This manual provides a guide to using the DIGITAL SNAKE S16, including safety instructions, product overview, hookup diagrams, configuration methods, standalone operation, MIDI communication, and more.
The Behringer S16 is an I/O box featuring 16 remote-controllable MIDAS preamps, 8 outputs, and AES50 networking. It supports standalone operation as a pair for analog mixing consoles or cascaded use with the X32 digital mixer and P16 personal monitoring system.
The device includes features such as dual AESSO jacks for data transmission, Ultranet output for P16 integration, ADAT ports for additional sends, and USB support for firmware updates. The front panel allows control of levels and phantom power with an LED meter and display.
The device can transfer 48 bidirectional audio channels at a sample rate of 24-bit / 48 kHz.
The unit features 16 MIDAS-designed XLR inputs and 8 balanced XLR outputs.
An Ethernet cable must be used to connect the AES50 ports.