Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D-Mix 500 SoundCraft
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SOUNDCRAFT User Guide.
© Harman International Industries Ltd. 1996,1997 All rights reserve d Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide pate nts. Part No.
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Front Panel 1.3 Warranty 1.4 2. Installation 2.1 Dimensions 2.2 Installation 2.3 Precautions and Safety Instructions 2.4 Signal Levels 2.5 Connecting The Inputs 2.6 Connecting The Outputs 2.7 Connections 2.9 3. System Block Diagram 3.
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1. Introduction D-MIX500 Introduction 1.1.
With a wide varie ty of choices in both inputs and outputs, the D-MIX500 delive rs class-leading flexibility in a cost effective package. A total of seven input channels, four main stereo, one auxiliary stereo and two mono, each with two inputs, will handle up to ten stereo input source s.
Front Panel CD2 D-MIX500 Introduction 1.3.
Warranty 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman Inte rn ationa l Indus trie s Ltd . End User me ans the person who first puts the e quipment into regular operation.
2. Installation D-MIX500 Installation 2.1.
Dimensions 2.2 D-MIX500 Installation.
The D-MIX500 is designed for re liability and high pe rformance, and is built to the highest standards. Whilst grea t care has bee n taken to ensure tha t installations are ma de as troublefree as pos sible, care ta ken at this stag e, followed by correc t setting up will be rewarded by a long life and reliable opera tion.
General Precautions Avoid storing or using the mixing c onsole in conditions o f excessive hea t or cold,or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture . Do not use a ny liquids to clean the fascia of the unit: a soft dry brush is ideal.
It is important to supply the c orrect input levels to the console, o therwise signal to noise ratio or distortion performance may be degrade d; and in extreme ca ses, dama ge to the internal circuitry may result.
Connecting The Inputs - Examples Example 1 In this example, 2 CD players are connected: one each to channels 1 and 7. There is also a turntable connected to channel 5.
Connecting The Outputs - An Example In the example below, a 2-channel graphic equa liser is connected to the main outputs’ insert points. The main outputs are driving power amps, with spea kers on the main dance floor. A secondary dance floor is served b y power amps and speakers which are driven by the stere o 2 outputs.
Connecting the DJ System Outputs - An Example In the example below, the DJ booth amps and s peakers are sh own fed from the Booth outputs. There is a lso a tape rec order to record the console’s outpu t, this is connec ted to the record soc kets. Finally, a lighting controller is fed from the lights output.
Wiring conventions The D-MIX500 uses various different types of audio connector: 3-pin XLR , 1 ⁄ 4 " 3-pole jacks and RCA phono connectors. This section de scribes how to connec t external equipment to the console . Correctly-made cables of the proper type will ensure peak performance from your mixe r.
Phono Plugs The phono plug inputs are all unbalanced . The phono inputs are as follows: CD1 Left, CD1 Rig ht, CD2 Left CD2 Right, CD3 Le ft, CD3 Right CD4 L eft, CD4 Right, Vinyl1 Left, Vin yl1 Right, Vinyl2 Left, Vinyl2 Right, Vinyl3 Left, Vinyl3 Right,Input C Left, Input C Right, Monitor Left and Monitor Right.
Signal + Gnd Impedance Balanced Gnd Jack Sockets All of the jack socket outputs a re impedance b alanced. They a re on 3-pole a gauge jack sockets, wire d as shown on the left a nd below,. They a ccept 3-pole 1/4" "A" gau ge (TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks.
2.12 D-MIX500 Installation.
3. System Block Diagram D-MIX500 System Block Diagram 3.1.
System Block Diagram 3.2 D-MIX500 System Block Diagram.
4. Functional Descriptions D-MIX500 Functional Description 4.1.
Input Stage (1) The input switch selects the Input source. When this switc h is pres sed AV 1(2) has been selecte d and the LED to the right of the switch lights up orange. When the s witch is released a green LED will illuminate thus mean ing the CD 1(2) Input source ha s been selected.
Input Stage (1) The input switc h selec ts the Input source. Wh en this switch is pressed CD 4(3) ha s been selecte d and the LED to the right of the switch lights up orange. When the s witch is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the VINYL 1(2) input so urce has been selected .
Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input 4.4 D-MIX500 Functional Description.
Input Stage (1) The input switch selec ts the input source. When this switch is pressed INPUT A(B) has been sele cted and the LED to the rig ht of the switch lights up ora nge. When the switch is released a g reen LED will illuminate thus meaning the MIC 1(2) input source has been sele cted.
Stereo Input Channel 5 - VINYL 3/INPUT C 4.6 D-MIX500 Functional Description.
Input Stage (9) The input switch selects the input source. When this s witch is pressed INPUT C has been select ed and the LED to the right of the switc h lights up orang e. When the switch is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the VINYL 3 Input source has been selected.
Master Section 4.8 D-MIX500 Functional Description.
Outputs (1) The Super Bass pot controls the amount of bass sent to the main outputs. This rotary fader injects up to +12dB at 63 Hz. (2) The Balance pot provides a level of adjustment left or right, for the signal feeding the main outputs. This allows compe nsation fo r imba la nc e in the sou rce signa l.
Master Section 4.10 D-MIX500 Functional Description.
Monitoring (18) This sends the Record signal directly to the hea dphones for monitorin g. (20) The leve l of the DJ’s headphones is set by this rotary fader.
4.12 D-MIX500 Functional Description.
5. Specifications D-MIX500 Specifications 5.1.
Typical Specifications Input levels CD 660mV/2V, switchable Input C +4dBu / -10dB, switchable. Vinyl 5mV @ 1kHz, RIAA equalised. Mic -15dBu to -50dBu, variable . AV & Input A / B +4dBu. Insert return -2dBu Record monitor -10dBV Input impedances CD & Input C Greater than 20k ohms, unba lanced.
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