Whilst traditional analog multicore cables are common in sound engineering, the advent of digital mixing consoles have made so-called "digital multicores" favorable for many scenarios where multiple signals need to be run a long distance. Whilst not technically a multicore cable, this newer system performs the same function, but comprises a digital stage box connected directly to a mixing console through a single twisted pair or fiber optic cable. The stage box converts between analog and digital signals with DA and AD converters.