Midas MR18

Midas MR18 in good condition, everything works as it should
Collection from Portlaoise or Dublin

Overview:
The Midas MR18 is a powerhouse of professional audio engineering, bringing the legendary Midas sound to a compact, stage-box format. Designed for both high-end live performance and studio recording, the MR18 features 16 award-winning Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers, ensuring pristine signal integrity and the warm, organic sound that Midas is world-renowned for.
Technical Architecture & Connectivity:
The MR18 is not just a mixer; it’s a sophisticated 18x18 channel, bi-directional USB audio interface. This makes it an ideal solution for multi-track recording directly into your DAW, as well as virtual soundchecking.
Key Performance Specifications:
• Input Channels: 18 Input Channels (16 Midas Pro XLR/TRS combos + 2 Line Ins).
• Output Channels: 6 Aux buses (XLR) + Main L/R (XLR) + Phones.
• Preamps: 16 Midas Pro Series Mic Preamps (the same design used in M32/PRO series).
• DSP Engine: 40-bit floating-point internal processing for virtually unlimited dynamic range without internal overload.
• FX Engines: 4 true-stereo Midas/Behringer FX slots (including Lexicon 480L, PCM70, EMT250, and Quantec QRS emulations).
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 / 48 kHz.
• A/D-D/A Conversion: 24-bit @ 114 dB dynamic range.
Advanced Operational Features:
• Dugan-Style Auto-Mixing: Revolutionary automatic gain sharing, perfect for conferences, panel discussions, and multi-mic setups.
• Integrated Wi-Fi Router: Tri-mode Wi-Fi router for direct control via iPad, Android tablets, or laptops—no external router required for most venues.
• Ultranet Connectivity: Dedicated port for the Powerplay P16 Personal Monitoring System, allowing for seamless integration of performer-controlled monitor mixes.
• MIDI I/O: Allows controlling the mixer via MIDI equipment or using the mixer as a USB MIDI interface.
Control & Software:
• Cross-Platform Apps: Free iOS, Android, and PC/Mac/Linux apps for remote operation via Ethernet, LAN, or Wi-Fi.
• Real-Time Analyzer (RTA): 100-band RTA on all channel and bus EQs for precise sonic shaping.
Physical Characteristics:
• Build: Rugged stage-box chassis with protective rubber bumpers.
• Rack Mounting: Includes rack ears for standard 19" rack installation.
• Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) – ultimate portability for touring engineers.