MIDAS_DL153 P0AUB_Pr.. MIDAS DL153 P0AUB Product Information
User Manual: Pdf MIDAS_DL153-P0AUB_Pr..
Open the PDF directly: View PDF 
.
Page Count: 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
16 award-winning MIDAS
microphone preampliers with
switchable +48 V phantom power
8 electronically balanced low
impedance line level outputs
Remote operation up to 100 m
via CAT5/5e cable
Selectable 96 kHz or 48 kHz
sample rate operation
All settings programmable from
front panel controls or console
PSU status indicator LEDs and
conguration LCD display on
front panel
Supports dual redundant
AES50 networks
Features Neutrik etherCON*
AES50 network ports
Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for
durability in portable applications
Auto-ranging universal switch-mode
power supply
10-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in the U.K.
*All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademark nor aliation of
the trademark owners with MUSIC Tribe. Product names are mentioned
solely as a reference for compatibility, eects and/or components.
Warranty details can be found at musictri.be.
DL153 is a 2U 19" xed-conguration
rack I/O unit with 16 mic/line level
inputs and 8 line level outputs and
delivers legendary MIDAS sound
quality utilising our time-tested
and road-proven technologies.
Featuring award-winning MIDAS
microphone preampliers with
2.5 dB analogue gain steps and
two AES50 network ports
providing dual redundancy,
the DL153 is the ideal partner to all MIDAS PRO and M32 Series
digital consoles, enabling a digital snake connection from Front of
House to stage.
2 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
Award-Winning MIDAS Microphone Preamplier
The MIDAS microphone preamplier is considered by leading live sound and recording engineers
to be the very essence of the famous MIDAS sound. More than 40 years of design experience paired
with the nest choice of premium-grade components lead to the acclaimed warmth and depth -
bringing out subtle ambience, maintaining spatial positioning and more eectively capturing a
precise sound image. The acclaimed sound of the award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplier
has inspired generations of live sound engineers to their best work, creating sonic panoramas that
have captivated audiences worldwide.
Since pristine sound always begins with the microphone preamplier, the rst point where the
signal enters the console, DL153 features the latest generation of MIDAS microphone preampliers,
which faithfully reproduce every sonic detail so no part of a performance will ever be missed.
Transparent and pristine sound, low noise and high common-mode rejection are all hallmarks of
this classic design.
Over the years many mix engineers have found this robust and overload-tolerant design takes on a
whole new dimension of sound when driven hard, the crystal-clear audiophile reproduction giving
way to just the right combination of harmonics, a warm and organic sound heard by millions of
concert goers and recorded for posterity on countless live albums over the years.
Digital Audio Networking
SuperMAC (AES50-Compliant) digital audio networking technology from KLARK TEKNIK
simultaneously provides high channel counts, ultra low and deterministic latencies,
sample-synchronous and phase-aligned networked clock distribution, error detection and
correction, network redundancy, and ease of deployment and use – to meet the demanding
requirements of live concert touring.
DL153 is compatible with all MIDAS digital consoles and audio system engines, as well as with
any other AES50-equipped devices.
3 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
High Output Drive Line Outputs with Mute
DL153 features 8 active servo-balanced low impedance line level outputs with high output current
capability for driving long cable runs.
The outputs feature an automatic mute facility if the audio signal path is muted by the mixing
console operator, and individual LED indicators are provided for each output connector.
Remote Console or Front Panel Control
All conguration settings for DL153 can be set either remotely from the mixing console,
or directly via the intuitive and easy to understand front panel. DL153 features a front panel LCD
display with intuitive menu navigation for all conguration options with LED status indicators,
which provide clear feedback of operational status over wide viewing angles and distances.
Clear indication is provided showing power supply output rail condition and AES50 and
Ethernet network connection status and activity.
96 kHz or 48 kHz Operation
DL153 supports multiple sample rates for the AES50 connections - 96 kHz for use with MIDAS
PRO Series, and 48 kHz for use with MIDAS M32 Series.
4 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
Built for the Road
Featuring a rugged steel 2U rackmount enclosure, the DL153 is designed for the rigours of live
concert touring. Premium Neutrik connectors are used for reliable audio and network connections,
night after night.
Auto-Ranging Universal Switch-Mode Power Supply
DL153 features a universal power supply, which is auto-voltage sensing for use on a worldwide basis.
You Are Covered
We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Tribe factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production workows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we condently back it up with a
generous Warranty program.
5 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
Dimensions
483 [19.0]
88 [3.5] 6.7 [0.26] 374 [14.7]
450 [17.7]
36 [1.4]
416 [16.4]
8.0 [0.31]394 [15.5]
FRONT
CL
TOP SIDE
6 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
Technical Specications
General Specications
Sample Rate 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Dynamic Range >107 dB unweighted (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Maximum Input Level
Mic/Line (Unity Gain) +21 dBu
Mic/Line (-2.5 dB Gain) +24 dBu
CMRR @ 1 kHz
Mic Input (Unity Gain) >60 dB
Mic Input (40 dB Gain) >90 dB
Mic EIN (40 dB Gain) -126 dBu
Maximum Output Level +21 dBu into 600 ohms
Output Noise (Unity Gain) -86 dBu
Frequency Response ±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz, relative to 1 kHz)
THD+N (Unity Gain) <0.01%
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz <-90 dB
System Inputs and Outputs
Analogue Inputs 16
Type Mic/Line Level
Connector 3-pin XLR Balanced
Input Impedance 10k ohms
A/D Conversion 24 bit, 96 kHz with 128 times oversampling
Phantom Power +48V, individually switchable per channel
Analogue Outputs 8
Type Line Level
Connector 3-pin XLR Balanced
Output Impedance 50 ohms
D/A Conversion 24 bit, 96 kHz with 128 times oversampling
Network Connections 2
Connector Neutrik etherCON with status LEDs
Redundancy Dual cable redundancy
Network Interface Conforms to AES50-2011
Ethernet Control Port 1
Connector Neutrik etherCON with status LEDs
Power 1
Connector IEC mains inlet
Mains Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption <150 W
Dimensions 483 x 416 x 88 mm (19.0 x 16.4 x 3.5")
Net Weight 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs)
Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +45°C
Storage Temperature Range -20°C to +60°C
7 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
Architecture & Engineering Specications
The interface unit shall be designed for digital audio mixing applications and be optimised for use in live performance. It shall feature 16 integrated
microphone preamplier inputs with 2.5 dB analogue gain steps and 8 servo-balanced electronic outputs on industry-standard XLR connectors
and shall be capable of operating at 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling rates.
The interface unit shall have LED indication for +48V phantom power for each input channel connector
The interface unit shall include an automatic output mute function if the audio signal path is muted via the control centre and shall have
LED indication for output mute for each output channel connector.
The interface unit shall support a 100 Megabit Ethernet frame-based digital audio network that shall oer dual cable redundancy and be compliant
with the Audio Engineering Society AES50-2011 standard. Two digital audio network ports and one Ethernet control port shall be provided.
The interface unit shall provide both front panel and remote network conguration of operational settings and provide an alphanumeric
LCD display with associated menu navigation buttons, and LED status indication of power supply output rail condition and digital audio and
control network connection status and activity.
The interface unit shall include an auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for use on a worldwide basis.
The interface unit shall be housed in a standard 2U 19" rackmount chassis, and shall be 483 mm wide x 376 mm deep x 88 mm high
(19.0" x 14.8" x 3.5"), with nominal weight 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs). The interface unit shall be installed in a rack frame or road case capable of safely
supporting its weight. Input, output, and power connections shall be made at the rear panel of the interface unit. Installers shall allow adequate
space at the rear for connection and disconnection of input, output, and power connections. The power requirements shall be 100 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz.
The interface unit shall be the MIDAS DL153 and no other alternative shall be acceptable..
8 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
9 of 10
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
For service, support or more information contact the MIDAS location nearest you:
Europe
MUSIC Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Tel: +44156 273 2290
Email: CARECrea@music-group.com
CAREEnte@music-group.com
CARELife@music-group.com
USA/Canada
MUSIC Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Tel: +1 702 800 8290
Email: CARECrea@music-group.com
CAREEnte@music-group.com
CARELife@music-group.com
Japan
MUSIC Tribe Services JP K.K.
Tel: +81 3 6231 0453
Email: CARECrea@music-group.com
CAREEnte@music-group.com
CARELife@music-group.com
MUSIC Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.
Technical specications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and COOLAUDIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Tribe Global
Brands Ltd. © MUSIC Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2018 All rights reserved.
Product Information Document
16 Input, 8 Output Stage Box with
16 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers
I/O Interfaces
PRO SERIES
DL153
