Chapter 1: Introduction; About This Manual - Midas PRO2 Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome to the PRO2 Live Audio System. The PRO2 Live Audio System is a very
powerful and flexible audio processing system that provides a complete solution for any
audio mixing and signal distribution application in a live sound environment.
The PRO2 Control Centre, which forms an integral part of the PRO2 Live Audio System,
was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance audio
equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set that
offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very best of British design
and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient manufacturing methods, and
will give you many years of reliable service.
So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, please read this Operator
Manual and, finally, enjoy your Midas PRO2 Live Audio System!

About this manual

This is the Owner's Manual for the PRO2 Live Audio System. Its purpose is to
familiarise the user with the PRO2 Live Audio System and show how to install, configure
and operate the PRO2 Control Centre.
Note: The content of this Operator Manual does not supersede any information
supplied with any other item of the PRO2 Live Audio System.
Structure
To help you find your way around the manual, it has been divided into the following
main areas (volumes):
• Overview: This gives an overview of the PRO2 Live Audio System and PRO2 Control
Centre and contains information about this manual.
• Getting Started: This shows you how to set up and power up a PRO2 Live Audio
System.
• Basic Operation Of The PRO2 Control Centre: This shows you how to use the
controls of the PRO2 Control Centre, how to navigate the control surface and GUI,
how to route (patch) the channels and buses, and how to carry out basic operations
in order to get some audio out of it.
• Advanced Operations And Features: This describes the advanced features of the
PRO2 and gives detailed operating instructions.
• Description: This gives a detailed description of the PRO2 Control Centre hardware,
and the controls and their functions on both the control surface and GUI. It provides
useful reference material.
• Appendices: This provides additional reference material and technical information
on the PRO2, such as application notes, signal path diagrams, technical
specifications, service information etc.
PRO2 Live Audio System
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