Even More MIDAS XL-8 Buzz

The Frankfurt Music Messe trade show in Germany is now in its second day and the MIDAS booth with the XL8 has been packed with admirers. The booth has been so crowded that they have had to shut it down several times in an attempt to control the throngs trying to get a look at the new Mixing System.

I've been informed that (how do they say it - from a well placed inside source) only 18 desks were scheduled to be built this year. This represents world wide distribution. I am personally aware of three consoles that are already sold and I predict that the entire first year production schedule will be gone before the end of the show in Germany. Rumor has it that Metalica is scheduled to use the console in an upcoming show and that Paul McCartney's engineer has already placed an order for one at the show. I think it's safe to say that the new system already has achieved legend status. I expect the XL8 will be on allocation very quickly. The XL8 at the show is a preproduction model and final production systems are not even scheduled to start shipping until late May at the earliest.

The first question on most peoples minds is HOW MUCH? Pricing has not been finalized but I think it is safe say that it's not cheep. Since this is a mixing system rather that a mixing console there are many pieces to the system that must be considered in the final price. All you need to add to make an entire audio system is microphones, amplifiers and loudspeakers.

We will give quotes only to serious customers. You must first have the financial means and be ready to buy a system before we will give you a quote. First come first served. We will however be more than happy to answer all of your technical questions about the system.

The US introduction tour is being put together as we speak and we will let you know when it is coming to Greensboro.

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