MIDAS MR18 | 18-input Digital Mixer For Ipad & Android Tablets

MR18

18-Input Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with Wi-Fi and USB Audio Interface

Designed for live and studio applications the Midas MR18 is an 18-input/8-bus portable digital mixer housed in a sturdy stage box design for use with iPad and Android tablets. It features 16 award-winning Midas Pro mic preamps, integrated Wi-Fi module for wireless control, MIDI I/O, and a multichannel, bidirectional USB Audio Interface.

The MR18 harnesses the power of the M32 digital mixer and features four onboard effects engines that drive several innovative, high-end simulations of legendary studio effects. What's more, the mix engine includes all the standard components found in most digital mixers, such as a 4-band EQ on each channel input, full dynamics with compression and gate, and a 100-band RTA for visual feedback of your audio. Each output includes inserts, dynamics, and either a 6-band parametric EQ or 31-band graphic EQ. Take control of your mix from anywhere in the room using the free iOS, Android, and PC apps. Manipulate all the parameters of your mix, while performers have the same freedom to dial-in their personal monitor mixes. The MR18 includes a pair of rack ears (3 RU) and a power cord.

• iPad/Android tablet controlled 18-input digital mixer for studio and live application
• 16 award-winning Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers
• Built-In Tri-Mode Wi-Fi router for direct operation—no need for external routers
• 18x18 channels, bidirectional USB 2.0 interface
• Dugan-style Auto-Mixing automatically manages microphone gain sharing
• 4 digital signal processing effects engines
• ULTRANET connectivity for P-16 Personal Monitoring System
• 6 aux and main LR buses with inserts, full dynamics processing, and 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic EQ
• 6 XLR aux outputs and 2 XLR main outputs plus phones connector
• 40-bit floating point digital signal processing
• Free iOS, Android and PC/Mac/Linux apps available for remote operation via Ethernet, LAN, or Wi-Fi
• MIDI In/Out allows controlling the mixer via MIDI equipment or for use as a USB MIDI interface
• Future firmware updates, including new FX plug-ins downloadable from midasconsoles.com free of charge
• Rack ears and protection bumpers included for flexible rack and onstage applications
• Autoranging universal switch-mode power supply

16 Midas Pro Mic Preamps

The Midas Pro mic amp was developed for the PRO Series mixing consolea, It is found in the M32, and has been recognized by leading live sound and recording engineers as the very essence of the famous Midas sound. It is here in the MR18 that more than 40 years of design excellence has come together with premium-grade components to provide unparalleled warmth and depth, subtle ambience, and immaculate spatial positioning, for more precise imaging than competing models.

The award-winning Midas microphone preamplifier has inspired generations of live sound engineers to do their best work, creating sonic landscapes that have captivated audiences worldwide. MR18 comes equipped with 16 Midas Pro preamps, all of which are literally ready for your input via Neutrik combo connectors with locking latches.

Built-In Tri-Mode Wi-Fi Router

Designed for the ultimate in mobility, the MR18 comes with an integrated Wi-Fi module for direct control of your mixer’s functions – without the need to set up and configure an external router. The MR18 gives you the freedom to focus on your mix; while allowing you to move about the venue to experience what every part of the audience is hearing. Plus, you can adjust live monitor wedges from the artist’s perspective—or better yet, let them mix their own IEMs and floor monitors via their own tablets.

• Access Point is the easiest way to connect up to 4 clients directly and concurrently (i.e., iPad, Android smartphone/tablet or laptop). This mode should have your remote control up and running in less than a minute.
• Wi-Fi Client allows you to add your mixer to the existing wireless network where the controlling apps and devices are connected.
• Alternately, wired connections can be made directly to your PC, to a local area network (LAN), or when connecting to a dedicated Wi-Fi router, e.g., for extended range or 5 GHz applications.

Recording Simplified

The incredibly fast and comprehensive 18x18 channel, bidirectional USB interface makes the MR18 an amazingly powerful digital mixing solution for recording directly to your iPad or PC. Dial in the perfect monitoring mix with effects and zero-latency while sending up to 16 source signals and the keyboard player's MIDI notes to your DAW for recording and editing.

Advanced Automixing Capabilities

When your application calls for a multiple-microphone setup, such as an onstage panel discussion, press conference, or courtroom proceeding, etc., it can become a challenge to maintain so many open mics and still preserve maximum gain and priority for the moderator.

A major first for compact audio mixers, Behringer's revolutionary M AIR Gain Sharing technology can easily manage fully automated mixes with up to 16 live microphones. Based on the legendary Dan Dugan automix system, the MR18’s gain sharing paradigm automatically controls the levels of all selected microphones in real time, without any gating artifacts or noise modulation.

This function dramatically reduces the typical feedback, studio noise, and comb filtering challenges that can occur when two or more mics are in close proximity of each other. M AIR Gain Sharing technology provides a consistent gain structure, even when multiple speakers are talking at the same time.

Four Onboard M32 Effect Engines

Equipped with the very same FX engines as the now legendary M32 Digital Mixing Console, the onboard virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo (8 mono) multi-effect processors including delay, chorus, and dynamics, plus the MR18 can run production-quality, true-stereo reverbs concurrently with a 31-band EQ on the main and aux buses, all without the need for any additional hardware.

You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects, such as the Lexicon 480L and PCM70, or the EMT250 and Quantec QRS reverbs. Onboard processing means your computer no longer has to do the heavy lifting during a mixing session with DAW plug-ins, as the MR18 has a whole studio of FX under its bonnet.

Custom-designed and physically modeled after some of the most iconic and sought-after processors, all effects run inside the low-latency environment of the M32 mix engine, ensuring flawless performance, flexible routing, and the end of cable faults.

100-Band RTA for all Channels / Bus EQs

The MR18 includes a high-resolution, 100-band, real-time analyzer (RTA), with full bar and spectrograph views. This high-resolution RTA displays audio energy distribution in 100 frequency bands over time, capturing a sonogram window for a full 10 seconds.

Switch between the large RTA view, displaying any available signal in full-screen resolution—or the Combined RTA view shown above each of the channel and bus EQ curves—and see the results of your filter choices. Additionally, the RTA can be displayed on top of the 31-band graphic EQs in the Main LR or Aux buses.

16 Channels of Personal Monitoring

Behringer's proprietary ULTRANET connectivity allows you to send 16 digital sources over a lightweight and easy-to-deploy Cat 5e cable to P16-D Digital ULTRANET Distributors (sold separately), or directly to P16-M Personal Monitor Mixers (sold separately). This powerful and advanced technology makes it easy for individual performers to create their own More Me mix, and frees you to put on your best show. ULTRANET provides the perfect conduit for sending your mix to the new Turbosound iQ Series loudspeakers, which can tap directly into the 16-channel digital bus.

Uncompromised Channel Processing

The MR18 allows you to achieve the same incredible level of EQ finesse as the award-winning M32, thanks to its 100-band Real Time Analyzer, which is built into every input channel and bus EQ. Visual feedback built into the control app allows you to see and make fast surgical adjustments to frequencies in need of a boost or a cut.

Every input channel features a low-cut, 4-band, fully parametric EQ, and the same gate and compressor dynamics suite found in the M32, with one very special addition—you can choose either Expert or Simple functionality. In Expert mode, you can drill down and take total control over every nuance of your dynamics. Or, if you are more of the plug-and-play type, Simple mode lets you either select from one of four carefully optimized presets, or load your own channel templates. Add to this 40-bit, floating-point DSP, and you will experience virtually unlimited dynamic range, with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency.

In addition to the main L/R bus for front of house, 6 aux buses are provided for dialing in the perfect monitor mixes, or creating a dedicated mix for your USB stereo recording—complete with inserts, dynamics, and either a 6-band parametric EQ, or 31-band graphic EQ. And if you want even more precise control over your EQ, 100-band RTAs are available for all of these buses, too.

MIDI In/Out for Live Performance Controllers

The physical MIDI I/O port on the MR18 mixer can also be used for connecting external MIDI controllers, such as Behringer's X-Touch or B-Control products (sold separately), for dynamically controlling channel level, muting, and panorama adjustments during your performance. The installed firmware supports the Mackie Control protocol, allowing you to easily apply comprehensive remote editing and parameter adjustments via any compatible MIDI device.

Dedicated Apps and Software-All Platforms Covered

M AIR EDIT (PC/Mac/Linux)

• If your application requires a computer for Midas M Air mixer remote control, then M AIR EDIT was made just for you. Simply copy and launch the free software with your computer, connect to the mixer via its built-in Ethernet (LAN) connector using a Cat 5e cable (max. 100m length)—and all M AIR mixer functions are instantly mirrored on your computer screen. Since a PC screen is larger than the one on your telephone, M AIR EDIT allows the opening and scaling of more app windows, such as routing or FX editing, letting you decide how much information you need at a glance. All touchscreens are supported, or you can use a mouse to adjust your physical mixer’s settings. You can even control multiple mixers remotely from a single computer, or create several strategically placed computer stations to control the same mixer. With M AIR EDIT, your PC, Linux, or Mac computer becomes your virtual mixer—both live and in the studio.

M AIR MIX for iPad

• Front of House is wherever you and your iPad are, thanks to the new M AIR MIX app for iPad. Simply download the free app to your iPad, set the Midas M Air mixer to Access Point mode and connect your iPad to the MR18 network that will show up. After launching the M AIR MIX app, select the mixer image, and all of your M AIR mixer’s settings can now be adjusted directly from your iPad. You can save your favorite scenes, load previously stored scenes and presets to/from your iPad, or customize your channel layout—all with drag-and-drop functionality.

M AIR MIX for Android

• Designed specifically for Android mobile devices (2.2 or later), which include tablets and smartphones, the app can be used in one of two modes: full access mixing mode, or bound to a specific aux bus for creating personal monitor mixes remotely on Midas M Air mixers. Using this free and easy-to-learn app, each performer can use their Android device to dial-in the perfect personal IEM or wedge monitor mix, without having to consult the audio engineer for assistance. With the M AIR MIX App for Android, personal monitor mixing just got a lot more personal—both live and in the studio. But M AIR MIX offers even more—in full-access mixing mode, the app provides control over all channel processing, including the RTA overlay, effects editing, storing/loading scenes or presets, and much more—whether you are running a 12" tablet or a 5" smartphone.

Specifications

• Max I/O Capacity
  • 18x Input / 8x Output
• Number of Analog Input Channels
  • 18 (16 Mono / 1 Stereo)
• Number of Mic Preamps
  • 16
• Number of Analog Output Channels
  • 8
• Mix Routing
  • 2x Main LRC
  • 4x Stereo FX Return
  • 6x Bus
• Presets
  • Yes
• Input Polarity
  • Normal/Reverse
• Dynamic Processing
  • Compressor, Gate
• EQ
  • Input Channels:
    • 4-Band Parametric
  • Outputs:
    • 6-Band Parametric
    • 31-Band Graphic
• Graphic EQ
  • 31-Band 1/3 Octave, ±15 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Filters
  • Input Channels: 1x High-Pass
• Solo/Mute
  • Solo, Mute per Input Channel, Bus, FX Bus, Master
• Built-In Effects
  • 4x Stereo
• Automatic Mic Mixing
  • Yes
• Sample Rates
  • 44.1 / 48 kHz
• Bit Depth
  • AD/DA Conversion: 24-Bit
• Frequency Response
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• Max Input Level
  • Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Input: +23.5 dBu
  • 1/4" TRS Input: +21 dBu
• Analog Dynamic Range
  • Input to Output: 107 dB
• I/O Impedance
  • Combo XLR-1/4" Line/Mic Input: 10 Kilohms (Balanced/Unbalanced)
  • 1/4" Line Input: 20 Kilohms (Unbalanced) 40 Kilohms (Balanced)
  • XLR Main Output: 50 Ohms
  • 1/4" TRS Headphone Output: 50 Ohms
• Noise Floor
  • All Outputs: -86 dBu Unweighted (at Unity Gain, 22 Hz to 22 kHz Unweighted)
  • All Outputs: -90 dBu Unweighted (with Inputs Muted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, Unweighted)
• THD+N
  • Mic/Line Input: 0.005% at Unity Gain (1 kHz, Unweighted)
• Analog Inputs
  • 16x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Input
  • 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input
• Analog Outputs
  • 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Main Output
  • 6x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Aux Output
  • 1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Headphone Output
• Phantom Power
  • +48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
• Digital I/O
  • 1x RJ45
• MIDI I/O
  • 1x MIDI 5-Pin In
  • 1x MIDI 5-Pin Out
• USB I/O
  • 1x USB-B 2.0 (Audio Playback, MIDI)
• Wireless
  • Wi-Fi *Built-In Mobile
• App Compatible
  • Yes, Required: Android & iPadOS
  • App Name: M AIR MIX
  • Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed
• OS Compatibility
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
• Input Power
  • 100 to 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Rack Mountable
  • Yes
• Rackmount Size
  • 3 RU (with Included Hardware)
• Operating Temperature
  • 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
• Dimensions
  • 13.1 x 5.9 x 5.8" / 33.3 x 15 x 14.7 cm
• Weight
  • 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg