The MIDAS PRO9 is a flagship large-format live digital mixing system, comprising a dedicated control surface and a separate, rack-mountable audio system engine (DL971). Designed for the most demanding world tours, major festivals, and top-tier installations, it delivers 88 fully processed input channels, 35 mix buses, and operates at a 96 kHz sampling rate for pristine audio fidelity. The system architecture separates the control interface from the audio processing, connected via a single Cat5e cable using MIDAS's proprietary DL Plus protocol, providing exceptional setup flexibility and signal integrity. The control surface is built around an intuitive, tactile workflow with 32 motorized faders, three full-color touchscreens, and dedicated knobs for EQ, dynamics, and aux sends, enabling engineers to manage complex mixes with speed and precision during live performances.

At the heart of the system is the DL971 engine, which houses the processing power and I/O connectivity. It features the renowned MIDAS XL4 microphone preamplifiers—discrete, Class-A designs known for their musical transparency and headroom—alongside high-resolution 24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A conversion. The processing suite includes fully parametric EQ per channel, modeled after classic MIDAS analog consoles, and comprehensive dynamics with gate, compressor, and limiter modules. The system offers extensive routing capabilities with its 35 mix buses (configurable as auxiliaries, subgroups, or matrices) and includes a full complement of onboard effects processors, including vintage emulations of classic reverbs and delays.

Built for absolute reliability on the road, the PRO9 features a robust steel and aluminum chassis, high-quality components, and redundant power supplies in the engine. Its modular design allows for expansion with additional stageboxes (like the DL15 or DL35) over the same digital network, scaling the I/O count to well over 200 channels. The combination of legendary analog-style sound quality, a logically laid-out digital control surface, and bulletproof touring construction establishes the MIDAS PRO9 as a premier choice for audio professionals who require uncompromising performance, sonic excellence, and operational confidence for the world's biggest live sound events.