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Midas DL155 - 16 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with 8 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers and AES3 Digital InterfaceMidas DL155 - 16 Input, 16 Output Stage Box with 8 Midas Microphone Preamplifiers and AES3 Digital Interface

SKU: 0606-ABS
EAN: 4033653014052

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The Midas DL155 is a 2U 19" fixed-configuration rack I/O unit with 8 mic/line level inputs, 8 line level outputs and an 8 channel digital AES3 (AES/EBU) interface, 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 DL155 is the ideal partner to all Midas PRO and M32 Series digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of House to stage.

The Midas microphone preamplifier is considered by leading live sound and recording engineers to be the very essence of the famous Midas sound. More than 40 years of design experience paired with the finest choice of premium-grade components lead to the acclaimed warmth and depth - bringing out subtle ambience, maintaining spatial positioning and more effectively capturing a precise sound image.

DL155 features an 8 channel digital AES3 (AES/EBU) interface with 8 input channels and 8 output channels, each configured as four digital data streams on individual XLR connectors.

• 8 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
• 8 AES3 (AES/EBU) digital inputs and outputs
• 8 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

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Technical Specification

  • EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
  • Primary Analogue InputsMic / Line inputs - balanced XLR connectors - 10 kΩ load
  • Primary Analogue OutputsMain Outputs - balanced XLR connectors - 50 Ω source
  • Primary Digital InputsXLR connectors - 110R
  • AES50 ConnectionsNeutrik Ethercon with status indication
  • Diagnostic Connection9 W female ‘D’-type connector
  • Power ConnectionsIEC mains inlet - 100-240 V AC~50-60 Hz ±10%
  • AUDIO ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • Maximum Input LevelMic/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
  • NoiseMic EIN at 40 dB gain -126 dBu / Output noise at unity gain -86 dBu
  • Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5dB
  • Distortion at 1 kHzInput to output (0 dB) < 0.01%
  • Crosstalk at 1 kHzChannel to channel < -90 dB
  • Maximum Output LevelLine outputs (into 600R) +21 dBu
  • Dynamic Range at 1 kHz22 Hz - 22 kHz (at unity gain) > 107 dB unweighted (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • POWER REQUIREMENTS
  • Voltage100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%
  • Frequency50 Hz to 60 Hz
  • Consumption<150 W
  • PHYSICAL
  • HeightApprox 88.1 mm (2U)
  • WidthApprox 482.6 mm (19.0")
  • DepthApprox 380 mm (15.0")
  • Net WeightApprox 6.5 kg
  • Shipping WeightApprox 8.5 kg
  • Operating temperature range+5°C to 45°C
  • Storage temperature range-20°C to +60°C
  • DIGITAL INPUTS
  • ConnectorAES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
  • Sample ratesAccepts any frequency between 32 k to 96 k
  • BypassSample rate converter can be bypassed
  • DIGITAL OUTPUTS
  • ConnectorAES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
  • Sample rates48 k, 96 k or auto tracking to inputs
  • BypassSample rate converter can be bypassed
  • Word length16, 20 or 24 bit

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