The Midas HD96-AIR is a compact yet powerful digital mixing console introduced as part of the Heritage-D series. Designed for professionals seeking high performance in a portable form factor, it combines advanced features with exceptional audio quality.

Portability and control

The HD96-AIR is engineered for mobility, making it suitable for touring and events requiring frequent setup changes. Its lightweight design allows it to be checked as airline baggage, a significant advantage for traveling sound engineers. Control can be expanded with up to four optional HD96-FB16 16-channel fader banks, providing tactile control when needed.

Recognition

At ISE 2024 in Barcelona, the HD96-AIR was honored with a "Best of Show" award in the Mix category, recognizing its innovation, feature set, and value in a compact form factor.

Specifications

Processing

Input processing channels	144 flexi channels
Output processing channels	96 flexi aux outputs, 24 matrices, stereo bus, mono bus
Signal processing	64-bit floating point
D/A converter	24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
A/D converter	24-bit, 96 kHz and 128 times oversampling
Sampling frequency	96 kHz
I/O latency (surface input to output)	1.34 ms
Input audio processing	Dual-slope high and low-pass filtersTrue phase filter control4-band parametric EQ with 3 shelf modes4-mode creative input compressorsInput gates or duckerInsert point on/off with processing order changeDirect output with adjustable level and processing pick of pointDelay-compensated aux return mode on inputs5 x tap-off points per send
Output audio processing	Output 4-band parametric EQ with shelving/HP/LP options4-mode creative output dynamicsInsert point on/off with processing order changeDirect input with adjustable level and processing tap-off point
Mixing control assistance	12 x talk groups12 x mute groups24 x surface POPulation groups24 x VCA associated population groupsScene snapshot automation

Connectors

Midas microphone preamplifier	8 x XLR balanced
Balanced outputs	8 x XLR balanced
Talk connector	1 x XLR balanced
Headphone connector	2 x 1⁄4" TRS (stereo)
AES50 ports (Klark Teknik SuperMAC, 100 Mbit/s)	4
Snake (copper)	2 x HyperMac (192 channels of bi-directional digital audio) on Ethercon XLR
Snake (fibre)	2 x HyperMac (192 channels of bi-directional digital audio) on Opticon XLR
CM1 expansion slots	2 x slots (CM1 module for AES50, DANTE, MADI and USB)
Word clock IN	BNC, accepts TTL level, 96 kHz square wave, impedance 75 Ohms
Word clock OUT	BNC, provides a TTL level, 96 kHz square wave
External (Ethernet) connector	Ethercon XLR
Monitor output	2 x HDMI (1920 x 1080p 59.94Hz/60Hz 16:9 & 720 x 480p 59.94Hz/60Hz 16:9 supported)
IEC mains socket with power switch	2

Displays

Display screen	21" LCD high brightness 1920 x 1080 px, captive touchscreen, up to 10 simultaneous touches
Output meters (quantity 2)	20 segment -36 dBu to +21 dBu

Controls