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A Compact Expansion Designed for the Soundcraft Digital Ecosystem

The Soundcraft Compact Stagebox is a coherent addition to the range of Live Soundcraft digital consoles, offering an accessible expansion solution to meet evolving I/O needs. It is designed to work with several flagship models, including the Soundcraft Vi Series, Soundcraft Si, Soundcraft Vi1, and Soundcraft Si Compact. The goal is clear: to provide a simple and clean way to increase available connectivity without overloading the system or multiplying boxes.

With its 4U rack format, this stagebox prioritizes density and integration: it installs easily in a stage rack, touring flycase, or technical bay, while remaining flexible enough to support very different setups, from club live shows to larger stages.

Who It's For and Its Uses in Live and Installation Settings

The Compact Stagebox is aimed at stage managers, front-of-house/monitor engineers, and contractors who want to centralize connections near the stage and secure patching. It is especially relevant when the stage requires many mic/line inputs and when a clear, quick-to-deploy cabling system adapted to a fast setup/teardown pace is desired.

In live events, it facilitates expanding an existing console without redesigning the entire infrastructure. In installations, it provides a robust foundation to structure an audio rack and plan for future upgrades: adding digital links, integrating audio networks, or implementing recording options via a dedicated card, depending on the venue's needs.

Modularity, Digital Formats, and Expansion Options

The strength of this stagebox lies in its modular and configurable design. It comes standard with a configuration ready for live use: 32 mic/line inputs for stage sources, 8 line outputs to feed monitors, amplifiers, processors, or auxiliary sends, and 8 AES/EBU output channels to interface compatible digital equipment.

D21m Architecture: A Gateway to Multiple Standards

The Compact Stagebox includes 2 extension connectors intended for Studer D21m I/O cards. The D21m is the I/O architecture used on Studer and Soundcraft digital mixing systems and adapts to many environments by connecting to widespread digital formats, notably CobraNet, AVIOM A-Net16, Ethersound, ADAT, and RockNet.

Recording Option: Integration of a MADI Interface

Depending on the chosen configuration, a MADI recording interface can also be installed in the extension slots. This option will interest teams who want to plan a dedicated path for capture, archiving, or multitrack recording while maintaining a clean and scalable stage architecture.

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