Sessionmix 8 ORDERCODE D2191
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DAP Audio DAP Audio Sessionmix 8™ Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….................... 2 Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….….................. 2 Operating Determinations………………………………………………………………………………...................... 3 Description..….............................................................................……….………………………………….................... Features……………………………………………………………………………….………………….
WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires! Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel. Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the system and the powercord from time to time. Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power cord or signal cable, or select the input mode switch. Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your equipment.
Description of the device Features The Sessionmix 8 is a mixer from Dap Audio. • 8 input channels • 4 mono MIC inputs • 2 stereo Line inputs • Extremely high headroom offering enough dynamic range • Extra low distortion pre-amp section • Better performance with excellent noise figures • High quality potentiometers & HQ smooth faders • Robust construction for long time operation • 48V Phantom power switch (on backside) Overview Fig.
Frontside 1) Balanced mic input (mono channel) 2) Balanced line input mono (mono channel) 3) Left line input (stereo channel) 4) Gain range for mic +0 / +40 dB range for line -25 / +15 dB 5) Right line Input (stereo channel) 6) Low cut filter (mono channel) 7) EQ hi, range -15 / +15 dB 8) EQ mid, range -15 / +15 dB 9) EQ low, range -15 / +15 dB 10) Aux 1 level 11) Aux 2 level 12) Mono channel, panorama Stereo channel, balance 13) Peak LED 14) Channel Level Fig.
15) Phantom power LED 16) Aux 1 return 17) Power on LED 18) Aux 2 return 19) Aux 1 to Aux 2 switch 20) Phones/ control room level fader 21) LED VU meter 22) 2TK to main mix switch 23) 2TK to main mix switch 24) Main mix level Fig. 3 25) Stereo Aux 1 Returns 26) Stereo Aux 2 Returns 27) Phones out 28) Tape in 29) Tape out 30) Aux 1 Send 31) Aux 2 Send Fig.
Backside Fig. 5 32) Power on/off 33) AC-adapter input 34) Phantom power switch 35) Main mix right balanced out 36) Main mix left balanced out 37) Main mix unbalanced out left/ right 38) Control room unbalanced out left/ right 39) Channel 1-4 insert Installation Remove all packing materials from the Sessionmix 8. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
1. Mic Electronically balanced XLR-type inputs for connecting lowimpedance microphones. The input provides extremely low noise and low hum signal processing. When connecting a microphone make sure that the pin assignment is correct. Always make sure to read the manual of the microphone you want to connect. The XLRinputs are not suitable for connecting line level signals like an additional mixing console, FX-unit, etc. You have to use the LINEinputs, when connecting this kind of equipment. 2.
6. Low cut switch If you push the “Low Cut” button, a filter will be inserted into the audio chain of the Sessionmix 12 DSP that has a characteristic 75Hz, 18dB/oct high pass characteristic to cut any undesired low frequencies. This function can be used to cut the humming sound or to prevent resonances of low frequencies, when the speakers are placed in close distance. 7 / 8 / 9. Equalizer SECTION (HI / MID / LOW) The mixer’s Equalizer section allows shaping of the incoming audio signal.
15. Phantom Power LED This LED indicates when the phantom power is switched on for the microphone inputs. After switching on the mixer, the red LED should not light up. So both balanced and unbalanced microphones can be connected. Unbalanced microphones may be damaged if the Phantom power is activated however unbalanced microphones are rarely to be found these days. 16. Aux 1 return This control allows you to adjust the Aux 1 level to the main mix. 17.
25. Aux 1 returns Use these stereo inputs in combination with the Aux 1 send to connect an external effect device. 26. Aux 2 returns Use these stereo inputs in combination with the Aux 2 send to connect an external effect device. Fig. 10 27. Phone out You can connect a pair of headphones with a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm to this stereo 1/4” jack should be wired as Tip=left, Ring=right and sleeve=ground. 28. Tape in stereo RCA 29. Tape out stereo RCA 30.
Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. Connection Cables Take care of your cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability. Periodically check your cables.
Compensation of interference with balanced connections Maintenance The DAP Audio Sessionmix 8 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the connectors with a damp cloth. Make sure connectors are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Product Specification Model: DAP Audio Sessionmix 8 Mono input channels: Mic 1-4 input Electronically balanced Freq.
Appendix 1: Sessionmix 8 DSP block diagram 16
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