Behringer S16 Digital Snake User Manual

The Behringer S16 Digital Snake User Manual provides setup, configuration, and operation instructions for the 16‑in/8‑out stagebox.


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Brand
Behringer
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
5.3 MB
Published
05 October, 2026
Updated
05 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
6122012CBBEA02234074945E143D6E77

About this manual

The S16 Digital Snake is a 16‑input, 8‑output stagebox that uses AES50 networking with KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac technology. It can operate as a stand‑alone unit, be cascaded with up to three S16s, or work together with Behringer X32 mixers and P16 personal monitoring systems. The manual covers safety instructions, hookup diagrams, configuration options, and MIDI communication.

Key sections include safety warnings, detailed callouts of front‑panel controls, wiring diagrams, configuration modes (Standard, Cascaded, Standalone, SPLITTER), MIDI control details, and a full specifications table for audio performance, power consumption, and physical dimensions.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Callouts
  • Hookup Diagrams
  • Configuring the S16
  • Standard Operation
  • Cascaded Operation
  • Standalone Operation
  • MIDI Communication
  • Specifications

Specifications

Audio conversion resolution24‑bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
Dynamic range114 dB
Networked I/O latency1.1 ms
Power consumption45 W
Physical dimensions482 × 225 × 89 mm
Weight4.7 kg

Frequently asked questions

How many inputs and outputs does the S16 have?

The S16 provides 16 XLR inputs and 8 XLR outputs.

What networking technology does the S16 use?

It uses AES50 networking with KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac technology.

Can the S16 be cascaded for more channels?

Yes, up to three S16 units can be cascaded to provide up to 48 channels of bidirectional audio.

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