MANUAL ENGLISH Compact 8.1 Ordercode: D2321 Highlite International B.V.
Compact 8.1 Table of contents Warning ...............................................................................................................................................................................2 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................
Compact 8.1 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.
Compact 8.1 IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
Compact 8.1 Operating Determinations This system is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the system will serve you for a long time without defects. If this system is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void. Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
Compact 8.1 Description of the device Features 8 Channel 1U Mic/Line mixer The Compact 8.1 is a high quality 19” 1U microphone line mixer. With some smart features it distinguishes itself from other compact mixers. All inputs can be used for microphone or line level inputs and have high pass filters and phantom power selections for each input separately. The Compact 8.1 has a balanced master output, a record output and a monitor output.
Compact 8.1 Overview Front Panel 1. Low Cut (Channel 1-8) Press the LOW CUT switch to activate the high-pass filter which blends out low-frequency noise (80 Hz, 18 dB/octave). 2. Mic/Line (Channel 1-8) Select the input channel (XLR Microphone / Unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks). Note: When connecting signal sources, please make sure the corresponding channel volume control and the master faders are at their minimum settings. Otherwise unpleasant plug-in noise can occur. 3.
Compact 8.1 9. EQ high control Above 12 kHz the high-frequency range is processed with a shelving filter. You can boost or cut the bands up to 12 dB. When in center position (0 dB), the equalizer has a flat response. 10. OUTPUT LEVEL This stereo 4 segments LED meter will indicate the level of the overall output signal. 11. MAIN MIX LEVEL Controls the output level of the main mix. 12. BAL CONTROL. The BAL control determines the position of the stereo main mix. 13.
Compact 8.1 Rear Panel 16. Power adapter connector This is the remote AC power supply input socket for the Compact 8.1 It is a special three core socket. Only use the supplied DAP audio adapter. 17. Master XLR balanced out connector Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with balanced inputs. 18. Monitor RCA unbalanced out connectors Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with unbalanced inputs. 19. Record A RCA unbalanced out connector Use these connectors to connect a recording device. 20.
Compact 8.1 28. Channel 4 RCA line input connectors Use the connectors to connect a line level device. You can select the line input with the corresponding Mic/Line input selection (2) switch on the frontpanel. 29. Mic 4 balanced input connector Electronically balanced combo-type input for connecting low impedance microphones. You can select the MIC input with the corresponding Mic/Line input selection (2) switch on the frontpanel. 30.
Compact 8.1 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 115V 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.
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Compact 8.1 Maintenance The DAP Audio Compact 8.1 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 audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power. Troubleshooting DAP Audio Compact 8.
Compact 8.1 Product Specifications Input channels: Output channels: Master EQ: Frequency response: T.H.D.: Powersupply: Powerconsumption: Dimensions: Weight: 8 x Microphone, combo XLR/Jack 8 x Line, RCA 1 x Master Balanced, XLR 1 x Headphones, 6,3mm TRS Jack 80Hz, 330-8200Hz, 12KHz, -12dB / +12dB 20Hz - 20Khz <0.01% 2x18V AC, 50Hz (Adapter included) 8 Watt 481x44x175mm (WxHxD) 2,2 Kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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