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Midas Launches The XL8i Digital Console At 2010 InfoComm

The XL8i is an XL8 designed with the install market in mind.

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Midas launched the XL8i at InfoComm 2010 as an addition to its digital audio line-up that includes the PRO Series (PRO3, PRO6 and PRO9) as well as the XL8.

Midas created the new console in response to requests from the installation, house of worship and theatre markets, leaving a digital performance system which is more cost-effective than its predecessor due to a new input/output configuration which reduces the number of rack-mounted boxes needed while actually increasing connectivity.

The XL8i is equally suited to touring applications which do not require the XL8 96-channel 5-way active mic splitter system supplied as standard on the XL8.

“All the new systems use exactly the same technology and components as the XL8 and PRO6,” says John Oakley, managing director of Midas Klark Teknik.

“This is a perfect example of the way our highly advanced networked audio strategy allows us to bring new products to the market very quickly.”

The XL8i includes all the features found in the Midas XL8 and PRO6 digital systems. These include the VCA and POPulation groups, the Midas sound, effects and dynamics processing, a feature fully dual redundant network architecture, and dual control processors and extensive expansion options.

“The XL8 has been extremely successful in the fixed installation market,” said Midas and Klark Teknik’s brand development manager, Richard Ferriday.

“System integrators and designers have embraced the concept of the XL8 as a system, rather than just a mixing console. XL8i offers greater flexibility, more options and a new entry price point for the venue with high input requirements working to a budget.”

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