Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels, 32 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers and 25 Mix Buses.
Designing A Future Classic
Our goal for M32 was to combine the best of classic British console designs with advanced modern technology to completely redefine what a medium-format live console can offer.
We began the industrial design process by drawing inspiration from a somewhat unexpected source - the luxury and high-performance car industry.
Why High-Performance Cars
Simply because the design teams at Aston Martin*, Bentley*, Rolls Royce*, and other leading manufacturers are skilled at introducing innovative technological advancements while simultaneously maintaining the feel, essence, and intangible qualities of their cherished brands. And in essence, that's the challenge we too faced when creating the M32 console.
So in order to create a future-forward design that took the MIDAS legacy even further, we enlisted the help of Rajesh Kutty, a leading industrial designer known for his work with celebrated luxury auto manufacturers such as Bentley, etc.
Kutty started by examining the design elements that have made MIDAS consoles so highly sought after - from the straightforward, logical layout to the unparalleled usability and ergonomics. These are characteristics that live sound engineers around the world have come to rely on, and are key aspects of the MIDAS legacy.
With these design elements in mind, Kutty set forth to create a styling that would be modern, innovative, futuristic, and stunningly elegant.
Many different construction materials were tested. Countless design variations were explored. And in the end, a styling was chosen that represented the perfect marriage between aerodynamic artistry and uncompromising performance. The design is both ultramodern and distinctly classic at the same time.
Caractéristiques
Live performance and studio recording digital console with up to 40 simultaneous input channels
32 award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers
25 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses
AES50 networking allows up to 96 inputs and 96 outputs
Open architecture allows for future 96 kHz operation
192 kHz ADC and DAC converters for outstanding audio performance
Industry-leading design by Bentley* Motors Designer
High-performance carbon fibre, aluminium and high-impact steel structure
40 bit floating point digital signal processing
8 DCA and 6 mute groups
8 stereo signal processing effects engines
25 MIDAS PRO motorised 100 mm faders
Daylight viewable 7" full colour TFT display screen
32 x 32 channel USB 2.0 audio interface
DAW remote control emulations of Mackie Control* and HUI* protocols
Optional wireless remote control with MIDAS Apps for iPhone* and iPad*
Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Spécifications
General Specifications:
Digital mixing console for live and studio applications
40 input channels
32 Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers
25 mix buses
8 DCA groups
6 mute groups
8 stereo effects
40-bit floating-point DSP
25 x 100 mm motorized faders
7" color display
32x32 USB audio interface
DAW remote control capability
Wireless remote control via iOS app
Dimensions: 891 x 607 x 256 mm
Weight: 24.5 kg
Includes DN32-Live recording and playback card
Suitable case: Article Nr. 347869 (not included)
Max. number of input channels: 32
Microphone inputs: 32
Analog line inputs: 4
Analog line outputs: 16
Analog in/out with plug-in card expandable: Yes
Digital in-/outputs expandable: Yes
Word clock: No
Motor fader: Yes
Computer interface: USB
MIDI interface: Yes
Processing:
Input processing channels: 32 input, 8 aux, and 8 FX return channels
Output processing channels: 16
Internal effects engines (true stereo/mono): 16
Internal show automation (structured cues/snippets): 500/100
Internal total recall scenes (including preamplifiers and faders): 100
Signal processing: 40-bit floating point
A/D conversion (8-channel, 96 kHz ready): 114 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
D/A conversion (stereo, 96 kHz ready): 120 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
I/O latency (console input to output): 0.8 ms
Network latency (stage box in > console > stage box out): 1.1 ms
Connectors:
Midas PRO Series microphone preamplifier (XLR): 32
