Yeah, it's true the ULN-8 is so powerful that it's futureproof. At only 11 pounds and packing a power that virtually turns recording studios into museum curiosities, it's just truly amazing. The problem is you can't work right away with just a ULN-8 and your computer as you ask, "Where am I supposed to plug all of these mics and instruments I have here in my studio?" Answering that question and bringing the ULN-8 further into the future is the NetworkSound Mamba UDB.

The Mamba UDB is a DB25 patch bay that has been specifically designed for the ULN-8. It has a total of 16 combo analog inputs on two DB25s, one XLR Male output on one DB25, and one AES/EBU to DB25 (both Yamaha and Tascam AES digital pin out). The Analog to DB25s are compliant to Tascam analog pin out, and the AES/EBU to DB25 supports four AES in and four AES out (eight channels in and eight out). This unit can be connected to your ULN-8 via simple DB25-to-DB25 cables. The Mamba UDB can be also ordered with custom analog or AES breakouts.

FEATURES:

• 16 Analog inputs on Combo with 2 DB25s
• 8 Analog outputs on XLRMale with 1 DB25
• 4 AES in/4 AES out on one DB25
• 1 DB25 pin out compliant to Yamaha digital standard
• 1 DB25 pin out Tascam/Digidesign digital standard
• Compact 2U rack mount chassis & solid steel
• Neutrik XLR quality, gold plated and durable connectors
• High quality DB25 connectors
• Mount the unit front or rear on the rack
• Only 2" depth
• Size 19" (L) x 2"(W) x 3.5"(H)
• Enclosed box to shield any outside interference
• All connectors are mounted on PCB
• All connections are routed on board (No wires)

The NetworkSound Mamba UDB has a list price of $399 USD making it a very affordable add-on to your ULN-8.