Midas DM16 Helimikser

Compact 16-Channel Analogue Mixer for Live and Studio Work

The Midas DM16 packs heritage Midas preamp design into a compact 16-input analogue frame for bands, worship teams, project studios, and sub-mixer use on bigger stages. Twelve mono mic/line channels run through dedicated MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with global +48 V phantom power, with two dedicated stereo channels for keyboards or playback. Balanced XLR main outs, mono channel inserts, and 2-track RCA I/O complete the signal chain. The console delivers dedicated analogue control — no internal effects, no USB, no rack ears — for operators who want direct hands-on mixing without navigating menus.

British-Style EQ and Per-Channel Inserts

Two features borrow directly from larger Midas consoles. The 3-band channel EQ echoes British console circuitry from the 1960s and '70s, voiced for warm musical character rather than clinical correction. Every mono channel also carries its own insert jack — an unusual inclusion at this price tier — opening outboard compression and creative processing slots smaller desks usually omit.

Channel Architecture and Mic Preamp Quality

Where compact desks share a single jack for mic and line sources, this one exposes full XLR plus 1/4" TRS connectivity on every mono strip.

• Total Inputs: 16 channels (12 mono mic/line + 2 stereo) — small bands, duos, and stereo instrument rigs.
• Microphone Preamplifiers: 12 MIDAS preamps with +48 V phantom power — transparency and headroom built for live capture.
• Ribbon, dynamic, and condenser microphones all settle into the +10 dB to +60 dB working range without external boosters.

Three-Band EQ and Aux Routing

A fully sweepable mid band lives on every mono channel — the most expressive control on the front panel.

• Each mono channel's EQ stack covers 80 Hz shelving low, a swept 150 Hz–3.5 kHz mid, and 12 kHz shelving high, with ±15 dB of cut or boost per band.
• Aux Sends: 2 aux outputs with global pre/post-fader switch for monitors or external effects
• Internal Effects: None — keeps the analogue signal path free of DSP artefacts.

Build, Connectors, and Dimensions

Designed for a desktop surface — not rack-mountable.

• Main outputs come as 2 balanced XLR (L/R) plus 2 1/4" TRS main inserts, with no adapters needed for amps or recording interfaces.
• Faders: 16 × 60 mm precision faders for long-throw, repeatable mix moves
• Dimensions & Weight: 95 mm H × 438 mm W × 370 mm D, 5 kg — slim profile, easy to transport.
• Built strictly as a desktop unit — no rack ears, no rack-mount kit required.

Who Should Choose This Mixer

The DM16 fits operators who favour analogue signal flow and physical faders over digital menus. Solo musicians gain 12 Midas preamps plus per-channel inserts for outboard compression on vocals. Small worship teams route vocals, instruments, and a stereo keyboard pair simultaneously through the 12 mono and 2 stereo channels. Mobile rigs and AV technicians deploy it as a stage sub-mixer feeding a larger digital console for drums, keys, or backing tracks. Studio owners who don't want USB, internal effects, or rack ears will find the price going into preamp and EQ circuitry. The Midas DM16 is the right choice for engineers who want Midas console voicing in a compact analogue surface without paying for DSP they will not use.

Midas Heritage in a Compact Frame

Midas earned its reputation designing analogue live consoles used in landmark concert tours and broadcast rigs. The DM series was created to bring that preamp lineage and British-style channel EQ to small-format users at a more accessible price point. On a desktop footprint costing a fraction of the brand's flagship consoles, the DM16 places those 12 MIDAS preamps and the 3-band British voicing within reach of small-format users.