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DIGITAL SNAKE S16 User Manual
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DIGITAL SNAKE S16 User Manual
1. Introduction
The S16 Digital Snake is a 16-in, 8-out stagebox that features AES50 networking
with KLARK TEKNIK SuperMac technology. Designed with multiple scenarios in
mind, the S16 works equally well as a stand-alone pair for use with analog mixing
consoles, or as part of the trio of BEHRINGER’s digital mixing solution along with
the X32 digital mixer and P16 personal monitoring system.
The 16 MIDAS-designed XLR inputs are fully programmable and remote-
controllable from the X32. 8 balanced XLR outputs provide ample sends to
the stage for mains and monitoring. The front panel also allows the level and
phantom power to be controlled for all inputs and outputs, accompanied by
an 8-LED meter and 7-segment display. The currently selected channel can be
monitored via 1/4" headphone jack with level control.
Dual AES50 jacks allow transmission of all audio and MIDI data to the FOH X32
with a single Ethernet cable, and also allow up to 3 S16s to be cascaded for
maximum channel count. In this scenario, 48 bidirectional audio channels at
24-bit / 48 kHz can be transferred on just one CAT5 line between FOH and stage,
including 48 analog inputs from stage, 24 analog outputs on stage as well as the
16 Ultranet channels, MIDI data and head amp remote control.
An additional Ultranet output provides the 16 channels for use with BEHRINGER’s
P16 personal monitoring system via Ethernet cable, allowing each musician
to dial in their own custom mix from the stage. A pair of ADAT ports can carry
additional sends to the stage beyond the 8 analog outputs, or split the 16 inputs.
Lastly, a USB jack allows for future firmware updates.
3. Hookup Diagrams
HPX6000
DI Box
GTX30
F1320D active monitor
B215D active speaker
B1800D PRO
Keyboard
XM8500
2. Callouts
(5)
(16)
(14)
(13)
(1)
(2)
(12)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(17)
(18)
(15)
(1)
PHANTOM LEDs light when the 48 V button is engaged for a particular channel.
(2)
MIDAS-designed mic/line inputs accept balanced XLR male plugs.
(3)
GAIN button, when pressed and held, displays the currently selected
mic input’s gain setting, which may then be adjusted using the
SELECT/ADJUST knob.
(4)
DISPLAY shows the selected channel number, its gain setting, or the sample
rate in Snake Master configuration.
(5)
NETWORK LINK LEDs light red to indicate the AES50 ports are connected
but not synchronized, and light green to indicate they are connected
and synchronized.
(6)
48 V button sends phantom power to the currently selected mic input,
indicated by a lit button when active.
(7)
STATUS LEDs show the operation mode of various features. See the Operation
Mode Chart for details. The HA LOCKED LED indicates that preamp gain
adjustment has been blocked by the controlling X32. To unlock, open the X32
Setup/Global page and un-check the General Preference ’Lock Stagebox’.
(8)
CONFIG button, when pressed and held, allows the device’s operation
mode to be adjusted by the SELECT/ADJUST knob. See Operation Mode Chart
for details.
(9)
SELECT/ADJUST knob scrolls through the 16 channels, adjusts the gain
of the currently selected input, and changes the operating mode.
Push repeatedly to scroll
In
puts,
Out
puts,
P
16 channels,
A
DAT outputs,
and
St
age (only in Snake Master mode).
(10)
LED METER displays the signal level of the currently selected channel.
(11)
MONITORING LEVEL knob adjusts the level of the PHONES output.
(12)
XLR outputs accept balanced XLR female plugs.
(13)
POWER switch turns the unit on and off.
(14)
USB input accepts a USB type-B plug for firmware updates via PC.
(15)
AES50 ports allow connection to a SuperMAC digital multichannel audio
network via shielded Cat-5e Ethernet cable with terminated ends.
This allows connection to digital mixers or cascading of multiple S16 units.
(16)
ULTRANET port sends 16 channels to a Behringer P-16 personal
monitoring system.
(17)
ADAT OUT jacks send AES50 channels 17-32 to external equipment via optical
cable, or split the local 16 inputs for direct ADAT recording.
(18)
MIDI IN/OUT jacks accept standard 5-pin MIDI cables for MIDI communication
to and from an X32 console.
Common connections
