MR18 Tablet-controlled 18-CHANNEL Digital Mixer

16 Midas Pro Preamps in a Rackmount Mixer.

• 18-channel digital mixer with onboard DSP and wireless control
• 16 Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers deliver transparent gain
• 40-bit floating-point digital encoding provides 112dB of dynamic range
• Full 18-channel audio interface for recording and playback
• Dugan-style auto mixing flawlessly manages microphone levels
• Onboard DSP includes 4 independent effects processors
• Full dynamics and EQ available for stereo master and all 6 aux buses
• Choose from 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic equalizer types
• Ultranet accommodates Behringer Powerplay P16 personal mixer/distribution systems
• Integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router for secure and stable wireless connections
• Free iOS and Android apps let you take full control of your mix
• Free software and Ethernet connectivity offers Mac, Windows, and Linux PC control
• Add tactile control via any MIDI/USB control surface
• Includes rackmount ears for standard 19 equipment racks

It borrows heavily from the highly successful M series mixer line, including essential live sound tools such as four independent DSP effects engines, dynamics and EQ processing for each bus, and Ultranet connectivity for Behringer Powerplay P16 personal monitor system compatibility. What's more, the MR18 features auto mixing, making it one of the most user-friendly portable mixers out there.

Best of all, it fits perfectly in your 19 equipment rack, so you can easily take all of this mixing power anywhere you go. Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers are praised throughout the live sound industry. Their high common-mode rejection ratio and low harmonic distortion produce transparency that's so good, they are perfectly suited for studio recording as well as sound reinforcement.

To make the most of all 16 of these stellar preamps, Midas outfitted the MR18 with 40-bit floating-point DSP architecture capable of sustaining 112dB of dynamic range. It provides the best possible accuracy for the onboard Dugan-style auto-mixing engine. This brilliant bit of processing actually manages microphone levels for you, cutting down the gain of unused preamps and balancing the levels between multiple presenters or performers.

Together, these technologies practically guarantee a professional sound. Rackmount digital mixers like the Midas MR18 are always a bit of a daunting concept to anyone who hasn't used one before. Luckily, Midas has a well-established history of providing reliable wireless control over their digital mixers via a number of avenues.

First up, there are free apps for iOS and Android that let you harness the full potential of your MR18 wirelessly, making it easy to control the mix from anywhere. A tri-mode Wi-Fi router built into the MR18 ensures that you'll always have the best possible connection to your mixer. An Ethernet connection provides even more secure control via your Mac, Windows, or Linux PC with the provided control software.

And if you prefer hands-on control, you can hook up any MIDI control surface via 5-pin MIDI or USB and take command of the mix with tactile faders, buttons, and knobs.

• Type: Digital
• Channels: 18
• Inputs - Mic Preamps: 16 x XLR-1/4 combo
• Phantom Power: 16 channels
• Inputs - Line: 2 x 1/4 (mic preamps also accept line signals)
• Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR
• Inserts: Main (left, right)
• Aux Sends: 6 aux buses
• Busses/Groups: 6 x XLR (aux out)
• Data I/O: Ultranet port (P-16 monitor system)
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Computer Connectivity: USB (18 x 18), Ethernet, Wi-Fi (built-in Tri-mode router)