Midas M32 LIVE

Description Download User Manual Designing A Future Classic Our goal for M32 LIVE 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 LIVE 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. The Landmark in Console History A close look at M32 LIVE reveals that the styling is completely new in every sense of the word. Rajesh Kutty’s automotive-inspired design elements mesh perfectly with a recognisable Midas signature, setting the M32 LIVE apart from any other console. Its beautifully streamlined and elegant form factor completely revolutionises the experience of live mixing. The Midas M32 LIVE construction is equally impressive, and is designed to offer you years of reliable performance while withstanding the demanding environment of live performance venues. M32 LIVE employs a predominantly space-frame construction, with parts of the sub-frame consisting of durable and lightweight carbon fibre and aluminium. Multiple alloys have been employed throughout to guarantee maximum component efficiency and an improved performance-to-weight ratio. The M32 LIVE is an innovative, evolved design that brings together modern construction principles and high-tech materials into a styling destined to go down as a landmark in console history. Input Processing Channels 32 Input Channels, 8 Aux Channels, 8 FX Return Channels Output Processing Channels 16 16 aux buses, 6 matrices, main LRC 100 Internal Effects Engines (True Stereo / Mono) 16 Internal Show Automation (structured Cues / Snippets) 500 / 100 Internal Total Recall Scenes (incl. 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 Talkback Microphone Input (XLR) 1 RCA Inputs / Outputs 2 XLR Outputs 16 Monitoring Outputs (XLR / ¼” TRS Balanced) 2 Aux Inputs/Outputs (¼” TRS Balanced) 6 Phones Output (¼” TRS) 2 (Stereo) Digital AES/EBU Output (XLR) 1 AES50 Ports (Klark Teknik SuperMAC) 2 Expansion Card Interface 32 Channel Audio Input / Output ULTRANET P-16 Connector (No Power Supplied) 1 MIDI Inputs / Outputs 1 USB Type A (Audio and Data Import / Export) 1 USB Type B, rear panel, for remote control 1 Ethernet, RJ45, rear panel, for remote control 1 Mic Input Characteristics Design Midas PRO Series THD N (0 dB gain, 0 dBu output) <0.01% (unweighted) THD N ( 40 dB gain, 0 dBu to 20 dBu output) <0.03% (unweighted) Input Impedance (Unbalanced / Balanced) 10 kΩ / 10 kΩ Non-Clip Maximum Input Level 23 dBu Phantom Power (Switchable per Input) 48 V Equivalent Input Noise @ 45 dB gain -125 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted) CMRR @ Unity Gain (Typical) >70 dB CMRR @ 40 dB Gain (Typical) >90 dB Input/Output Characteristics Frequency Response @ 48 kHz Sample Rate 0 dB to -1 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz) Dynamic Range, Analogue In to Analogue Out 106 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted) A/D Dynamic Range, Output (Typical) 109 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted) Crosstalk Rejection @ 1 kHz, Adjacent Channels 100 dB Output level, XLR Connectors (Nominal / Maximum) 4 dBu / 21 dBu Output Impedance, XLR Connectors (Unbalanced / Balanced) 50 Ω / 50 Ω Input impedance, TRS Connectors (Unbalanced / Balanced) 20 kΩ / 40 kΩ Non-Clip Maximum Input Level, TRS Connectors 21 dBu Output Level, TRS (Nominal / Maximum) 4 dBu / 21 dBu Output Impedance, TRS (Unbalanced / Balanced) 50 Ω / 50 Ω Phones Output Impedance / Maximum output Level 40 Ω / 21 dBu (Stereo) Residual Noise Level, Out 1-16 XLR Connectors, Unity Gain -85 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted Residual Noise Level, Out 1-16 XLR Connectors, Muted -88 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted Residual Noise Level, TRS and s Monitor out XLR Connector -83 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted Display Main Screen 7″ TFT LCD, 800 x 480 Resolution, 262k Colours Channel LCD Screen 128 x 64 LCD with RGB Colour Backlight Main Meter 24 Segment (-57 dB to Clip) Power Switch-Mode Power Supply Auto-Ranging 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) ± 10% Power Consumption 120 W Physical Standard Operating Temperature Range 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) Dimensions 891 x 612 x 256 mm (35.1 x 24.1 x 10.1″) Weight 25 kg (55 lbs)