MIDAS M32 Live Digital Mixing Console

MIDAS M32 LIVE 40-Channel Digital Mixing Console

MIDAS M32 LIVE is a 40-input-channel digital mixing console with 32 MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers, 25 mix buses and integrated multitrack recording for live sound, studio, broadcast and post-production applications.

The console processes 32 main input channels, 8 auxiliary input channels and 8 FX return channels. Its output structure consists of 16 auxiliary buses, 6 matrices and a main L/R and mono/centre bus. The 40-bit floating-point DSP and 0.8 ms console input-to-output latency are designed for real-time audio mixing.

The 32 MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers feature individually switchable +48 V phantom power. MIDAS PRO motorised faders are rated for up to 1 million operating cycles, while 29 programmable channel LCD scribble strips help identify channels, buses and control groups. The main 7-inch TFT display provides access to routing, processing, effects and metering parameters.

The integrated DN32-LIVE card provides up to 32 x 32 channels of USB 2.0 audio and MIDI connectivity with a computer. Two SD/SDHC card slots enable recording and playback of up to 32 channels of uncompressed WAV audio without a computer, supporting virtual soundchecks and playback of previously recorded material.

Dual AES50 ports with Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology support up to 96 input and 96 output channels with compatible digital stage boxes and other AES50-equipped devices. The ULTRANET connection sends 16 channels to a P16 personal monitoring system, while Ethernet, MIDI and USB connections provide remote-control and DAW integration options.

Main Features

• 40 input channels and 25 mix buses provide flexible routing for live sound, studio, broadcast and post-production applications
• 32 MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers accommodate microphones and line-level audio sources
• Individually switchable +48 V phantom power supports condenser microphones and active DI boxes
• 40-bit floating-point DSP and 0.8 ms internal latency support real-time audio mixing
• 16 auxiliary buses, 6 matrices and a main L/R and mono/centre bus support FOH, monitoring, zone, broadcast and recording mixes
• Integrated DN32-LIVE card provides up to 32 x 32 channels of USB audio and MIDI connectivity for DAW operation
• Dual SD/SDHC slots enable recording and playback of up to 32 channels of WAV audio without a computer
• Dual AES50 SuperMAC ports support up to 96 input and 96 output channels with compatible digital stage boxes
• ULTRANET output sends 16 channels to a Behringer P16 personal monitoring system
• 8 true-stereo or 16 mono internal effects engines reduce the need for external signal processors
• 100-band real-time analyser helps monitor the frequency spectrum of channels and buses
• Sends on Fader provides direct fader control of monitor and other bus sends
• 8 DCA groups enable multiple related channels to be controlled from a single fader without changing their individual routing
• 29 programmable LCD scribble strips with RGB backlighting simplify channel and bus identification
• 7-inch colour TFT display presents effects, metering, routing and signal-processing information
• MIDAS PRO motorised faders are rated for up to 1 million operating cycles
• Ethernet connectivity enables remote console operation using M32-EDIT software
• Carbon-fibre, aluminium and steel structural elements are used in the console construction

Technical Specifications

• Input channels: 40
• Input processing: 32 main input channels, 8 auxiliary input channels and 8 FX return channels
• Mix buses: 25
• Bus structure: 16 auxiliary buses, 6 matrices and main L/R and mono/centre bus
• DCA groups: 8
• Internal effects engines: 8 true-stereo or 16 mono
• Total-recall scenes: 100
• Show automation: 500 Cue List entries and 100 Snippets
• Signal processing: 40-bit floating point
• A/D converter dynamic range: 114 dB, A-weighted
• D/A converter dynamic range: 120 dB, A-weighted
• Console input-to-output latency: 0.8 ms
• Network latency: 1.1 ms from stage box input through console processing to stage box output
• Mic/line inputs: 32 x XLR with MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers
• Talkback microphone input: 1 x XLR
• RCA inputs and outputs: 2 x RCA inputs and 2 x RCA outputs
• Analogue XLR outputs: 16
• Monitor outputs: 2 x XLR and 2 x balanced 1/4-inch TRS
• Auxiliary connections: 6 x balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs and 6 x balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs
• Headphones outputs: 2 x 1/4-inch TRS, stereo
• Digital output: 1 x AES/EBU XLR
• AES50 ports: 2 x Klark Teknik SuperMAC
• AES50 channel capacity: up to 96 input and 96 output channels
• Expansion card interface: 32-channel audio input and output
• ULTRANET connection: 1 x P-16, no power supplied
• MIDI connections: 1 x MIDI IN and 1 x MIDI OUT
• USB Type-A connection: 1 x for audio and data import/export
• USB Type-B control connection: 1 x rear-panel connector
• Ethernet connection: 1 x RJ45 for remote control
• Phantom power: +48 V, individually switchable for each microphone input
• XLR input impedance, unbalanced / balanced: 10 kΩ / 10 kΩ
• Maximum non-clipping XLR input level: +23 dBu
• THD + noise at 0 dB gain: <0.01%, unweighted
• THD + noise at +40 dB gain: <0.03%, unweighted
• Equivalent input noise: -125 dBu at +45 dB gain, 150 Ω source, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0 to -1 dB at 48 kHz sample rate
• Analogue input-to-output dynamic range: 106 dB, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• A/D stage dynamic range: 109 dB, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• D/A stage dynamic range: 109 dB, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• Adjacent-channel crosstalk rejection: 100 dB at 1 kHz
• XLR output level, nominal / maximum: +4 dBu / +21 dBu
• XLR output impedance, unbalanced / balanced: 50 Ω / 50 Ω
• TRS input impedance, unbalanced / balanced: 20 kΩ / 40 kΩ
• Maximum non-clipping TRS input level: +15 dBu
• TRS output level, nominal / maximum: -2 dBu / +15 dBu
• TRS output impedance, unbalanced / balanced: 100 Ω / 200 Ω
• Headphones output impedance / maximum level: 40 Ω / +21 dBu, stereo
• Residual XLR output noise at unity gain: -85 dBu, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• Residual XLR output noise when muted: -88 dBu, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• Residual TRS and monitor XLR output noise: -83 dBu, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted
• DN32-LIVE USB interface: USB 2.0 High Speed Type-B, audio and MIDI
• DN32-LIVE USB channels: 32, 16, 8 or 2 input and output channels, full duplex
• SD card slots: 2 x SD/SDHC
• SD card file system: FAT32
• Supported SD/SDHC card capacity: 1–32 GB per slot
• SD recording and playback channels: 32, 16 or 8
• Sample rate: 44.1 / 48 kHz
• SD recording word length: 32-bit PCM
• SD file format: uncompressed 8-, 16- or 32-channel WAV
• Maximum recording time: 200 minutes when recording 32 channels at 44.1 kHz / 32-bit to two 32 GB SDHC cards
• Main display: 7-inch TFT LCD, 800 x 480 resolution, 262,000 colours
• Channel displays: 128 x 64 LCD with RGB backlighting
• Main meter: 24 segments, -57 dB to clip
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz, ±10%
• Power consumption: 120 W
• Operating temperature range: 5–45 °C
• Dimensions: 891 x 612 x 256 mm
• Weight: 25 kg

In the Box

• MIDAS M32 LIVE digital mixing console
• Pre-installed Klark Teknik DN32-LIVE USB and SD/SDHC recording and playback card

Who Is It For

MIDAS M32 LIVE is designed for live sound engineers, concert venues, theatres, event production companies, broadcast systems, recording studios and post-production facilities. Integrated multitrack recording, remote control and AES50 connectivity with digital stage boxes make the console suitable for both mobile and installed sound systems.

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