Soundcraft VI 1U XLR Breakout Box 16M

Overview

The Soundcraft VI 1U XLR Breakout Box 16M is a 1U rack-mounted interface panel designed for use with Soundcraft Vi Series digital mixing consoles (Vi1, Vi4, Vi6, Vi3000, Vi5000/7000) and their Local Rack I/O systems. It provides easy access to analog audio connections from the Local Rack to stage cabling or a patch bay.

Key Features

• 16 XLR Inputs: Provides 16 balanced audio inputs on male 3‑pin XLR connectors (16M = 16 Male XLRs).

• Rack-Mountable: Fits in 1U of rack space, ideal for road racks or studio racks.

• System Integration: Works with Soundcraft Vi Local Racks to route audio from analog input cards to the stage or patch bays.

• Expandable: Can be used in combination with other breakout boxes (like 16F female output panels) to manage large I/O setups.

• Professional Quality: Durable metal construction suitable for touring, live events, and studio applications.

Purpose

The breakout box does not process audio. Instead, it exposes the Local Rack’s internal I/O connections for convenient stage or studio access. This is essential for patching microphones, instruments, and other sources into the Vi Series digital mixing system.