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Midas M32 User Manual

Midas M32
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M32 Digital Console - User Manual
For live and studio, with 40 input channels, 32 MIDAS microphone preampliers and 25 mix buses
140811_DOC02-M32_UM Issue A
Provisional
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Midas M32 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels40
Outputs16 x XLR
Faders25
Sample Rate48 khz
TypeDigital
Talkback1 x XLR
A/D Resolution24-bit
Dynamic ProcessingYes
Control SurfaceYes
Effects8 stereo effects processors
EQ4-band
Display7" TFT
ConnectivityEthernet, USB
Inputs - Other6 x Aux
Outputs - Main2 x XLR
Outputs - Other6 Aux, 2 FX
Data I/OEthernet, AES50
USB1 x Type B
Computer ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
I/O Expansion Slots1 x Expansion Slot
MIDI I/OIn/Out
Word ClockIn/Out
Depth490 mm
Weight15 kg
USB Audio Interface32-in/32-out
Network AudioAES50
Dimensions760 x 168 x 490 mm
Inputs32 x XLR/TRS combo

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Safety warnings

Advises on electrical shock prevention and proper handling of signals.

General precautions

Guidance on grounding, warnings, and general handling of the equipment.

Control Surface

Channel Strip - Input Channels

Details the controls for input channels, including layer selection and individual strip controls.

Channel Strip - Group/Bus Channels

Describes controls for group/bus channels, including layer selection and individual strip controls.

Config/Preamp

Covers gain, LED display, frequency, 48V, phase, and low cut settings for preamps.

Gate

Dynamics

THRESHOLD Rotary Control

Controls the threshold level for the compressor.

Equaliser

MODE Select Button and Display

Cycles through EQ modes and applies them to frequency ranges.

FREQUENCY Rotary Control

Selects the specific frequency centre point for EQ adjustment.

Bus Sends

Main Bus

RECORDER

Main Display (Summary)

DISPLAY SCREEN

Describes the main display's graphical elements and user navigation.

HOME

Overview of selected input/output channel and adjustments not on top panel.

METERS

Displays level meters for various signal paths for level adjustment.

ROUTING

Allows signal patching from internal paths to physical input/output connectors.

SETUP

Controls global functions like display, sample rates, user settings, and network config.

Home

home

Displays general signal path for the selected input or output channel.

Meters

Routing

Setup

Utility

Rear Panel

MONITOR / CONTROL ROOM OUT

Connects external lamps and studio monitors.

XLR OUT 1-16

Outputs audio to external equipment via XLR cables.

XLR IN 1-32

Connects audio sources via XLR cables.

Appendices

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Details processing, connectors, input/output characteristics, display, power, and physical specs.

Appendix D: Service Information

Includes routine maintenance, cleaning, and equipment disposal guidelines.

Channel Strip - Input Channels

Channel Strip - Group/Bus Channels

Layer Select Buttons

Buttons to select group/bus channel layers (DCA, Bus 1-16, MTX/Main).

Individual Channel Strip Controls

Describes common controls like SEL, SOLO, MUTE, and Fader for group/bus channels.

Config/Preamp

GAIN Rotary Control

Adjusts the microphone preamplifier input gain.

SETUP

UTILITY

Monitor

MONITOR LEVEL Rotary Control

Adjusts the output level for monitor outputs.

PHONES LEVEL Rotary Control

Adjusts the signal level through headphone jack sockets.

Talkback

External Microphone Port

Connects a microphone via XLR cable, providing phantom power.

TALK LEVEL Rotary Control

Adjusts the talkback volume.

Operation

Details settings for talkback paths, destination, and auto-dim function.

talkback Tab

Offers adjustments for talkback paths, destinations, and auto-dim function.

oscillator Tab

Controls onboard oscillator settings for PA setup and signal testing.

Show Control

SCENES

Allows saving, recalling, and managing scenes and associated parameters.

SNIPPETS

Allows selective parameter and channel filter storage and recall.

PARAMETER SAFE

Configures which parameters are not saved or switched with console scenes.

ASSIGN

Rotary Controls 1-4

Assigns four rotary controls to parameters for instant access.

SET Buttons A, B, C

Activates layers of custom-assignable controls.

Mute Groups

gate

dyn

eq

sends

main

aes50-a/aes50-b

Internal Effects

Ambience

Creates a customizable virtual acoustic space, adding warmth and depth.

Hall Reverb

Simulates reverberation in medium-to large-sized halls for a lush quality.

Rich Plate Reverb

Simulates the sound of vibrations on a plate for a bright-colored sound.

Room Reverb

Chamber Reverb

Vintage Reverb

Vintage Room

Gated Reverb

Reverse Reverb

Stereo Delay

Stereo Chorus

Stereo Flanger

Triple Delay

Rhythm Delay

Stereo Phaser

Mood Filter

Dimension-C

Rotary Speaker

Tremolo / Panner

Suboctaver

Delay + Chamber

Chorus + Chamber

Flanger + Chamber

Delay + Flanger

Delay + Chorus

Modulation Delay

Dual Graphic EQ / Stereo Graphic EQ / Dual TruEQ / Stereo TruEQ

Dual DeEsser / Stereo DeEsser

Stereo Xtec EQ1 / Dual Xtec EQ1

Wave Designer

Precision Limiter

Stereo Combinator / Dual Combinator

Fair Comp / M/S Fair Comp / Dual Fair Comp

Stereo Leisure Comp / Dual Leisure Comp

Stereo Ultimo Comp / Dual Ultimo Comp

Dual Enhancer / Stereo Enhancer

Dual Exciter / Stereo Exciter

Stereo Imager

Sound Maxer

Edison EX1

Dual Guitar Amp / Stereo Guitar Amp

Dual Tube Stage / Stereo Tube Stage

Dual Pitch Shifter / Stereo Pitch

MONITOR / CONTROL ROOM OUT

XLR OUT 1-16

XLR IN 1-32

KLARK TEKNIK DN32-USB

REMOTE CONTROL

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Appendix D: Service Information

Other Important Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Details FCC compliance for Class A digital devices and potential interference.

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