MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer User Manual

1. Okwu mmalite

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. Ntuziaka nchekwa dị mkpa

• Gụọ ntuziaka ndị a.
• Debe ntuziaka ndị a.
• Ṅaa ntị n'ịdọ aka ná ntị niile.
• Soro ntuziaka niile.
• Ejila ngwa a n'akụkụ mmiri.
• Jiri akwa kpọrọ nkụ hichaa naanị.
• Akwụsịla oghere ikuku ikuku ọ bụla. Wụnye dị ka ntuziaka onye nrụpụta si dị.
• Awụnyela n'akụkụ ebe okpomọkụ ọ bụla dị ka radiators, ndekọ okpomọkụ, stovu, ma ọ bụ ngwa ndị ọzọ (gụnyere amplifiers) nke na-emepụta okpomọkụ.
• Emebila ebumnuche nchekwa nke plọg a na-agbapụta ma ọ bụ ntọ ala. Plọg nwere agụba abụọ nwere otu sara mbara karịa nke ọzọ. Ụdị nkwụnye ala nwere agụba abụọ na oghere mgbada nke atọ. A na-enye agụba obosara ma ọ bụ nke atọ maka nchekwa gị. Ọ bụrụ na plọg e nyere adabaghị n'ime oghere gị, kpọtụrụ onye na-ahụ maka ọkụ eletrik ka ọ dochie ebe ahụ ochie.
• Chebe eriri ọkụ ka ị ghara ịgagharị ma ọ bụ tuo ya karịsịa na plọg, ebe nchekwa dị mma, na ebe ha si na ngwa ahụ pụta.
• Jiri naanị mgbakwunye / ngwa ndị nrụpụta akọwapụtara.
• Jiri naanị ụgbọ ala, nkwụ, tripod, bracket, ma ọ bụ tebụl nke onye nrụpụta akọwapụtara, ma ọ bụ jiri ngwa ree ya. Mgbe a na-eji ụgbọ ala, jiri nlezianya mee ihe mgbe ị na-ebugharị nchikota cart/ngwa ka ịzenarị mmerụ ahụ site na njedebe.
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3. Ihe ngwugwu

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

• MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer
• Ngalaba Na-enye Ike
• Ntuziaka mmalite ngwa ngwa (akwụkwọ ntuziaka a)

Ọ bụrụ na ihe ọ bụla na-efu ma ọ bụ mebie, biko kpọtụrụ onye na-ere gị ozugbo.

4. Ngwaahịa gafereview

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 Ogwe ihu

Foto 4.1: N'ihu 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 preampndị na -enye ndụ.
• Input Channels 17-18: TRS jacks for line-level inputs.
• Ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri USB: Type-A USB port for connecting a USB drive for recording and playback.
• MIDI Banye/Ọpụpụ: 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI control.
• Igwe ọkụ ọnọdụ: Indicators for power, Wi-Fi connection, and signal presence.

4.2 Ogwe azụ

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

• Ntinye ike: IEC connector for the included power supply.
• Njikọ Ethernet: RJ45 connector for wired network connection to a router or computer.
• Remote Control Switch: 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).
• Mmepụta ekweisi: TRS jack with dedicated level control.

5. Nhazi

5.1 Njikọ ike

1. Connect the provided power supply to the MR18's power input on the rear panel.
2. Tinye ọkụ eletrik ahụ n'ime oghere AC kwesịrị ekwesị.
3. Press the power switch to turn on the unit. The Power LED on the front panel will illuminate.

5.2 Njikọ netwọkụ

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 websaịtị.

5.3 Tablet/Computer Connection

Download and install the appropriate control application for your device:

• iPad: M AIR App from the Apple App Store.
• Android: M AIR App si na Google Play Store.
• PC/Mac/Linux: M AIR EDIT Software from the MIDAS websaịtị.

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 Arụmọrụ

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

6.2 Ntinye / mmepụta nhazi

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. Nlekọta

• Nhicha: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the mixer. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Igwe ikuku: Gbaa mbọ hụ na egbochighị oghere ikuku iji gbochie ikpo oke ọkụ.
• Nchekwa: Mgbe a naghị eji ya ruo ogologo oge, debe ihe ngwakọta ahụ n'ebe dị jụụ ma kpọọ nkụ, ebe anwụ na-anaghị apụta kpọmkwem ma ọ bụ oke okpomọkụ.
• Mmelite femụwe: Regularly check the MIDAS websaịtị maka mmelite firmware iji hụ na arụmọrụ kacha mma yana ịnweta atụmatụ ọhụrụ.

8. Nchọpụta nsogbu

9. Nkọwapụta

10. Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado

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 Websaịtị: www.midasconsoles.com