Behringer Ultralink MS8000 8-Channel Microphone Splitter

Behringer MS8000 Overview

Easily route your mic signals to multiple locations with the Behringer Ultralink MS8000, a passive 8-channel microphone splitter for stage and studio applications. Use the MS8000 to distribute the signal to a front-of-house mixer as well as in-ear monitors, floor wedges, recording consoles, broadcast trucks, and similar destinations. With 8 inputs and 16 outputs, the unit offers plenty of flexibility, while a ground-lift switch eliminates ground-loop noise.

Direct and Link Outputs

• The 1 RU MS8000 features 8 XLR input sockets on the front panel for your mics and DI boxes, along with a LIFT/GND switch to eliminate hum or other noise from ground loops.
• Each channel features an XLR Direct Out connector, which outputs a post-transformer copy of the input signal, and a second XLR Link Out connector sends a pre-transformer copy of the input signal.
• This configuration allows for sending your Direct Out signals to the FOH or recording console and the Link signals to your monitor board or phones mixer— making the MS8000 the ideal choice for both your live performances and the studio.

Input Link

• One of the MS8000's most innovative and powerful features is its Input Link functionality. By simply pressing the Link switch you can connect two adjacent channels, doubling the output possibilities of the common input signal.
• Now with a source connected to Channel 1, you can send signals from the Channel 1 Outputs to the FOH and monitor systems and the same signals via the Channel 2 Outputs to your recording interface and broadcast mixer simultaneously.
• Conversely, two adjacent channels can be linked to merge their source signals into one output creating a sort of passive mixer.
• This configuration would be ideal for managing multiple playback devices for performance tracks, or converting stereo instruments to mono outputs. Since the MS8000 is a passive device, volume would need to be controlled at the source devices.

Power to the People

• If your production calls for condenser microphones or active DI boxes, the highly versatile MS8000 has your phantom power needs covered.
• All of the MS8000's channel Link Out XLR connectors allow your mixer or mic preamp to pass available phantom power to the XLR In connectors and onto your devices, ensuring optimal performance.

At a Glance

• Ultralow noise 8-in/16-out microphone splitter
• Each channel features Direct and Link outputs
• Output ground-lift switch per channel
• Flexible input link switches
• Phantom power link to Direct Output