Jeff Byers
Electronics designer and founder, Midas
Major contribution
Jeff Byers developed early Midas mixing consoles as part of matched modular sound-reinforcement systems.
Jeff Byers established Midas Amplification, initially building solid-state back-line amplifiers in 1970. Work on integrated PA systems led the company toward mixing consoles, with electronic levels, crossovers, amplification and loudspeakers considered together.
In 1972 Byers worked with Dave Martin on a modular PA for the Sundown Rock Theatres chain. Midas subsequently built modular desks for touring clients including Supertramp and Pink Floyd; the company’s history connects ideas from Supertramp’s 1974 tour with its modular console development.
Key work
- Midas Amplification (1970)
- Sundown Rock Theatres modular PA with Dave Martin (1972)
- Supertramp tour-related console development (1974)
In the chronology
Selected sources
- Midas Consoles Japan · Pro AVL Central
- The Story Of The Midas XL3 · Sound On Sound