Midas HD96-24-CC-IP - 144-Channel Live Digital Console with 123 Mix Buses, 96 kHz Sample Rate and 21-inch Touchscreen in Blue Finish

The Midas HD96-24-CC-IP is a cutting-edge 144-channel live digital console, designed to deliver exceptional performance and unrivaled audio quality for professional live sound applications. Combining the legacy of Midas' Heritage and PRO Series consoles with state-of-the-art digital technology, the HD96-24-CC-IP sets a new standard in digital mixing. With a 96 kHz sample rate and 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses, it offers unparalleled sound quality, flexibility, and control, making it the perfect choice for large-scale events, festivals, and broadcast productions. The console is equipped with a large 21-inch capacitive touchscreen that allows engineers to control multiple channels and buses simultaneously, offering intuitive, hands-on control over the mix. The touchscreen's advanced gesture capabilities enable engineers to interact with the console with precision and ease, enhancing workflow and performance.

At the heart of the HD96-24-CC-IP is Midas' proprietary 64-bit floating point summing mix engine, which provides enhanced dynamic range and a clean, natural sound. The console supports up to 144 simultaneous input channels, 96 kHz processing, and a 1.34 ms latency from surface input to output, ensuring a fast, responsive experience during live performances. The HD96-24-CC-IP also boasts a wide array of built-in features, including 24 multi-channel digital signal processing engines, 32 stereo multiband compressors, and 96 stereo dynamic equalizers, allowing engineers to tailor the sound with unmatched precision. The console also features 28 fully motorized 100 mm faders, 66 touch-sensitive rotary controls, and 28 fully assignable backlit buttons for quick, responsive control during the heat of performance.

Connectivity options for the HD96-24-CC-IP are extensive, with 4 AES50 ports, 2 ULTRANET ports for digital outputs, and up to 480 channels of I/O via HyperMAC and AES50, all running at a 96 kHz sample rate. The dual-network bridge format converter supports up to 128 bidirectional channels with asynchronous sample rate conversion, ensuring that this console can integrate seamlessly with any digital system. The console's flexible architecture supports a wide range of input and output configurations, including support for AES3, AES50, and HyperMAC connections, as well as a comprehensive point-to-point routing matrix of 622 x 652 channels. For more advanced use, the HD96-24-CC-IP features a Dual ULTRANET Port, providing 32 additional digital outputs, and offers full control over wireless remote operations via its integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.

Built with a rugged, tour-ready design, the Midas HD96-24-CC-IP features dual-redundant power supplies for maximum reliability in demanding environments. The console is also equipped with an intuitive Graphic User Interface (GUI), which enables engineers to easily manage and manipulate complex audio signals. The ability to perform quick system diagnostics and update software via the console's USB and diagnostic ports ensures that the HD96-24-CC-IP remains future-proof and adaptable to new developments in live sound technology. Additionally, with 28 VCA groups, 24 population groups, and the flexibility of custom routing, the HD96-24-CC-IP ensures that even the most complex sound designs can be achieved without compromise.

Whether you're managing a concert, broadcast event, or live recording session, the Midas HD96-24-CC-IP provides all the tools necessary to produce high-quality, flawless sound. Its combination of industry-leading Midas sound, intuitive controls, advanced features, and robust networking capabilities make it the ultimate choice for engineers looking for both power and flexibility in a live mixing console.

Features

• 144-channel live digital console with 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses
• 96 kHz sample rate for superior audio quality
• 21" full-color TFT display with capacitive touch sensing and advanced multi-gesture touchscreen interface
• 64-bit floating point summing mix engine with increased dynamic range
• 24 multi-channel digital signal processing effects engines, including 32 stereo multiband compressors and 96 stereo dynamic equalizers
• Up to 480 I/O channels via HyperMAC and AES50 networking, supporting 96 kHz sample rate
• Dual Network Bridge Format Converter with 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion
• 2 ULTRANET ports for up to 32 additional digital outputs
• 28 fully motorized 100 mm faders and 66 touch-sensitive rotary controls
• 28 assignable backlit buttons for enhanced flexibility and control
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless remote control and diagnostics
• 4 AES50 ports for robust digital networking and seamless connectivity
• Dual-redundant power supplies for maximum reliability
• Fully interpolated touch-sensitive controls for precise, responsive adjustments
• USB and diagnostic ports for system updates and diagnostics
• Point-to-point routing matrix of 622 x 652 channels
• Operating temperature range: 41°F - 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
• Dimensions: 13.9 x 40.5 x 28.3 inches
• Weight without flight case: 95 lbs
• Weight with flight case: 103.6 lbs

Specifications

Processing

• Input processing channels: 144 flexi channels
• Output processing channels: 96 flexi aux outputs, 24 matrices, stereo bus, mono bus
• Internal effects engines: 24 x effects slots (up to 96 effects)
• 32 x Stereo multiband compressors
• 96 x Stereo dynamic equalizers
• Point-to-point routing matrix: 622 x 652
• Signal processing: 64-bit floating point
• D/A converter: 24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
• A/D converter: 24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
• Sampling frequency: 96 kHz
• I/O latency (surface input to output): 1.34 ms
• Input Audio Processing:
  • Dual-slope high and low-pass filters
  • True phase filter control
  • 4-band parametric EQ with 3 shelf modes
  • 4-mode creative input compressors
  • Input gates or ducker
  • Insert point on/off with processing order change
  • Direct output with adjustable level and processing pick of point
  • Delay-compensated aux return mode on inputs
  • 5 x tap-off points per send
• Output Audio Processing:
  • Output 4-band parametric EQ with shelving/HP/LP options
  • 4-mode creative output dynamics
  • Insert point on/off with processing order change
  • Direct input with adjustable level and processing tap-off point
• Mixing Control Assistance:
  • 12 x talk groups
  • 12 x mute groups
  • 24 x surface population groups
  • 24 x VCA associated population groups
  • Scene snapshot automation

Connectors

• Midas microphone preamplifier: 8 x XLR balanced
• Balanced outputs: 8 x XLR balanced
• Talkback connector: 1 x XLR balanced
• Talk connector: 1 x XLR balanced
• Headphone connector: 2 x 1/4" TRS (stereo)
• Digital AES3 input / output (XLR): 2 / 2
• AES50 ports (Klark Teknik SuperMAC, 100 Mbit/s): 4
• Snake (copper): 2 x HyperMac (192 channels of bi-directional digital audio) on Ethercon XLR
• Snake (fibre): 2 x HyperMac (192 channels of bi-directional digital audio) on Opticon XLR
• CM1 expansion slots: 2 x slots (CM1 module for AES50, DANTE, MADI and USB)
• Ultranet: 2 x Ultranet ports (up to 16 digital outputs per port)
• Word clock IN: BNC, accepts TTL level, 96 kHz square wave, impedance 75 Ohms
• Word clock OUT: BNC, provides a TTL level, 96 kHz square wave

Connectors

• AES3 sync IN: 1 x 3-pin XLR
• AES3 sync OUT: 1 x 3-pin XLR
• External (Ethernet) connector: Ethercon XLR
• Monitor output: 2 x HDMI (1920 x 1080p 59.94Hz/60Hz 16:9 & 720 x 480p 59.94Hz/60Hz 16:9 supported)
• USB 3.0 type A hub: 4 x 5V = 900mA
• USB 3.0 type A (fader port expansion): 4 x 5V = 900mA
• USB 2.0 type A (front surface data): 1 x 5V = 500mA
• Diagnostics Port: Serial port
• MIDI In, Out and Thru: 5-pin MIDI DIN sockets
• Lamp: 2 x 12V DC 5W 4-pin
• IEC mains socket with power switch: 2

Input / Output Characteristics

• Surface input impedance: 10 kΩ
• Non-clip maximum input level: +24 dBu
• Input gain: Analogue stepped gain -2.5 dB to +45 dB plus -40 dB to +20 dB continuous digital trim
• Phantom power (switchable per input): +48V
• Talk mic impedance: 5 kΩ
• Talk mic gain: +15 dB to +60 dB
• Talk mic max level: +6 dB
• Talkback impedance: 20 kΩ
• Talkback gain: 0 to +10 dB
• Talkback max level: +21 dBu
• Surface output impedance: 50 Ω
• Surface output gain: 0 dB
• Surface output max level: +21 dBu
• Dynamic range: 106 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
• Maximum voltage gain: 100 dB inputs to subgroups and masters, 106 dB inputs to aux and matrix
• Crosstalk at 1 kHz: -100 dB physically adjacent input channels
• Crosstalk at 10 kHz: -90 dB physically adjacent input channels
• Fader / pan cut off at 1 kHz: -100 dB
• Fader / pan cut off at 10 kHz: -100 dB
• Headphones output impedance: 100 Ω
• Headphones maximum output level: +21 dBu

Displays

• Display screen: 21" LCD high brightness 1920 x 1080 px, captive touchscreen, up to 10 simultaneous touches
• LCD info displays: 41 x full colour LCD info displays, 24 mm x 24 mm (size), 240 x 240 px
• Input meters (quantity 30): 12 segment -35 dBu to +20 dBu
• Output meters (quantity 7): 20 segment -36 dBu to +21 dBu
• Channel comp meters (quantity 28): 5 segment -24 dBu to -1 dBu
• Channel gate meters (quantity 28): 5 segment -34 dBu to -5 dBu
• Comp meter (quantity 1): 12 segment -23 dBu to -1 dBu
• Gate meter (quantity 1): 12 segment -34 dBu to -1 dBu

Controls

• 100 mm motorized faders: 8 + 8 + 8 + 4
• Touch-sensitive rotary controls: 66
• Custom controls:
  • Fully assignable rotary controls 28 + 8
  • Fully assignable backlit buttons: 28 + 8 + 12
• Headphone controls: A and B, min to max
• Talk: Talk gain min to max

Wi-Fi

• Antenna: Internal dual-band
• IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n: Supports a/b/g/n devices
• Frequency range: 2412-2462 MHz / 5.15-5.850 GHz operation dependent on region
• Max output power: 20 dBm (using 5 GHz range)

Bluetooth

• Version: 4.0 EDR and LE
• Power: 20 dBm
• Compatibility: Supports GAP, SDN, PAN, SPP, IAP, HFP 1.5, GATT, ATTR, IAP, A2DP, ACRP
• Maximum communication range: 30 m typical

Power

• Switch-mode power supply: 2 x auto-ranging 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
• Power consumption: 2 x 650 W
• Current: 9 A max

Physical

• Operating temperature range: 41°F - 113°F
• Storage temperature range: -4°F - 140°F
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.9 x 40.5 x 28.3 inches
• Weight without flight case: 95 lbs
• Weight with flight case: 103.6 lbs