MIDAS DM16 analogue audio mixer

What is the secret behind DM16’s superb, studio-quality sound? The DM16 features 12 award-winning, MIDAS microphone preamplifiers 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 fully featured DM16!
Live performance and studio recording analogue mixer with 16 input channels

12 mono input channels with award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers

2 electronically-balanced stereo line input channels on 1/4″ TRS connectors

3 band EQ on mono channels with swept mid band

2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching

60 mm precision long-life faders

Rugged chassis construction for durability in portable applications

Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Specification
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Mono Inputs
Mic inputs (MIDAS mic preamp)
12

Type
XLR, balanced

Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 50 ? source at insert send
-131 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 150 ? source at insert send
-128 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Noise @ 10dB Gain, at insert send
-97 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Frequency response (-1 dB) at main output
20 Hz to 20 kHz (-1 dB)

Frequency response (-3 dB) at main output
70 kHz (-3 dB)

Mic Gain range
+10 dB to +60 dB

Max. input level
+11 dBu @ +10 dB gain

CMRR @ +60dB gain
Typically -90 dB

Impedance
2 kO, balanced

Distortion (THD+N) at 0 dBu
0.005% @ 1kHz

Phantom power
Switchable, +48 V

Line Input
Type
¼” TRS, balanced

Impedance
20 kO balanced / unbalanced

Line Gain range
-10 dB to +40 dB

Max. input level
+30 dBu

Stereo Inputs
Type
4 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced

Impedance
20 kO balanced / unbalanced

Gain range
-20 dB to +20 dB

Max. input level
+21 dBu

Equaliser
Low
±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving

Mid (mono inputs only)
±15 dB @ 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, variable semi-parametric

High
±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving

Channel Inserts
Type
¼” TRS connector, unbalanced

Max. input / output level
+21 dBu

Aux Sends
Type
2 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced

Impedance
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced

Max. output level
+21 dBu

Monitor Out
Type
2 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced

Impedance
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced

Max. output level
+21 dBu

Main Out
Type
2 x XLR, electronically balanced

Impedance
100 O balanced, 50 O unbalanced

Max. output level
+21 dBu

Main Out Inserts
Type
2 x ¼” TRS connector, unbalanced

Max. input / output level
+21 dBu

Phones Output
Type
¼” TRS connector, unbalanced

Impedance
25 O

Max. output level
+21 dBu

2-Track Input
Type
2 x RCA, unbalanced

Impedance
20 kO

Max. input level
+21 dBu

Record Out
Type
2 x RCA, unbalanced

Impedance
1 kO

Max. output level
+21 dBu

Main Mix System Noise
Main mix @ -?, channel fader @ -?
-104 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ -?
-91 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ 0 dB
-84 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Power Supply / Voltage (Fuses)
Switch mode power supply
100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, switchable (T 1.6 A H 250 V)

Power consumption
40 W

Mains connection
Standard IEC receptacle

What’s in the box
DM16 Mixer
Power cable
User Manual