Specifications

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CAN Bus
CAN was originally used as the communication device for engine
management systems in the automotive industry. Due to its
rugged and reliable nature it is the perfect system to allow
Heritage and Legend consoles to communicate with each other.
Any mixture of Heritage or Legend Series console may be linked
in this manner.
When linked, one console becomes the master and all the other
linked consoles become slaves. Linked functions include all
automation systems including scene recall, VCA
and Solo logic.
MIDI
A Heritage console allows you to fire four different MIDI messages
per scene thus allowing you to control outboard devices with the
MIDI standard. The console may also be configured to recall
scenes triggered by MIDI messages.
This is simply programmed via a menu in the automation section
of the console.
RS-232 Heritage Utilities Software
The Heritage Utilities software (available from
www.midasconsoles.com) is Windows software that will allow
you to download new operating code into the console. It will
also allow you to down and upload memories to and from the
console and store them as PC files. This software also handles the
transfer of automation functions from one console to another or
to an extender via the digital CAN bus on the rear of the console.
Connectivity PSUs and Packages
Power supply unit
A Heritage console can be powered from a single Heritage Series
auto ranging switched mode power supply. However due to Midas’
philosophy of delivering the complete package every console is
supplied with two PSUs to allow for dual redundancy. When they
are connected in parallel, using the supplied linking cables, the load
is shared across each unit and if one of the power supplies fails,
then the remaining unit will seamlessly and inaudibly take on the
full load. The supplies have been designed to allow for flexible
connectivity as full power can be taken from either the front or rear
panel with the supplied 10-way output connector.
Input Voltage Range 100-240VAC
Max Output Power 750W
Operating Temperature 0-40C
Nominal Rails +18V, -18V, +48V
Packages
Heritage consoles can be specified in a number of “turnkey”
packages to suite your application. There is a touring package that
consists of a Heritage, two power supplies including the linking
cables, Littlites, dust cover and flight case. The theatre package is
similar to the touring package however a crate replaces the flight
case and you will also get as standard (except on a Heritage 1000) a
scriptslide. The bobtail package, designed specifically for the US
market, consists of a 48 channel Heritage minus the handles and
with ultra thin side cheeks and a specially designed flight case
suitable for a 90inch wide bobtail truck.
Easy Glide
An extremely useful tool is the Easy Glide which is included as
standard in the theatre package and as an option in the touring
package. Unfortunately the Easy Glide is not available for the
Heritage 1000. Very simply the Easy Glide provides somewhere
visible and handy for engineers to put their scripts, pens, mobile
phones or any of the other things that typically clutter up the
control surface. As the Easy Glide is designed to be moveable it is
always out of harm’s way, yet still within easy reach. It means that
finally engineers can keep their work environments tidy yet still
have access to the tools they need.
Easy Tilt
A collective sigh of relief went up from roadies and crew the world
over when Midas came up with this revolutionary device for getting
the heaviest mixing console from vertical to the horizontal working
position and back to vertical again with just two people. Easy Tilt is
the definitive solution to handling the weight of traditional
analogue mixing consoles that are built to last. This clever device,
available in two heights either 28” or 26.5”, not only gets the console
into position quickly and easily, but also provides a secure working
platform for the console while it is in use, and then just as easily
puts the console back onto its wheels in the flight case when the
show is over.
Warranty
When you purchase a Heritage console, or in fact any Midas
console, you will get an extra peace of mind with yet another
industry first a 3 year warranty to guard against any possible
problems arising from the desk or power supplies.