M32C

The 40-input, 25-bus M32C takes the brain of the flagship M32 Digital Mixing Console and packs it all into a high-performance aluminium and steel 1U form factor. Combine the M32C with our DL16 or DL32 Stage Boxes to effortlessly run sound with high I/O counts in multiple remote locations. Dual AES50 networking CAT5 connectors allow for up to 96 remote inputs and 48 output channels to be controlled from and processed by the M32C. All of this can be managed concurrently from various locations and instances via our free remote control software applications, M32-EDIT, M32-MIX, and M32-Q.

Above all, M32C is designed to put the power of digital in your hands, without compromise. Midas’ singular focus on a matchless value proposition means M32C integrates advanced features such as integrated personal monitor mixing and true high-speed digital audio networking as standard features.

Built for Tomorrow

The M32C is a console built for today, and tomorrow – its rock-solid proprietary operating system and the 0.8 ms audio engine provide outstanding state-of-the-art audio performance for years to come.

“Acoustic Integration” – the Live Sound Revolution

Legendary 40-year old British company Turbosound, famous for producing some of the world’s best speaker systems, have teamed up with Midas to seamlessly integrate mixer and speaker systems. We call it “Acoustic Integration”.

The M32C’s ULTRANET bus allows streaming up to 16 channels of pristine digital audio to an array of Turbosound iQ speakers – all on a single CAT5 cable, along with control data to set sound presets remotely.

Furthermore, iQ Series loudspeakers feature “True Physical Modelling” of some of the most popular speakers, which can be easily remote controlled via the M32C, allowing the sound engineer to apply different speaker models in real time from the comfort of the mixing desk.

“Acoustic Integration” is the next live sound revolution.

100-Band RTA for all Channel/Bus EQs

The M32C includes a 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA) with full Bar and Spectrograph views on the M32-EDIT control application. This high-resolution RTA displays the audio energy distribution in 100 frequency bands over time – capturing a sonogram window of a full 10 seconds.

Switch between the Large RTA view, displaying any available signal in full screen resolution, or the Combined view with the RTA view shown above each of the channel and bus EQ curves.

See the results of your filtering choices in the audio spectrum directly. Additionally, the RTA can be displayed on top of the 31-band graphic EQs in the FX rack.

Monitoring and controlling frequencies has never been easier!

What are AES50 and SuperMAC?

AES50 simultaneously provides high channel counts, extremely low and deterministic latencies, accurate phase-aligned networked clock distribution, error detection, network redundancy, with simple deployment and ease of use to meet the needs of the live performance industry.

This unique combination also benefits both live and studio recording applications, as well as post-production, broadcasting and audio routing infrastructure. SuperMAC is a proprietary implementation of AES50 owned by Klark Teknik. Originally developed by Sony Pro-Audio Labs in Oxford, UK, it forms the basis of the Audio Engineering Society’s AES50 open standard for digital audio networking – High Resolution Multi-channel Audio Interconnection (HRMAI), as published by the Audio Engineering Society, Inc.

• 48 bidirectional audio channels @ 48 kHz over Neutrik etherCON-terminated shielded (STP) CAT5 cable (max. length 100 meters / 328 feet)
• Single cable duplex interconnection for audio and sample clocks

DCA Groups

DCA (Digitally Controlled Amplifier) and Mute groups allow control over several signals at once without actually mixing them into a subgroup bus. M32C’s 8 DCA groups, and 6 Mute groups, let you control multiple signals via a single control, such as the entire drum mix, the horn section, or the backup vocalists, etc.

DCA control affects the FOH mix, while allowing the individual buses to remain unchanged. The result is a customizable workflow that provides maximum flexibility, but still allows individual buses and subgroups to serve the purpose they were intended for, such as zone sends, broadcast feeds, etc.

You Are Connected

Each M32C comes loaded with all of the digital connectivity and functionality you need, right out of the box. Onboard USB 2.0 connectivity delivers a full 32 x 32 channels of audio and MIDI to your DAW. Integrated multi-channel digital audio interfaces connect to remote stage boxes and the P16 Personal Monitor System. Native Ethernet control enables remote operation by computer, iPad or iPhone over a wired or wireless network, across the room – or across the planet!

Dual AES50 network ports featuring KL Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology support up to 96 inputs and 96 outputs over shielded (STP) CAT5 cable, allowing remote stage boxes and sharing signals among several connected M32 series mixers and other Midas, Klark Teknik and AES50-equipped products. On-board ULTRANET provides a 16-channel digital mix direct to P16 Personal Monitor Mixers, without added hardware, cost or latency.

Ethernet, USB and MIDI are all standard features on M32C.

POWERPLAY P16

Personal Monitoring System

Easy as a handshake. Plug the P16-M personal monitor mixer into M32C’s ULTRANET port with a shielded (STP) CAT5 cable, and let the performer dial in the ideal 16-channel personal monitor mix. You can daisy-chain additional P16-M units, or use several P16-D ULTRANET distributors to easily set up a plug and play monitor system that can accommodate 64 individual P16-M units – and provide them with operating power over CAT5.

DL16

Digital Stage Box

The Midas DL16 digital stage box closes the gap between stage and FOH (Front of House) by placing 16 fully-programmable, remotely controllable high-end Midas mic preamps and 8 analogue, balanced XLR returns at the stage end. Connecting over a single shielded (STP) CAT5 cable, up to three DL16 or Midas DL150 stage boxes can be daisy-chained to deliver 48 channels in and 24 out to the stage. Dual AES50 ports on the M32R allow up to 96 input channels to be connected and routed in the same system.

• AES50 network ports featuring Klark Teknik SuperMAC technology for ultra-low latency (in-ear compatible)
• Up to 100 m networking capability via CAT5 cable (not included)
• Dual AES50 ports, each for cascading up to three DL16 units – no merger or router required
• Precise LED metering plus 7-segment displays for signal control on stage

Real-Time Recording

At the Heart of it All

The M32C forms the nucleus of an ultra-flexible studio control room setup when paired with DL16 I/O and POWERPLAY P16 Personal Monitoring Systems in each tracking room. The included 32 x 32 Klark Teknik DN32-USB audio interface, 8 stereo effects engines, zero-latency monitoring (independent from DAW) and 100% total recall deliver the tools to handle any project you dare to tackle.

DN32-USB

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface for Professional Recordings

The DN32-USB Expansion Card ensures a stable and fast solution for professional live and studio recordings with 32 x 32 channels of audio and 16 channels of MIDI I/O. It provides 400 Mbit/second throughput to transfer your high-track count session to popular Software DAWs on Mac and PC via USB 2.0.

DN32-ADAT

High-Performance 32-Channel ADAT Expansion Card for M32C

The DN32-ADAT Expansion Card allows you to digitally integrate your M32C with any equipment featuring ADAT I/O. This includes stand-alone recorders, digital audio workstations, and other digital mixers and signal processing gear. The DN32-ADAT card provides 32-channels of ADAT inputs and outputs on its 8 fi ber-optic Toslink* connectors. The card features 24-bit signal transmission and operates at both 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates, maintaining your signal integrity. The DN32-ADAT card also has a BNC word-clock in/out capability allowing it to sync with an external clock, or provide the clock signal for other devices. External clock synchronization is possible through the BNC connection, as well as any of the 4 Toslink inputs.

DN32-MADI

High-Performance 32-Channel MADI Expansion Card for M32C

The DN32-MADI Expansion Card brings even more I/O options to the M32C by instantly enabling it for MADI networking. The MADI, or AES10, protocol has become the industry standard for multichannel audio distribution in both installations and broadcast applications. DN32-MADI provides optical duplex SC-plugs (IEC874-19) to connect with other MADI devices via multimode fiber-optic cable, allowing to bridge distances of over 500 metres with galvanic isolation. Dual BNC terminals are also provided for transmission via standard 75-Ohm coaxial cable of up to 100 m in length. The BNC and fibre-optic connectivity can also be used simultaneously, providing reliable redundancy in mission-critical applications. DN32-MADI card is the perfect solution for integrating the M32C into current installations using the MADI protocol.

DN32-DANTE

High-Performance 32-Channel Audinate Dante Expansion Card for M32C

By installing the DN32-DANTE card in place of the DN32-USB card, your M32C will interface with Dante networks using virtually any 100Mbit/s or Gigabit Network infrastructure with DSCP-based QoS – providing dependable multi-channel audio that may coexist with other IP-based data traffic. The DN32-DANTE card utilizes 24-bit signal transmission with sample-accurate synchronization and low latency, ensuring the highest audio integrity. And a secondary input allows you to set up a seamless, redundant network. Full remote control of the M32C is possible using the integrated Ethernet switch. When the DN32-DANTE card is connected to a computer, Audinate’s Dante Controller application gives you full control over configuration and signal routing among your Dante-enabled devices.

Remote Control

M32-EDIT (PC, Mac, Linux)

Just as in life, you can never have too many connections – and this applies to controlling the console itself. Simply connect the M32C to a laptop or desktop computer via LAN, wireless network or Ethernet cable, and take total remote command of the M32C. Move a fader on the PC, it moves a virtual fader on the M32C; press a button on the computer, the virtual button toggles on the M32C. The M32-EDIT app is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to use the physical group faders and buttons of an M32 or M32R console (DAW Remote function engaged), or any MCU (Mackie Control Universal) compatible control surface to remotely control the M32C. This feature provides an extremely-powerful and useful solution for side of stage monitor control, individual control of multiple installed M32Cs, as well as multiple remote control stations of the same M32C. The M32-EDIT also lets you create scenes on your PC beforehand to minimise the time required for sound checks.

M32-MIX (iPad)

Front of House is wherever you and your iPad are – thanks to the new M32 MIX App for iPad. Just plug in a wireless router via Ethernet cable to the M32C, and then wirelessly connect up to 10 iPad devices, which is especially handy for custom monitor mixes.

The M32-MIX App lets you control all 32 mic inputs, 8 Aux inputs and 16 buses – plus the FX stereo returns and the Matrix, Main, and DCA levels. Select a fader bank on the iPad, slide the virtual faders and M32C’s motorised faders instantly mirror your action. Additionally, thanks to the Sends on Faders functionality, your iPad now controls 16 independent monitor mixes. The M32-MIX App gives you the flexibility and mobility to make running sound a breeze!

Download the free M32-MIX App from the Apple App Store.