General
In situations where you need to send your mic signal to different outputs, the Behringer Ultralink MS8000 splitter comes in very handy indeed. It's a top-quality passive 1U rack module that is suitable for use on stage as well as in the studio.
Possibilities of the Behringer Ultralink MS8000
This device has eight XLR inputs and sixteen XLR outputs, which is ideal for a small ensemble, or an instrument that needs to be recorded or amplified with multiple microphones. The Ultralink features ground-lift and phantom power support per channel.
Input link
The Behringer MS8000's input link is an interesting feature. Normally, the mic signal that's plugged into channel 1, for instance, is sent over two outputs in the rear. By using input link to link the adjacent channel, you can utilise the 2 corresponding outputs of that channel as well. In other words, per audio source, you have a minimum of two and a maximum of four outputs at your disposal if you're willing to sacrifice one channel. In link mode, you can mix two linked sources so both are sent to all (four) outputs. Essentially, this is a passive mix, and you can adjust the levels of the incoming source yourself.