Midas COBALT: A Pocket-Sized USB3 Audio Protocol Converter with 192 Channels
The Midas COBALT enables recording and virtual soundchecks of up to 192 channels over a single locking USB-C connection, and won a Best of Show award at ISE 2024.
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Midas has introduced COBALT, a pocket-sized, high-channel-count USB3 audio protocol converter for recording and virtual soundchecks in live sound.
Announced features
Recording and virtual soundchecks of up to 192 channels over a single locking Neutrik USB-C connection to a PC or Mac
Built-in sample-rate converter for operation at 48 or 96 kHz without reducing the channel count
Built-in Ethernet tunnel for direct communication with audio software such as Reaper via protocols such as OSC
According to Midas, the product won the Best of Show award in the Mix category at ISE 2024.
