Midas AS88: A Dual-HMAC to Eight-Port AES50 Converter with Full Redundancy
The Midas AS88 rack converter offers full cable redundancy and carries up to 192 bidirectional channels at 96 kHz, for professional live sound systems.
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Midas has introduced the AS88, a converter from two HMAC connections to eight AES50 ports with dual redundancy, designed for the needs of professional live sound.
Announced features
Rugged 2U rack chassis
Full cable redundancy from the console to the stage box
Real-time monitoring of connection status
Rugged dual-fibre optical connector for long-distance transmission
Locking connectors at the network-device level
Up to 192 bidirectional channels at a 96 kHz sample rate across all eight ports