC
• Universal 100 - 240 V switching power supply
• Compact all-steel 2U rackmount chassis

S16 Specifications

• Product Type: Digital Snake
• Channels: 16
• Mic Inputs: 16 x XLR
• Mic Preamps: 16 remote-controllable Midas-designed preamps
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Analogue Outputs: 8 x XLR
• Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical TOSLINK (ADAT)
• Data I/O: 1 x ULTRANET, 2 x AES50
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Computer Connectivity: USB
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4 in TRS
• Rackmount Size: 2U
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Height: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
• Depth: 8.9 in (226.1 mm)
• Width: 19 in (482.6 mm)
• Weight: 10.4 lb (4.7 kg)

What's In The Box

• Behringer S16 digital snake stagebox
• IEC power cable