Midas PRO1/IP Live Audio System Install Package, PRO1 Console (Boxed) Loaded with 24 Mic/Line Inputs, Up to 6 Multi-channel, Auto-ranging Universal Switch

The Midas PRO1/IP Live Audio System Install Package is a new ground for MIDAS digital consoles, featuring an all-new, lightweight aluminum frame and field-replaceable power supply. PRO1 is the first stand-alone MIDAS digital console and sets new standards of portability and performance for a compact digital console.PRO1 is easy to configure and operate. Engineers who are new to MIDAS digital can relax, enjoy the PRO1's sample-synchronous audio quality and mix from well within their comfort zone. Engineers already familiar with MIDAS can just load their existing show file straight into the PRO1, regardless of which MIDAS digital console it was created on and carry on working.

PRO1 is a standalone mixing system, having 24 MIDAS mic inputs on the rear of the frame. The 3 AES50 ports can be used to increase the mic input count up to 96 by connecting additional hardware. In addition to the PRO1's 40 primary input channels, PRO1 also features 8 aux returns, all of which feature 4-band MIDAS parametric EQ and insert points. These 8 aux returns can be used as returns for the PRO1's internal FX processors or as additional mic channels, if sufficient mic inputs are available on the I/O hardware.

A total of 48 input channels have free routing to 27 phase-coherent mix buses, which comprise 16 user-configurable buses (mixes, subgroups or mix minus groups) and 8 matrix buses. The matrix buses source from inputs, as well as groups and so can be used as 8 additional aux mixes (monitor mix and FX sends) which provides a total of 24 mixes (plus L, R & Mono) for monitor mixing duties. All buses can be linked as stereo pairs (except the mono bus). As with all MIDAS digital consoles, the audio paths can be routed to multiple destinations and the console format can be reconfigured live on a scene-by-scene basis.

MIDAS Audio Quality
The MIDAS reputation for fantastic audio quality has evolved over 40 years of development and research. By continuing to design the world's best live sound mic preamps through use of superior components, MIDAS has carried this tradition into the digital realm. Adding the best converters and custom processing algorithms to the mix, MIDAS takes audio quality to another level. A major problem affecting many digital consoles is a lack of attention to delay management. All digital processing takes time to run.

Mix engineers working on analogue consoles routinely combine signals with different signal paths and processing and expect to do the same with digital mixers. On most current digital consoles, combining signals in this way leads to the summing of signals that are partly out of phase. MIDAS digital systems are the only live sound systems in the world to have a comprehensive and automatic latency management system. Which, in addition to managing all internal routing and processing latency, also includes compensation for additional A/D & D/A conversions required when connecting external analogue inserts. This means that all audio samples are synchronized before summing, resulting in absolute phase coherency at all outputs.

Ergonomics
The high-resolution screen remains visible even in direct sunlight. In this aspect, the MIDAS' visual support is exceptional, as most conventional consoles become difficult or impossible to operate in high ambient lighting. The screen provides visual feedback for the entire system. Pressing the HOME key (just to the left of the assignable controls) instantly displays the console overview screen, which keeps all vital information (all metering, all fader positions, mutes and solos) in view at all times.

Mic Pres
The MIDAS microphone preamp is the one by which all others are judged. Still built from discrete components and still based on the designs which were so successful in the legendary MIDAS analogue consoles such as the XL3, XL4 and Heritage, the current expressions in the XL8 sound better than ever. Whether you want pristine, transparent reproduction or that renowned MIDAS warmth and coloration, MIDAS' dual (analogue and digital) gain stages enable you to shape the mic preamp's character according to your own preference. All MIDAS digital consoles feature two input gains per channel. First is the remote analogue gain for that wonderful MIDAS mic preamp and the second is a digital trim. Set the analogue gain for the desired amount (if any) of that famous MIDAS "warmth", then use the digital trim to achieve your preferred gain structure.

VCA and Population
With the advent of digital technology, channel counts and processing features have grown to a point where it is no longer practical to have all controls physically available at the same time. Additionally, the logistical advantages of smaller control surfaces are becoming increasingly attractive. MIDAS' unique approach to solving this problem is to mirror the natural work flow used by mix engineers and to provide control and supporting feedback of system status at all levels, from the highest overview to the finest detail. This encourages the development of a mental picture or "Mind Map", of the whole system, even though focus may only be required on limited, specific functions.

Equalization
MIDAS digital EQ features fully-interpolated controls, which recreate the original phase shift as experienced when working on the world's best-loved analogue consoles.

Dynamics Processing
The dynamics processing on the PRO1's input channels is identical to the much-acclaimed MIDAS XL8. Each input channel features a frequency-conscious gate and a choice of 4 different compressor algorithms. Further creative expression are available, as all 4 compressor algorithms feature variable knee, internal and external side-chain filtering and coloration artefact options. FX
The cutting-edge 40-bit floating-point DSP processing hosts a wide choice of virtual FX devices, which range from dual-stereo delay units, stereo modulation and many diverse reverb FX, to multiband compression, dynamic EQ and multichannel dual-function dynamics processing.

Surround Sound
In addition to normal stereo and SIS (Spatial Image System) operation, the console can operate in one of three surround sound modes are Quad 4-Channel - L-R front plus L-R rear, LCRS 4-Channel - L-R-C plus single rear channel and Quad 6-Channel - L-R-C plus sub plus L-R rear. All three surround modes feature a divergence control to tailor the depth of the surround panning. Dynamic surround panning can be implemented using the consoles trackball or the USB pointing device of your choice.

Navigation Mode
There are 4 modes of channel and mix bay navigation: FLIP Navigation, FX Navigation, GEQ Navigation and MCA Navigation. These 4 options allow an engineer to easily and efficiently mix a large number of inputs on a compact control surface.

Automation
One of the most critical requirements for theatre applications is the power and flexibility of console automation. The MIDAS PRO1 has taken into consideration these very specific requirements and features the same automation software as the XL8, which is itself no stranger to Broadway! The PRO1's automation system can store and recall up to 1000 snapshot scenes. These contain the audio parameter values for every control on the console as well as the network routing, configuration of the FX rack and the format of the mixer itself, all of which is scene-specific. Patching
The PRO1 employs technology developed from the class-leading XL8 console and offers the same exemplary sample-synchronized audio performance.PRO1 has up to 100 inputs x 102 outputs, with point-to-point routing anywhere within the network which can then be patched and routed on a scene-by-scene basis via a powerful snapshot automation system.

Pad Remote Control
The MIDAS Mixtender iPad App provides wireless remote control for key functions of the MIDAS PRO Series and XL8 consoles. The App automatically selects the right console type so there is no difficult setup procedure. With the Mixtender you can monitor ALL input and output metering simultaneously in real time and you can remotely EQ any speaker mix with one of the console's on-board KLARK TEKNIK DN370 GEQs. The Mixtender also provides simple, fast local stage mix adjustment by accessing the consoles' MCA (Mix Control Association). Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously and each one can be locked to a single mix, so artists can create their own monitor mixes without changing any other console settings.

Third Party System Integration
The MIDAS XL8 range and PRO Series systems incorporate several special features to aid real-world integration with other important sub-systems. The MIDAS HyperMAC digital snakes, both Cat 5e and fiber optic versions, feature additional bandwidth for third party data transfer. Protocols supported include standard Ethernet traffic, MIDI messages and GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output signaling). This third party support offers great advantages because it avoids extra cables, extends the range of MIDI a long way beyond normal limits and provides an Ethernet tunnel between the stage and the mix position.