Behringer 0606-AEE86-EU1

Behringer SC16-I — 16-Channel StageConnect Analog Front-End

The Behringer SC16-I is a 16-channel analog input interface built to feed a StageConnect digital audio system from the stage. Sixteen balanced XLR/TRS combo jacks accept microphone and line-level signals, with the first eight channels routed through integrated TRIAD microphone preamps and channels 9–16 reserved for line-level sources. The unit ships in a 1U / 19" rack format at 483 × 169 × 49 mm and weighs 2.2 kg, making it a compact drop-in stage box. The SC16-I is the right choice for live sound engineers who need a rack-mountable analog front-end that delivers 16 inputs to a StageConnect host over a single cable.

What Sets This Stage Box Apart

The TRIAD mic preamps deliver high common-mode rejection for clean noise rejection, stable performance across a wide range of source impedances, and fine 0.5 dB analog gain steps for precise level setting on every channel. StageConnect carries 12 V DC / 18 W of remote power alongside audio and MIDI on the same XLR cable, so the interface can be powered from the console end without a local supply. Two Ultranet outputs make the unit a natural analog front-end for P16 personal monitoring systems from Midas, Behringer, Klark Teknik, and Turbosound.

Inputs and Microphone Preamps

The analog input stage is the heart of any stage box, and this model pairs eight professional mic preamps with eight additional line inputs for a total of 16 sources on the bus. Phantom power is individually switchable per channel on the mic inputs, and gain can be set remotely from any StageConnect-enabled console or from the desktop control panel over USB.

• Input Channels: 16 — eight mic/line combo inputs plus eight line-level combo inputs
• Mic Preamps: 8 × TRIAD on combo jacks (channels 1–8) with individually switchable 48 V phantom power
• Gain Steps: 0.5 dB analog increments for precise level setting on every channel

Connectivity and Remote Power

StageConnect is a single-cable protocol that carries audio, MIDI, and DC power on one XLR, dramatically simplifying stage wiring. The unit includes both Slave and Master StageConnect ports, two Ultranet outputs, USB, and MIDI I/O so it can sit anywhere in a StageConnect chain.

• StageConnect I/O: 2 × XLR (Slave & Master) — carries up to 32 channels of audio plus remote power
• Remote Power: 12 V DC / 18 W delivered over the StageConnect cable, with optional local 12 V DC / 2.5 A supply
• Ultranet Ports: 2 × outputs for direct feed to P16 personal monitoring receivers
• USB: 1 × USB for desktop remote control of preamp parameters

Form Factor and System Compatibility

The 1U rack chassis fits any standard 19" rack or stage rack, and the unit is designed to drop in alongside other StageConnect devices from Midas, Behringer, and Klark Teknik. Compatibility extends to the SC-U USB interface, SC-RE range extender, and any StageConnect-enabled digital console.

• Rack Format: 1U / 19" with included rack kit
• Dimensions: 483 × 169 × 49 mm (W × D × H)
• Weight: 2.2 kg
• Compatible Systems: StageConnect hosts from Midas, Behringer, and Klark Teknik

Who This Interface Is For

The SC16-I is the right choice for live sound engineers, houses of worship, touring bands, and corporate AV teams running a StageConnect-based digital mixing system who need a rack-mountable analog front-end with eight remote-controllable mic preamps. It suits installations where Ultranet personal monitoring is already in place — P16-I beltpacks from Midas, Behringer, Klark Teknik, or Turbosound can be fed directly from the Ultranet outputs without running a separate analog snake. Smaller venues and mid-sized tours benefit from the single-cable StageConnect topology: audio, MIDI, and 12 V remote power travel on one XLR, reducing setup time and cable clutter on stage. Engineers who already rely on a StageConnect-enabled console such as the Behringer Wing will appreciate being able to set preamp gain remotely from front of house instead of running back to the rack mid-show.