StageLink 1.1

User Manual

About the StageLink™ Family

Bring your IP network closer to your signals while maintaining full flexibility in operation with any media format or control protocol.

In the ever-evolving world of live production, AV professionals demand solutions that simplify complexity and drive efficiency. The Riedel StageLink™ family of smart edge devices answers this call with a sleek, purpose-built design, robust functionality, and transformative capabilities that enable flexible, decentralized signal distribution. These compact, rugged I/O boxes for seamless network streaming can be placed anywhere in your event or facility to flexibly capture and distribute signals through a generic IP network.

The first generation of StageLink edge devices is designed to enhance IP-based production audio and intercom workflows with unparalleled flexibility, reliability, and advanced features tailored to the requirements of broadcast, live event, and studio environments. Unlike traditional setups that rely on expensive and inflexible specialized cabling for each signal type, StageLink edge devices utilize standard network components to establish a decentralized network. Whether connecting microphones, line, digital AES3, intercom, GPIO devices, or any other audio-enabled device, StageLink transmits your audio and control data signals via IP and based on open standards like ST2110-30 (AES67), NMOS IS-04, IS-05, IS07 & IS-08, while eliminating the complexities of IP configurations and the hassles of analog systems.

The intelligence of the StageLink audio range lies in its unique combination of features: Its format-agnostic Universal Inputs seamlessly handle any signal level, processing each independently without interference – and eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Remote management capabilities give engineers full visibility over endpoints, enabling them to monitor and control all ports and signals remotely – even during live events with untrained personnel – by activating blinking status LEDs to identify devices or even specific ports when needed. Designed for durability and discretion, StageLink is impact-resistant, optimized for dark environments, and equipped with professional-grade connections and mounting options.

StageLink features advanced audio capabilities, including a dynamic range with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 151.5 dB(A), automatic phantom power detection and activation, and three DSP channel paths per Universal Input port. These features allow StageLink to adapt effortlessly to any professional workflow, supporting modern workplace-centric audio cabling topologies.

Riedel’s StageLink edge devices are available in several tailored interface versions, offering a cost-effective alternative to bulky, one-size-fits-all stage boxes. With StageLink, every signal finds its place in the network – seamlessly, efficiently, and reliably. Whether you’re setting the stage for a theatrical performance, orchestrating corporate presentations, or managing an expansive broadcast audio production, StageLink ensures your production is as polished and professional as it deserves to be.

Please note that StageLink devices to operate in Riedel integrated mode require a system running Artist/Director version 8.8 or higher.

General Features

The following table lists the NSAs (Network Stream Adapters) belonging to the StageLink™ family and provides a quick comparison of the interfaces available for each device: