Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16R

A Compact MADI Stagebox for the Soundcraft Si and Vi Ecosystem

The Mini Stagebox 16 was designed as a direct, simple, and cost-effective connectivity solution for live setups based on Soundcraft digital consoles. Its approach is clear: to gather inputs and outputs as close to the stage as possible while reducing cabling between stage and console through a single Cat 5 link, supported by a MADI connection card.

It fits within the logic of Soundcraft Si Expression, Si Compact, Si Performer, Si, and Vi surfaces, offering a 2U format that is easy to transport and install. The result: an input and output extension that remains practical, clear, and coherent in a stage-oriented digital audio chain without unnecessarily complicating the infrastructure.

For Whom and For What: Stage Connectivity for Concerts, Performances, and Installations

This stage rack is aimed at sound engineers, stage technicians, and service providers who want to reliably and simply manage stage connectivity while maintaining a clean setup. The 16 mic/line inputs allow quick capture of varied sources (vocals, ambient mics, drums, guitars, keyboards), while the 8 line outputs adapt to common live set needs (monitors, sends to amplifiers, distribution to external devices).

Thanks to its 2U rack format, the Mini Stagebox 16 suits both touring contexts (tours, events, multipurpose venues) and fixed installations (small stages, places of worship, auditoriums) seeking a clear solution: connections remain accessible, identified, and concentrated at a single stage point.

Connectivity, Simple Cabling, and Console Integration: The Essentials Without Excess

16 Mic/Line Inputs: A Better Organized Stage

With its 16 mic/line inputs, the Mini Stagebox 16 helps structure a clean stage patch: instead of running multiple analog lines all the way to the console, you centralize your inputs in one place. This facilitates identification, speeds up stage changes, and limits connection errors during soundchecks, especially when time is tight.

8 Balanced Line Outputs on XLR: For Monitors and Broadcast Links

The 8 balanced line outputs on XLR provide the necessary flexibility to manage stage sends. They can be used for musician monitors, links to amplification systems, or sends to external equipment. The choice of XLR is a robust standard, particularly suited to live environments where mechanical reliability and compatibility are priorities.

MADI Link via Cat 5: Save Time and Reduce Cabling

The Mini Stagebox 16 connects via a MADI connection card using a Cat 5 cable link. This approach drastically reduces the volume of cables between stage and control room, simplifying installation, improving setup clarity, and contributing to faster teardown after the event.

Soundcraft Si and Vi Compatibility + USB Connection on the Card

Designed to work with Soundcraft Si Expression, Si Compact, Si Performer, Si, and Vi digital consoles, the Mini Stagebox 16 naturally integrates into these configurations. The card also offers a USB connection, useful for expanding connectivity options in a modern production environment without adding unnecessary hardware.

Technical specifications

Type	Analog	Rackable	Yes
Number of faders	0

Format	2U rack	Output connectors	XLR
Number of inputs	16	Connection card	MADI
Input type	mic/line	Link	Cat 5 cable
Number of outputs	8	Additional connection on the card	USB
Output type	balanced line