Midas HD96 Takes to the AIR

The HD96-AIR is the latest and highly anticipated addition to the Heritage-D series. This revolutionary lightweight console is unmatched in its class, offering more power and features than any other console of its size. AIR blends innovative technology, portability, and performance.

Midas’ HD96-AIR takes the next leap in digital console evolution — fusing the iconic sound of the H3K and engineering precision of the Heritage D Series with breakthrough portability. Finally, a Midas you can take anywhere. Designed for engineers who demand power without compromise, HD96-AIR features a stunning 21” high-brightness touchscreen with multi-gesture control, unlocking an ultra-intuitive workflow in a hyper-lightweight form factor. All the speed. All the detail. Now within arm’s reach.

HD96-AIR is fully equipped with all the features found in the larger-format HD96-24-CC.

It boasts 144 simultaneous input channels, a 96 kHz sample rate, and 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses, offering sound engineers unparalleled control and precision. Its ergonomic 21-inch full-colour TFT display screen features capacitive touch sensing with an advanced multi-gesture user interface. The unit also includes 8 XLR inputs and outputs with award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers.

The HD96-AIR further supports HyperMAC and AES50 networking, allowing for up to 480 inputs and 480 outputs at a 96 kHz sample rate, and include a dual network bridge format converter with up to 128 bidirectional channels and asynchronous sample rate conversion. As per the HD96, AIR also offers 24 VCA (variable control association) groups, 24 POPulation groups, up to 48 assignable 1/3 octave Klark Teknik DN370 graphic equalisers, and up to 24 multi-channel digital signal processing effects engines.

The Midas HD96-AIR is expected to be available in Australia in early 2025 with a RRP AUS$39,999