Midas M32 Live - 40-Channel Live Digital Console with 32 Midas Microphone Preamps and 25 Mix Buses in Black Finish

The Midas M32 Live is a groundbreaking 40-channel live digital console that blends the legendary Midas sound with modern technological advancements. Designed to offer an exceptional live mixing experience, the M32 Live features 32 award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers, which are renowned for their clarity, warmth, and dynamic range. These preamps are paired with cutting-edge 192 kHz A/D and D/A converters, delivering pristine sound quality that is perfect for high-performance live sound environments. The M32 Live's 40 input channels and 25 time-aligned, phase-coherent mix buses ensure an ultra-low-latency design, making it ideal for large-scale concerts, touring, and studio recording applications. With its flexible audio architecture, it provides engineers with a powerful and reliable platform for creating immersive sound environments.

At the core of the M32 Live is a state-of-the-art floating point audio engine with 40-bit processing, offering exceptional dynamic range and the ability to manage complex mixes without distortion or signal degradation. With an input processing capacity of 32 input channels, 8 auxiliary channels, and 8 FX return channels, the console delivers ample mixing flexibility for a variety of live sound applications. The console features 16 output processing channels, including 8 aux buses and matrices, and provides complete control over all audio sources with up to 500 recallable scenes, 100 total recall scenes, and 500 snippets for show automation. The M32 Live also boasts 8 digital signal processing effects engines, allowing users to shape the sound with precise, studio-quality effects.

The M32 Live offers seamless integration into any live sound setup with AES50 networking, supporting up to 96 inputs and 96 outputs over long distances using the Klark Teknik SuperMAC protocol. The console also includes dual SD/SDHC card slots for multi-channel live recording and playback, with up to 32 channels available in uncompressed WAV format. Each slot supports cards up to 32 GB, providing up to 3 hours of continuous PCM recording. The console's 32 x 32 USB audio interface ensures high-speed communication with DAW software, providing an easy interface for digital audio production. Remote control options, including DAW emulation and iOS apps for wireless control, further enhance the console's flexibility, making it suitable for both large-scale performances and smaller events that require remote adjustments.

The M32 Live's innovative design integrates high-performance materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum, ensuring both strength and reduced weight. The 7" TFT LCD touchscreen provides a full-color display for easy navigation and control, while 25 Midas PRO motorized faders offer precise control of the mix with an impressive 1 million lifecycle rating - three times longer than most competing faders. The console's rugged build and lightweight structure, coupled with its industry-leading audio performance, make it the ultimate tool for live sound engineers who demand the highest-quality mixing experience. The M32 Live's combination of advanced technology, intuitive interface, and unparalleled Midas sound sets a new standard for live digital consoles.

Features

• 40 input channels with 32 Midas PRO microphone preamplifiers
• 25 time-aligned, phase-coherent mix buses for superior mixing precision
• 192 kHz A/D and D/A converters with a dynamic range of 114 dB (A-weighted)
• 40-bit floating point digital signal processing for exceptional audio quality
• 8 digital signal processing effects engines with true stereo/mono effects
• 32 x 32 channel USB 2.0 audio interface for seamless DAW integration
• Dual SD/SDHC card slots supporting up to 32 GB, providing 32 channels of PCM recording/playback
• Up to 3 hours of uncompressed WAV recording (32 channels, 44.1 kHz, 32-bit) on dual SDHC cards
• Rugged 7" TFT LCD screen with full-color display and 128 x 64 LCD channel screens
• 25 Midas PRO motorized faders rated for 1 million life cycles
• Remote control via iOS apps for wireless operation and DAW remote control emulation
• High-performance carbon fiber, aluminum, and steel structure for durability and lightweight design
• Support for AES50 networking, offering up to 96 inputs and 96 outputs via Klark Teknik SuperMAC protocol
• Non-clip maximum input level of +23 dBu and CMRR @ 40 dB gain > 90 dB
• High-quality residual noise level of -125 dBu at +45 dB gain for ultra-clean audio
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)
• Dimensions: 35.1 x 24.1 x 10.1 inches
• Weight: 55 lbs
• Operating temperature range: 5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)

Specifications

Processing

• Input Processing Channels: 32 Input Channels, 8 Aux Channels, 8 FX Return Channels
• Output Processing Channels: 16
• Aux buses, matrices, main LRC: 16
• Internal Effects Engines (True Stereo / Mono): 16
• Internal Show Automation (structured Cues / Snippets): 500/100
• Internal Total Recall Scenes (incl. Preamplifiers and Faders): 100
• Signal Processing: 40-Bit Floating Point
• A/D Conversion (8-channel, 96 kHz ready): 114 dB Dynamic Range (A-weighted)
• D/A Conversion (stereo, 96 kHz ready): 120 dB Dynamic Range (A-weighted)
• I/O Latency (Console Input to Output): 0.8 ms
• Network Latency (Stage Box In > Console > Stage Box Out): 1.1 ms

Connectors

• MIDAS PRO Series Microphone Preamplifier (XLR): 32
• Talkback Microphone Input (XLR): 1
• RCA Inputs / Outputs: 2
• XLR Outputs: 16
• Monitoring Outputs (XLR / 1/4" TRS Balanced): 2
• Aux Inputs/Outputs (1/4" TRS Balanced): 6
• Phones Output (1/4" TRS): 2 (Stereo)
• Digital AES/EBU Output (XLR): 1
• AES50 Ports (Klark Teknik SuperMAC): 2
• Expansion Card Interface: 32 Channel Audio Input / Output
• ULTRANET P-16 Connector (No Power Supplied): 1
• MIDI Inputs / Outputs: 1
• USB Type A (Audio and Data Import / Export): 1
• USB Type B, rear panel, for remote control: 1
• Ethernet, RJ45, rear panel, for remote control: 1

Mic Input Characteristics (Midas PRO)

• THD+N (0 dB gain, 0 dBu output): < 0.01% (unweighted)
• THD+N (+40 dB gain, 0 dBu to +20 dBu output): < 0.03% (unweighted)
• Input Impedance (Unbalanced / Balanced): 10 kΩ / 10 kΩ
• Non-Clip Maximum Input Level: +23 dBu
• Phantom Power (Switchable per Input): +48V
• Equivalent Input Noise @ +45 dB gain (150Ω source): -125 dBu (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted)
• CMRR @ Unity Gain (Typical): >70 dB
• CMRR @ 40 dB Gain (Typical): >90 dB

Input/Output Characteristics

• Frequency Response @ 48 kHz Sample Rate: 0 dB to -1 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz)
• Dynamic Range, Analogue In to Analogue Out: 106 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted)
• A/D Dynamic Range, Preamplifier and Converter (Typical): 109 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted)
• D/A Dynamic Range, Converter and Output (Typical): 109 dB (22 Hz-22 kHz, unweighted)
• Crosstalk Rejection @ 1 kHz, Adjacent Channels: 100 dB
• Output Level, XLR Connectors (Nominal / Maximum): +4 dBu / +21 dBu
• Output Impedance, XLR Connectors (Unbalanced / Balanced): 500Ω / 500Ω
• Input Impedance, TRS Connectors (Unbalanced / Balanced): 20 kΩ / 40 kΩ
• Non-Clip Maximum Input Level, TRS Connectors: +15 dBu
• Output Level, TRS (Nominal / Maximum): -2 dBu / +15 dBu
• Output Impedance, TRS (Unbalanced / Balanced): 100Ω / 200Ω
• Phones Output Impedance / Maximum Output Level: 40 Ω / +21 dBu (Stereo)
• Residual Noise Level, Out 1-16 XLR Connectors, Unity Gain: -85 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted
• Residual Noise Level, Out 1-16 XLR Connectors, Muted: -88 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted
• Residual Noise Level, TRS and Monitor Out XLR Connectors: -83 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted

DN32-LIVE USB Interface

• USB 2.0 high speed, type-B (audio/MIDI interface): 1
• USB input / output channels, duplex: 32, 16, 8, 2
• Windows DAW applications (ASIO, WASAPI and WDM audio device interface): Win 7 32/64-bit, Win10 32/64-bit
• Mac OSX DAW applications (Intel CPU only, no PPC support, CoreAudio): Mac OSX 10.6.8**, 10.7.5, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12

DN32-LIVE SD Card Interface

• SD card slots, SD/SDHC: 2
• SD/SDHC supported file system: FAT32
• SD/SDHC card capacity, each slot: 1 to 32 GB
• Battery for power blackout protection (optional): CR123A Lithium cell
• SD card input / output channels: 32, 16, 8
• Sample rates (console clock): 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
• Sample word length: 32 bit PCM
• File format (uncompressed multi-channel): WAV 8, 16 or 32 channels
• Maximum recording time (32 ch, 44.1 kHz, 32-bit on two 32 GB SDHC media): 200 min
• Typical performance recording or playback: 32 channels on class 10 media, 8 or 16 channels on class 6 media

Display

• Main Screen: 7" TFT LCD, 800 x 480 Resolution, 262k Colours
• Channel LCD Screen: 128 x 64 LCD with RGB Colour Backlight
• Main Meter: 24 Segment (-57 dB to Clip)

Power

• Switch-Mode Power Supply: Auto-Ranging 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) ±10%
• Power Consumption: 120 W

Physical

• Standard Operating Temperature Range: 5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)
• Dimensions: 35.1 x 24.1 x 10.1 inches
• Weight: 55 lbs