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Performance system · DB–01

Digital Badger

The digital brain of the modern live show.

Digital Badger touring rack shown from the front and rear

The complete packing list

What you get

The rack, its connections and the essentials that travel with it—matched to your selected computer configuration.

Inside the rack

The reference system

  • Netgear PoE network switch

    Netgear PoE switch

    Network connectivity and power for compatible devices.

  • DirectOut EXBOX.MD Dante and MADI interface

    DirectOut EXBOX.MD

    Dante / MADI conversion and configured A/B audio switching.

  • RME Digiface Dante audio interface, supplied as a pair

    2× RME Digiface Dante

    Computer audio paths connected to the show network.

  • CLR rack power distribution unit

    Power distribution

    Integrated power for the selected rack configuration.

  • Mac mini computer

    Mac mini

    Included as specified for internal or mixed computer configurations.

  • Mac laptop USB-C charger

    Mac laptop charger

    Built-in USB-C charging for your configured external Mac laptop.

  • Apple AirTag tracker

    Apple AirTag

    Discreetly fitted inside the rack.

Reference components shown — final models follow your selected configuration

In the kit

Ready to connect

powerCON TRUE1 AC power lead

Every system

Power

A powerCON TRUE1-to-AC lead with US, EU or other regional plug.

USB-C to USB-C laptop charging cable Thunderbolt USB-C system cable

Laptop configurations

Laptop connection kit

Per laptop: a 100W USB-C charging cable and a Thunderbolt/USB-C system cable for audio and network.

Portable USB-C display USB-C system cable for the portable screen kit

In-rack Mac mini configurations

Portable display kit

A USB-C portable screen and USB-C cables for each rack-mounted Mac mini.

Logitech MX Anywhere mouse Apple Magic Keyboard

Shared control

Mouse + keyboard

A Logitech MX Anywhere mouse for your configured computers, plus a compact Apple Magic Keyboard.

Your configuration sets the packing list — Internal, external and mixed computer setups have different requirements. Mac mini hardware and computer-specific accessories follow your selected build; the final computer count, I/O and redundancy are confirmed with your configuration. Product photos are references; final models, cable specifications and regional plugs follow your build. Software licences, stageboxes and travel cases are not implied by this list.

Music, dance, art installations

Built for any performance

Portable by design

Rack to road

We can supply your Digital Badger as a complete, flight-ready Peli case system, custom-fitted to carry the rack, essential cabling, and show accessories in one deployable package.

  • One-case deployment
  • Accessory storage
  • Under 22 kg, flight-ready
Digital Badger rack fitted inside an open protective transport case
Optional fitted Peli case configuration

Computer configurations

Keep both computers outside the rack, split the system between an internal and external host, or carry both hosts inside.

Reference configuration 5.5U chassis
External Mac
External backup path
DB · 5.5U
Netgear switchDante, MIDI, OSC, Art-Net network
EXBOX.MDDante / MADI conversion
2× RME Digiface DanteAudio engines
PowerInternal + external PD
Mac miniInternal primary host
Choose your host setup

How it connects

  • Live instruments and microphones feed the Stagebox.
  • Digital Badger exchanges network and analog audio with the Stagebox.
  • Stagebox feeds front of house and monitoring; Digital Badger controls lighting and video, exchanges data with Computer B Laptop, and supplies its power.
Network
Dante primary / secondary · 6 network / PoE connections
Audio
MADI in / out · 2 stereo line-output pairs
System
AC input · external computer · USB-C PD · display / control

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Network audio 4 analog MIDI / OSC / Art-Net Data Power
Live instruments
Microphones
MIDI devices
StageboxAudio in · Dante I/O
Network MIDIControl & program data
Digital Badger rear connector panel outline
Front of houseProduction console
MonitoringArtist monitoring
Lighting & videoShow control
Computer B Laptop
Portable screen & keyboard
Example system flow · hardware and protocol adapt to the production

Suggested add-ons

Add what the show needs

Complete your system with show control, MIDI-to-network interfaces, and professional wireless monitoring and microphone solutions.

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We'll map the rack around your specific needs.

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