MIDAS DM-16

Core Performance Features

• 12 Legendary Midas Microphone Preamps: Equipped with 12 discrete, ultra-low-noise microphone preamplifiers with +48V phantom power, delivering high gain, transparent detail, and dynamic headroom derived from heritage Midas touring consoles.

• Swept Midrange 3-Band Channel EQ: Mono channels feature musical 3-band EQ with high/low shelving and a semi-parametric, continuously sweepable midrange control (150 Hz to 3.5 kHz) for surgical vocal notch filtering and acoustic instrument sculpting.

• Dedicated Stereo Channels: Features 2 line-level stereo channels (Channels 13/14 and 15/16) on balanced 1/4" TRS jacks with independent 2-band EQ and gain trim, ideal for stereo keyboards, playback devices, and electronic drum modules.

• Dual Pre/Post Aux Sends: Outfitted with 2 auxiliary sends per channel with pre/post fader switching, providing flexible routing for dedicated stage wedge monitor mixes or outboard FX reverbs/delays.

• Per-Channel TRS Inserts: All 12 mono channels feature dedicated 1/4" TRS insert points for patching external hardware compressors, graphic EQs, or noise gates directly into the channel signal path before the fader.

• 60 mm High-Precision Faders: Long-life 60 mm logarithmic faders on all channels and master stereo buses provide smooth, tactile mix control and accurate level balance.

• Universal Auto-Ranging Power Supply: Built-in internal switch-mode power supply (100–240V AC) allows noise-free worldwide operation without bulky external power adapters.

Technical Layout & Specifications

• Console Type: 16-Input Analog Mixing Console.

• Mono Channels: 12 x Balanced XLR Mic / 1/4" TRS Line inputs with preamps.

• Stereo Channels: 2 x Balanced 1/4" TRS Stereo Line inputs (4 inputs total).

• Channel Inserts: 12 x 1/4" TRS phone jacks (Channels 1–12).

• Phantom Power: Global switchable +48V DC with front-panel LED indicator.

• Mono Channel EQ:

  • High: 12 kHz ($\pm 15\text{ dB}$, shelving)

  • Mid: Sweepable 150 Hz – 3.5 kHz ($\pm 15\text{ dB}$, semi-parametric)

  • Low: 80 Hz ($\pm 15\text{ dB}$, shelving)

• Stereo Channel EQ: High (12 kHz) and Low (80 Hz) shelving ($\pm 15\text{ dB}$).

• Auxiliary Busses: 2 x 1/4" TRS Aux Sends (Aux 1 pre/post switchable; Aux 2 post-fader).

• Main Outputs: 2 x Balanced XLR (Male) Left/Right Master Outs.

• Monitor Outputs: 2 x Balanced 1/4" TRS Monitor Outs with level potentiometer.

• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone output with dedicated volume.

• Faders: 60 mm precision faders on all channels and stereo master.

• Chassis Construction: Rigid, road-tough pressed steel chassis with protective end cheeks.

• Dimensions (W x D x H): ~438 mm x 370 mm x 95 mm.

• Net Weight: ~5.0 kg.