The arrival of the new console from Midas is drawing all the attention at the start of 2020. The Heritage-D made a breakthrough entry at the JTSE exhibition in Paris by completing the Pro series and even topping it. Among many other features, it provides an even more practical and ergonomic surface, which adapts to every user’s working method.
But without further ado here is a presentation made by Yann Matté, product and technical support manager for EVI Audio France.
The Heritage-D combines 144 inputs to 120 mixing buses distributed in 24 matrixes, 4 Master buses and 96 auxiliary sends. These can be used as simple aux sends or as “Flexi-Aux” to be able to send an Aux into an Aux. This allows you to take a set of inputs and transform an Aux into a group.
This group can then be redistributed in an Aux to a reverb or a personal monitor without having to use a matrix. The power of the console increases from 8 population groups (the famous Pop Groups) to 24 populations. There are also 24 DCA, 24 talk groups and 12 mute groups.
On each of the inputs, on can benefit from the dyanmic processing and EQ specific to Midas desks, but also 24 engines. Each can generate one to four effects simultaneously, up to 96 effects!
Beyond these 24 engines, I will be able to have 96 additional premium dynamic processings, 96 multi-band compressors and 32 dynamic equalizers with the possibility of inserting them on input voices but also all output buses. The algorithms are diverse and there will also be one or several TC6000 from the Lake brand, as well as processings.
This new mixing console approach incorporates an improved touch screen in addition to an ultra-compact format allowing transport and easy use on tours or in theaters sometimes crammed. The Heritage-D finally stands out for its power as well as its number of inputs and outputs.
Compatible with all of the brand’s racks like the DL151 and DL252 as well as with splitter racks like the DL 251, the Heritage-D has been designed to fit easily in rental inventories. True to the Midas sound, it ensures the continuity of what has been set up before because the preamps remain the same for inputs and outputs, thus ensuring the same audio quality.
Its ergonomics will allow you to work at FOH or for monitors. For more flexibility, at the back of the console, additional HDMI sockets allow you to connect a second synchronized touch screen and thus make it possible for use by two operators.
More information on the Midas Website
Text: Allison Cussigh - Photos: Midas
