We at Midas believe that mixing engineers are the voice of the artist.
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Midas fuses our “Midas Blue” analog legacy with AI-First engineering to eliminate technical friction. By empowering creators to reach a “Flow State,” we ensure the artist’s soul reaches every fan with total integrity. We don’t just build consoles; we design the future of sonic architecture.
Founded in 1970s London by Jeff Byers and Charles Brooke, Midas evolved from guitar amps to modular PA systems. Their proximity to Martin Audio led to iconic touring partnerships and the 1972 debut of the first Midas mixing console.
In 1971, brothers Philip and Terence Clarke founded the company that would become Klark Teknik. Terry’s experience building studios for icons like AC/DC at Albert Studios provided the high-end engineering foundation that defined the brand’s professional audio standards.
In 1974, Midas launched the successful PR System (PRO4) after touring with Supertramp. By 1975, they debuted dedicated monitor consoles for icons like Elvis Presley. Midas quickly became the gold standard for massive productions, providing custom quadraphonic rigs for Pink Floyd’s The Wall and powering legendary theater hits like Cats and Evita.
In the early 1980s, the PRO40 series became Midas’s flagship line. Its modular design offered expanded features and enabled the construction of significantly larger mixing consoles.
In 1986, Midas launched the XL console, the first of a series that would define the brand’s future. However, high development costs led to Klark Teknik acquiring Midas in 1987, moving production to Kidderminster to complete the final PRO40 units and secure the company’s legacy.
Following the acquisition, Klark Teknik’s resources enabled the successful 1988 launch of the Midas XL2. Meanwhile, Klark Teknik expanded into digital and dynamics, releasing the DN735 solid-state recorder and the DN500 series, while Midas introduced the XL88 matrix mixer.
In 1996 it was decided to split R&D into two separate sections, one for Klark Teknik and one for Midas (DDA was already autonomous due to its Hounslow location).
Midas leveraged Music Tribe’s manufacturing power to develop the PRO FADER, a million-cycle motorized fader using semi-precious metal contacts for extreme durability. Midas opened a R&D Centre of Excellence in Manchester, expanding its engineering team for future innovation.
Bugera launched to bring authentic all-tube guitar amplification to more players—delivering classic tube tone and feel at accessible prices, powered by INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier technology for longer, more reliable tube performance. That same year, Behringer introduced the F-CONTROL FCA202, its first FireWire audio interface, offering ultra-compact, low-latency recording for Mac and PC—ideal for musicians on the move. Behringer also earned industry recognition with the BCD2000, a Tech Awards winner.
For over 40 years, Midas and Klark Teknik have led the industry through award-winning innovation. This success is a tribute to the dedication of our employees, partners, and the global audio community. We thank you for this journey and look forward to shaping the next 40 years together.
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