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PreSonus NSB8.8 AVB Networked Stage Box

8 x 8 Digital Stage Box with 8 XMAX Preamps and 2 AVB Ports
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Optimize and Streamline Your Stage Setup

Bridge the gap between the band, FOH engineer, and audience with the PreSonus NSB8.8 AVB-networked stage box. Fitted with eight locking combo mic/line inputs and eight locking XLR line outputs, the NSB8.8 features remote-controllable XMAX Class A preamps, gain compensation for shared inputs, and easy setup and control from a StudioLive Series III console and the free PreSonus UC Surface software. A 2-port AVB switch facilitates chaining multiple units and provides integration with PreSonus EarMix personal mixers.

Remote-controllable preamps make setup fast, easy, and painless

We've managed countless live shows here at Sweetwater; no one likes having to run up to the stage every time you have to make an adjustment to your stage box preamps. Thanks to the PreSonus NSB8.8's remote-controllable XMAX preamps, those back-and-forth cross-venue dashes are a thing of the past. The pres will show up in your StudioLive Series III console, giving you the control you need over your preamps, right from front-of-house. And by the way, these preamps are the exact same Class A XMAX preamps found in your StudioLive board, so you know you're getting quality sound with low noise and tons of headroom.

Total integration with the PreSonus EarMix personal monitoring system

When you add a PreSonus NSB8.8 to your PA setup, you're not just getting a great set of remote-controllable preamps and ditching tons of bulky cable, you're ready to add an advanced personal monitoring system directly inline with the rig you already have. That's because your NSB8.8 comes equipped with AVB connectivity, which provides your EarMix monitor controllers with a digital split straight from the stage box!

PreSonus NSB8.8 AVB Networked Stage Box Features:

  • Rugged stage box enclosure
  • 8 locking, remote controllable combo mic/line inputs
  • 8 remote-controllable XMAX preamps
  • Gain compensation for shared inputs
  • 8 locking XLR line outputs
  • 2 AVB ports with locking XLR Ethernet jacks
  • 16 x 8 AVB (8 direct input channels + 8 gain-compensated input channels)
  • Mute All button
  • Locking IEC power jack
  • 48V indicators
  • Easy setup and control from StudioLive Series III consoles and free PreSonus UC Surface software
  • Optional rack ears (available separately)

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Digital Stage Box
  • Compatibility: Presonus StudioLive Series III (AVB network)
  • Channels: 8 x 8
  • Inputs - Mic Preamps: 8 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Outputs - Main: 8 x XLR
  • Data I/O: 2 x EtherCon (AVB network)
  • Software: Presonus UC Surface control software
  • OS Requirements - Mac: Mac, iPad
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows, Android
  • Power Source: Locking IEC AC jack
  • Height: 5.2"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Width: 16.7"
  • Weight: 5.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2779300202

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Rated 5/5

Great product

It is really easy to use, I work with it with my 64s, SL32 and my 32r. Easy to connect with my NSB 16.8 too. I can not believe I got it for free with December deal purchasing my 32r in Sweetwater!!! that you guys, you are the best!!!!
Rated 5/5

Skinny snake

I run sound in our church. From stage to back of house we had a snake (homemade) of 48 twisted pair of wires. Our new system utilizes 4 NSB8.8s and the snake is a single CAT5e. The NSBs convert the signal from analog to digital so it is crystal clear when it gets to the board. I now focus on the mix and balance of the sound instead of fighting noise and gremlins. This is the best improvement we have made for our sound system.
Music background: Soundman, Electrical Engineer
Rated 5/5

Just what the doctor ordered

Like many live sound systems run from the stage, mine was becoming cumbersome with all the cables being run around to the mixer. I wasn't willing to do the thing with the snake again, and when Presonus announced this, I was impressed that this box connected to Cat5E, and, added additional channels to my Studio Live 15 Series III. So now, I have 24 inputs where I need them, and all of my output cables are now in front. I found it simple to install and use, and it works "as advertised". And since Presonus maps at least 32 channels in all of the Series III mixers, I still have the ability to go to 32 if I want to add another NSB 8 to my system. It is a simple matter of clipping it on, and using the handy Presonus matix patch screen to do reassignment in just a few minutes.
Music background: Musician

Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

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