The DiGiCo SD9 is a compact digital mixing console aimed at theatre, live music, broadcast and touring corporate. 48 input channels with 24 buses, full snapshot automation, plus DiGiCo’s signature workflow and sound. A small footprint desk that handles serious shows. Dry hire from digital mixing desks at STLS.
Specs At A Glance
| Type | Digital mixing console |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 48 (mono or stereo) |
| Buses | 24 buses + LR + LCR |
| Local I/O | 8 mic/line in, 8 line out, 4 AES, MADI |
| Stage Box Compatibility | DiGiCo D-Rack, SD-Rack, SD-Mini Rack via Cat5/optical |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz / 96 kHz |
| Snapshots | Full scene/snapshot automation with timecode |
| Weight | 26 kg |
What’s Included In Dry Hire
Each SD9 hire comes with the console in its flight case, power supply, dust cover and DVI monitor output ready. PAT certificate on request. Stage boxes (D-Rack, SD-Mini) and Cat5/optical loom available as paired hire.
Key Features
- 48 input channels, 24 buses plus LR/LCR
- Compact footprint, fits most FOH positions and tour cases
- Snapshot automation with cue lists and timecode triggering
- DiGiCo Stealth Core 2 processing for low-latency sound
- Compatible with D-Rack, SD-Rack and SD-Mini Rack stage boxes
- MADI, Dante (via card option) and optical fibre connectivity
- Multi-channel recording via MADI for virtual soundcheck
- Industry-standard theatre and live music desk
Common Uses
Touring theatre, live music venues, awards shows, conferences, corporate AV, broadcast and houses of worship. Especially suited to theatre because of its snapshot workflow.
Similar Or Alternative Desks
Need bigger or different? See our digital mixer range for DiGiCo S21, S31, plus Allen & Heath dLive and Yamaha CL/QL. Need analogue instead? See analogue mixers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many input channels does the SD9 have?
48 input channels (mono or stereo), 24 buses plus LR and LCR. Enough for theatre, band shows and big corporate.
What stage boxes work with the SD9?
DiGiCo D-Rack, SD-Rack and SD-Mini Rack via Cat5 or optical. Compatible across the DiGiCo SD-series ecosystem.
Can I load a show file from another DiGiCo desk?
Yes. Show files are cross-compatible between SD-series desks (subject to channel count and license). Send us the file ahead of pickup and we’ll validate it.
Does the SD9 support Dante?
Yes, via an optional Dante DMI card. Pre-book if needed, as cards are limited.
What sample rate does it run?
Both 48 kHz and 96 kHz. Stealth Core 2 processing supports the higher rate with full channel count.
Can I pre-programme the show file before the hire?
Yes. Send us your input list, FX patches and snapshots and we’ll load and validate before the desk leaves the warehouse. Programming time quoted separately.
Hire The DiGiCo SD9
Send us your dates, input count and show type. We’ll confirm availability and quote. Collect from our Surrey depot or we’ll deliver UK-wide.
Get a quote or call us direct.