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Product Information Document

I/O Interfaces

PRO SERIES
DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

48 award-winning MIDAS
microphone preamplifiers with
switchable +48 V phantom power
16 actively balanced low impedance
line level outputs
Selectable 96 kHz or 48 kHz sample
rate operation
Remote operation up to 100 m
via CAT5/5e cable
All settings programmable from
front panel controls or console
PSU status indicator LEDs and
configuration switches on
front panel
3 AES50 network ports for
redundant connections
MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors
Features Neutrik etherCON* AES50
network ports
Rugged 5U rackmount chassis for
durability in portable applications
Dual redundant auto-ranging
universal switch-mode
power supplies
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in England

*All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademark nor affiliation of
the trademark owners with MUSIC Group. Product names are mentioned
solely as a reference for compatibility, effects and/or components.
Warranty details can be found at music-group.com.

DL251 is a 5U 19" fixed-configuration
rack I/O unit with 48 mic/line level
inputs and 16 line level outputs and
delivers legendary MIDAS sound
quality utilising our time-tested and
road-proven technologies. Featuring
award-winning MIDAS microphone
preamplifiers with 2.5 dB analogue
gain steps and three AES50 network
ports providing N+1 redundancy, plus
an Ethernet control port and a MIDI
Interface (In, Out, Thru), the DL251 is
the ideal partner to the MIDAS M Series and PRO Series digital consoles,
enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.

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I/O Interfaces

PRO SERIES
DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

Award-Winning MIDAS Microphone Preamplifier
The MIDAS microphone preamplifier is considered by leading live sound and recording engineers
to be the very essence of the famous MIDAS sound. More than 40 years of design experience paired
with the finest choice of premium-grade components lead to the acclaimed warmth and depth bringing out subtle ambience, maintaining spatial positioning and more effectively capturing a
precise sound image. The acclaimed sound of the award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifier
has inspired generations of live sound engineers to their best work, creating sonic panoramas that
have captivated audiences worldwide.
Since pristine sound always begins with the microphone preamplifier, the first point where the
signal enters the console, DL251 features the latest generation of MIDAS microphone preamplifiers,
which faithfully reproduce every sonic detail so no part of a performance will ever be missed.
Transparent and pristine sound, low noise and high common-mode rejection are all hallmarks of
this classic design.
Over the years many mix engineers have found this robust and overload-tolerant design takes on a
whole new dimension of sound when driven hard, the crystal-clear audiophile reproduction giving
way to just the right combination of harmonics, a warm and organic sound heard by millions of
concert goers and recorded for posterity on countless live albums over the years.

Digital Audio Networking
SuperMAC (AES50-Compliant) digital audio networking technology from KLARK TEKNIK
simultaneously provides high channel counts, ultra low and deterministic latencies, samplesynchronous and phase-aligned networked clock distribution, error detection and correction,
network redundancy, and ease of deployment and use – to meet the demanding requirements of
live concert touring.
DL251 is compatible with all MIDAS digital consoles and audio system engines, as well as with any
other AES50-equipped devices.

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

High Output Drive Line Outputs with Mute
DL251 features 16 active servo-balanced low impedance line level outputs with high output current
capability for driving long cable runs.
A recessed ‘Mute All Outputs’ switch on the rear panel allows quiet and safe re-patching of cables,
even during a show.

96 kHz or 48 kHz Operation
DL251 supports multiple sample rates for the AES50 connections - 96 kHz for use with MIDAS PRO
Series, and 48 kHz for use with MIDAS M32 Series.

Remote Console or Front Panel Control
All configuration settings for DL251 can be set either remotely from the mixing console, or
directly via the intuitive and easy to understand front panel. DL251 features front panel switches
for all configuration options with LED status indicators, which provide highly visible feedback of
operational status over wide viewing angles and distances.
Clear indication is provided of power supply output rail condition, AES50 and Ethernet network
connection status and activity, choice of internal or external clock synchronisation, unit identification
and communication mode setting.

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

Built for the Road
Featuring a rugged steel 5U rackmount enclosure, the DL251 is designed for the rigours of live
concert touring. Premium Neutrik connectors are used to ensure reliable audio and network
connections, night after night.

Dual Redundant Universal Switch-Mode Power Supplies
DL251 features dual-redundant power supplies, which are auto-voltage sensing for use on a
worldwide basis and provide seamless switchover in the unlikely event of a loss of one power supply.

You Are Covered
We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Group factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we confidently back it up with a
generous 3-Year Warranty program.

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

Dimensions

377 [14.9]

433 [17.0]

414 [16.3]

35 [1.4]

450 [17.7]

SIDE
1 [0.0]

TOP

221 [8.7]

483 [19.0]

CL
FRONT

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

Technical Specifications
General Statistics
XLR connections
1 x 5U rack I/O box houses:
Resilience

System Inputs and Outputs
48 x (XLR) mic/line inputs
16 x (XLR) line outputs
N + 1 cable redundancy and
dual redundant PSUs

General Specifications

I/O box inputs
Connector

3-pin XLR balanced

A/D converter

24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling

Box analogue outputs
Connector

3-pin XLR balanced

D/A converter

24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling

MIDI
MIDI connector

In, Out and Thru on 5-pin DIN
(for use with Midas consoles only)

Sampling rate

48 kHz, 96 kHz

Dynamic range

107 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz (no pre-emphasis)

Maximum gain

45 dB

Crosstalk @ 1 kHz

-100 dB physically adjacent input channels

48 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
System connector (1)
1 x AES50 (48 channels of bidirectional
digital audio) on etherCON XLR

Crosstalk @ 10 kHz

-90 dB physically adjacent input channels

Redundant connector (2)

Dimensions

5U x 414 mm deep

Net weight

10 kg

1 x AES50 (48 channels of bidirectional
digital audio) on etherCON XLR providing
redundant back-up

Shipping weight

18 kg

Additional connector (3)

Not used

Power requirements

100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

Power consumption at 115 V

1 PSU: 85 W, 85 VA
2 PSU: 110 W, 110 VA

96 kHz I/O digital system inputs and outputs
System connector (1 and 2)
2 x AES50 (24 channels of bidirectional
digital audio per connection)
on etherCON XLR

Power consumption at 230 V

1 PSU: 90 W, 100 VA
2 PSU: 110 W, 135 VA

Operating temperature range

+5°C to +40°C

Storage temperature range

-20°C to +60°C

N+1 connector (3)

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1 x AES50 (24 channels of bidirectional
digital audio on etherCON XLR providing
redundant back-up

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

Input and Output Characteristics
Analogue input characteristics
Input
Load Z
Gain
I/O Box
10k
-2.5 dB to +45 dB

Max. level
+24 dBu

Connector
XLR

Analogue output characteristics
Output
Source Z
Gain
I/O Box
50 ohms
0 dB

Max. level
+21 dBu

Connector
XLR

48 kHz digital I/O characteristics
Type

AES50

Channels

48

Data length

24-bit

I/O

Bidirectional

Description notes

Conforms to AES50-2011

Connector

etherCON XLR

96 kHz digital I/O characteristics
Type

AES50

Channels

24

Data length

24-bit

I/O

Bidirectional

Description notes

Conforms to AES50-2011

Connector

etherCON XLR

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DL251
48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
48 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers

DL251 Architecture and Engineering Specifications
The interface unit shall be designed for digital audio mixing applications and be optimised for use in live performance. It shall feature 48
integrated microphone preamplifier inputs with 2.5 dB analogue gain steps and 16 servo-balanced electronic outputs on industry-standard XLR
connectors and shall be capable of operating at 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling rates.
The interface unit shall include a recessed switch on the rear panel to mute all outputs.
The interface unit shall support a 100 Megabit Ethernet frame-based digital audio network that shall offer N+1 cable redundancy and be
compliant with the Audio Engineering Society AES50-2011 standard. Three digital audio network ports and one Ethernet control port shall be
provided. An industry-standard MIDI Interface (In, Out, Thru) shall also be provided.
The interface unit shall provide both front panel and remote network configuration of operational settings and provide LED status of power
supply output rail condition, digital audio and control network connection status and activity, clock synchronisation source, unit identification
and communication mode setting.
The interface unit shall include two auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supplies with dual redundancy for use on a worldwide basis.
The interface unit shall be housed in a standard 5U 19" rackmount chassis, and shall be 483 mm wide x 414 mm deep x 221 mm high
(19.0" x 16.3" x 8.7"), with nominal weight 10 kg (22.1 lbs). The interface unit shall be installed in a rack frame or road case capable of safely
supporting its weight. Input, output, and power connections shall be made at the rear panel of the interface unit. Installers shall allow adequate
space at the rear for connection and disconnection of input, output, and power connections. The power requirements shall be 100 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz.
The interface unit shall be the MIDAS DL251 and no other alternative shall be acceptable.

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48 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with
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For service, support or more information contact the MIDAS location nearest you:

Europe
MUSIC Group Services UK

USA/Canada
MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.

Japan
MUSIC Group Services JP K.K.

Tel: +44 156 273 2290
Email: CARE@music-group.com

Tel: +1 702 800 8290
Email: CARE@music-group.com

Tel.: +81 3 6231 0454
Email: CARE@music-group.com

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.
Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
LAB.GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC-HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA, DDA and TC APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES are trademarks or registered trademarks of
MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved.



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