Specifications
Automation
All Midas digital consoles are purpose-designed for easy, instant-access to all key functions
when mixing, however, should the operator require the console to manage mundane
repetitive tasks, or control complex and wide-reaching changes during a performance, the
onboard automation system can handle all requirements with ease.
Each show le within the consoles memory can contain many hundreds of “scenes”
which can be individually recalled the instant their settings are required. Scenes can
be recalled instantly, or with a congurable crossfade time, for more subtle changes, or
by programming user-congurable crossfade “groups” complex timed events can be
prepared with instant user-intervention if required including manual control of crossfades.
Each scene contains every parameter on the system, including all audio parameters,
network routing, console conguration, FX type, routing and settings, even VCA and POP
group deployment and screen brightness can be pre-programmed into a scene recall!
MIDI or GPIO (contact closure) ports, provide control of external devices or allow the
console to respond to external prompts, permitting many external 3rd. party devices to be
incorporated into the Midas automation system.
MIDI, GPIO, and internal (crossfade and text note)“events” all have a comprehensive palette
of options which include all the usual MIDI parameters, plus the ability to assign time
delays to the implementation of the programmed event.
The dedicated automation GUI displays all scenes programmed into the show, and
provides visual feedback for all automation events, an area for text notes, and the facility to
quickly re-order the scenes, should the set-list or running order change at the last second!
For those times when a well-rehearsed and programmed show does change at the last
second, the console has dedicated hardware controls for every channel enabling the
operator to “safe” any parameter from computer control should the need arise. Software
control of scene-specic automation “scope” is also provided, as well as the ability to “cut
and paste” any real-time parameter changes to subsequent scenes via the onboard SHOW
EDITOR.