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Contents
Introduction
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Midas XL251
Midas XL252
Midas XL221
Midas
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XL201 Input
XL202 Stereo
XL203 Input
XL211
XL241
XL2
1 3
XL200
XL200
Module
Input
Fader
Stereo Group
Mono Group
VGA
Aux Masters
Aux/Masters
Master
Metering
Rear
Fader
and Comms
Panel
Module
Module
Module
1-4
and Automute
5-8
Module
Module
CONSOLE
1
5
9
11
15
1
21
25
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Introduction
to
the
XL200
Historically, Midas
products
introduction
launch of
build quality, but at a
With the XL4 and
XL200 is yet
was to
quality and sonic
traditional Midas
insert connectors
tactile
methods
within reach.
which most PA companies
ofthe XL3 eonsole
Midas
a
product that allowed
XL3 consoles in the Midas
another breakthrough
develop
control features also allows us to use
-
the
mid prieed
a
performance. Frame
design,
integral
result
The Midas XL200
mixing consoles were
could not afford
in 1993
fraetion of the cost.
for price versus
mixing console, while
construction techniques are a
very little
as
each module.
to
an outstanding
is
wiring
mid priced console that
touch more
a
always considered as
-
but
was a
engineers
milestone
enjoy the
to
product range, the
performance. The design
maintaining the outstanding
present in the
is
The addition of
the most cost
accessible.
high quality, high cost
all aspired
for Midas,
as
to.
it
The
marked the
same high sound and
introduction of the
criteria
departure from
frame with all input
efficient, ergonomic and
effective manufacturing
brings the Midas
sound
and
dream
29 Output
Meters
13x8 Matrix 8
Aux Masters
Position for 6
Two Stereo
Channels for
Input
standard
as
Blank
Modules
expansion
24 Input Channels
direct output, 4 band
parametric
mono groups, 2 stereo
6
groups.
Stereo Masters, and
8aux stereo,
e/q,
MonoMaster
each with
24 Input Faders
and VCA
Routing
8VCA
Master
Faders
16 Input
Channels
As
16 Input
and VC
1-24
Faders
A Routing
Inputs.
XL200
low
XL200
features a state
distortion and
Midas
Mic
The
assures
performance.
Line inputs.
separate
A
material.
Direct Outputs.
Every input
recording a
Equaliser.
The sonic
parametric
sections
Inserts.
Each
can be
Hi Z line
module is
simple
performance of the
mid’s with
the
have
channel has a
switched
Features
of the
excellent
input is
task.
traditional Midas
half
in or out
incorporated
with
fitted
legendary
sweepable
normalised
from the
art Analogue
amplifier
which
direct
a
output as
Midas
frequency
wide
fully
front
and
frequency range
balanced
panel and set as
Devices™
stability,
is ideal
standard
equaliser
switched
insert send
amplifier
mic
rejection and
RF
playback of
for
making
maintained
is
‘Q’.
The
shelving
and
either pre or
which
noise
recorded
multi-track
including
treble and
characteristic.
return point
post
bass
equaliser.
which
Input
These
signals.
Audio
metering.
reading
peak
busses.
Each channel
aux’s, 6
switchable
mono
on the
VGA and mute
channel
Each
masters.
mute
8
panel. Mutes
switch
Audio
The
switch is again
10
disconnects
groups.
main
group
Master.
master module
The
master facility
sound
checks.
may also be
audio groups
busses.
meters
can be
groups, 2
module
busses.
can be
routed to
controlled by
cover
stereo
front panel.
Assignment
controlled by the
channel from
the
may also be
included
incorporated on the
is
for each group.
provides
30dB
a
combination
any
groups 2 stereo
combination
any
of these
the main
busses is
all mute
assigned to any
left, right and
left and
range in
optional
groups.
input for
The
right outputs
3dB steps
of 21 audio
masters and 1
of the 8
switchable
again
automation
of the 8
the groups
mono
monitor pre
and
busses
mono
VGA
on the
system. A
automute
console
to aid
comprising
master.
All
master faders
module
safe
groups.
is derived
outputs.
engineer at
the
fader
of 8
and
front
A safe
the
from
A solo to
Matrix.
The
8
the
mono audio
6
creating
matrix outputs
groups, 2 stereo
13 x 8
a
matrix.
are a part
of the group modules,
groups, left and right
and derive their
masters and mono
signals from
master,
Output
32
used to
and
automatically
The Optional
The Midi
settings and a
meters.
peak reading
monitor all the
auxiliary. 3
8
automation system
monitor the left, right, and
Midi
solo-in-place mode
PLF/AFL system.
led bargraph
meters (each covering a
group outputs i.e. 6
VU meters are used
Automation.
provides 10 mute
mono groups, 2 stereo
for the left, right,
mono solo
groups, 128 snapshots
which can be used
60dB range in
and mono outputs.
functions.
alongside the
3dB
steps)
groups,
matrix,
8
They also
of mute
conventional
are
XL200 Specification
Overview and
Statistics.
The XL200 is
1
busses
are
24 audio buss
a
follows:
as
8
6
mono aux groups
mono audio sub groups
2 stereo
1 stereo master
mono master
1
1 stereo Solo
1 mono Solo
2. The XL200 has 8 automute
include VGA sub group
The XL200 has either
3.
inputs.
4. The
40 input XL200 has a total XLR input count
muting.
40, 32, 24,
40 channel
bus
aux
8
10 audio group
matrix
8
2 master bus
1 comms input
1 talk mic input
1 solo
console with an additional
audio
groups, and
mic
inject inputs
bus
groups
sub
8
or 16 input
inputs
bus
inject inputs
inject inputs
inject inputs
input channel VGA sub
channels with separate
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
of 71
8
6
4
2
1
2
1
as
13x8
follows:
output
matrix The
groups which
line and mic
The XL200 has a total XLR output
5.
8 aux outputs
count of 32 as follows:
10 audio group outputs
matrix outputs
8
master outputs
3
2 local outputs
1 talk output
6. The
7.
40 input XL200 has a total of 40 balanced jack
The 40 input XL200 has a total of 40 balanced
line inputs.
jack direct outputs.
The 40 input
8.
follows:
as
XL200 has a
total of 122 balanced
jacks for
inserts, (arranged
pairs)
The XL200
9.
20 LED
XL200
10.
XL200-44
XL200-36
XL200-28
XL200-20
XL200-24
XL200-16
XL200-32
XL200-24
XL200-16
input channel
40
40 input
10 audio
10 audio group
matrix
8
matrix returns
8
matrix insert
3
matrix insert
3
has a peak
segment meters
configurations
40 mono inputs/2
32
24 mono
16
compact
compact
extender
extender
extender
24 module positions
16
32 mono
24 mono or
16
inserts sends
channel
group inserts
insert sends
program meters
for each output.
mono inputs/2
inserts returns
sends
inserts
sends
returns
inputs/2 stereo
returns
with 10 LED
stereo
stereo inputs/6
mono inputs/2 stereo
module positions
or stereo inputs
stereo inputs
mono or stereo
inputs
inputs/6 blank
inputs/6
inputs/6
only
only
segments for
modules
blank modules
blank modules
blank modules
each input and
1
1 .
XL200
dimensions and
Dimensions
weight
Nett
Shipping weight
weights
Width
1986mm (XL200-44)
1736mm (XL200-36)
1486mm
1236mm
1236mm
(XL200-28)
(XL200-20)
(XL200-24
986mm (XL200- 16
1236mm (XL200-32
986mm
(XL200-24
674mm (XL200- 16
Depth
Height
129kg/2851b (XL200-44)
1020mm
375mm
301kg/6651b (XL200-44)
(all consoles)
(all consoles)
compact)
compact)
extender)
extender)
extender)
XL200 Technical
Specification.
Input Impedance
Input Gain
all faders
(
at
OdB
Maximum Input
CMR at IKHz
Mic 2K Balanced
Line
Mic
)
20K Balanced
Continuously variable from
+ 6dB
to
Mic + Pad Continuously
-
14dB to + 40dB
Channel
Line Input
All other
Line Inputs OdB
Level Mic + 15dBu
Mic +
Pad + 35dBu
Channel Line Input + 26dBu
All other Line Inputs +21dBu
Mic
gain + 60dB
(
)
Continuously variable from
-
lOdB to +20dB
>70dB
+ 60dB
variable
from
Frequency Response
20 to 20KHz
(
Noise
System
20 to 20KHz
(
20
(
Noise
)
to 20Khz
)
Mic + Pad
gain +
(
Mic
gain
(
Line
Mic BIN ref 150 Ohms
)
gain + 60dB
(
Line BIN ref 150 Ohms
gain + lOdB
(
40dB
Mix
to
+ 60dB
to Mix + OdB to IdB
Summing Noise
12 channels
(
with faders down
Line to Mix Noise
channels routed
(12
at OdBm pan centre
)
)
)
)
routed
)
>50dB
+ OdB to IdB
-
128dBu
-
lOOdBu
-
86dB
-
)
81dB
Summing Noise
channels routed
4X
(
with faders
down
-
)
80dB
Distortion at IKHz
Crosstalk at
Output
1 KHz
Impedance
Line to
48
(
at OdB,
Mic to
gain, OdBu output
Line to Mix
Channel to
Mix Noise
channels routed
pan centre
Mix
+ 60dB
(
OdBu
(
Channel
MixtoMix
Channel to
Mix
Maximum Fader
attenuation
All Line Outputs
Headphones
Comms ( Bi
directional
)
-75dB
< 0 03%
< 0.03%
)
<-
lOOdB
<
90dB
-
<
90dB
-
>90dB
Ohms Balanced
75
drive >
To
600
600
drive >
Ohms
Ohms
Ohms Unbalanced
8
Nominal Unbalanced
Source
to
Maximum Output
Nominal Signal
Headroom at
all stages
Level
Level
All Line Outputs
Headphones
Comms
directional
Bi
(
Mic
Channel
Line Inputs
other Line
All
Inputs and
Outputs
Headphones
Comms
Comms and
Talk Mic
Comms,
and
Talk
Headphone
+ 21 dBu
+ 21 dBu
-
lOdBu
-
60dBu to
-
20dBu to
8W into
(
+ 14dBu
6dBu
OdBu
+ lOdBu
-
20dBu
-
50dBu to 20dBu
> lOdB
Ohms
8
)
All other
signals
>20dB
Input
Metering
Type
10 led peak reading
Equaliser
Range
Colour Green
Colour Yellow
Colour Red
Hi
Hi pass frequency
Treble Gain
Treble Shelving Freq.
Hi Mid Gain
pass
slope
-
25dBu to + 12dBu
Up to
+ 3dBu Normal signal
+ 6dBu to + 9dBu High
+ 1 2dBu
Signal Too High
12dB/Oct.
Continuously variable
-
3dB point from 20Hz to
to
variable
-
15 dB
=
variable
-
15
=
OdB
2K
dB
OdB
to
Continuously
+ 15 dB to
Centre detent
Continuously variable
-
3dB point from
Continuously
dB
+ 15
Centre
detent
signal
400Hz
20K
Mid Freq.
Hi
Hi Mid Band width
Mid Gain
Lo
Mid Freq.
Lo
Lo Mid Bandwidth
Bass Gain
Bass Shelving Freq.
Continuously variable
centre from 400Hz to 8K
Switchable 0.5 Oct
and 1
Continuously variable
dB
to
-
15 dB
=
OdB
+
15
Centre detent
Continuously variable
centre
Switchable
from lOOHz to 2K
0.5 Oct
and 1.0 Oct.
Continuously variable
+ 15 dB to
Centre detent
-
15 dB
=
OdB
Continuously variable
-
3dB point from 20Hz to
.0 Oct.
200Hz
MIDAS XL201
Input
Module
Provides 48 volt
power for
a
microphone,
Optional balancing
may be fitted
PHASE REVERSE
The
inverts
selected input,
allow compensation
different wiring
the
phantom
condenser
or DI box.
on the Mic input.
phase of the
Mic or Line, to
standards.
transformers
switch
for
-20dB (PAD)
inserts a
circuit
input. This may be
high- output
with the microphone
Switching in
20dB attenuator in
microphones arc
employed, or to
of the mic input
signals.
GAIN
The gain control
wide range
potentiometer, and
both Mic and
Mic, the
gain can be
from 6dB to
inputs,
-lOdB
LINE
the signal on
socket to feed the
when it
the Mic signal
The led
is
the
to+20dB.
The LINE
is down. In
illuminates when
selected.
for line-level
rotary
Line Inputs. On
60dB. For Line
adjustment
the line input
is disconnected.
-20
used when
enable the
is active on
switch selects
use
is
a
adjusted
is from
channel path
this
case,
Line
EQUALISER
Equaliser
The XL2()()
is
four-band design
a
having sweep frequency
adjustment. Each
of two
dual-concentric
The upper pot is the
adjustment, the lower control
being the frequency
adjustment.The two
sections each
switch-selectable
HIGH
PASS FILTER
CONTROL The
range of the
400Hz.
INSERT In/Out The
continuously variable.
band consists
pots.
gain
mid-range
have
a
band width.
frequency
filter is 2()Hz to
switch INS
connects any outboard
processor via the
return connectors into
and
circuit. The Insert point is
normally located
section,
the module peb allows the
insert
")
but a
to be
insert send
before the EQ
switch located on
post-EQ.
HE Shelving
-i-/-15dB of gain
adjustable frequency
2kHz to
HI MID
providing
frequencies from
at
section,
2()kHz.
Peaking section,
+!-
providing
with an
range of
15dB of gain,
4()0Hz
8kHz.
BANDWIDTH Selects the
band width to be 1
2.9. The
Oct)
band width is 2.9 (0.5
when the switch is in the
’down position.
LO MID Peaking
providing
frequencies
at
2kHz.
Shelving section,
LF
+!-
15dB of
adjustable frequency range
20Hz to
EQ IN The EQ
equaliser into circuit.
the
switched out,
totally bypassed,
signal path to a
led in the
The
illuminates
eircuit.
+!-
15dB
from lOOHz to
gain with an
200Hz.
switch inserts
the
switch
when the EQ is in
1 Oct)
.4 (
section,
of gain,
providing
equaliser is
keeping the
minimum.
to
or
of
When
Selects each auxiliary
PRE
to be pre
channel fader.
AUXIEIARIES The XE200
has eight
accessed on
from
controls.
auxiliary buses,
the Input module
independant rotary
8
send
Enables
ON
send via it's rotary
each
auxiliary to
control
ROUTING and status.
AUDIO GROUP
Switches
1-6
ASSIGNS
route an input
channel to any of the six mono
sub groups. Switches
audio
STA and STB
channel to either of the
route an input
stereo
audio sub groups.
MIX Routes the
post-fade,
post-pan ehannel signal to the
stereo mix bus, with led
main
indication. The PAN control is
automatically
circuit.
AUTOMUTE
Switches
channel to
all
of the automute
controlled from the master
inserted into
ROUTING
1-8
enable an input
assigned
be
scenes
to
any
scene switches on the auxiliary
send
master
module.
MUTE This switch mutes an
channel so that all
input
functions are muted.
or
MONO Routes the
post-fade,
post-pan channel signal to the
mono mix bus, w'ith led
main
indication.
When this button is
ON
pressed, the PAN control
automatically inserted into
circuit across the selected
buses,
positioned in the
allowing the signal to
stereo image.
is
When PAN is set to centre,
equal levels are sent to both
buses, with
fully
to
anti-clockwise.
PAN
control fully
3dB drop
a
clockwise or
Setting the
sends full level to the Left
cutting the
bus; fully
send
to
clockwise rotation
sends full level to the Right
bus. cutting the feed to Left.
relative
anticlockwise
bus.
the Right
be
SOLO The SOLO
Pre-fader or post-fader signal
a
(as selected on the
button feeds
master
module PPL or APE) to the
Monitor
headphones), replacing the
or
selected monitor
is selected. The main stereo
output of the
affected unless SIP
(Solo-in-place) mode has been
selected on the master. The
yellow led in the SOLO
will Hash when the SOLO
function
SOLO signals from dilTcrenl
that are active simultaneously in the
non-inteiiocked mode will
sLimmed. To latch the SOLO function,
press
To unlateh. repeat. To SOLO a signtil
momentarily, hold down the
button for
release, the CUE will
See
S't’STEM for full functional
section (loudspeakers
source
console is not
is active.
be
the button
the section on THE SOLO
qtiickly and release.
least I second. On
at
also
be
one
if
switch
sources
CLIH
released.
details.
MUTE
Mute Group (or
master
channel, and may be
locally override muted
channels.
SALE Prevents the
scene preset)
from muting the
used
to
METER The ten segment led
is
meter
times.
fed
pre fade
all
at
4
MIDAS XL202
Stereo
Input
Module
Provides 48 volt
power for a
microphone, or DI box.
phantom
condenser
The PHASE REVERSE switch
inverts the phase
channel only to allow
compensation for different
wiring standards,
between stereo
ER switches. In
position, the module acts as a
stereo module with both
channels being separate. The
switch
channels, R assigns
to
switches enabled, left and right
inputs are mono.
assigns left input to both
both channels.
EQUALISER. The
Stereo Equaliser is a three band
design,
shelving for treble and bass.
The
range and bandwidth switching.
having fixed frequency
mid band is sweepable with
of the left
or anomalies
inputs.
their
out
right input
With
both
XL200
HIGH PASS PIETER
CONTROL. The frequency
range of the filter is 20Hz to
400Hz, continuously variable.
HIGH PASS PIETER SWITCH.
Enables the high pass filter
section.
6
GAIN. The gain control is a
wide range rotary
potentiometer. The
adjusted from 6dB to 60dB.
gain can
be
LINE. The line switch places a
20dB pad in both inputs, giving
gain range of
a
LED illuminates when
The
-14
-i-40dB.
to
LINE is selected.
L
treble
TREBLE shelving section,
providing -i-/-15dB
12kHz.
of gain
at
MID PREQUENCY. Sweepable
from lOOHz to 2kHz.
MID. Peaking section,
providing +1
X4. Used in conjunction with
MID PREQUENCY,
sweepable
8kHz.
shelving section,
Bass
providing -i-/-15dB of gain at
80Hz.
The EQ switches insert the
EQ.
equaliser into either left, right
or both
illuminate if either or both are
selected.
INSERT In/Out. The
INS connects any outboard
processor via the insert send
and return connectors into the
respective left &
The insert points are normally
located before the EQ section,
switch located on the
but a
module pcb allows the insert to
be post
-
15dB of gain.
changes
range
channels. The LEDs
400Hz
to
switch
right circuits.
EQ.
-
Selects each
PRE.
send to be
auxiliary
pre channel
fader.
Enables each
ON.
send via
status LED.
it's rotary control with
auxiliary
to
AUXILIARIES.
eight auxiliary
has
for auxes 1 to
feeds
derived
signal of left
feeds
selectable between
from
for auxes 5 to 8
mono and
summed
a
and right. The
level/pan functions.
The XL200
buses. The
4 are
mono
are
summed
ST. The ST switch
depressed, makes
7-8
stereo
discrete
level controls for
the
thus 5 and 7
pairs instead of
sends.
auxes
and
6
become the
balance controls for
when
8
5-6
5-6
5-6
and
become
7-8.
or
7-8.
or
7
MIX. Routes the post fade, post
pan channel signals
stereo mix bus with LED
indication.
the main
to
AUDIO GROUP ASSIGNS.
Switches
channel to the
sub groups. The left channel
routing to odd groups
and the right channel routing to
even groups
STA and STB route the input
channel in stereo to either of the
stereo audio sub groups.
1-6
route the input
six
mono audio
(2.4.6).
(
.3.5)
1
Switches
MONO. Routes the post-fade,
sum of left and right
the main mono mix bus. with
signals
to
LED indication.
METER & SOLO.
right or mono mix to the
channel meter and solo
functions.
PAN. Balances the left and right
channel
and masters.
signals
Selects
sent to groups
left,
AUTOMUTE ROUTING.
Switches
channel to be assigned to any or
all of the automute scenes
controlled from the master
scene switches on the auxiliary
send master module.
MUTE. This switch mutes an
input channel so that all
functions are muted.
SOLO. The SOLO button feeds
pre-fader or post-fader signals
(as selected on the master
module PEL or AFL) to the
monitor section (loudspeakers
or headphones), replacing the
.selected monitor source if one
selected.
is
output of the console is not
affected unless SIP
(Solo-in-place) mode has been
selected on the master. The
yellow LED in the SOLO
switch
SOLO function is active.
1-8
enable an input
The main stereo
will flash when the
MUTE SAFE. Prevents the
Mute Group (or scene preset)
master from
and may be used to locally
override muted channels.
METER. The ten segment LED
meter is fed pre fade at all
times.
To latch the SOLO function,
press the button quickly and
release. To unlatch, repeat. To
SOLO a signal momentarily,
hold down the CUE button for
least I second. On release,
at
the CUE will also be released.
the section on THE
See
SYSTEM for full functional
details.
muting the channel
SOLO
MIDAS XL203
INPUT
FADER
GROUP SELECT
VCA
Assigns an input
of the eight
VCA sub groups.
channel to any
EADER The fader is
signal level
channel, and is a
which
type
control of the channel
control for the
long-throw
gives smooth
the main
level.
MIDAS XL211
Stereo
Module
Group
MID/'S XL241
Adjusts the post-fader level of
the Group 1 signal
Matrix. Similarly,
Group signals
2-6.
to
2-6
the
controls
Adjusts the level of the post
fader Stereo Group A signal
input to the Matrix. Similarly
for Stereo B and Stereo L
(in all cases, the lower control
is right and the upper is left).
12
-
R
MONO Adjusts the level of the
Mono Master signal to the
respective Matrix on the
module.
MUTE Mutes
and is indicated by
switch.
the
MUTE Mutes
output, with led
the Matrix input
an LED in
Matrix
the
indication.
MATRIX SEND PRE
the Group
fed
be
post-fader.
send to the Matrix to
pre-fader, rather than
Allows
SOLO Solo's the Matrix signal
to the main
(headphones or
with flashing led indication.
monitors
loudspeakers),
TALK Enables talkback signals
to be routed to the Matrix
output
system is used, with
indication. This can be used to
prevent talkback signals going
to
when the talk/generator
LED
unwanted destinations.
MATRIX MASTER POT
Controls the level of the
output signal.
Matrix
SOLO Solo's the Group signal
to the main monitors
(headphones
with flashing LED indication.
the Input Module for a
See
functional
solo button.
INS Enables the Group insert.
or loudspeakers),
description of the
ST Routes the Group
master buses via the pan
L/R
pot.
CONTROL Balances the
PAN
Stereo Group
stereo mix.
main
signal sent to the
signal to
MONO Routes the Group
1 ASSIGN
with led
1
,
5.
6,
Prevents
master
and
7
the
may
signal to the mono
the pan
having no effect.
pot
MUTE GROUP
Assigns the channel mute to
Mute Group
indication. Similarly for
assigns
2. 3.
4.
MUTE SALE
Mute Group master from
muting the channel, and
used
channels.
locally override muted
to
bus.
8.
be
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MUTE Mutes
and is indicated by
switch.
the
the Group output
an LED in
mute
SOLO
to
(headphones or
with
See
functional description of the
solo button.
Solo’s the Group
the main
flashing LED indication.
the Input
monitors
loudspeakers),
Module for
signal
a
solo
stereo group
TALK
I
TALK
to be
Enables talkback signals
routed to the Group output
when the talk/generator
is used,
with LED indication.
system
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MIDAS XL241
Mono
Module
Group
Adjusts the level of the
post-fader Group 1 signal input
the Matrix. Similarly for
to
Controls
2
to 6.
2-6
for Group signals
Adjusts the level of
fader stereo
input to the matrix. Similarly
for stereo B and stereo L
all cases, the lower control is
right and the upper is left).
Group A signal
the
post
-
R (in
MONOAdjusts the level of the
main Mono (centre) signal from
the main mono output fed to the
Matrix
on the module.
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MUTE Mutes
the Matrix input
and is indicated by an LED
the switch.
MUTE Mutes the Matrix
output, with led indication.
MATRIX SEND PRE
Group send to the Matrix to
the
be fed
post-fader.
pre-fader, rather than
Allows
in
SOLO Solo’s the Matrix signal
the main monitors
to
(headphones or
with flashing LED indication.
loudspeakers),
TALK Enables talkback signals
to be routed to
output when the talk/generator
system is used, with LED
indication. This can
prevent
to unwanted destinations.
talkback signals going
the Matrix
used
be
to
MATRIX MASTER POT
Controls the level of the Matrix
output signal.
SOLO
to the main monitors
(headphones or loudspeakers),
with flashing led indication. See
the
functional description of the
solo button.
Solo's the Matrix signal
Input Module for
a
ST Routes the Group
signal to
L/R master buses via the pan
pot.
Enables the Group insert.
INS
MONO Routes the Group
signal to the
with
the pan pot having no
effect.
PAN CONTROL Places the
Group signal in the
master mix.
MUTE GROUP 1 ASSIGN
Assigns the channel mute to
Group
Mute
indication. Similarly for
assigns
MUTE SALE Prevents the
Mute Group master from
muting the channel, and may be
used to
channels.
mono master bus
main stereo
with led
1,
and 8.
5, 6,
7
4,
3,
2,
locally override muted
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MUTE Mutes
and is indicated by
the switch.
the Group output
an LED in
SOLO
to the
(headphones
with flashing LED
See the Input
functional description
solo
Solo's the Group
main monitors
or loudspeakers),
indication.
Module for a
button.
signal
of the
mono group
TALK Enables talkback signals
to be routed to the
when the talk/generator
is used,
with LED indication.
Group output
system
MIDAS
XL241
MIDAS XL213
VGA Fader
VCA MUTE Mutes
and/or group
assigned.
any input
VCA GROUP MASTER
FADER
adjustment of the
Group
+ 10dB to off.
Gives continuous
Input and/or
gains assigned from
VCA ON Enables VCA
Master fader.
Group
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master
MIDAS XL251
Aux
Master
1-4
and Automute
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AUX MASTER
level of the
output signal.
auxiliary 1
1-4
Adjusts the
-4
Master
MUTE Mutes the auxiliary 1
Master
indication.
output
SOLO Solo’s the auxiliary
signal
(headphones or
with flashing LED indication.
to
signal, with LED
the main monitors
loudspeakers),
-4
AUTOMUTES
Mute switches
the mute circuits on any
assigned input
1-8
The Auto
to
(1
8)
channel or group
activate
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MIDAS XL252
Aux/Masters
Module
5-8
MASTER
AUX
level of the
output
signal.
5-8
auxiliary
Adjusts the
5-8
Master
MUTE Mutes
Master output
indication.
SOLO
signal to the
(headphones
with flashing LED
Solo’s the
the auxiliary
signal, with EED
main monitors
or loudspeakers),
5-8
auxiliary
indication.
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MONITOR METERS Three
meters
mono, solo
indicate left, right and
and
PEL
levels.
METER
Sub-panel presets to calibrate
module and
monitor meters.
CALIBRATIONS
meterbridge
PSU INDICATOR LEDs Three
led’s which indicate
voltages are present.
SOLO TO MASTERS
the SOLO
(Solo-in-Place).
not mute
or output is solo'ed.
output
solo’ed signal, until the
cleared
is returned to the main outputs.
mode
inputs when a channel
signal is replaced by the
when the original signal
all DC
Selects
be SIP
to
This mode does
The main
solo is
PINK/ 1 kHz
output
the ’up
produces
’down’
sinewave
Enables the
ON
indication
led
Adjusts
OSC
generator output.
Selects the type
from the
position, the
PINK noise,
position
tone.
the level
generator. In
generator
in the
IkHz
a
generator,
of the
of
with
ST Connects
the master
to
EXTERNAE
Adjusts the level
Input.
SOLO Places the
EXT
on the solo
input
MONO
output
STEREO
Stereo Left/Right
solo
to the solo
system.
the external input
left and right bus.
INPUT EEVEE
Assigns the
Assigns the
of the External
external
busses.
main Mono
system.
main
output to the
AUX 1-2, 3-4,
generator
the
Aux buses
and
or 5
GROUPS 1-2,
Assigns
talkback to
MONO
and/or
Mono output.
Connects
ST
to the
1 and
or 7
6,
generator
the
all the Group
Assigns the
talkback to the
Master left
7-8
or 3
Assigns
and
4,
5-6,
and/or talkback to
2,
and 8 .
3-4, 5-6,
7-8
and/or
buses.
generator
main
the external
input
and right bus.
LOCAL OUTPUT
level of
the local
MUTE Mutes
Adjusts
outputs.
the local
output.
HEADPHONES Adjusts the
level of
MUTE
output.
AFL Selects
SOLO TRIM
of the
in the PEL mode.
ADD
Solos are
of Cue
and the
normal mode,
may be
Solo will
any
the headphone
Mutes the
the Solo mode
Adjusts the
Solo signal, most
MODE In add
additive. Any
buttons may be
signals will be added.
only one Solo
active, so
automatically
previously
selected
output.
headphone
level
useful
mode.
number
pressed
pressing a
cancel
Solo.
the
In
SEE Assigns
and/or
bus.
TAEK
switch. In
latched, and in
position
talkback to
Talk system
the up
momentary.
generator
the
the talk
master
position it is
the down
select
SOLO
an input
take priority
pressing an input
suspend any
the input is
SOLO O/P
an output
led will
SOLO is
output SOLO
SOLO
pressed
1/P LED
SOLO is
in normal
output
released.
LED
SOLO is
extinguish if an
pressed
is already
CLEAR Clears
SOLO
Indicates that
active. Inputs
mode,
SOLO
will
SOLO until
Indicates that
active. This
input
while an
active.
all
buttons.
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PRE Allows the signal feed
from the main Left/Right
outputs to
be pre-fader
post-fader.
the Mono output to
rather than
STEREO FADERS Control the
of the STEREO master
level
busses.
Master
Assigns
bus.
the
ST TO MONO
post-fader Left/Right Output to
the main Mono output.
MONO
the MONO
FADER Controls the level of
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METERING
Separate EED ramps
outputs
above).
and solo
funetions are metered
meter all input modules auxes,
both with LED ramps and VU meters
matrix and groups, while the mix
(as
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