MIDAS Pro Series DL155 Fixed Format Input or Output Unit User Guide

June 4, 2024
MIDAS

MIDAS logo Quick Start GuideMIDAS Pro Series DL155 Fixed Format Input or
Output PRO SERIES DL155/DL154/DL153/DL152/DL151
Fixed Format I/O Unit

Important Safety  Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  12. MIDAS Pro Series DL155 Fixed Format Input or Output - fig 1 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
  16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
  17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
  18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
  19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
  20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
  21.  This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, 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, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.

PRO SERIES DL155/DL154/DL153/DL152/DL151 Controls

Controls

MIDAS Pro Series DL155 Fixed Format Input or Output - fig
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FRONT PANEL

  1. Ventilation Grill

  2. PSU Status Indication – Power supply status
    LEDs for each power rail

  3. Ethernet Control Status – Green status LED for the Ethernet control port

  4. AES50 Status Indication – Green ‘OK’ and red ‘ERROR’ status LEDs for the AES50 ports

  5. LCD – 2 x 16 character blue backlit liquid crystal display

  6. Configuration Control – ‘Menu’, ‘Select’, ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons for configuring menu items
    REAR PANEL

  7. I/O Card ‘A’ – 8-channel I/O card position

  8. I/O Card ‘B’ – 8-channel I/O card position

  9. Mains Power Inlet – IEC inlet with integral mains switch

  10. I/O Card ‘C’ – 8-channel I/O card position

  11. Diagnostics port – 9W ‘D’ connector for diagnostics use

  12. Activate Boot Mode

  13. AES50 Ports – 2 x rugged Neutrik ‘Ethercon’ connectors with integral status LEDs

  14. Ethernet Control Port – 1 x rugged Neutrik

  15. ‘Ethercon’ connector with integral status LEDs

Specifications

External Connections

Primary Analogue Inputs| Mic / Line inputs – balanced XLR connectors – 10 kΩ load
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Primary Analogue Outputs| Main Outputs – balanced XLR connectors – 50 Ω source
Primary Digital Inputs| XLR connectors – 110R
AES50 Connections| Neutrik Ethercon with status indication
Diagnostic Connection| 9 W female ‘D’-type connector
Power Connections| IEC mains inlet – 100-240 V AC~50-60 Hz ±10%

Audio Electronic Specifications

Maximum Input Level Mic/Line (at unity gain) +21 dBu
Mic/Line (at -2.5 dB gain) +24 dBu
CMR at 1 KHz (typical) Mic (at unity gain) > -70 dB
Mic (at 40 dB gain) > 90 dB
Noise Mic EIN at 40 dB gain -126 dBu
Output noise at unity gain -86 dBu
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5dB
Distortion at 1 kHz Input to output (0 dB) < 0.01%
Crosstalk at 1 kHz Channel to channel < -90 dB
Maximum Output Level Line outputs (into 600R) +21 dBu
Dynamic Range at 1 kHz 22 Hz – 22 kHz (at unity gain) > 107 dB unweighted

(20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Power Requirements

Voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%
Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Consumption <150 W

Physical

Height Approx 88.1 mm (2U)
Width Approx 482.6 mm (19.0″)
Depth Approx 380 mm (15.0″)
Net Weight Approx 6.5 kg
Shipping Weight Approx 8.5 kg
Operating temperature range +5°C to 45°C
Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C

Digital Inputs

Connector AES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
Sample rates Accepts any frequency between 32 k to 96 k
Bypass The sample rate converter can be bypassed

Digital Outputs

Connector AES3 (two channels of digital audio) on 3-pin XLR
Sample rates 48 k, 96 k, or auto tracking to inputs
Bypass The sample rate converter can be bypassed
Word length 16-, 20- or 24-bit

Other important information

  1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
  2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
  3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Midas
PRO SERIES
DL155/DL154/DL153/DL152/DL151

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1,

8th Floor NY, NY 10168,
United States
Email Address:| legal@musictribe.com

PRO SERIES DL155/DL154/DL153/DL152/DL151
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2.  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.


Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU,Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU,  Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom

References

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