Every gigging musician has had this experience: you’re already into your set, but you can barely hear yourself. You try to communicate to the front of house engineer with some sophisticated hand signals, but he’s not picking up what you’re putting down. So, you shout, “Hey, can I get a little more of me in the mix?” At Music Bliss, we know nothing breaks the flow of a performance faster. But now, with the Midas DP48, you’ll never have to go through that again.

A 48-channel mixer with 12-stereo groups and a clean, easy-to-use interface, the DP48 has everything you need to take total control over your personal monitor mix. Hook it up to a stage wedge or feed your in-ear monitors. And if you’re using IEMs, you can dial in a touch of ambiance with the DP48’s built-in microphone, so you don’t feel separate from the audience and the other performers. Using a Cat 5e cable, the DP48 easily connects to any AES50-equipped digital console and can be remotely powered over the ethernet cable or with a separate power supply.

Take control of your monitoring

Your monitor mixes are personal to you. And with the Midas DP48, they're under your control. This handy personal monitor mixer lets you hear exactly what you want to, as well as being able to record and playback performances. You can take advantage of 12 stereo groups, allowing you to create and balance monitor mixes quickly and easily. Each and every channel on the DP48 can be mixed within the groups, enabling you to create tailored mixes for any situation.

Dual mix capabilities

Need more than one mix from your DP48? No problem. Two people can connect to a single DP48, and each can have their own dedicated stereo group mix. The outputs for Mix A and Mix B each feature the three controls for adjusting the Output Volume, selected Group Level, and My Group Level. You can also take advantage of separate EQ, Reverb Level, and Limiter settings for each main mix.

Flexible and intuitive

It's easy to make your mixes your own. Each of the D48's groups boasts a dedicated 3-band EQ, compressor, and reverb. All of which can be adjusted with ease using a single control knob. All you have to do is press a button, and you can change the parameter using the SELECT/EDIT knob.

You can boost or attenuate lows, mids, and highs, whilst the compressor setting lets you tame dynamics whilst controlling the peak limiting threshold for Mix A or Mix B. You can add atmosphere and spatial ambience with the built-in studio-quality reverb, which is applied independently from the main console. Plus, a handy Pan button lets you adjust the stereo field of your selected group with ease.

Intelligent integrated features

The DP48 is more than just a monitor mixer. With a built-in SD card slot, you can easily record rehearsals or performances directly from your DP48. You can then play these recorded mixes back to either Mix A or Mix B. When recording, you can take advantage of the mix-minus function, which allows you to remove respective My Group signals to use as a backing track when practising. Plus, you can even store your favourite mixing presets to the SD card and load them up quickly and easily if you happen to be using a different DP48.

But that's not all. The DP48 takes away the feeling of isolation that IEMs can often leave you with. A handy built in ambience microphone lets you hear more of the room and stage around you, so you can communicate with other performers or your audience with ease. There's even an automatic ducking function that reduces the level of the mic when you're playing, so you can keep your mix clear for hassle-free monitoring.

AES50 connectivity

Power your DP48 over ethernet. With a direct AES50 connection to a device such as the Midas HUB4, you can run your DP48 without the need for an external power supply. Most 44.1/48kHz AES50 devices will work, including Midas and Behringer digital consoles and I/O boxes (Power over Ethernet functionality on other device required).

There are also AES50 return channels. These allow you to send your personal mixes from your DP48 back to your console or hub, allowing you to connect to wireless IEM transmitters. Plus, input channel labelling and colour information can be transferred to your mixer via AES50. What's more, when connecting to a Midas hub, setup and control can be done remotely from your mixer.

In the box

• Midas DP48
• External Power Supply
• Quick Start Guide

Features

• Dual 48-channel personal monitor mixer
• Compatible with Midas personal monitoring system hubs
• 12 stereo groups for rapid creation and balancing of personal mixes from fully configurable stem groups
• Dual mix feature allows independent control of two complete monitor mixes
• Integrated SD card interface for stereo recording and playback of rehearsal sessions and performances
• Built-in stereo ambience microphone provides on-stage sound feed to remove the sense of isolation with IEMs
• Studio-quality reverb adds spatial ambience to personal in-ear mixes, independent from the main console
• Remotely powered via direct AES50 connection from Midas hubs featuring Power over Ethernet
• Compatible with any 44.1/48kHz AES50-equipped devices including Midas and Behringer digital consoles and I/O boxes
• Midas PRO SERIES and M32 console input channel labelling and colour information transmitted to the DP48 via AES50 input channels
• AES50 return channels allow personal mixes to be sent back to the console or hub for connection to wireless IEM transmitters
• Remote operation up to 100-metres via screened CAT5/5e cable
• Remote setup and control of the DP48 via Midas hubs
• Full remote control of another DP48 when both are connected to the same hub or are used in a daisy chain configuration
• High-contrast 2.4'' colour TFT display provides a clear overview of mix parameters, meters, and group assignments
• Analogue stereo auxiliary input for local click track
• High power headphone output for use in all stage monitoring environments
• Fully adjustable limiter allows for safe monitoring levels within sound exposure limits
• Mounts securely on a microphone stand using the DP48MB adapter (available separately)
• Designed and engineered in the UK
• Covered by Midas' 10-year warranty program

Specifications

• Connectors:
  • Headphones Mix A/B: 2 x 1/4'' TRS, stereo, unbalanced, 25 Ohms
  • Line Mix A/B: 2 x 1/4'' TRS, mono, balanced, 1 k Ohm / 2 x 1/4'' TRS, mono, unbalanced, 500 Ohms
  • Aux In: 2 x 1/4'' TRS, unbalanced, 20 k Ohms / 2 x 1/4'' TRS, balanced, 40 k Ohms
  • AES50 Thru/In: 2 x RJ45
• Low EQ: +/-15dB, semi-parametric, low shelving
• Mid EQ: +/-15dB, semi-parametric, peaking
• High EQ: +/-15dB, semi-parametric, high shelving
• EQ Frequency: 20hz to 22kHz, adjustable
• Limiter: Ratio ∞:1
• Maximum Level: +12.8dBu (headphones)
• Mix A/Mix B: 2 x stereo
• AES50:
  • Audio Channels at 48kHz: 48
  • Sample Rate: 44.1/48kHz
  • Sample Word Length: 24-bit
  • Clock Synchronisation: AES50 IN
  • Latency: Min. 70µs per node (AES50)
  • Cable: Ethernet CAT 5e
  • Maximum Cable Length: 100m
• SD/SDHC Format: FAT32
• Card Memory: Up to 32GB supported
• Power Supply:
  • AES50 Input: PoE (IEEE802.3af)
  • Mains Connection: External power supply, 24VDC/600mA (included)
  • Power Consumption: Max. 14W (with DC adaptor)
• Dimensions: 69mm x 242mm x 164mm / 2.72'' x 9.53'' x 6.46'' (H x W x D)
• Weight: 1.3kg / 2.9lbs
• Product Code: DP48