Fusing the iconic sound of the H3K and engineering precision of the Heritage D Series with breakthrough portability, the Midas HD96-AIR is the next evolution in digital consoles for engineers who demand power without compromise. The HD96-AIR features a stunning 21" high-brightness touchscreen with multigesture control, which unlocks an ultra-intuitive workflow in a hyperlightweight form factor.
The HD96-AIR features up to 144 simultaneous input channels, 96 kHz sample rate, and 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses. The 21" full-color capacitive touchscreen display features an advanced and multigesture user interface, capable of up to 10 simultaneous touches. Additionally, the mixer includes three 3.9" motorized faders, eight fully assignable rotary controls, eight assignable backlit buttons, and 26 global assignable shortcut buttons. A touring grade road case is included
Benefits
- Live performance digital console with up to 144 simultaneous input channels and 96 kHz sample rate
- Lightweight console in a portable package (<30 KG) including road case
- 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses
- 21" full color TFT, high-brightness screen with capacitive touch sensing
- Advanced multigesture touchscreen user interface
- Award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers
- Dual HyperMAC and AES50 allows up to 480 inputs and outputs at 96 kHz sample rate
- Dual network bridge format converter with up to 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion
- 24 Variable Control Association (VCA) and 24 POPulation groups
- 24 user-assignable buttons with 12 high-definition 240x240 LCD displays
- 8 analog inputs switchable to AES3, and 8 analog outputs switchable to AES3
- Up to 24 multichannel digital signal processing effect engines
- Dual redundant auto-ranging universal switched-mode power supplies
Lightweight and Built to Perform
The HD96 platform was built with the future in mind—HD96-AIR is just the beginning of that vision in action. Engineered for total control and maximum portability, it features a fully adjustable 21" full HD multi-touch screen that puts every parameter from faders to control groups to individual channels right at your fingertips. The layout places user-assignable buttons exactly where you need them, enhancing speed and precision on the fly. And thanks to a smart, space-conscious design, HD96-AIR delivers all the power of the Heritage D Series in an ultralightweight chassis. Even with the road case, the full package weighs in at under 30 KG—ready for anywhere the show takes you.
The Graviton MK2 Processing Engine
- At the heart of every Midas console is what matters most—sound. While others compromise, Midas has never wavered in its commitment to audio excellence. With the Heritage D series, Midas has taken the legendary Midas sound even further, with a next-generation 64-bit summing engine that delivers greater dynamic range, depth, and clarity than ever before.
- The key to the Midas sound is providing ultimate flexibility while still being delay compensated, delivering a mix that breathes with natural warmth and stunning precision, no comb filtering, and no inconsistencies. Get pristine audio everywhere, all the time—whether you're pushing the mix to its limits or riding the smallest detail. Driving a Midas has never been easier.
Flexi-Aux
The Flexi-Aux system opens up powerful routing possibilities including aux-to-aux sends for advanced group and stem-style mixing. Need to smash a drum kit with parallel compression and feed that exact sound to an artist's in-ears? Now you can. Flexi-Aux gives you the tools to mix the way you hear it—fast, flexible, and fully under your control.
Variable Channel Phase
The new intuitive, easy to use Variable Phase per channel is a powerful tool that allows sound sources to be blended seamlessly with high or low phase changes to mix signals, together in ways never achievable before. From subtle alignment tweaks to bold creative shifts, you can now seamlessly blend sound sources with precision, clarity, and control.
Tap Off Points
- New tap off points on channels have been introduced, giving you the freedom to route audio from any stage in the signal chain. Perfect for sending raw signals to stage without affecting your main mix. It's all about precision control without compromise.
- As per the HD96-24, AIR features post-insert fader tap points alongside fully customizable processing chains. Just drag, drop, and reorder your signal flow exactly how you want it. It's all about precision control without compromise.
Shout Mixer
- The Shout Mixer allows complex communication groups to be effortlessly created and stored. With 16 independent shout inputs and 12 dedicated outputs, you can build flexible, powerful talkback systems that operate entirely outside your main I/O count.
- Whether it's soundcheck or mid-show, instant recall lets you switch between shout configurations in a heartbeat—so your comms are always as sharp as your mix.