“Heritage-D” is not a single console but Midas’s current digital range, named after its legendary analogue Heritage desks. It consists of the HD96-24, launched in 2021, and the more compact HD96-AIR, which followed in 2024. Both are built on the same 96 kHz processing platform. This article explains what each one is for, based on Midas’s published information.
One platform, two surfaces
| Midas HD96-24 | Midas HD96-AIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | 2021 | 2024 |
| Input channels | 144 at 96 kHz | 144 at 96 kHz (same platform) |
| Surface | Full touring surface with motorised faders | Compact surface built around a large touchscreen |
| Typical use | Touring FOH and monitors, large venues | Installations, smaller control positions, space-limited venues |
| Networking | AES50 plus optional Dante / MADI modules | AES50 plus optional network modules |
HD96-24: the touring console
The HD96-24 is Midas’s flagship touring desk: 144 input channels at 96 kHz, a large bus count and a full surface with motorised faders. It connects to Midas and Klark Teknik stage I/O over AES50, and optional modules add Dante or MADI for integration with other systems. It targets the same work as the DiGiCo Quantum range, Yamaha Rivage and Allen & Heath dLive: tours, festivals and large venues.
HD96-AIR: the same engine in a smaller footprint
The HD96-AIR keeps the HD96 processing platform but replaces the large fader surface with a compact, screen-centred design. It makes sense where the channel count of a flagship is needed but space is limited — installed venues, theatres, houses of worship or secondary control positions.
What about the Heritage 3000 and Pro Series?
Do not confuse the Heritage-D range with the Heritage 3000, an analogue touring console from 1998. And the previous-generation digital Pro Series (including the Pro X) has been discontinued at many retailers. If you are comparing used Midas consoles, check which generation you are looking at — our Midas Pro and Heritage guide explains the lineage.
Who should look at the HD96?
- Touring engineers who like the Midas sound and workflow and want a 96 kHz flagship: HD96-24.
- Venues and installers who need flagship channel counts in a small footprint: HD96-AIR.
- Owners of Midas M32 or Pro Series systems moving up: the AES50 ecosystem makes the transition easier.
For comparisons with other flagships, see Yamaha Rivage vs Midas, our best arena touring consoles and the DiGiCo Quantum 338 review. Pricing for both consoles varies with configuration — check current dealer quotes.
FAQ
What is Midas Heritage-D?
Heritage-D is Midas’s current digital console range. It includes the HD96-24 (2021) and the HD96-AIR (2024), both based on the same 96 kHz platform with 144 input channels.
What is the difference between the HD96-24 and the HD96-AIR?
The HD96-24 is a full touring surface with motorised faders. The HD96-AIR uses the same processing platform in a compact, screen-centred surface for installations and space-limited positions.
Is the Midas Heritage 3000 a digital console?
No. The Heritage 3000 is an analogue touring console from 1998. Midas’s current digital flagship range is Heritage-D.
Is the Midas Pro X still available?
The Pro Series, including the Pro X, has been discontinued at many retailers. The HD96 range is Midas’s current flagship platform.
Where to buy : Midas HD96-24
| Retailer | Why | |
|---|---|---|
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Useful accessories
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- DI box : Radial Pro DI
- XLR cable : Studiospares Plus XLR (5 m)
- Console lamp : Littlite 18XR-4-LED
- Monitoring headphones : beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohms)