Description
Fusing the iconic sound of the H3K and engineering precision of the Heritage D Series with breakthrough portability, the Midas HD96-AIR is the next evolution in digital consoles for engineers who demand power without compromise. The HD96-AIR features a stunning 21" high-brightness touchscreen with multigesture control, which unlocks an ultra-intuitive workflow in a hyperlightweight form factor.
The HD96-AIR features up to 144 simultaneous input channels, 96 kHz sample rate, and 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses. The 21" full-color capacitive touchscreen display features an advanced and multigesture user interface, capable of up to 10 simultaneous touches. Additionally, the mixer includes three 3.9" motorized faders, eight fully assignable rotary controls, eight assignable backlit buttons, and 26 global assignable shortcut buttons. A touring grade road case is included
Features
- Live performance digital console with up to 144 simultaneous input channels and 96 kHz sample rate
- Lightweight console in a portable package (<30 KG) including road case
- 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses
- 21" full color TFT, high-brightness screen with capacitive touch sensing
- Advanced multigesture touchscreen user interface
- Award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers
- Dual HyperMAC and AES50 allows up to 480 inputs and outputs at 96 kHz sample rate
- Dual network bridge format converter with up to 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion
- 24 Variable Control Association (VCA) and 24 POPulation groups
- 24 user-assignable buttons with 12 high-definition 240x240 LCD displays
- 8 analog inputs switchable to AES3, and 8 analog outputs switchable to AES3
- Up to 24 multichannel digital signal processing effect engines
- Dual redundant auto-ranging universal switched-mode power supplies
Lightweight and Built to Perform
The Graviton MK2 Processing Engine
- At the heart of every Midas console is what matters most—sound. While others compromise, Midas has never wavered in its commitment to audio excellence. With the Heritage D series, Midas has taken the legendary Midas sound even further, with a next-generation 64-bit summing engine that delivers greater dynamic range, depth, and clarity than ever before.
- The key to the Midas sound is providing ultimate flexibility while still being delay compensated, delivering a mix that breathes with natural warmth and stunning precision, no comb filtering, and no inconsistencies. Get pristine audio everywhere, all the time—whether you're pushing the mix to its limits or riding the smallest detail. Driving a Midas has never been easier.
Flexi-Aux
Variable Channel Phase
Tap Off Points
- New tap off points on channels have been introduced, giving you the freedom to route audio from any stage in the signal chain. Perfect for sending raw signals to stage without affecting your main mix. It's all about precision control without compromise.
- As per the HD96-24, AIR features post-insert fader tap points alongside fully customizable processing chains. Just drag, drop, and reorder your signal flow exactly how you want it. It's all about precision control without compromise.
Shout Mixer
- The Shout Mixer allows complex communication groups to be effortlessly created and stored. With 16 independent shout inputs and 12 dedicated outputs, you can build flexible, powerful talkback systems that operate entirely outside your main I/O count.
- Whether it's soundcheck or mid-show, instant recall lets you switch between shout configurations in a heartbeat—so your comms are always as sharp as your mix.
Specification
Connections
Analogue / AES3 in, switchable |
8 x 3-pin XLR |
Analogue / AES3 out, switchable |
8 x 3-pin XLR |
AES50 |
4 x RJ45 |
Word clock 75R |
2 x BNC |
Talk |
1 x XLR, balanced |
HDMI 1 / 2 (monitor output) |
2 x HDMI |
Supported monitor formats |
1920 x 1080 p, 59.94 Hz / 60 Hz |
External (Ethernet) connector |
RJ45 XLR |
Snake 1 / 2 |
2 x optical |
USB port |
8 x USB 3.0, type A, 5 V = 900 mA power |
USB port (service) |
2 x USB, micro-USB |
USB (top panel) |
1 x USB 2.0, type A, 5 V = 500 mA power |
Expansion |
2 x expansion module slots |
MIDI in / out |
2 x 5-pin MIDI DIN sockets |
Lamp |
4-pin, 12 VDC / 150 mA max |
IEC mains socket with power switch |
2 |
Headphone output (side panel) |
1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo |
Input / Output Characteristics
Analogue input impedance |
10 kΩ |
Non-clip maximum input level |
+24 dBu |
Input gain |
Analogue stepped gain -2.5 dB to +45 dB plus -40 dB to +20 dB continuous digital trim |
Phantom power (switchable per input) |
+48 V |
Talk mic impedance |
5 kΩ |
Talk mic gain |
+15 dB to +60 dB |
Talk mic max level |
+6 dBu |
Analogue output impedance |
50 Ω |
Analogue output max level |
+21 dBu |
Dynamic range |
106 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted |
Crosstalk @ 1 kH |
-100 dB physically adjacent input channels |
Crosstalk @ 10 kHz |
-90 dB physically adjacent input channels |
Headphones output impedance |
10 Ω |
Headphones maximum output level |
+21 dBu |
Displays
Display screen, |
21" LCD high brightness 1920 x 1080 px, captive touchscreen up to 10 simultaneous touches |
LCD info displays |
15 x full colour LCD info displays, |
Meters |
4 x 20 segment -36 dBu to +21 dBu |
Controls
100 mm motorized faders |
3 |
Fully assignable rotary controls |
8 |
Fully assignable backlit buttons |
8 |
Phones controls |
Min to max, mutable |
Talk |
Talk gain min to max |
Global assignal shortcut buttons |
24 |
Global assignal shortcut buttons (left / right) |
2 |
Power
Switch-mode power supply |
2 x auto-ranging 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power consumption |
220 W typical 2 x 350W Max |
Physical
Operating temperature range |
5° C to 45° C (41° F – 113° F) |
Storage temperature range |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F – 140°F) |
Delivery & Returns
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The Return Process
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