Specifications
Patching
Midas digital systems are much more than a “mixer” – they are complete digital audio
distribution networks.
The XL8 has a network capacity of 432 inputs and 432 outputs, and the PRO3, 6, and
9 all have capacities of 288 inputs and 294 outputs. All of these network connections
can be patched and routed independently of the audio passing through the “mixer”.
Any correctly-directioned connector can be mapped to any node on the mixer, and
any correctly-directioned node elsewhere on the network, simultaneously! Modular I/O
devices (DL451, DL351 and PRO3/6/9 control centres) feature a modular, user-congurable
card-based system which permits any combination of analogue and/or digital inputs and/
or outputs to be deployed depending upon the requirements of the event.
The routing GUI is presented to the user in a highly visual, easily understood pictoral
format, enabling quick, easy operation and comprehension of a large and potentially
complex audio network. The format, conguration, routing and patching of the entire
network can be re-congured instantaneously on a scene-by-scene basis by using the
consoles automation system.
Areas A and B
Midas’ digital control surfaces can be divided into two areas, Area A and Area B facilitating
dual operator use. The input channel area on the far right of the surface (4 channels on a
PRO series and 8 channels on an XL8) can be designated as Area B by selecting the Area
B button located below the scroll buttons in the “input select” area. The input control
channels on the right-hand side of the Control Centre can now be used independently of
those on the left.
VCA and POPulation groups can be pre-selected to populate either Area A or B. This
means a group of inputs can populate dierent areas of the surface. The engineer brings
the required inputs to their local work surface, where they are quickly and easily identied
and changes implemented.
Each area has its own Solo bus to allow engineers to listen independently to their mix via 2
separate headphone jacks.