The Behringer S32 is a professional 32-input digital stage box designed for live sound, touring productions, theatres, houses of worship, and large-scale event audio systems. Built around 32 MIDAS-designed remote-controllable microphone preamps and AES50 networking, the S32 delivers high-channel-count digital audio transmission over a single Cat5e cable for seamless integration with Behringer X32 and WING consoles.
Key Features
32 MIDAS-designed remote-controllable mic preamps
16 balanced XLR analogue outputs
AES50 SuperMAC digital networking
Single Cat5e connection up to 100m
Dual AES50 ports for cascading stage boxes
ULTRANET connectivity for personal monitoring
Dual ADAT optical outputs
AES/EBU digital outputs
MIDI In/Out connectivity
USB firmware update port
Professional Digital Stage Box
The S32 is designed to simplify live audio infrastructure by moving analogue inputs and outputs closer to the stage while transmitting audio digitally back to front of house.
Ideal for:
Touring productions
Theatre sound systems
Concert audio
Corporate events
Church audio systems
Festival stages
Broadcast and livestream setups
32 MIDAS Microphone Preamps
At the core of the S32 are 32 MIDAS-designed microphone preamps delivering:
High headroom
Low noise performance
Remote gain control
Professional touring-grade audio quality
Transparent signal reproduction
Perfect for:
Wireless microphone systems
Drum kits
Orchestra inputs
Choirs
Live bands
Theatre productions
AES50 Digital Audio Networking
The S32 uses AES50 SuperMAC networking technology to transmit:
Up to 48 bidirectional channels
Low-latency digital audio
Control data over Cat5e
Reliable long-distance audio transport up to 100m
Benefits include:
Reduced analogue cabling
Faster setup times
Improved reliability
Simplified system deployment
Seamless Integration with X32 & WING
The S32 is designed for direct compatibility with:
Behringer X32 series consoles
Behringer WING consoles
Midas digital consoles supporting AES50
Two S32 units can provide:
Up to 64 remote inputs
32 outputs
Large-scale touring and theatre systems
ULTRANET Personal Monitoring
Built-in ULTRANET connectivity allows direct integration with:
Behringer P16 personal monitoring systems
Turbosound loudspeaker systems
Digital monitor distribution workflows
Ideal for:
In-ear monitoring systems
Musician-controlled monitor mixes
Theatre orchestra monitoring
Expandable System Architecture
The S32 supports cascading with additional stage boxes including:
Behringer S16
Behringer SD16
Behringer SD8
This allows scalable systems for:
Large productions
Multi-stage setups
Broadcast environments
Theatre infrastructure
Digital Connectivity
Additional professional connectivity includes:
Dual ADAT optical outputs
AES/EBU stereo outputs
MIDI In/Out
USB firmware updates
Useful for:
Recording systems
PA processors
Playback systems
Lighting and show control integration
Touring & Installation Ready
The S32 is designed for:
Road-ready touring racks
Permanent installations
Theatre patch systems
Portable live production rigs
Features include:
Rackmount design
Rugged steel construction
Professional XLR connectivity
Reliable digital infrastructure
Ideal Applications
The Behringer S32 is ideal for:
Theatre productions
Concert touring
School productions
Corporate AV
Church audio systems
Festival stages
Broadcast and livestream production
Large wireless microphone systems
Why Choose the Behringer S32
High channel count in a compact rack format
Professional MIDAS preamps
Reliable AES50 networking
Excellent value for large-scale digital audio systems
Fast deployment and simplified cabling
Fully compatible with X32 and WING ecosystems
Scalable for complex productions and touring systems