The Midas MR18 is a powerful 18-input, 8-bus digital mixer housed in a compact, rack-mountable stage-box format, designed for full wireless control via iPad, Android tablets, smartphones, and computers. Based on the acclaimed Midas M32 platform, the MR18 delivers legendary sound quality, advanced DSP processing, and flexible routing for both live sound and studio recording applications. Featuring 16 award-winning MIDAS PRO microphone preamps, an integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router, multi-channel bidirectional USB audio interface, and M AIR Gain Sharing auto-mixing, the MR18 offers a complete professional mixing and recording solution with minimal setup and cabling. Free control apps for all major platforms allow engineers and performers to manage mixes from anywhere in the venue or studio. Key Features 18 input channels with compact stage-box design 16 MIDAS PRO microphone preamps with renowned Midas sound quality Wireless mixing control via iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Linux Built-in tri-mode Wi-Fi router Access Point Wi-Fi Client Wired Ethernet (LAN) 18 × 18 bidirectional USB audio interface for multitrack recording M AIR Gain Sharing auto-mixing for up to 16 microphones 4 onboard M32 FX engines with true-stereo processing Premium modeled effects (Lexicon, EMT, Fairchild, LA-2A, 1176, Pultec, etc.) 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA) on all channel and bus EQs 6 Aux buses for monitor mixes or recording sends ULTRANET connectivity for personal monitoring systems and speakers MIDI In/Out with Mackie Control protocol support Free remote apps for iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux Technical Specifications Inputs 16 × MIDAS PRO Mic Preamps (XLR combo connectors with locking latches) 2 × Additional line inputs Total Inputs: 18 Buses Main L/R 6 × Aux buses Effects & Processing 4 × True-stereo M32 effects engines 40-bit floating-point DSP Low-cut filter, 4-band fully parametric EQ, gate and compressor on every channel Expert and Simple dynamics modes Up to 16 mono 31-band graphic EQs 100-band RTA for channels and buses Recording & Playback 18 × 18 USB audio interface Zero-latency monitoring with effects USB audio compatible with DAWs on PC, Mac, and iPad Networking & Control Integrated Wi-Fi router Ethernet LAN connection (Cat 5e, up to 100 m) Remote control via M AIR MIX / M AIR EDIT software Monitoring ULTRANET digital audio output (16 channels) Compatible with P16 personal monitoring systems and Turbosound speakers MIDI MIDI In/Out Mackie Control protocol support Form Factor Rack-mountable stage-box mixer Portable, road-ready design Summary The Midas MR18 combines the sonic excellence of MIDAS PRO preamps, the processing power of the M32, and the flexibility of wireless mixing and multitrack USB recording into a compact, affordable solution. It is perfectly suited for live sound, studio recording, broadcast, houses of worship, corporate events, and touring musicians who demand professional performance without compromise.