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Midas DL231 24x24 Active Microphone Splitter with 2 Preamps per Input (5 RU)

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Midas DL231 24x24 Active Microphone Splitter with 2 Preamps per Input (5 RU)
Key Features
  • Two Microphone Preamplifiers Per Channel
  • 24 Mic/Line Balanced Inputs
  • 24 Balanced Outputs
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru Ports
The 5 RU DL231 Active Microphone Splitter from Midas is an active microphone splitter with 24 inputs and 24 outputs. There are two independent Midas microphone preamplifiers per input channel with switchable 48V phantom power. This microphone splitter features a PCB layout specifically designed to maintain grounding as well as separation for both analog and digital signals. It comes fitted with an Ethernet control port and four AES50 ports for dual-redundant handling of two independent digital audio interfaces. MIDI in, out, and thru ports are also on board for use with Midas consoles.
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Midas DL231 Overview

The 5 RU DL231 Active Microphone Splitter from Midas is an active microphone splitter with 24 inputs and 24 outputs. There are two independent Midas microphone preamplifiers per input channel with switchable 48V phantom power. This microphone splitter features a PCB layout specifically designed to maintain grounding as well as separation for both analog and digital signals. It comes fitted with an Ethernet control port and four AES50 ports for dual-redundant handling of two independent digital audio interfaces. MIDI in, out, and thru ports are also on board for use with Midas consoles.

The DL231 offers a 24-bit resolution and can be switched between 96 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates. A Mute All Outputs button is provided for onstage re-patching. It is powered by a built-in dual-redundant power supply and is housed in a road-ready, rugged rack-mountable chassis designed for transport and storage in standard flight cases (sold separately).

Dual redundant AES50 network ports with independent phase-locked loop synchronization
24 electronically balanced output channels can be sourced from microphone preamplifiers or AES50 ports
Remote operation up to 328.1' via CAT5/5e cable
Settings are programmable from front panel controls or console
PSU status indicator LEDs and configuration LCD display on front panel
Designed and engineered in England
UPC: 696859306143

Midas DL231 Specs

Connectors
24 x 3-pin XLR male, line output channels
24 x 3-pin XLR female, microphone/line input channels
1 x MIDI input port
1 x MIDI out port
1 x MIDI thru port
1 x 9-pin Sub-D female, diagnostics port
4 x RJ45 Neutrik etherCON, AES50 network ports
1 x RJ45 Neutrik etherCON, Ethernet control port
2 x IEC, 100 - 240 VAC power ports
Indicators
1 x LCD display configuration status (front)
10 x LED PSU power status (front)
1 x LED Ethernet status (front)
8 x LED AES50 audio status (front)
24 x mute status, microphone inputs (rear)
24 x 48V phantom power status, microphone outputs (rear)
Controls
4 x programming buttons (front)
1 x mute button (rear)
1 x boot button (rear)
2 x power on/off isolator switch (rear)
Remote Operation
Up to 328.1' / 100 m via CAT5/5e cable
Sampling Frequencies
48 kHz, 96 kHz
Bit Rate
24
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0 dB to -1 dB)
Maximum Gain
45 dB
Input CMRR
@ 0 dB Gain: 70 dB
@ 45 dB Gain: 90 dB
Distortion (THD)
@ 0 dBu, 0 dB Gain: 0.01%
@ 0 dBu, 45 dB Gain: 0.03%
@ +20 dBu, 0 dB Gain: 0.01%
@ +20 dBu, 45 dB Gain: 0.03%
Output Noise
@ 0 dB Gain: -86 dBu
@ 45 dB Gain: -81 dBu
EIN
@ 0 dB Gain: -86 dBu
@ 45 dB Gain: -126 dBu
Dynamic Range
22 Hz to 22 kHz, @ Unity Gain: 107 dB
22 Hz to 22 kHz, @ 45 dB Gain: 102 dB
Crosstalk
At 1 kHz: -90 dB physically adjacent input channels
At 10 kHz: -90 dB physically adjacent input channels
Supply Voltage
100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Up to 150 W
Operating Temperature
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Rack Space
5 RU
Dimensions
16.26 x 8.70 x 19.02" / 41.3 x 22.1 x 48.3 cm
Weight
32.6 lb / 14.8 kg

Midas DL231 Reviews

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Can the 2 AES50 connections be on different ...

Can the 2 AES50 connections be on different sample rates? I.E. can it be used with a PRO-X console for FOH and an M32 console for monitor?
Asked by: Thomas
To use this device with both consoles, you would need to use this network bridge to make the sample rate changes, BH #KLDN9650.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2020-09-09
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