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Spenser Hamilton

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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #90 on: February 01, 2014, 06:35:32 PM »


Could it be that the Pro1 is going to be discontinued within shortly, why I wonder is because they were really pushing a superdeal on that console, the deal ended pretty much the same day that they released the M32. This was in Sweden, and I assume you have had similar deals on the Pro1 bundled with different stageboxes?

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The Pro 1 sale was extended in Canada.


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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #91 on: February 15, 2014, 04:10:59 PM »

Dear All,

I'd like to take this time to help answer some of most frequently asked questions regarding the all-new MIDAS M32 console.

MIDAS PRO Series Preamps and Output Audio
The MIDAS M32 utilizes the award-winning MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers- the very same ones found in the industry-standard PRO2/3/6/9 consoles. The output DA and audio section is equally identical to the high-quality PRO Series providing an unprecedented audio quality.

MIDAS PRO Motorized Faders
Every MIDAS M32 comes equipped with MIDAS PRO Series faders, which are rated for 1 Million life cycles – three times more than other leading consoles.

Built for Tomorrow
The M32 is a console built for today and tomorrow. As it currently stands, the supported sample rates of the M32 are 48kHz and 44.1kHz. However, its future-proof capable open-architecture design allows for later 96K implementation.
Because it's 48kHz- you have 96 network-able channels (48 channels per AES50 port), allowing multiple (up to six) DL16 Digital Snakes to be routable across the network.

Since the announcement of the M32 last month, we have been overwhelmed with great questions, and overall user excitement. Among those questions are the differences and similarities between the M32 and the X32. Really, it's the similarities that help these desks compliment each other so well- after all, the X32 was designed in part by MIDAS and has become the world's best-selling digital console selling over 100,000 units.

MIDAS M32 employs:
- Genuine MIDAS PRO preamps
- MIDAS PRO output DA Conversion and audio section
- 1,000,000 life cycle MIDAS PRO Series faders
- Innovative design, in collaboration with Rajesh Kutty, high-profile industrial designer for high-performance cars
- Cutting edge materials such as carbon fiber arm rest and light-weight aluminum reinforced sub-frame

Other features include:
- Ability to network with entire X32 Product Family
- MIDAS PRO Series DL251/DL252 Stage Box support
- POWERPLAY P16 Personal Monitoring Integration
- KLARK TEKNIK DN9650 support (via 48K beta* firmware)
- KLARK TEKNIK DN9620 Extender compatible
- KLARK TEKNIK DN9610 Repeater compatible

Be sure to check out the M32 Web Brochure:
http://www.midasconsoles.com/m32_brochure/FLASH/index.html

The M32 will be on display at the Prolight + Sound trade fair on March 12-15 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Lastly, we anticipate the M32 will start shipping world-wide Q2/Q3.

Thank you all for the great questions and curiosity relating to this historic, new MIDAS console.


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Chase McKnight
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MUSIC Group
MIDAS
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paul bell

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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #92 on: February 15, 2014, 07:08:42 PM »

Hello Chase!

Thank you for the information and your participating in this discussion.

Could you list for us exactly what features, components and processes the M32 has above and beyond/better than the X32? We understand that it's based on the X32 but it's better. How? Please directly compare the two.

Personally, I couldn't care if Rajesh Kutty (whoever he is) made it more curvy or sexy or what material the arm rest is made of.

I and several others were told it was to ship end of April. Now it might be as late as Q3 (July)? Please confirm.
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #93 on: February 15, 2014, 10:29:52 PM »

Seems like to me they are saying the Preamps, converters, and faders, are different than the X32, and the same as the Midas Pro 1-3/6/9. Additionally, 96k support is planned. Is that correct?
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #94 on: February 16, 2014, 11:42:49 PM »

Chase, can you comment on the DSP/processing included in the M32?  Is it all the same as what's in the X32 or is it upgraded just sharing the same software?
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #95 on: February 23, 2014, 08:18:09 AM »

Mr. McKnight, are you still with us?
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #96 on: February 24, 2014, 01:45:54 PM »

Dear All,

We apologize for the late response but most people are in China celebrating the 25th Anniversary of MUSIC Group. The differences have been pointed out and at this stage we don’t have more information. As more information becomes available, we will be more than happy to share it with the community.

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Chase McKnight
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #97 on: February 25, 2014, 01:17:38 PM »

I really do like the look of the M32 over the X32. The M32 also has a better frame and faders; however, it is NOT a PRO 1. The M32 may have the PRO series pres, but, it appears that they are the single stage pres—NOT the dual gain stage pres found in the PRO 1. While you can gain split on the M32, it's just like the version 2.0 on the X32 where you can control the gains remotely, but you cannot separate the analog from the converter like you can with the PRO 1.

Now to the clock rates... I am a live sound engineer and I personally think 48 kHz is just fine for live. In fact, in a live environment, I doubt you're really going to notice a difference between 48 kHz and 96 kHz. Heck, even in recording, I think the X32's 48 kHz sounds really good—better than a lot of canned crap I hear out there now.

The M32 would be better for someone who wants a better quality version of the X32 with a rider friendly name, better faders, and additional DSP over the X32; however, it is NOT a replacement for the PRO series. If you can afford the PRO series, get that.
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Samuel Rees

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« Reply #98 on: February 25, 2014, 02:14:25 PM »

For those of us unfamiliar, what are these two stage pres? Can you link to Midas info on them? I tried a few similar phrases in google and I didn't find it.

PS - it's the latency and network compatibility with bigger Midas desks  that people want 96k for.
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Re: Midas M32
« Reply #99 on: February 25, 2014, 04:28:28 PM »

Sure, http://midasconsoles.com/Products/PRO1CC-TP.aspx

Ah, in that regard, I can understand the advantages of 96k. Also, the bigger desks have enough DSP to handle it.
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