| Content | The MR12 from Midas is a 12-input, portable, rackmountable mixer for iPad and Android tablets. It can be used for both live and studio environments in applications for live stage, theater, houses of worship, rehearsals, and more. It features four Midas mic preamps and an integrated Wi-Fi module for wireless control, giving you the ability to move around and manipulate all parameters of your mix. Furthermore, it has USB connectivity for file storage and future system updates. The built-in USB connector makes it easy to store files or record and play back uncompressed stereo WAV files of your mix. You can then dial-in a monitoring mix with effects and zero latency while sending your stereo mix and the keyboard player\'s MIDI notes to your DAW for recording.
The MR12 has additional features including the MIDI in/out jack for controlling the mixer via MIDI equipment, using Mackie control protocol via a live-performance controller. This mixer also comes with several Midas effects, such as a Leisure compressor and leveling amplifier, mid/sides Fair compressor, a 5-band Combinator compressor, modulation delay, Sub Octaver, and an Edison EX1 that enables simple manipulation of the stereo field. Finally, the MR12 includes Sound Maxer and a dimensional chorus effect, which can help you to restore natural sheen and clarity to the original audio signal. Whether you\'re recording in the studio, or you want to capture intimate live performances, it\'s never been easier to record professional-sounding tracks with clarity.
- iPad / Android tablet-controlled, 12-input digital mixer for studio and live applications
- 4 high-quality MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers
- Built-in, tri-mode Wi-Fi router for direct operation—no need for external routers
- Dugan-style auto-mixing automatically manages microphone gain-sharing
- USB connector for uncompressed stereo WAV recording and playback
- 4 digital signal-processing effects engines
- Rack ears and protection bumpers included for flexible rack and onstage applications
- 6 aux buses and main LR with inserts, full dynamics processing, and 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic EQ
- 2 TRS aux outputs and 2 XLR main outputs, plus a headphone connector
- 40-bit, floating-point digital signal processing
- Free iOS, Android, and Windows/Mac/Linux apps available for remote operation via Ethernet, LAN, or Wi-Fi
- MIDI in/out ports allow for controlling the mixer via MIDI equipment
- Future firmware updates, including new FX "plug-ins," downloadable free of charge
- Auto-ranging, universal-switch-mode power supply
- Limited 3-year warranty
| Connectors |
| Mic Inputs |
Programmable Mic Preamps (Designed by Midas Pro): 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks, balanced |
| Line Inputs |
8 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS, balanced |
| Main Outputs |
2 x XLR, balanced |
| AUX Outputs |
2 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS, balanced |
| Headphone Out |
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS, balanced |
| MIDI |
In: 5-pin DIN
Out: 5-pin DIN |
| Ethernet |
1 x RJ45 |
| USB Port |
Type-A |
| Input/Output Characteristics |
| Microphone Characteristics |
Preamp Design: Midas Pro
THD + Noise: 0.005%, unweighted (noise, unity gain, 0 dBu, 1 kHz)
Phantom Power: 48 V (switchable per input)
EIN Noise: -125 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (at +60 dB gain, 150R source)
CMRR, XLR (1 kHz @ Unity Gain): Typically 65 dB
CMRR, XLR, (1 kHz @ +60 dB Gain): Typically 90 dB |
| Input / Output |
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (at 48 kHz sample rate, +/- 0.5 dB)
Dynamic Range: 107 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (analog in to analog out)
A/D Dynamic Range: 110 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (preamp to converter)
D/A Dynamic Range: 111 dB, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (converter and output)
Cross Talk Rejection: 90 dB (at 1 kHz, adjacent channels)
Mic/Line 1-16 Input Impedance 10 kOhm (XLR jack, unbalance / balanced)
Non Clip Maximum Input Level: +23.5 dBu (XLR)
Hi-Z Input Impedance: 1 MOhm / 2 MOhm (TRS jack, unbalance / balanced)
Line Input 5-10 impedance: 20 kOhm / 40 kOhm (TRS jack, unbalance / balanced)
Non Clip Maximum Input Level: TRS +21 dBu |
| Analog Output Characteristics |
Output Impedance (XLR/TRS): 50 Ohms
Maximum Output Level (XLR/TRS): +21 dBu
Phones Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Maximum Phones Output Level: +21 dBu
Noise at Unity Gain: -86 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (1 input assigned, XLR and TRS)
Noise when Muted (XLR and TRS): -90 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted |
| USB |
Stereo USB Return Channel: 1 (Type-A) |
| Wireless LAN |
| WLAN |
Antenna: External, SMA connector, 50 Ohms
Access Point (Number of Clients): 4 maximum
IEEE 802.11 b/g Standard: 2.4 GHz
Frequency Range: 2412-2462 MHz
WLAN Channels: 1-11 (Wi-Fi Client, Access Point)
Max Output Power: 19 dBm (802.11 b) / 18 dBm (802.11 g) |
| General Specifications |
| Power |
Power Supply: Switch-mode, Autorange 100-240 V, (50/60 Hz) Power Consumption: 30 W |
| Temperature |
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C |
| Dimensions |
13.1 x 5.9 x 3.7" / 332.7 x 149.9 x 94.0 mm |
| Weight |
6.4 lb / 2.9 kg |
| Channels |
Number of Processing Channels: 16 input channels
Stereo USB Return Channel: 1
Stereo FX Return Channels: 4
Aux Buses: 6
Main: 2 (L,R) |
| Effects Engine |
Internal Effects Engines: 4 true stereo |
| Signal Processing |
40-bit floating point |
| AD/DA Conversion |
24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz, 115 dB dynamic range |
| Latency |
Analog I/O Latency: 0.8 ms |
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Drawing on more than a decade of experience in the field of digital audio mixing, the Soundcraft® Si Expression exploits some of the newest DSP, component technology and manufacturing techniques to deliver our most powerful cost effective digital console ever! Each console in the range is identical in its feature set so your only choice is how many faders and local mic amps you want. With a range covering the super portable 19" rack mount Expression 1 to the mighty Si Expression 3 with its 30+2 faders and 32 mic/line inputs there is a model to meet all needs.
Taking the Si Expression 2 as a typical example, it features 24 recallable mic pre amps (32 on Si Expression 3 and 16 on Si Expression 1) plus 4 line inputs, 4 internal stereo FX returns, AES in, and a 64x64 expansion slot offering more than enough scope to use every one of the 66 input processing channels. Every input processing channel has dedicated processing for high pass filter, input delay, gate, compressor and four band EQ whilst keeping it under control is a comprehensive automation system augmented with four mute groups and FaderGlow™ to light the way so you are never lost.
All Si Expression consoles have busses, output processing and connectivity to match the versatility of the inputs; the 14 aux/group mixes can be configured as 14 mono mixes, 8 mono plus 6 stereo mixes or almost anything in between, whilst the 4 matrix mixes can be mono or stereo as needed. The bus and matrix mixes are complemented with four more mix busses dedicated to the internal Lexicon FX processors all in addition to the left, right and centre busses. Each bus mix features a compressor, 4 band EQ, BSS graphic EQ and delay always available all of the time. Output connectivity is comprehensive with all models featuring 16 balanced line outputs, headphone monitor out, AES out and of course the 64x64 option slot.
To complement the channel and bus processing all Si Expression consoles integrate four stereo Lexicon FX processors based on the MX400 providing a wealth of sounds, user adjustable parameters and dedicated tap-tempo keys. As the FX are hardware based, use of all the effects, even on the most demanding programmes does not affect other processing in any way and all dynamics, EQs, filters, delays, and GEQs remain available regardless what you are doing.
Flexible onboard and expansion I/O options ensure your Si Expression integrates effortlessly with other system components utilising any of the Si series option cards including AES, Firewire/USB/ADAT*1, AVIOM™, CobraNet™, BSS Digital Audio Bus (BLU Link)*1, Dante™*1 CAT5 or optical MADI. The MADI card, as well as being an interface to multi-track recording systems or plug-in systems like Waves, enables linking the Si Expression to any of the Soundcraft or Studer stageboxes to extend the I/O power and flexibility. Adding a stagebox to an Si Expression actually increases the number of channels you can mix at once not just how many inputs you have available to choose from! It is said ʽPower is nothing without controlʼ and here the Si Expression excels with a comprehensive but 'simple to use' control surface incorporating a dedicated control for every parameter, a row of global mode encoders and colour touch screen ensuring operation is quick and easy.
As you would expect from any Soundcraft digital mixer the facilities are extensive and include legendary audio quality courtesy of the latest generation EMMA™ DSP processor, the same DSP platform that has helped propel previous Soundcraft Si series consoles to fame. All this power united with reliability, flexibility and usability puts the Si Expression in a class of its own.
*1 Expected spring/summer 2013
Si Expression Highlights
• D.O.G.S. (Direct Out Gain Stabiliser) – Prevents manual change of a mic gain control affecting direct out levels, perfect when 2 consoles share a stagebox or when recording the channel direct outputs.
• Security Lockout – Lock the whole console or just selected elements, manage the security with the users and profile settings.
• Assignable Fader Layers – Customise each of the four fader layer pages to meet your needs or add/insert faders to accommodate that additional mic that was not in the patch list!
• Copy & Paste – Copy whole channels, busses, mixes, Lexicon™ effects, a single part such as the EQ or multiple parts like the channel gate and compressor.
• TOTEM™ – The One Touch Easy Mix; press a single key to mix to an AUX, FX or Matrix bus, the surface and monitoring instantly reconfigure to allow instant mixing to your chosen bus on the faders.
• BSS® GEQ – With a BSS GEQ on every bus there is never any need to assign from a pool of resources and you will never 'run out' of processing.
• 1 Control = 1 Function – With each control dedicated to a given function there is never any 'layering' of controls or navigating through screens; this allows the Si Expression controls to be labelled on the surface just as they would have been on an analogue mixer.
• Global Mode Controls – A row of rotary controls above each fader assignable at the touch of a button to be GAIN, PAN or HPF for all of the inputs allowing instant access to the core functions.
• Soundcraft FaderGlow® – Illuminates the fader slots according to function with clearly defined colours for FX, Stereo, Linked Mono, GEQ, POST Fade Aux, PRE Fade Aux; you'll never be lost again!
• Instant Access Keys – Dedicated keys on the front panel for STORE, RECALL, NEXT, MUTE 1-4, TAP TEMPO and more negate the need to dive into screen & context menus.
• Function Focus – Whenever a control is moved or SELect key pressed the screen displays information about the channel identifying the absolute value of the controls and the channel name, number etc...
• Everything Everywhere – All channels and busses have a full complement of processing, nothing to assign or configure.
Key Features
24 (32 - Si Expression 3, 16 – Si Expression 1) mono mic inputs
4 line inputs
Colour touch screen interface
66 channels to mix possible
Pre/Post selection per input per bus
AES in and out
Global mode encoders
Soundcraft FaderGlow™
GEQ on every bus
20 sub-group / aux busses
4 FX busses
8 Matrix busses
LR and C Mix busses
4 Stereo Lexicon Effects engines
Delay on inputs and outputs
4 Mute Groups
Freely assignable insert loops
Harman HiQnet integration
64x64 channel option card slot
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12 total inputs: 8 mic, (four with XLR/TRS combo connector) and two stereo line
Stereo Main L/R outputs (XLR)
Four mono auxiliary mixes (XLR).
Mono auxiliaries may be linked for stereo use.
Auxes 3/4 can also drive wired in-ear monitors (IEM) directly.
Superb sound quality
Class-A microphone pre-amps
32-bit floating point processing
24-bit AD & DA convertors
Input channels are fully-featured:
Four-band full parametric EQ
Variable high-cut and low-cut filters
Gate
Compressor (with de-esser)
Main and auxiliary outputs feature:
1/3-octave graphic EQ
Limiter
Delay
Notch filters
Four professional quality stereo DSP effects. Choose from:
Two types of reverb
Mono delay
Stereo delay
Chorus
Pitch-change
A pitch correct processor is assignable to any input channel.
Eight DCA and eight mute groups.
Color, capacitive touch screen graphical user interface combined with hardware controls for fast and intuitive operation.
Great results and easy to use
Input channel preset library features over 100 presets developed by experienced concert engineers specifically for live sound applications.
Wizards assist with input gain adjustment and effects selection and routing.
On board Info system gives you instant access to the user manual.
Save your own channel presets and complete mixer scenes to internal memory or USB device.
Capturing live performance to multi-track has never been easier. Record 14 tracks (all inputs plus a stereo mix) directly to USB hard-drive. Mix down on TouchMix or import into your favorite DAW.
Complete mixer remote control via free iPad® App.
Monitor control via iPhone/iPod Touch App.
Multiple Wi-Fi Connectivity options
Security Lockout Modes
USB Wi-Fi interface and carrying case are included. |
16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact, rack mountable unit.
- Mix channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo.
- Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
- Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out.
- Fader configuration: 16 + 2 (Master).
- Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit.
| General specifications | QL1 |
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| Sampling frequency rate | Internal | 44.1kHz / 48kHz | | External | 44.1kHz: +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0% (±200ppm), 48kHz: +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0% (±200ppm) | | Signal delay | Less than 2.5ms, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Fs= 48kHz | | Fader | 100mm motorized, Resolution=1024steps, +10dB to -138dB, -∞dB all faders | | Total harmonic distortion | Less than 0.05% 20Hz-20kHz@+4dBu into 600Ω, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain= Min. | | Frequency response | +0.5, -1.5dB 20Hz-20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT | | Dynamic range | 112dB typ.: DA Converter / 108dB typ.: INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain = Min. | | Hum & noise level | Equivalent input noise | -128dBu typ., Equivalent Input Noise, Input Gain=Max | | Residual output noise | -88dBu, Residual output noise, ST master off | | Crosstalk | -100dB*1, adjacent INPUT/OMNI OUT channels, Input Gain = Min. | | Power requirements | 100-240V 50/60Hz | | Power consumption | 135W | | Dimensions | W | 468mm(18.4in ) | | H | 272mm(10.7in) | | D | 562mm(22.1in) | | Net weight | 14.7kg(32.4lb) | | Accessories | Owner's Manual, power cord, DVS license sheet | | Options | Rackmount kit RK1, Mini-YGDAI cards *2 , Gooseneck Lamp LA1L, Nuendo Live | | Others | Operating temperature range: 0 - 40°C, Storage temperature range: -20 - 60°C |
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GLD-112 is a larger version of the popular GLD-80 mixer, with an extra bank of 8 control strips, increasing the channel count to 28 fader strips in 4 layers.
GLD is a user-friendly, cost effective and scalable live digital mixing system, conceptually based on the hugely successful digital iLive series. A standard 32 input GLD system offers 28 XLR mic inputs with plug nʼ play I/O expanders allowing easy expansion up to 48 inputs (44 XLR mic inputs).
GLD-112 provides 48 input processing channels, 8 stereo FX returns fed by iLiveʼs acclaimed FX emulations, 30 configurable buses, 20 mix processing channels, and DSP power to provide full processing without compromise.
GLD-112 has an analogue-style channel processing control section complemented by a graphical 8.4 inch touch screen. A fully-customisable drag ʽn drop layout allows quick and easy assignment of inputs and mixes to fader strips. There are 28 fader strips in 4 layers, each with motorised fader, a channel LCD display which can be named and colour-coded, plus a rotary control for direct access to gain, pan and aux/FX sends. The mixerʽs local I/O comprises 4 XLR mic/line inputs, 4 XLR line outs, 4 RCA inputs, 2 RCA outputs, and digital outputs in SPDIF and AES3 formats.
GLD-112 connects to a range of plug ʽn play I/O racks to ʽbuildʼ 28, 36 or 44 mic input systems. A primary AR2412 rack (24 XLR inputs, 12 XLR outs) and up to two AR84 expander racks (8 XLR inputs, 4 XLR outs each) can be connected over 120m CAT5 runs using A&Hʼs dSNAKE protocol. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable. AR2412 also includes a connection for personal monitoring systems.
GLD has the ability to record and playback a stereo signal on a USB memory stick. Standard iLive audio I/O option cards for Dante, MADI, EtherSound and Allen & Heathʼs ACE protocols can be fitted, allowing multi-channel record/playback, FOH/monitor splits, and connection to A&H iLive systems, which can easily be configured using GLDʼs extensive soft-patching.
The GLD Remote app provides wireless control for GLD-112, giving the engineer the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. GLD-112 and GLD Remote can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the console to mix FoH sound and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage.
- Compact digital mixer with scalable, remote I/O
- Systems from 4 to 44 mics
- Easy to use, quick to access, analogue style interface
- dSNAKE Cat5 digital snake—up to 120m cable length
- 8.4 inch colour touchscreen for graphical view and setup
- 28 faders, 4 layers, 112 channel strips in a freely customizable layout
- 48 input channels into 30 assignable buses (Aux, Group, Matrix, Main, FX Send) into 20 mix outputs
- 8 stereo RackFX engines* with dedicated ʽshortʼ returns with 4-band PEQ
- Full processing on all inputs including trim, polarity, HPF, insert, gate, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay
- Full processing on all outputs including insert, PEQ, GEQ, compressor and delay
- LR, None (monitors), LR+M (sum), LR+M (bus), LCR main mix modes
- 16 DCAs / mute groups
- Built-in Talkback, RTA and Signal Generator
- I/O module options for FOH/Monitor split, multitrack recording, link to iLive and more
- MIDI In/Out and Ethernet Network port
- AviomTM Pro16 compatible Monitor port on main AudioRack
- High end 1dB step recallable mic/line preamps
- User definable channel names and colours
- Engineerʼs mono Wedge and stereo IEM strips
- Input, output and insert soft patchbays
- Quick copy, paste and reset of mixes and parameters
- Libraries, Scenes and Show memories with USB transfer
- Get started quickly with Template Shows
- 14 assignable SoftKeys for scene recall, DCA mutes and more
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- 16-channel digital stereo mixer to create your personal monitor mix
- Ultra-intuitive "analog" operation with total recall and 16 presets for custom mixes
- State-of-the-art 24-bit D/A converters for premium audio quality
- 16 Channel Select buttons with dual LEDs for perfect overview
- Level and Pan/Spread control per channel with LED meter
- 3-band EQ per channel with mid-band frequency control
- Solo and Mute functions per channel
- Global Level and EQ controls plus Panic Mute function
- High power and "drummer proof" headphones output
- Fully adjustable limiter protects your ears and headphones
- Additional mono/stereo line output to connect your powered monitor
- MIDI IN port for real-time remote control of all channels by external MIDI device such as BEHRINGER BCF2000, BCR2000, etc.
- Standard CAT5e connection delivers power and 16 signals to each Personal Mixers
- ULTRANET connector to daisy-chain up to forty-eight P16-M mixers for large systems (in conjunction with P16-D)
- Ultra-low system latency of less than 1 millisecond
- Powered via external power supply (included) or P16-I / P16-D
- Mounts easily on a mic stand with the P16-MB mic stand mount (not included)
- Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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