Midas M32R LIVE Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This guide provides essential information to get started with your Midas M32R LIVE digital console. It covers the main control surface features, rear panel connections, and basic operations.

Control Surface Overview

The Midas M32R LIVE features a comprehensive control surface designed for intuitive operation. Key sections include:

• CONFIG/PREAMP: Adjusts preamp gain, applies phantom power (+48V), reverses channel phase (Ø), and provides access to detailed parameters via the Main Display. Includes a LOW CUT filter.
• GATE/DYNAMICS: Engages and adjusts the noise gate and compressor thresholds.
• EQUALISER: Allows adjustment of four frequency bands (LOW, LO MID, HI MID, HIGH) with controls for GAIN, FREQUENCY, and WIDTH. EQ types can be cycled using the MODE button.
• TALKBACK: Connects a talkback microphone via XLR, adjusts talkback level, and allows selection of talkback destinations (TALK A/TALK B).
• MONITOR: Controls monitor and headphone output levels, with options for MONO monitoring and DIM to reduce volume.
• RECORDER: Connects external memory for firmware updates, saving/loading show data, and recording performances.
• BUS SENDS: Accesses detailed parameters for bus sends and allows quick adjustment via rotary controls.
• MAIN BUS: Assigns channels to the main mono or stereo bus and controls the overall send level to the mono bus.
• MAIN DISPLAY: The central hub for editing and monitoring most console parameters, including access to over 60 virtual effects.
• ASSIGN: Allows assignment of rotary controls and buttons to various parameters for quick access to frequently used functions.
• LAYER SELECT: Switches between different input channel banks (INPUTS 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-36), FX RET, AUX IN/USB, and BUS 1-16 masters.
• INPUT CHANNELS: Features eight input channel strips with SEL, SOLO, MUTE buttons, LED level meters, and LCD scribble strips.
• GROUP/BUS CHANNELS: Provides eight channel strips for DCA groups, Mix Bus masters, and Matrix outputs.
• MAIN CHANNEL: Controls the Master Output stereo mix bus, with SEL, SOLO, MUTE buttons, and a CLR SOLO button to clear all solo functions.

Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel provides a variety of input and output connections:

• MONITOR/CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS: XLR or 1/4" connections for studio monitors, with a 12V/5W lamp connection.
• AUX IN/OUT: 1/4" or RCA connections for external equipment.
• INPUTS 1-16: XLR inputs for audio sources like microphones and line-level sources.
• POWER: IEC mains socket and ON/OFF switch.
• OUTPUTS 1-8: XLR outputs for sending analog audio to external equipment. Outputs 15 & 16 carry the main stereo bus signals.
• DN32-LIVE INTERFACE CARD: Supports up to 32 channels of audio via USB 2.0 and recording to SD/SDHC cards.
• REMOTE CONTROL INPUTS: Ethernet connection for PC remote control.
• MIDI IN/OUT: 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI commands.
• ULTRANET: Ethernet connection for personal monitoring systems (e.g., Behringer P16).
• AES50 A/B: Ethernet connections for up to 96 channels of audio input/output.

Main Display Functions

The Main Display is central to operating the M32R LIVE, providing visual feedback and access to numerous parameters:

• DISPLAY SCREEN: Features a color screen with dedicated rotary controls and cursor buttons for navigation and parameter adjustment.
• MAIN/SOLO METERS: A triple 24-segment meter displaying main bus, center, and solo bus levels.
• SCREEN SELECTION BUTTONS: Eight illuminated buttons to access master screens like HOME, METERS, ROUTING, LIBRARY, EFFECTS, SETUP, MONITOR, SCENES, and MUTE GRP. Each screen offers specific functions and adjustable parameters.
• ROTARY CONTROLS: Six rotary controls for adjusting on-screen elements, with push-button functionality for dual status controls.
• NAVIGATION CONTROLS: UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons for navigating between pages and confirming/canceling actions.

Firmware Updates & USB Stick Recording

Firmware Updates:

1. Download the latest firmware from the Midas website to a USB memory stick.
2. Hold the RECORDER VIEW button while powering on the console to enter update mode.
3. Insert the USB memory stick into the console's USB connector.
4. The console will automatically update the firmware.
5. If the USB drive is not ready, the update will fail. Restart the console to use the previous firmware.
6. The update process takes 2-3 minutes longer than a normal boot.

USB Stick Recording:

1. Insert a USB stick into the RECORDER port and press VIEW.
2. Configure the recorder settings on the second page.
3. Press the fifth rotary control to start recording.
4. Press the first rotary control to stop recording. Wait for the ACCESS light to turn off before removing the USB stick.
5. Note: The USB stick must be FAT formatted. Maximum recording time is approximately 3 hours per file (2 GB file size limit). Recording is at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Technical Specifications

Processing:

• Input Processing Channels: 32
• Output Processing Channels: 16 aux buses, 6 matrices, main LRC
• Internal Effects Engines: 8 stereo / 16 mono
• Signal Processing: 40-Bit Floating Point
• A/D Conversion: 24-Bit, 114 dB Dynamic Range
• D/A Conversion: 24-Bit, 120 dB Dynamic Range
• Latency: 0.8 ms (Console In to Out), 1.1 ms (Network)

Connectors:

• Midas PRO Series Microphone Preamplifier (XLR): 16
• Talkback Microphone Input (XLR): 1
• RCA Inputs/Outputs: 2/2
• XLR Outputs: 8
• Monitoring Outputs (XLR / 1/4" TRS): 2/2
• Aux Inputs/Outputs (1/4" TRS): 6/6
• Phones Output (1/4" TRS): 1 (Stereo)
• AES50 Ports (Klark Teknik SuperMAC): 2
• Expansion Card Interface: 32 Channel Audio I/O
• ULTRANET P-16 Connector: 1
• MIDI Inputs/Outputs: 1/1
• USB Type A (Audio/Data): 1
• USB Type B (Remote Control): 1
• Ethernet (Remote Control): 1

Mic Input Characteristics:

• Design: Midas PRO Series
• THD+N: < 0.01% (Unity Gain) / < 0.03% (+40 dB Gain)
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Max Input Level: +23 dBu
• Phantom Power: +48 V (Switchable)
• Equivalent Input Noise: -125 dBu

Input/Output Characteristics:

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 106 dB (Analogue In/Out)
• Crosstalk Rejection: 100 dB @ 1 kHz
• Output Level (XLR): +4 dBu / +21 dBu
• Output Impedance (XLR): 50 Ω
• Phones Output: 40 Ω / +21 dBu

DN32-LIVE USB Interface:

• USB 2.0 High Speed, Type-B
• Channels: 32 In/Out (Duplex)
• OS Support: Windows (ASIO, WASAPI, WDM), macOS (CoreAudio)

DN32-LIVE SD Card Interface:

• SD/SDHC Slots: 2
• Supported File System: FAT32
• Card Capacity: 1-32 GB
• Channels: 32, 16, 8, 2
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
• Sample Word Length: 32-bit PCM
• File Format: WAV (8, 16, or 32 channels)

Display:

• Main Screen: 5" TFT LCD, 800x480 Resolution
• Channel LCD Screen: 128x64 LCD with RGB Backlight
• Main Meter: 18 Segment (-45 dB to Clip)

Power:

• Switch-Mode Power Supply: Auto-ranging 100-240 VAC
• Power Consumption: 70 W

Physical:

• Operating Temperature: 5°C - 40°C
• Dimensions: 478 x 617 x 208 mm
• Weight: 14.3 kg

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information

Midas M32R LIVE

Responsible Party: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States

Email: legal@musictribe.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CE Declaration: This product complies with EU Directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU (as amended by 2015/863/EU), 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC, and Directive 1907/2006/EC.

Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S, Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark

UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd., 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom

Other Important Information

Important Information:

1. Register online: Register your Music Tribe equipment at musictribe.com for efficient repair claims and warranty information.
2. Malfunction: If your local reseller is unavailable, contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country or use the Online Support at musictribe.com. Submit warranty claims online BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections: Ensure correct mains voltage and replace faulty fuses only with identical types and ratings.