Digital stage boxes
MIDAS DL32: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Midas DL32 32 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with 32 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers, ULTRANET and ADAT Interfaces lists at $1,349.00. Published figures: input channels 32, mic preamps 32, video outputs 16. It suits an M32 or X32 system where the front end should outlast the console.
Midas PRO preamps in a 32 by 16 stage box with ULTRANET for personal mixers. The preamp quality is the whole argument over the Behringer equivalent.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
MIDAS DL32 specifications
The MIDAS DL32 publishes input channels 32, mic preamps 32, video outputs 16, at a listed price of $1,349.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Input channels | 32 |
| Mic preamps | 32 |
| Video outputs | 16 |
| Rack space | 3U |
| Stage box port | AES50 with ULTRANET |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: An M32 or X32 system where the front end should outlast the console.
Category: digital stage boxes. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Behringer S32 32-Channel Stage Box
$669.99 Specs and sizingThirty-two preamps and sixteen outputs, which lets an X32 Rack or an M32C run a full band with wedge feeds and never touch a second box.
Best for: A large platform where the whole input list and every monitor send originate on stage
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Behringer S16 16-Channel Digital Snake Black
$520.00 Specs and sizingSixteen remote-controlled preamps on the platform, carried to the console on one shielded Cat5 cable instead of a sixteen pair copper snake.
Best for: Any X32 or M32 system where the booth is more than about thirty feet from the platform
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Behringer SD16 I/O Stage Box with 16 Remote-Controllable Midas Preamps, 8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub
$509.00 Specs and sizingThe current S16 equivalent, and it adds a ULTRANET port that feeds Powerplay personal mixers straight off the stage box, which removes a whole second cable run.
Best for: Systems that run both a digital snake and personal in-ear mixers
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| Model | Price | Input channels | Mic preamps | Video outputs | Rack space | Stage box port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Midas DL32 32 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with 32 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers, ULTRANET and ADAT Interfaces | $1,349.00 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 3U | AES50 with ULTRANET |
| Behringer S32 32-Channel Stage Box | $669.99 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 3U | AES50 |
| Behringer S16 16-Channel Digital Snake Black | $520.00 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 3U | AES50 |
| Behringer SD16 I/O Stage Box with 16 Remote-Controllable Midas Preamps, 8 Outputs, AES50 Networking and ULTRANET Personal Monitoring Hub | $509.00 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 3U | AES50 with ULTRANET |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- MIDAS published specifications for the DL32
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MIDAS DL32 cost?
It was listed at $1,349.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the MIDAS DL32 right for our church?
An M32 or X32 system where the front end should outlast the console. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.