MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer User Manual

1. Pengenalan

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. Arahan Keselamatan Penting

• Baca arahan ini.
• Simpan arahan ini.
• Patuhi semua amaran.
• Ikut semua arahan.
• Jangan gunakan alat ini berhampiran air.
• Bersihkan hanya dengan kain kering.
• Jangan sekat sebarang bukaan pengudaraan. Pasang mengikut arahan pengilang.
• Jangan pasang berhampiran mana-mana sumber haba seperti radiator, daftar haba, dapur, atau radas lain (termasuk amppenghidup) yang menghasilkan haba.
• Jangan kalahkan tujuan keselamatan palam terkutub atau jenis pembumian. Palam terkutub mempunyai dua bilah dengan satu lebih lebar daripada yang lain. Palam jenis pembumian mempunyai dua bilah dan serampang pembumian ketiga. Bilah lebar atau serampang ketiga disediakan untuk keselamatan anda. Jika palam yang disediakan tidak sesuai dengan alur keluar anda, rujuk juruelektrik untuk menggantikan alur keluar usang.
• Lindungi kord kuasa daripada berjalan atau tersepit terutamanya pada palam, bekas kemudahan dan tempat keluarnya dari radas.
• Hanya gunakan lampiran/aksesori yang ditentukan oleh pengilang.
• Gunakan hanya dengan troli, dirian, tripod, pendakap atau meja yang ditentukan oleh pengilang, atau dijual dengan radas. Apabila troli digunakan, berhati-hati apabila menggerakkan kombinasi troli/radas untuk mengelakkan kecederaan daripada terbalik.
• Cabut plag radas ini semasa ribut petir atau apabila tidak digunakan untuk jangka masa yang lama.
• Rujuk semua servis kepada kakitangan perkhidmatan yang berkelayakan. Servis diperlukan apabila radas telah rosak dalam apa jua cara, seperti kord bekalan kuasa atau palam rosak, cecair telah tertumpah atau objek jatuh ke dalam radas, radas telah terdedah kepada hujan atau lembapan, tidak beroperasi seperti biasa. , atau telah digugurkan.

3. Kandungan Pakej

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

• MIDAS MR18 Digital Mixer
• Unit Bekalan Kuasa
• Panduan Mula Pantas (manual ini)

Jika ada barang yang hilang atau rosak, sila hubungi pengedar anda dengan segera.

4. Produk Lebihview

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 Panel Depan

Rajah 4.1: Depan 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 preamppenyelamat.
• Input Channels 17-18: TRS jacks for line-level inputs.
• Port USB: Type-A USB port for connecting a USB drive for recording and playback.
• MIDI Masuk/Keluar: 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI control.
• LED status: Indicators for power, Wi-Fi connection, and signal presence.

4.2 Panel Belakang

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

• Input Kuasa: IEC connector for the included power supply.
• Pelabuhan Ethernet: RJ45 connector for wired network connection to a router or computer.
• Suis Kawalan Jauh: 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).
• Output Fon Kepala: TRS jack with dedicated level control.

5. Persediaan

5.1 Sambungan Kuasa

1. Connect the provided power supply to the MR18's power input on the rear panel.
2. Palamkan bekalan kuasa ke salur keluar AC yang sesuai.
3. Press the power switch to turn on the unit. The Power LED on the front panel will illuminate.

5.2 Sambungan Rangkaian

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 webtapak.

5.3 Tablet/Computer Connection

Download and install the appropriate control application for your device:

• iPad: M AIR App daripada Gedung Aplikasi Apple.
• Android: M AIR App daripada Gedung Google Play.
• PC/Mac/Linux: M AIR EDIT Software from the MIDAS webtapak.

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 Operasi Asas

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

6.2 Konfigurasi Input/Output

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. Penyelenggaraan

• Pembersihan: Gunakan kain lembut dan kering untuk membersihkan bahagian luar pengadun. Jangan gunakan pembersih atau pelarut yang kasar.
• Pengudaraan: Pastikan bukaan pengudaraan tidak disekat untuk mengelakkan terlalu panas.
• Storan: Apabila tidak digunakan untuk tempoh yang lama, simpan pengadun di tempat yang sejuk dan kering, jauh daripada cahaya matahari langsung dan suhu yang melampau.
• Kemas kini Firmware: Regularly check the MIDAS webtapak untuk kemas kini perisian tegar bagi memastikan prestasi optimum dan akses kepada ciri baharu.

8. Penyelesaian masalah

9. Spesifikasi

10. Waranti dan Sokongan

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 Webtapak: www.midasconsoles.com