Midas HD96-24-CC-TP - 144-Channel Live Digital Console with 120 Mix Buses, 96 kHz Sample Rate and 21-inch Touchscreen in Roadcase

The Midas HD96-24-CC-TP is an exceptional 144-channel live digital console, designed to provide the highest level of audio performance and control for large-scale live sound applications. With 120 mix buses and a 96 kHz sample rate, this console delivers an immersive and dynamic audio experience, ensuring crystal-clear sound for even the most complex performances. The HD96-24-CC-TP features a powerful 21-inch full-color touchscreen, providing an intuitive and highly responsive interface for engineers. The capacitive touchscreen offers multi-gesture control, enabling seamless navigation through channels, buses, and settings with up to 10 simultaneous touches. This advanced interface significantly enhances workflow, allowing users to control multiple aspects of the mix simultaneously with precision and ease.

The HD96-24-CC-TP takes advantage of Midas' proprietary 64-bit floating point summing mix engine, which significantly increases dynamic range and reduces distortion, resulting in a pristine audio experience. This is backed by 24 multi-channel digital signal processing engines, including 32 stereo multiband compressors and 96 stereo dynamic equalizers, allowing for complete creative control over the sound. The console also boasts advanced features like the innovative Flexi-Aux system, which allows aux sends to be routed to auxes for group or stem mixing. Additionally, the HD96-24-CC-TP integrates Channel AI (Artificial Intelligence) to help engineers optimize settings, making mixing easier and faster. This technology suggests gain, EQ, compression, and gate settings based on the characteristics of each sound source, which can then be tailored to suit specific preferences.

Connectivity is one of the standout features of the HD96-24-CC-TP, offering extensive options through HyperMAC and AES50 networking, which supports up to 480 inputs and 480 outputs at a 96 kHz sample rate. The dual Network Bridge Format Converter supports up to 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion, allowing for seamless integration with other digital systems. The console's dual ULTRANET ports provide an additional 32 digital outputs, ideal for feeding personal monitoring systems or digital speakers. The HD96-24-CC-TP is also compatible with a wide range of Midas digital systems, ensuring a flexible and scalable solution for live events of any size.

To meet the demands of live sound professionals, the HD96-24-CC-TP is housed in a rugged roadcase, providing both protection and ease of transport. The console is powered by dual-redundant auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operation during high-stakes performances. With its dual power supplies, the HD96-24-CC-TP offers peace of mind, reducing the risk of power failure during critical moments. The system is fully Wi-Fi-enabled, allowing for remote control via a wireless device. This added flexibility makes the HD96-24-CC-TP ideal for both small-scale productions and large, complex events where remote management and high-performance audio control are essential.

Overall, the Midas HD96-24-CC-TP is a groundbreaking digital console that brings together cutting-edge audio technology, user-friendly control, and unmatched versatility. Its combination of legendary Midas sound quality, intuitive touchscreen control, and advanced digital features makes it the ultimate choice for professional engineers working on live sound productions.

Features

• 144-channel live digital console with 120 mix buses and 96 kHz sample rate for superior audio quality
• 21" full-color TFT touchscreen with capacitive touch sensing, supporting up to 10 simultaneous touches
• 64-bit floating point summing mix engine with enhanced dynamic range and reduced distortion
• 24 multi-channel digital signal processing engines, including 32 stereo multiband compressors and 96 stereo dynamic equalizers
• Innovative Flexi-Aux system for flexible group or stem mixing
• Channel AI technology for automatic gain, EQ, compression, and gate suggestions
• Dual ULTRANET ports providing 32 additional digital outputs for personal monitoring or speaker feeds
• Dual AES50 and HyperMAC ports supporting up to 480 inputs and 480 outputs at 96 kHz
• Dual Network Bridge Format Converter with up to 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion
• Up to 48 assignable 1/3 octave Klark Teknik DN370 graphic equalizers
• 28 MIDAS PRO motorized 100 mm faders with fully interpolated touch-sensitive controls
• Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless remote control with optional remote application
• Dual-redundant auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supplies for maximum reliability
• USB ports for system updates and fader port expansion
• Dimensions: 13.9 x 40.5 x 28.3 inches
• Weight without flight case: 95 lbs, weight with flight case: 103.6 lbs
• Operating temperature range: 41°F to 113°F
• Storage temperature range: -4°F to 140°F

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