User Manual
Table Of Contents
5 M AIR User Manual
2. Callouts
2.1 MR18 Callouts
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(1)  INPUTS accept balanced and unbalanced XLRand ¼" plugs.
(2)  MAIN L & R jacks send the main mix signal to PA or monitor speakers via 
XLR cables.
(3)  HEADPHONE jack accepts a ¼"TRS plug for connecting a pair 
ofheadphones.
(4)  PHONES LEVEL knob determines the output of the headphones jack.
(5)  POWER switch turns the power on and o. The LED on the main input 
panel will light when the unit is powered on.
(6)  USB port (type B) accepts a USB cable for connection to a computer for 
multi-channel audio and MIDI recording. Up to 18 audio channels can 
be simultaneously recorded, and 18 channels are available for playback. 
The mixer application allows assignment of channels for recording and 
playback. 16channels of MIDI I/O can also be transmitted on the same USB 
connection. Check the product page on midasconsoles.com todownload 
the required (Windows*) driver and the full manual for a comprehensive 
explanation of the interface.
(7)  ETHERNET port allows the mixer to be controlled via LAN or connected 
Wi router.
(8)  RESET button resets the console to default network parameters when held 
for 2 seconds. When held for 10 seconds, allconsole functions are reset to 
factory default status. 
(9)  REMOTE switch selects between Ethernet, Wi client, or Access Point. See 
the Network Connection chapter for details. 
(10)  MIDI IN/OUT jacks send and receive MIDI signals to and from external 
equipment. Seethe MIDI Implementation chart fordetails.
(11)  ULTRANET port allows connection of BEHRINGER P16-M personal 
monitoring mixers or P16-D distribution hubs.
(12)  AUX SEND jacks send your monitor mixes to active stage monitors or 
headphone mixers via XLR connectors.
(13)  Inputs 17 and 18 acceptbalanced ¼" cables for connecting line-level 
sources. These inputs have limited processing compared to the other input 
channels.
*Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.










