Midas DM16 Datasheet

Product Information Document

Small Format Mixers

DM16

16 Input Analogue Live and
Studio Mixer with MIDAS
Microphone Preampli ers

Live performance and studio

recording analogue mixer with
16 input channels

12 mono input channels

with award-winning MIDAS
microphone preampli ers

2 electronically balanced stereo line

input channels on ¼ " TRS connectors

3 band EQ on mono channels with

swept mid band

2 aux sends with pre/post

fade switching

60 mm precision long-life faders

Rugged chassis construction for

durability in portable applications

Auto-ranging universal switch-mode

power supply

3-Year Warranty Program*

Designed and engineered in England

The compact DDA DM16 honours

your stage or studio desktop space,

while providing incredible sonic

performance, amazing versatility – and

an unheard of level of a ordability.

What is the secret behind DM16’s

superb, studio-quality sound? The

DM16 features 12 award-winning,

MIDAS microphone preampli ers with

true +48 V Phantom Power, acclaimed

by audio engineers the world over for their transparency and nuanced low

noise, high-headroom design. Add to this TRS Line Inputs on all 16 channels

(8 mono and 2 stereo), mono channel Inserts and 3-band EQ with mid-

frequency sweep, 2 switchable pre/post-fader aux sends, 2 monitor outs

and 2-track RCA I/O, and you have an analogue work of art – the Powered by

MIDAS DM16!

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

Live Performance and
Studio Recording

With 16 channels, the DM16 has more than
enough microphone and line inputs to
manage a small band or worship team with
channels to spare – both on the stage and in
the studio. It is also the ideal choice for use
as a keyboard or drum sub-mixer for larger
scale performances.

Product Information Document

Small Format Mixers

DM16

16 Input Analogue Live and
Studio Mixer with MIDAS
Microphone Preampli ers

MIDAS - The Legend in Sound Quality

Ever since its formation in the 1970s, MIDAS has had a long history of innovation and leadership in
the world of audio mixing consoles. Employed by the most famous touring acts and installations
worldwide, legendary MIDAS consoles such as the XL4 and Heritage H3000 quickly became
industry standards.

MIDAS has earned their impeccable reputation due to their no-compromise approach for audio

and build quality and in particular for their Award-winning Mic Preamps which are considered
by industry experts as the industry’s best sounding designs. Building on this legacy, the XL8 and
PRO Series of Live Mixing Systems continue this great heritage of Award-winning audio quality.

DDA is proud to incorporate MIDAS designed mic preamps for the ultimate in high-quality audio

reproduction in both live and studio environments. Find out more about MIDAS’ amazing legacy by
visiting their extensive website.

Dedicated Stereo Inputs

Line channels 13/14 - 15/16 are dedicated stereo channels, making them ideal for stere o instruments,
such as keyboards – and can also be used for mono signals thanks to a convenient balance control
on each 2-channel grouping. These channels can also be used as return inputs for signals sent
external e ects processing equipment.

Sublimely Musical British EQ

The British consoles of the 1960s and ‘70s changed the sound of rock and roll – without them
the British Invasion might not have happened. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the
envy of engineers and producers all over the world. The 3-band channel EQ on our DM16 mixers
is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you to imbue signals with incredible warmth and
detailed musical character. The sweepable mid-frequency band provides a broad tonal palette with
which to  ne-tune the ideal signal. Even when applied generously, these equalisers exhibit sweet
forgiveness and superb audio quality.

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Product Information Document

Small Format Mixers

DM16

16 Input Analogue Live and
Studio Mixer with MIDAS
Microphone Preampli ers

Dual Aux Sends

The DM16 is also equipped with 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching for added versatility.
Users can selec t to use them for external e ects pro cessing, cus tom monitor mixes, or a combination
of the two. Additional monitoring outputs are provided of the main mix for stage or studio
monitor applications.

Classic Precision

All of DM16 mixer’s 60 mm faders have been carefully designed to provide a long life of highly
precise level setting, ensuring repeatable and  awless performance for many years to come.

Quality is Job #1

While some manufacturers cut quality when they design small mixers, we at DDA understand
that every mixer should provide uncompromising performance and a robust feature set. The very
embodiment of quality, from its rugged construction and top-of-the-range components to that
unmistakable MIDAS sound – the DM16 is a truly professional audio console.

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