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Engineering Excellence in Motion – The Design and Craftsmanship Behind the MIDAS PRO FADER Redefining Professional Standards: The MIDAS PRO FADER’s Origin & Positioning
Created on 01.26
Engineering Excellence in Motion – The Design and Craftsmanship Behind the MIDAS PRO FADER
Redefining Professional Standards: The MIDAS PRO FADER’s Origin & Positioning
At the intersection of precision mechanics, material science, and audio ergonomics lies the MIDAS PRO FADER (200 mm)—a motorized fader engineered not just to meet industry standards, but to redefine them. Developed by Music Tribe under the legendary MIDAS brand and designed in the U.K., this component represents a paradigm shift in how professional audio manufacturers approach one of the most critical tactile interfaces in a digital console: the fader. Unlike off-the-shelf alternatives, the PRO FADER was born from dissatisfaction with existing market options. Recognizing that generic faders often compromise on longevity, linearity, or tactile feel, MIDAS leveraged its unique position as both a console designer and end-user to create a solution optimized for real-world performance. The result? A high-endurance, touch-sensitive, 100 mm motorized fader rated for up to 1 million operational cycles—three times the lifespan of many leading competitors.
Precision Craftsmanship: Core Components & Technical Advantages
The foundation of this durability lies in its advanced materials. The wiper fingers—responsible for translating physical movement into electrical signal—are crafted from a palladium silver-copper alloy, a semi-precious metal blend chosen for its exceptional conductivity, oxidation resistance, and wear resilience. This ensures consistent contact pressure and signal integrity over years of intensive use, eliminating the “scratchy” artifacts that plague lesser faders after only a few thousand cycles. Beneath the surface, the fader features a high-precision 10 kΩ linear resistive track. Linear law is essential in professional audio applications because it provides even, predictable response across the entire travel range—critical for smooth fades, precise automation, and accurate level matching. Every millimeter of the 100 mm stroke delivers proportional output, enabling engineers to make micro-adjustments with confidence.
Equally impressive is the integration of dual sensing technology: a conductive T-bar and a dedicated touch-sensing track. This allows the console’s software to detect when a user is physically touching the fader—enabling intelligent behaviors such as automatic channel selection or temporarily disabling motor movement to prevent conflict during manual overrides. This isn’t just convenience; it’s a fundamental enhancement to workflow safety and intuitiveness. Powering the motion is an industry-proven Mabuchi motor, renowned for its quiet operation, rapid response, and decades-long service life in demanding environments. Coupled with robust internal gearing and a stable mechanical frame, the motor ensures smooth, jitter-free travel without audible whine—even in ultra-quiet studio settings. Physically, the PRO FADER measures 16.25 cm in total length and mounts securely via two M3 threaded pillars spaced at 120 mm centers, ensuring compatibility with MIDAS PRO Series console fascias. Each unit comes with a 200 mm cable assembly that neatly bundles connections for the resistive track, touch sensor, and motor—simplifying installation and reducing clutter. Sold as a set of five, the PRO FADER is designed for both input and output fader bays across the entire PRO Series ecosystem. It also serves as a direct replacement for legacy components like the Penny+Giles PGFM3200 and Alps K-Fader, offering a future-proof upgrade path for facilities maintaining older systems.
Beyond Specifications: Holistic Philosophy & Professional Value
But beyond specifications, what truly distinguishes the PRO FADER is MIDAS’s holistic development philosophy. By controlling the entire process—from metallurgy to firmware integration—the company ensures that every fader performs not just as a component, but as an extension of the engineer’s intent. Backed by a 10-year warranty program, it stands as a testament to confidence in both design and manufacturing. In an era where cost-cutting often trumps quality, the MIDAS PRO FADER reaffirms a core truth: in professional audio, the details matter—and the fader is where human creativity meets machine precision.
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