Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik

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Soundcraft Compact Stage Box - 32/8+8: Cat5 Neutrik
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E947-350000
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Description

Soundcraft Compact Stage Box 32/8+8 Cat5 Neutrik

The Soundcraft Compact Stage Box puts clean, organized signal routing at your fingertips during live performance. With 32-channel input capacity and 8+8 outputs, it captures every instrument and vocal in your ensemble—from intimate acoustic sets to full-scale rock productions. Built to survive the road and deliver night after night, this stage box preserves the natural warmth and dynamic character of your gear, getting out of the way so your music shines through.

Design & Build

Compact at 4U of rackmount space, the unit runs on twin redundant power supplies and thermostatically-controlled fan cooling—no shutdowns between sets, no surprises mid-gig. LED status monitoring tells you system health at a glance, while the 8-channel GPIO interface puts switching and external device control in your hands when you need it most.

Connectivity & Expansion

The Cat5 Neutrik connection links your stage to your console via MADI over Cat5, delivering clean signal transmission with redundant cable capability for zero-compromise installations. Two expansion slots for standard Studer D21m I/O cards let you grow the system to 64 inputs and 64 outputs as your productions evolve and demands increase.

Key Features

  • 32 mic/line inputs with 8 line outputs and 8 channels of AES/EBU outputs
  • 4U rackmount format for standard touring rigs
  • Twin redundant power supplies for continuous operation
  • Thermostatically-controlled fan cooling with full LED status monitoring
  • 8-channel GPIO interface for external device control
  • CAT5E connectivity supporting MADI stage-to-console link
  • 2 expansion slots for Studer D21m I/O card modules
  • Scalable to 64 in/64 out maximum capacity via MADI console link
  • Redundant MADI cable capability for critical installations

The Soundcraft Compact Stage Box 32/8+8 is the reliable backbone that lets you focus on the performance, not the gear—night after night, venue after venue.

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Condition New
Country of Manufacture China
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At a Glance

The Soundcraft Compact Stage Box is a 32-input, 8+8-output stage snake built for touring sound engineers and live-sound crews running medium to large productions. It connects directly to your console via Cat5 Neutrik MADI link with redundant cable backup, keeping your stage signal path clean and transparent while the twin power supplies and thermostat-controlled cooling ensure zero downtime from load-in to final bow. Choose this if you're mixing live bands, theater, festivals, or any touring rig where reliability and expandable I/O are non-negotiable.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • Live Performance
  • Touring
  • Large-Scale Productions

Not the best pick for

  • Home Recording
  • Practice
  • Small Venues

Skill level: Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cat5 Neutrik MADI connection mean, and do I need a compatible console?

MADI over Cat5 carries up to 64 channels of digital audio down a single Ethernet-style cable with Neutrik connectors, dramatically reducing cable runs and stage clutter. Your host console must support MADI input; the stage box acts as a remote I/O expander, so verify your mixer or interface has a MADI port before ordering.

Can I expand the I/O beyond 32 inputs and 8+8 outputs?

Yes—two expansion slots accept standard Studer D21m I/O cards, allowing you to scale the system up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs total via the MADI link. Each card is purchased separately and installed in the stage box.

What happens if one power supply fails during a show?

The twin redundant power supplies ensure uninterrupted operation; if one fails, the other automatically sustains the unit, so you can complete your set without dropout or restart.

What is the GPIO interface, and what can it control?

The 8-channel GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) interface lets you trigger external devices, relays, and switching logic remotely from your console or via the stage box, giving hands-on control over lighting cues, relay boards, or other outboard gear during your mix.

Does this come with cables and cards, or are they sold separately?

The stage box ships with the 4U rackmount unit, twin power supplies, and thermostat fan cooling; Cat5 cables, Neutrik connectors, and expansion D21m cards are ordered separately based on your setup.

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