Midas DM16
16 Input Analogue Live and Studio Mixer with Midas Microphone Preamplifiers
- Live performance and studio recording analogue mixer with 16 input channels
- 12 mono input channels with award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers
- 2 electronically-balanced stereo line input channels on 1/4" TRS connectors
- 3 band EQ on mono channels with swept mid band
- 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching
- 60 mm precision long-life faders
- Rugged chassis construction for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
- 10-Year Warranty Program*
- Designed and engineered in the U.K.
DM16
The compact DM16 honours your stage or studio desktop space, while providing incredible sonic performance, amazing versatility – and an unheard of level of affordability.
What is the secret behind DM16’s superb, studio-quality sound? The DM16 features 12 award-winning, MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with true +48 V Phantom Power, acclaimed by audio engineers the world over for their transparency and nuanced low noise, high-headroom design. Add to this TRS Line Inputs on all 16 channels (8 mono and 2 stereo), mono channel Inserts and 3-band EQ with mid-frequency sweep, 2 switchable pre/post-fader aux sends, 2 monitor outs and 2-track RCA I/O, and you have an analogue work of art – the fully featured DM16!
Mono Inputs
| Mic inputs (MIDAS mic preamp) |
12 |
| Type |
XLR, balanced |
| Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 50 ? source at insert send |
-131 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 150 ? source at insert send |
-128 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Noise @ 10dB Gain, at insert send |
-97 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency response (-1 dB) at main output |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (-1 dB) |
| Frequency response (-3 dB) at main output |
70 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Mic Gain range |
+10 dB to +60 dB |
| Max. input level |
+11 dBu @ +10 dB gain |
| CMRR @ +60dB gain |
Typically -90 dB |
| Impedance |
2 kO, balanced |
| Distortion (THD+N) at 0 dBu |
0.005% @ 1kHz |
| Phantom power |
Switchable, +48 V |
Line Input
| Type |
¼" TRS, balanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO balanced / unbalanced |
| Line Gain range |
-10 dB to +40 dB |
| Max. input level |
+30 dBu |
Stereo Inputs
| Type |
4 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO balanced / unbalanced |
| Gain range |
-20 dB to +20 dB |
| Max. input level |
+21 dBu |
Equaliser
| Low |
±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving |
| Mid (mono inputs only) |
±15 dB @ 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, variable semi-parametric |
| High |
±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving |
Channel Inserts
| Type |
¼" TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Max. input / output level |
+21 dBu |
Aux Sends
| Type |
2 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Monitor Out
| Type |
2 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Out
| Type |
2 x XLR, electronically balanced |
| Impedance |
100 O balanced, 50 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Out Inserts
| Type |
2 x ¼" TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Max. input / output level |
+21 dBu |
Phones Output
| Type |
¼" TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
25 O |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
2-Track Input
| Type |
2 x RCA, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO |
| Max. input level |
+21 dBu |
Record Out
| Type |
2 x RCA, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
1 kO |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Mix System Noise
| Main mix @ -?, channel fader @ -? |
-104 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ -? |
-91 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ 0 dB |
-84 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Power Supply / Voltage (Fuses)
| Switch mode power supply |
100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, switchable (T 1.6 A H 250 V) |
| Power consumption |
40 W |
| Mains connection |
Standard IEC receptacle |
Dimensions / Weight
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
95 x 438 x 370 mm (3.7 x 17.2 x 14.6") |
| Weight |
5 kg (2.3 lbs) |
