Behringer Digital SnakeE S16 Manuel Du Propriétaire
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DIGITAL SNAKE S16 User Manual
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DIGITAL SNAKE S16 User Manual
5. Standalone Operation
The S16 does not necessarily need to be used in conjunction with the X32 console.
A pair of S16 units can be linked to send 16 channels to and from the stage,
providing a high-quality digital snake that can work with any analog mixer.
In this scenario, a master S16 will be placed at FOH near the main mixing console,
In this scenario, a master S16 will be placed at FOH near the main mixing console,
and the other on the stage (see ’S16 as standalone snake’ hookup diagram).
The FOH unit must be set to SN MASTER mode so that it can control the preamps
of the unit on stage. All sends from FOH to the stage can be connected to
INTPUTS 1-8 on the ’master’ S16, which will appear at the on-stage unit’s XLR
OUTPUTS. Connect all the sound sources from the performers to INPUTS 1-16 of
the on-stage S16. Channels 1-8 will appear at the ’master’ S16’s XLR OUTPUTS and
channels 9-16 will appear at the ADAT OUTPUT. Connect the ADAT 9-16 OUTPUT to
an ADA8000 or similar preamp to provide analog XLR outputs. The outputs from
the ’master’ S16 and the ADA8000 can be connected to any sort of main console
for mixing, analog or digital.
Note - when using a pair of S16 units as a standalone digital snake,
Note - when using a pair of S16 units as a standalone digital snake,
the master unit at FOH is able to control the mic gains of the unit(s) on stage.
However, in order to do so, one must press the SELECT/ADJUST button on
the master unit so that the display reads “St 1”.
For recording applications, a single S16 can also be used as a high-quality mic
For recording applications, a single S16 can also be used as a high-quality mic
preamp. Connect the sound sources to the INPUTS 1-16, and send those channels
via ADAT to an interface or ADAT card installed in your computer. For this scenario,
the S16 must be set to SPLITTER mode.
6. MIDI Communication
The S16 head amp gain and phantom power settings can be controlled remotely
via MIDI whenever it is used standalone, independent from X32 console products.
Note: The S16 will only accept MIDI controls when its preamps are not controlled
Note: The S16 will only accept MIDI controls when its preamps are not controlled
via AES50 already. Connection to an X32 series console or another S16 in SN
Master mode will always inhibit reception of preamp related MIDI commands.
The standard channel for transmit/receive of MIDI controls is 1. MIDI channel 2 is
The standard channel for transmit/receive of MIDI controls is 1. MIDI channel 2 is
used when the SN slave unit is to be controlled via the SN Master unit.
TRANSMIT / RECEIVE
Select
CC #
Value
Channel
Description
SN MASTER “In 1-16” (FOH)
80…95
96…111
0…19
0, 127
1
1
Controls local head amps of master unit
Gain In 1-16, -2.5…+45 dB, 2.5 dB steps
48V Phantom 1-16 on/off
SN MASTER
“St 1-16” (Stage)
80…95
96…111
0…19
0, 127
2
2
Controls remote head amps of slave unit
Gain In 1-16, -2.5…+45 dB, 2.5 dB steps
48V Phantom 1-16 on/off
SN SLAVE
-
-
-
No MIDI transmission or reception when
controlled by SN Master or X32 console
Ext Sync w/o
AES50 preamp control
80…95
96…111
0…19
0, 127
1
1
Gain In 1-16, -2.5…+45 dB
48V Phantom 1-16 on/off
Note: The string 0xEE, 0x7E, 0x7E can be sent for testing if an S16 is
communicating via MIDI. The response would be 0xEE, 0x7E, 0x7F when
MIDI inputs and outputs of S16 are connected to the test interface.
7. Specifications
Processing
A/D-D/A conversion
24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz,
(Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385)
114 dB dynamic range
Networked I/O latency
1.1 ms
(stagebox in > console processing* >
stagebox out)
Connectors
XLR inputs, programmable mic
16
preamps, designed by MIDAS
XLR outputs
XLR outputs
8
Phones outputs, 1/4" TRS
1 (mono)
AES50 ports, SuperMAC
2
P-16 connector,
1
Ultranet (no power supplied)
MIDI inputs / outputs
MIDI inputs / outputs
1 /1
ADAT Toslink outputs (2x 8 Ch)
2
USB type B, rear panel,
1
for system updates
Mic Input Characteristics
Design MIDAS
THD + noise, 20 dB gain, 0 dBu out
THD + noise, 20 dB gain, 0 dBu out
< 0.006 % A-weighted
Input impedance XLR, unbal. / bal.
5 kΩ / 10 kΩ
Non clip maximum input level, XLR
+23 dBu
Phantom power, switchable per input 48 V
Equivalent input noise level,
Equivalent input noise level,
-128 dBu
XLR (input shorted)
CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB gain (typical)
CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB gain (typical)
> 70 dB
CMRR, XLR, @ 40 dB gain
> 80 dB
Input/Output Characteristics
Frequency range, @ 48 kHz
10 Hz - 22 kHz
sample rate, 0 dB to -1 dB
Dynamic range, analog in to analog 106 dB
Dynamic range, analog in to analog 106 dB
out (typical)
A/D dynamic range, preamp and
A/D dynamic range, preamp and
109 dB
converter (typical)
D/A dynamic range,
D/A dynamic range,
108 dB
converter and output
Cross talk rejection @ 1 kHz,
Cross talk rejection @ 1 kHz,
100 dB
adjacent channels
Output level, XLR, nom./max.
Output level, XLR, nom./max.
+4 dBu / +21 dBu
Output impedance, XLR, unbal. / bal. 75 Ω / 75 Ω
Phones output impedance / level
Phones output impedance / level
40 Ω / +25 dBm (mono)
Residual noise level, XLR and TRS
-87 dBu A-weighted
Indicators
Display
4-digit, 7-segment, LED
Front status LEDs
AES50-A, red/green
AES50-B, red/green
HA Locked, red
SN Master, green
Splitter, orange
Out +16, orange
Out +8, orange
Meter
Sig, -30 dB, -18 dB, -12 dB, -9 dB,
-6 dB, -3 dB, Clip
Rear panel
Splitter mode, orange
Power
Switch-mode autorange power supply 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption
Power consumption
45 W
Physical
Dimensions
482 x 225 x 89 mm (19 x 8.9 x 3.5")
Weight
4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)
*) incl. all channel and bus processing, excl. insert effects and line delays
AES50 is created and owned by the Audio Engineering Society. ADAT is a registered trademark of
inMusic Brands, Inc. Toslink is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Cirrus Logic is a trademark
of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
inMusic Brands, Inc. Toslink is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Cirrus Logic is a trademark
of Cirrus Logic, Inc.