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Midas DL154 - 8 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with 8 Microphone Preamplifiers

SKU: 0606-ABR
EAN: 4033653014045

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The Midas DL154 is a 2U 19" fixed-configuration rack I/O unit with 8 mic/line level inputs and 16 line level outputs and delivers legendary sound quality utilising Midas' time-tested and road-proven technologies. Featuring award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with 2.5 dB analogue gain steps and two AES50 network ports providing dual redundancy, the DL154 is the ideal partner to all Midas PRO and M32 Series digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.

All configuration settings for DL154 can be set either remotely from the mixing console, or directly via the intuitive and easy to understand front panel. DL154 features a front panel LCD display with intuitive menu navigation for all configuration options with LED status indicators, which provide clear feedback of operational status over wide viewing angles and distances. Clear indication is provided showing power supply output rail condition and AES50 and Ethernet network connection status and activity.

• 8 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
• 16 electronically balanced low impedance line level outputs
• Remote operation up to 100 m via CAT5/5e cable
• Selectable 96 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate operation
• All settings programmable from front panel controls or console
• PSU status indicator LEDs and configuration LCD display on front panel
• Supports dual redundant AES50 networks
• Features Neutrik etherCON AES50 network ports
• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
• Designed and engineered in the UK

Technical Specification

  • EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
  • Primary Analogue Inputs Mic / Line inputs - balanced XLR connectors - 10 kΩ load
  • Primary Analogue Outputs Main Outputs - balanced XLR connectors - 50 Ω source
  • Primary Digital Inputs XLR connectors - 110R
  • AES50 Connections Neutrik Ethercon with status indication
  • Diagnostic Connection 9 W female ‘D’-type connector
  • Power Connections IEC mains inlet - 100-240 V AC~50-60 Hz ±10%
  • AUDIO ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • Maximum Input Level Mic/Line (at unity gain) +21 dBu / Mic/Line (at -2.5 dB gain) +24 dBu
  • CMR at 1 KHz (typical) Mic (at unity gain) > -70 dB / Mic (at 40 dB gain) > 90 dB
  • Noise Mic EIN at 40 dB gain -126 dBu / Output noise at unity gain -86 dBu
  • Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5dB
  • Distortion at 1 kHz Input to output (0 dB) < 0.01%
  • Crosstalk at 1 kHz Channel to channel < -90 dB
  • Maximum Output Level Line outputs (into 600R) +21 dBu
  • Dynamic Range at 1 kHz 22 Hz - 22 kHz (at unity gain) > 107 dB unweighted (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • POWER REQUIREMENTS
  • Voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%
  • Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
  • Consumption <150 W
  • PHYSICAL
  • Height Approx 88.1 mm (2U)
  • Width Approx 482.6 mm (19.0")
  • Depth Approx 380 mm (15.0")
  • Net Weight Approx 6.5 kg
  • Shipping Weight Approx 8.5 kg
  • Operating temperature range +5°C to 45°C
  • Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C
  • DIGITAL INPUTS
  • Connector AES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
  • Sample rates Accepts any frequency between 32 k to 96 k
  • Bypass Sample rate converter can be bypassed
  • DIGITAL OUTPUTS
  • Connector AES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
  • Sample rates 48 k, 96 k or auto tracking to inputs
  • Bypass Sample rate converter can be bypassed
  • Word length 16, 20 or 24 bit

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