Midas

MR18 18-Input Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 16 MIDAS PRO Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and Multi-Channel USB Audio Interface

The MR18 is an 18-input/8-bus portable mixer housed in a sturdy stage box design for use with iPad and Android tablets. It is ideally suited for both live and studio applications thanks to 16 award-winning MIDAS PRO mic preamps, integrated WiFi module for wireless control, MIDI I/O - and a multi-channel, bidirectional USB Audio Interface. Free iOS, Android and PC apps enable you to move about the venue or the tracking room and manipulate all the parameters of your mix, and the performers have the same freedom to dial-in their personal monitor mixes. Advanced engineering and meticulous design combine to deliver professional-grade performance and impressive affordability - the MR18.

The award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifier has inspired generations of live sound engineers to their best work, creating sonic landscapes that have captivated audiences worldwide. MR18 comes equipped with 16 MIDAS PRO preamps, all of which are literally ready for your input via the Neutrik combo connectors with locking latches.

Designed for the ultimate in mobility, the MR18 comes with an integrated Wifi module for direct control of your mixers functions - without the need to setup and configure an external router. The MR18 gives you the freedom to focus on your mix, while allowing you to move about the venue to experience what every part of the audience is hearing. Plus you can adjust live monitor wedges from the artist's perspective - or better yet, let them mix their own IEMs and floor monitors via their own tablets.

The incredibly fast and comprehensive 18 x 18 channel, bi-directional USB interface makes the MR18 an amazingly powerful digital mixing solution for recording directly to your iPad or PC. Dial in the perfect monitoring mix with effects and zero-latency, while sending up to 16 source signals - and the keyboard player's MIDI notes to your DAW for recording and editing.

Features:

• iPad/Android tablet controlled 18-input digital mixer for studio and live application


• 16 award-winning MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers


• Built-In Tri-Mode Wifi router for direct operationno need for external routers


• 18 x 18 channel, bidirectional USB2.0 interface


• Dugan-style Auto-Mixing automatically manages microphone gain sharing


• 4 digital signal processing effects engines


• ULTRANET connectivity for P-16 Personal Monitoring System


• Rack ears and protection bumpers included for flexible rack and onstage applications


• 6 aux and main LR buses with inserts, full dynamics processing and 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic EQ


• 6 XLR aux outputs and 2 XLR main outputs plus phones connector


• 40 bit floating point digital signal processing


• Free iOS, Android and PC/Mac/Linux apps available for remote operation via Ethernet, LAN or WiFi


• MIDI In/Out allows controlling the mixer via MIDI equipment or for use as a USB MIDI interface


• Future firmware updates, incl. new FX "Plug Ins", downloadable from midasconsoles.com free of charge


• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply

Technical Specifications:

PROCESSING
Number of processing channels:
18 input channels,
4 FX return channels,
6 aux buses,
main LR
Internal effects engines: 4 true stereo
Signal processing: 40-bit floating point
A/D-D/A conversion: 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz, 115 dB dynamic range
Analog I/O latency: 0.8 ms

CONNECTORS
Programmable mic preamps, designed by MIDAS PRO: 16 XLR/TRS combo jacks, balanced
Line inputs: 2 TRS, balanced
Main outputs: 2 XLR, balanced
Aux outputs: 6 XLR, balanced
Phones outputs: 1 TRS
ULTRANET: 1 RJ45
MIDI inputs / outputs: 1/1 DIN
Ethernet: 1 RJ45
Audio/Midi Interface: 1 USB Type B

MIC INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Preamp design: MIDAS PRO
THD + noise, unity gain, 0 dBu, 1 kHz: 0.005%, unweighted
Phantom power, switchable per input: 48 V
EIN noise, at +60 dB gain, 150R source: -125 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted
CMRR, XLR, 1 kHz @ unity gain: Typically 65 dB
CMRR, XLR, 1 kHz @ +60 dB gain: Typically 90 dB

INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency range, @ 48 kHz sample rate, +/- 0.5 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic range, analog in to analog out: 107 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted
A/D dynamic range, preamp to converter: 110 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted
D/A dynamic range, converter and output: 111 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted
Cross talk rejection @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels: 90 dB
Mic/Line 1-16 Input impedance XLR jack, unbal. / bal.: 10 kΩ
Non clip maximum input level, XLR: +23.5 dBu
Line 17-18 input impedance, TRS unbal. / bal.: 20 kΩ / 40 kΩ
Non clip maximum input level, TRS: +21 dBu

OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output impedance, XLR: 50 Ω
Maximum output level, XLR: +21 dBu
Phones output impedance: 50 Ω
Maximum phones output level: +21 dBu
Noise @ unity gain, 1 input assigned, XLR and TRS: -86 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted
Noise when muted, XLR and TRS: -90 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted

USB Audio/MIDI INTERFACE
Type: USB 2.0, type B
Supported operating systems:
- Windows 7 or higher**,
- Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher,
- iOS 7 or higher (iPad), Linux
Supported sample rates: 44.1 / 48 kHz
I/O audio channels: 18 x 18
I/O MIDI channels: 16 x 16 (1 port)

WLAN MODULE
Antenna: External, SMA connector, 50 Ω
Access Point, number of clients: Max. 4
IEEE 802.11 b/g standard: 2.4 GHz
Frequency Range: 2412-2462 MHz
WLAN channels (Wifi Client, Access Point): 1-11
Max Output Power: 19 dBm (802.11 b) / 18 dBm (802.11 g)

POWER
Switch-mode power supply: Autorange 100-240 V, (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption: 30 W

PHYSICAL
Standard operating temperature range: 5C - 40C (41F - 104F)
Dimensions: 333 (W) x 149 (D) x 140 (H) mm, (13.1 x 5.9 x 5.8")
Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)