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MIDAS DM16 16 Input Analogue Live and Studio Mixer with award-winning MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers
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DM16
16 Input Analogue Live and Studio Mixer with Midas Microphone Preamplifiers
- 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
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DM16The compact DM16 honours your stage or studio desktop space, while providing incredible sonic performance, amazing versatility – and an unheard of level of affordability. 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 RecordingWith 16 channels, the DM16 has more than enough microphone and line inputs to manage a small band or worship team with channels to spare – both on the stage and in the studio. It is also the ideal choice for use as a keyboard or drum sub-mixer for larger scale performances. |
Dedicated Stereo InputsLine channels 13/14 – 15/16 are dedicated stereo channels, making them ideal for stereo instruments, such as keyboards – and can also be used for mono signals thanks to a convenient balance control on each 2-channel grouping. These channels can also be used as return inputs for signals sent external effects processing equipment. |
Sublimely Musical British EQThe British consoles of the 1960s and ‘70s changed the sound of rock and roll – without them the British Invasion might not have happened. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the envy of engineers and producers all over the world. The 3-band channel EQ on our DM16 mixers is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you to imbue signals with incredible warmth and detailed musical character. The sweepable mid-frequency band provides a broad tonal palette with which to finetune the ideal signal. Even when applied generously, these equalizers exhibit sweet forgiveness and superb audio quality. |
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Dual Aux SendsThe DM16 is also equipped with 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching for added versatility. Users can select to use them for external effects processing, custom monitor mixes, or a combination of the two. Additional monitoring outputs are provided of the main mix for stage or studio monitor applications. |
Classic PrecisionAll of DM16 mixer’s 60 mm faders have been carefully designed to provide a long life of highly precise level setting, ensuring repeatable and flawless performance for many years to come. |
Quality is Job #1While some manufacturers cut quality when they design small mixers, we understand that every mixer should provide uncompromising performance and a robust feature set. The very embodiment of quality, from its rugged construction and top-of-the-range components to that unmistakable Midas sound – the DM16 is a truly professional audio console. |
ValueNo matter what your audio mixing needs, the DM16 provides the performance and features required to take your talent to the next level. Professional sound quality, our legendary Midas mic preamps, 3-band EQs with sweepable mids, and much more make the DM16 mixer ideal for both your live gigs and recording. Try one out today, or feel free to order yours online. |
TStech –
Great Sounding Mixer!This mixer used to be branded a DDA DM16 rather than Midas, however same mixer and same great sound. Lightweight for a 16ch. Mixer, but full featured and a top shelf small mixer. We own 4 of these mixers now and although we use them for a wide range of duties from breakout rooms to smaller meeting rooms, this is a excellent DJ Mixer and would be great for a small church as well. Highly recommended.
JESUS SAVED ME –
I hoped, but didn’t expect it to sound so good…[ONE YEAR UPDATE]With the lack of useful reviews and videos online, unusual of me, I decided to take a blind gamble on the DM16 based on a good feeling about it. Thank God, I wasn’t wrong.LIKED – Respectably quiet preamps, especially at this price point. Even maxed out, which is silly, ambient noise overpowers unit’s self-noise. At normal settings, noise floor remains in between the low -80 decibels and high -70 decibels. That’s smile-inducingly on par with my Audient ID14, Apogee Duet Firewire and Behringer X32 Rack. So, NO ANNOYING HISS of any kind to worry about. Lots of headroom compared to my Yamaha MG10 and Mackie ProFX12v2. Line inputs can take really hot signals that clipped my other mixers, and the signal is far enough from the top that I could add gain. Preamps can also be pushed a bit without sounding ugly.Flavorful EQs. Whether adding or subtracting, they remain musical and natural-sounding to my ears. I really like them, because they sound like they add or subtract harmonic content instead of just frequencies like most mixer EQs. Most ear pleasing EQs I’ve heard from an affordable mixer.Surprisingly strong headphone amp. At 9 o’clock on its volume knob, my 300 ohm Sennheiser HD 6XX get as loud as I’d listen to them without endangering my hearing. Clean , clear-sounding too at moderate volumes.Amp hiss shows when the knob is way higher than safe for the ears. Running my Denon DA-300USB DAC’s RCA outputs through the DM16 yields a big, fun sound. It’s no audiophile headphone amp like the Denon’s, but it has more power and a much bigger sound.Nice build quality. While not tank-like, the mixer looks and feels well-assembled. All knobs and sliders are smooth, feeling good to my fingers. The DM16 feels hollow inside, but not cheaply made. It feels affordable, not premium, but fit and finish is perfect on my unit, as good as it can get. For $269.99, I couldn’t be happier.NOT LIKED – Wiggly pots and low friction on sliders, which is understandable at this price. I’m sure they could last years if treated kindly and protected from dust.Headphone knob has lots of side to side wiggle, so it needs to be turned purposely centered or it creates channel imbalance. My Mackie ProFX12v2 was like that but to a lesser extent even if its knob felt cheaper.Truth is that companies use cheaper components on their “toy” mixers to be able to sell them at an affordable price and still make a profit. I am not complaining. 12 respectably quiet preamps and pleasant-sounding EQs for what the DM16 sells for is good and acceptable to me. Any skilled person could make something good with this mixer. I always get the results that I want with it.I can’t find any more dislikes. I purchased it knowing its obscurity, its lack of useful reviews, and what features it had and didn’t have. For over a decade, I’ve been subconsciously missing my old Made in USA Mackie 1402-VLZ PRO’s fun character, and this DM16 has filled the void I had in me. My first impression was a pleasant one, better than I expected, given that Behringer owns Midas so… depending on the viewpoint, it could be said that this is a Behringer console even if Midas designed it in the UK. Five stars for the “Midas” DM16. I like Uli Behringer and respect his hussle, even if his company has maintained its tendency to be…inspired…by other companies’ designs. The Midas DM16 physically looks inspired by the Soundcraft EPM12. I will update this review if anything changes. God bless you and take care.EDIT: I hit the 12 month mark with the DM16. Wow, feels longer than that. Anyway, it’s still looks like new and works like new. I have babied it immensely, though. I don’t know how it’ll hold up with less careful handling, but the knobs, sliders and connectors feel sturdy enough for daily use. I want it to last, though, so I treat it gently.I love it as much as I did a year ago. It’s really a quiet, nice-sounding, affordable mixing console and I recommend it. I use mine with drums and synths, and record the main outputs with the new SSL 2+.
Mike –
Best bang for your buckThe board runs itself. Out the box it was good to go. Really easy to work while playing music.
Tim treece –
Cool stuffIt’s a Midas. Nice console. Sounds great.
Angel Carballo –
ExelenteMuy buen producto
ALBERT ACOST –
Excelente calidadGran mezcladora de audio MIDAS DM16 … FÁCIL DE USAR Y BUEN PRECIO.
yamakiti –
最も自然な音かと思いますこのアンプを通して出た音が、超自然な音で音響機器を通した音に聞こえないところが最高です。クラッシク演奏でのOAシステムに於いて、プリアンプでこんなにも音質が違うかと吃驚です！
Alejandro Caro –
Le tumbaron una perillaSuena muy bien para el precio es bueno en costo / calidad, pensé que iba a ser algo más a lo behringer pero suena muy musical la consola, el único inconveniente es que llegó sin una perilla del ecualizador de los medios de un canal…
バッカスの弟 あじゃ –
マイダスファン向け「マイダスサウンドそのもの」という高評価レビューを見て購入しましたが、欠陥品で即返品しました。改めて他の業者さんから再購入しましたが、購入した物のサウンドは私には物足りなかった。マイダス独特の音の世界で、このサウンドが好きな人には堪らないのでしょうが、私には全く合いませんでした。
Lawrence Pit –
Best analogue mixerFor this money this is a steal. Pure analogue, simple, love it.