Midas Releases XL48 - Award-Winning Multi-Channel Mic PreampMidas launches the new XL48 packs 8 Midas XL4 mic preamps into a 1U box, complete with sweepable high- and low-pass filters, XL8 A-D converters and a super, low-jitter 1 ppm clock. Additional features include eight-segment LED input meters, individually-switchable phantom power, polarity invert, and -20dB pad. All inputs are provided via Neutrik XLR and 25-way D-sub connectors. The XL48 also features both analog and digital outputs in ADAT and AES/EBU format. All five outputs can be used simultaneously, making the XL48 a multi-function, analog/digital mic splitter, as well as adding the Midas touch to eight channels of the user's mix. Multiple clocking options are available including external wordclock -- and internal 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1 kHz. "Now anyone can add the incredible sound of Midas' award-winning mic preamps to the top of their signal path," said Shawn Watts, VP global sales - pro division. "The beautifully packaged XL48 is easy to use, easy to read and extremely well-built. It will instantly become the favorite piece of gear in your rack!" Applications include portable recording rigs, analog and/or digital splits between consoles, or improving an ordinary digital console with Midas mic preamps. The Midas XL48 is available and is covered by Music Group's three-year limited warranty program. Midas and Klark Teknik are owned by Music Group. 
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