In the blog post ““AUDIO SIGNAL ON STAGES | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS”” we resolved the questions that our clients usually ask when deciding on one or another stage distributor.
In the following diagram you can see the options we offer at Pinanson to connect a Digital Stage Box:
GAR
Analogue signal distributor through multiconnectors
SAR
Analogue signal distributor through multiconnectors and with some of the outputs transformer-isolated
DIGI RACK BOX
Analogue signal distributor connected to FOH Digital Stage Box through XLR cables in the same rack cabinet
DIGI RACK BOX ISO
Analogue signal distributor connected to FOH digital stage box through XLR cables in the same rack cabinet with one of the outputs isolated by transformer.
In this article we will focus on the DIGI RACK BOX, its parts, advantages and examples with different Digital Stage Boxes from brands such as Yamaha, Digico, Avid, Soundcraft and Allen & Heath.
What is a Digi Rack Box?
As can be seen in the previous diagram, when we want to have our Digital Stage Box in the same rack as our stage distributor, we will opt for the DIGI RACK BOX.
It is a passive interface where all the audio signals converge from the stage to the digital stage boxes of the digital consoles: FOH, Monitors and Recording.
It is a 100% custom designed and manufactured product. A complete Digi Rack Box would consist of the following modules:
Remote boxes module, Patching module for remote boxes, Direct input patch, Analog outputs for digital stage box for MONITORS AND RECORDING, Connection with digital stage box for FOH.
What parts is it made up of?
Module for the connection of remote boxes by means of LK circular connectors.
Module with patch cords to route signals from remote boxes
Direct input module in the patch
Analogue signal output module for the connection of the Digital Stage Box of Monitors (and/or Recording)
Connection module (through XLR cables) to the FOH Digital Stage Box
What advantages does it have?
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Saves cabling and time thanks to a single initial connection of the signals in the FOH Digital Stage Box
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Saves space by having the signal distribution equipment and the Digital Stage box in the same rack
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Signals ordered and identified by colour and section (according to customer preferences)
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Avoids wear from repeated plugging and unplugging at the FOH digital stage box
Digi Rack Box examples
Below are several examples of Digi Rack boxes designed for equipment such as:: Yamaha, Digico, Avid, Soundcraft and Allen & Heath.
REF.20200461 DIGI RACK BOX for YAMAHA Rio 3224-D
REF.20200485 DIGI RACK BOX for DIGICO D2-Rack
REF.20200480 DIGI RACK BOX for AVID VENUE STAGE 64 (48X8) SL6
REF.20200484 DIGI RACK BOX for SOUNDCRAFT Vi Stagebox
REF.20200476 DIGI RACK BOX for ALLEN & HEATH GX4816
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