Klark Teknik Pro Splitter 5 DS 50

The Klark Teknik Legacy Serving a "Stage-Ready" Splitter

With the DS 50, Klark Teknik applies its historic expertise in signal processing and distribution to a simple, reliable tool tailored for professional environments. The goal is clear: to offer a line-level splitter capable of duplicating a balanced XLR signal to multiple devices without compromising dynamic range and transparency. Positioned as a compact yet demanding solution, the DS 50 is intended for both live sound engineers and integrators looking for a passive box that is easy to deploy and consistent from one setup to another.

Who Is the Klark Teknik DS 50 For and What Are Its Use Cases?

The DS 50 is designed for all situations where you need to send the same microphone or line-level balanced XLR signal to five distinct destinations. In concerts, it perfectly suits scenarios of sharing signal between a front of house (FOH) console and a monitor console, or simultaneously feeding a broadcast control room, a recorder, an active monitoring system, and a secondary console. In audiovisual and multimedia contexts, it easily integrates into mobile racks, studios, conference rooms, or fixed installations where signal distribution must remain clean, stable, and quick to wire.

Its passive operation is a major advantage in the field: no power supply needed, no power brick to secure, and immediate deployment. It is a relevant choice when operational simplicity and reliability are priorities, while maintaining accurate reproduction across a wide frequency range.

Design, Connectivity, and Performance: The DS 50's "High Headroom" Approach

Optimized Input and Ultra-Linear Response

The DS 50 features a custom input circuit developed with advanced analog design techniques to achieve an impedance matching adapted for low noise and ultra-linear behavior. This architecture aims to preserve the signal's dynamics and definition when duplicating to multiple outputs. The result: a frequency response rated from 20 Hz to 22 kHz with a variation of only plus or minus 0.05 dB, ensuring coherent and transparent reproduction across the entire useful spectrum.

Balanced XLR Distribution to 5 Outputs

The DS 50's mission is to route a balanced XLR input signal to five balanced XLR outputs, each intended for a specific application: mixing console, monitors, broadcast, recording, external processor, or any other compatible equipment. In real-world use, this configuration saves valuable patching time while reducing makeshift solutions and cascades of adapters. The DS 50 thus stands as a "clean" distribution tool, designed for professional workflows where cable clarity and repeatability matter as much as audio quality.

Connectors and Reliability on Tour

The connectivity relies on Neutrik XLR connectors, chosen for their reliability and mechanical durability, especially appreciated during repeated setups and teardowns. The ultra-compact extruded aluminum housing protects the electronics and withstands transport stresses. Rubber protections enhance shock resistance and minimize handling impacts. Designed to accompany mobile setups, the DS 50 easily fits into a flycase, on a stage, or close to the stage to optimize cable lengths and line distribution.

Finally, its passive design avoids power constraints and contributes to operational peace of mind: fewer failure points, fewer dependencies, and immediate commissioning. The DS 50 is stated as designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, a hallmark appreciated by many professionals seeking durable equipment.

Technical specifications

Number of channels

5

Connector	XLR, balanced	CMRR	98 dB typical
Connectors	5 x XLR, balanced	Insertion loss	0.05 dB at 100 kOhms, 0.7 dB at 600 ohms
Frequency response	20 Hz to 22 kHz (+/-0.05 dB)	Power required	passive
THD + N (distortion)	less than 0.01% at 1 kHz, +4 dBu	Dimensions (W x D x H)	118 x 112 x 64 mm (4.6 x 4.4 x 2.5 inches)
Signal-to-noise ratio	121 dB	Weight	0.43 kg