Midas MR18 18-Input Digital Mixer

Midas MR18 18-Input Digital Mixer

The Midas MR18 is a professional 18-input digital mixer designed for live sound, studio recording, rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, installations, and portable production systems. Its compact stagebox-style enclosure combines 16 Midas PRO microphone preamps, flexible digital routing, integrated effects, wireless control, and multichannel USB recording in a portable format.

With an 18 × 18 bidirectional USB 2.0 audio interface, integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi, MIDI connectivity, 6 aux buses, and four onboard effects engines based on the M32 platform, the MR18 provides extensive control for both live and studio workflows. Free control applications allow engineers and performers to operate the mixer remotely from compatible tablets, smartphones, and computers.

Key Features

• 18-Input Digital Mixing: Provides flexible connectivity for microphones, instruments, keyboards, playback devices, and other compatible audio sources.
• 16 Midas PRO Mic Preamps: Award-winning preamps provide remote gain control and professional microphone signal capture.
• Integrated Tri-Mode Wi-Fi: Supports Access Point, Wi-Fi Client, and wired Ethernet operation for flexible remote control.
• 18 × 18 USB Audio Interface: Enables multichannel recording and playback with compatible DAW software.
• 6 Aux Buses: Provide flexible monitor mixes, routing, effects sends, and additional output configurations.
• 4 M32 Effects Engines: Integrated true-stereo effects include reverb, delay, modulation, dynamics, EQ, and studio-style processors.
• 40-Bit Floating-Point DSP: Provides extensive internal headroom and precise digital signal processing.
• 100-Band Real-Time Analyzer: Built into channel and bus EQ sections for detailed visual frequency analysis.
• Channel Processing: Includes low-cut filter, 4-band parametric EQ, gate, compressor, and detailed dynamics control.
• M AIR Gain Sharing: Automatic microphone gain management supports multi-speaker applications such as panels, conferences, and presentations.
• MIDI In & Out: Supports external MIDI controllers and USB MIDI workflows.
• Remote App Control: Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux control applications.
• ULTRANET Connectivity: Supports compatible personal monitoring systems.
• Rackmountable Design: Includes hardware for installation in a standard 19-inch rack.

Specifications

Why Choose the Midas MR18?

• Professional Midas Preamps: Sixteen PRO microphone preamps provide high-quality input handling for live and studio recording.
• Complete Wireless Mixing: Integrated Wi-Fi allows engineers and performers to control the mixer without a traditional physical console surface.
• Multitrack Recording: The 18 × 18 USB audio interface supports direct multichannel recording and playback with compatible DAW software.
• Powerful Internal Processing: Channel EQ, dynamics, RTA analysis, bus processing, and four effects engines reduce dependence on external hardware.
• Flexible Monitor Mixing: Six aux buses provide multiple independent monitor or in-ear mixes.
• Compact Stagebox Format: The portable enclosure is suitable for stage placement, rack mounting, rehearsal rooms, and mobile recording systems.

A Compact Professional Mixer for Live Sound and Recording

The Midas MR18 Digital Mixer combines 18-input digital mixing, 16 Midas PRO preamps, integrated Wi-Fi, multichannel USB recording, professional effects, flexible monitor routing, MIDI connectivity, and comprehensive remote control in a compact stagebox-style enclosure. It is suitable for bands, live venues, studios, rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, events, installations, and mobile production systems.