MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer User Manual

1. Nhanganyaya

The MIDAS MR18 is an 18-input digital mixer designed for studio and live applications, controllable via iPad or Android tablets. It features 16 award-winning MIDAS PRO microphone preamplifiers, an integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router, and an 18x18 channel bidirectional USB2.0 audio interface. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your MR18 mixer.

2. Yakakosha Mirayiridzo Yekuchengetedza

• Verenga mirairo iyi.
• Chengeta mirairo iyi.
• Teerera nyevero dzose.
• Tevera mirairo yose.
• Usashandise mudziyo uyu pedyo nemvura.
• Chenesa chete nemucheka wakaoma.
• Usavhare chero mazaru emhepo. Isa maererano nemirairo yemugadziri.
• Usaise padhuze nechero zvitubu zvekupisa zvakaita semaradiator, marejita ekupisa, zvitofu, kana zvimwe midziyo (kusanganisira amplifiers) zvinoburitsa kupisa.
• Usakunda chinangwa chekuchengetedza chepolarized kana grounding-type plug. Polarized plug ine mablades maviri ane rimwe rakakura kupfuura rimwe. Ipuragi yemhando yepasi ine mablades maviri uye yechitatu yekugadzika prong. Iyo yakafara blade kana yechitatu prong inopihwa kuchengetedza kwako. Kana iyo plug yakapihwa isingakwane mudura rako, bvunza nyanzvi yemagetsi kuti inotsiva iyo yasakara kubuda.
• Dzivirira tambo yemagetsi kubva pakufambiswa kana kubaiwa kunyanya pamapulagi, midziyo yekurerutsira, nenzvimbo yavanobuda nayo kubva pamidziyo.
• Shandisa zvinonamirwa/zvishandiso zvinotsanangurwa nemugadziri chete.
• Shandisa chete nengoro, stand, tripod, bracket, kana tafura yakataurwa nemugadziri, kana kutengeswa nemidziyo. Kana ngoro ichishandiswa, chenjerera paunenge uchifambisa ngoro/zvishandiso musanganiswa kudzivirira kukuvara kubva kune-tip-over.
• Bvisa mudziyo uyu panguva yemadutu emheni kana kuti usina kushandiswa kwenguva yakareba.
• Tumira masevhisi ese kuvashandi vanokwanisa. Kushumira kunodiwa kana mudziyo wakuvadzwa neimwe nzira, senge tambo yemagetsi-yekugovera kana plug yakuvadzwa, mvura yadeuka kana zvinhu zvawira mumidziyo, iyo midziyo yave ichinaya mvura kana hunyoro, haishande zvakajairika. , kana kuti yadonha.

3. Package Zviri mukati

Upon unpacking your MIDAS MR18, please ensure all components are present and in good condition. The package should contain:

• MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer
• Power Supply Unit
• Quick Start Guide (iri bhuku)

Kana chero zvinhu zvisipo kana kukuvadzwa, ndapota taura nemutengesi wako nekukurumidza.

4. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview

The MIDAS MR18 is a compact, rack-mountable digital mixer designed for intuitive control via tablet or computer. It features a robust set of inputs and outputs, integrated Wi-Fi, and a high-quality USB audio interface.

4.1 Pamberi Panel

Mufananidzo 4.1: Mberi view of the MIDAS MR18 digital mixer. This image displays the input connectors, status LEDs, and the USB port.

The front panel of the MR18 provides access to the primary input channels and essential status indicators:

• Input Channels 1-16: Combo XLR/TRS jacks for microphone and line-level inputs. These inputs feature MIDAS PRO preamplifiers.
• Input Channels 17-18: TRS jacks for line-level inputs.
• USB Port: Type-A USB port for connecting a USB drive for recording and playback.
• MIDI In/Out: 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI control.
• Status LEDs: Indicators for power, Wi-Fi connection, and signal presence.

4.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel houses the main power input, network connections, and main outputs:

• Power Input: IEC connector for the included power supply.
• Ethernet Chiteshi: RJ45 connector for wired network connection to a router or computer.
• Chinja chekudzora chiri kure: Selects between Access Point, Wi-Fi Client, or Ethernet modes for network connectivity.
• Main Outputs (L/R): XLR connectors for the stereo main mix output.
• Aux Outputs 1-6: XLR connectors for auxiliary mixes (monitor sends, effects sends).
• Musoro Wekubuda: TRS jack with dedicated level control.

5. Setup

5.1 Simba Connection

1. Connect the provided power supply to the MR18's power input on the rear panel.
2. Plug the power supply into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Press the power switch to turn on the unit. The Power LED on the front panel will illuminate.

5.2 Network Kubatana

The MR18 offers three modes for network connectivity, selected via the "Remote Control" switch on the rear panel:

• Access Point (AP): The MR18 creates its own Wi-Fi network. This is ideal for direct control from a tablet or laptop without an external router.
• Wi-Fi Client: The MR18 connects to an existing Wi-Fi network. This allows control from devices already on that network and can provide internet access to the mixer (for firmware updates, etc.).
• Ethernet Connect the MR18 directly to a computer or an external router via an Ethernet cable for a stable wired connection.

For detailed instructions on configuring each network mode, refer to the full software manual available on the MIDAS website.

5.3 Tablet/Computer Connection

Download and install the appropriate control application for your device:

• iPad: M AIR App kubva kuApple App Store.
• Android: M AIR App kubva kuGoogle Play Store.
• PC/Mac/Linux: M AIR EDIT Software from the MIDAS website.

Once installed, launch the application and connect to your MR18 via the configured network connection.

6. Operating the MR18

The MR18 is controlled entirely through its dedicated software application. This section provides a general overview of key operational aspects.

6.1 Basic Operation

• Channel Strips: Each input channel in the software provides controls for gain, phantom power, EQ, dynamics (gate/compressor), and routing.
• Kusanganisa: Adjust faders for individual channels and master outputs. Create auxiliary mixes for monitors or effects sends.
• Mhedzisiro: The MR18 includes a virtual effects rack with various reverbs, delays, and modulation effects.

6.2 Input/Output Configuration

The software allows flexible routing of inputs to channels and outputs. You can assign physical inputs to any processing channel and route any mix bus or channel to the physical outputs.

6.3 Recording via USB

The MR18 features an 18x18 channel bidirectional USB2.0 audio interface. This allows you to record all 18 input channels directly to a connected computer (DAW software required) or play back 18 channels from your computer through the mixer.

6.4 Dugan-style Auto-Mixing

The MR18 incorporates Dugan-style auto-mixing, which automatically manages microphone gain sharing. This feature is particularly useful in multi-microphone setups (e.g., panel discussions, conferences) to reduce feedback and improve clarity by automatically attenuating unused microphones and boosting active ones.

7. Kuchengeta

• Kuchenesa: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the mixer. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Kufefetedza Ita shuwa kuti mavhuriro ekufemesa haana kuvharwa kudzivirira kupisa.
• Kuchengeta: Kana usingashandiswe kwenguva yakareba, chengeta musanganiswa munzvimbo inotonhorera, yakaoma, kure nezuva rakananga uye tembiricha yakanyanya.
• Firmware Dzokorora: Regularly check the MIDAS webwebhusaiti yekuvandudza firmware kuti ive nechokwadi chekuti inoshanda zvakanaka uye kuti uwane maficha matsva.

8. Kugadzirisa matambudziko

9. Zvinotsanangurwa

10. Warranty uye Tsigiro

For detailed warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official MIDAS website or contact your local MIDAS distributor. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

MIDAS Official Websaiti: www.midasconsoles.com