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U-NET POWER COMM
DS3232 24-BIT / 96kHz DIGITAL SNAKE
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read theseinstr uctions. 13.Unplug this apparatusduring lightning stormsor when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 3. Heed all warnings. whenthe apparatus hasbeen damagedin any way, suchas power- 4. Followall instructions. supply cord or plug isdamaged, liquid has been spilled orobjects have falleninto t
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Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Impor tant S af ety Instruc tions ........................ 2 Appendix A: Servic e Inf orma tion ................... 9 W arr anty Servic e ........................................................................ 9 Intr oduc tion ......................................................... 4 T r oubleshooting .......................................................................... 9 F e a tur es .............................................................
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Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new Thank you for choosing the Mackie DS3232 Digital Digital Snake hooked up, and you’re probably not going Snake to expand the mixing capabilities of your digital to read the manual first (sigh!). So the next section is a mixer. The DS3232 provides 32 balanced inputs and Quick-Start Guide to help you get the DS3232 set up fast 32 balanced outputs, all easily accessible in a six rack so you can start usi
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Owner’s Manual 3. Turn on the mixing console. “Network” should appear in the box under the Ex- pansion Slot that contains the U100 Network card. 4. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an AC outlet, and turn on the DS3232 POWER switch [6]. The POWER LED lights up and the COMM LED should also light, indicating that communication has been established between the console and the DS3232. Network Snake Setup The setup for the DS3232 depends on the mixing con- sole you are using it with.
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Other Nuggets of Wisdom Options • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and When the DS3232 is connected, there are some options MAIN MIX faders should be set near the “U” (unity that become available from the mixing console for the gain) markings. DS3232. • Always turn the MAIN MIX faders, GROUP faders, Gain: The gain of the mic preamps in the DS3232 are and MONITOR knob down on the mixing console be- controlled from the mixing console. For the TT24, the fore making connections t
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Owner’s Manual DS3232 Features Front Panel . INPUTS 1-3 All the connection points (other than the power cord) These are female XLR connectors, which accept a are located on the front panel for easy accessibility when balanced microphone input from almost any type of rack mounted. microphone. The microphone preamps feature our latest remote-controlled design, with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling most standalone mic preamps on the market today. 1. Network Connection The XLR inputs are
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. RETURNS 1-3 . POWER Receptacle These are male XLR connectors that provide balanced This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Con- line-level signals. nect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your DS3232) to the power receptacle, and plug the oth- The XLR outputs are wired as follows: er end of the linecord into an AC outlet. The DS3232 has Pin 1 = Shield or ground a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) ranging from
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Owner’s Manual Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in • Try putting the U100 card in another slot (be sure the Warranty section on page 15. to turn everything off before removing and replac- ing the card). If you think your DS3232 has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best • Is the fan running and unobstructed so it can to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our circulate
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Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- 6. Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on authorized service center. Service for Mackie products top of the box. Units sent without the Service Request living outside the United States can be obtained through Number will be refused. local dealers or distributors. 7. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the DS3232 If your DS3232 needs service, follow these instructions: for repair. We suggest insurance for all forms
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Owner’s Manual Appendix B: Technical Info Input Gain Control Range DS3232 Specifications Mic In (PAD out): +15 dB to +70 dB (in 1 dB increments) Mic In (PAD in): –8 dB to + 47 dB (in 1 dB increments) Frequency Response Phantom Power Mic Input to Digital Output (@ 96 kHz SR) +48 VDC +0, –0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 24 kHz Maximum Input Levels Distortion (THD) Mic Input (PAD out): +7 dBu, Gain @ 15 dB Mic Input to Digital Output (@ 96 kHz SR) Mic Input (PAD in): +30 dBu, Gain @ –8 dB THD: <
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DS3232 Block Diagram 48V Phantom Power Control Mic: +15 to +70 dB Signal Line (PAD): –8 to +47 dB Mic Line (PAD) Gain 2 + 1 2 + 1 INPUT RETURN 3 - 3 - ADC DAC Mic/Line Inputs Balanced (1 of 32) Line-Level Returns Control Control Signal Signal (1 of 32) To Ethernet Connector From Ethernet Connector MACKIE DS3232 BLOCK DIAGRAM TT24 ADAT Outputs When the DS3232 is used with the TT24, the ADAT outputs follow whatever channels have the internal processing assigned to them, analog or digital. To
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Owner’s Manual Input and Output Wiring Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect the signal to and from the balanced inputs and outputs on the DS3232. If you’re making an unbalanced connection, use a high-quality 2-conductor shielded cable. Your Mackie Dealer can recommend a suitable cable for your application. When connecting a balanced signal using XLR plugs, they’re wired thusly, per AES (Audio Engineering Soci- ety) standards: Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold (–) Pin 1
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PUSH Appendix C: Hookup Diagram 1 DS33 DIGITAL SNAKE DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE 32 Mic/Line Inputs TT24 Digital Mixing System assigned to Analog Bank (remote controlled) with Speaker Processing • TT24 DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE • LP48 LOUDSPEAKER PROCESSOR CARD Three-way stereo system from • U100 NETWORK CARD N/C Lake Technology's LP48 card • DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE U-NET POWER COMM DS3232 24-BIT / 96kHz DIGITAL SNAKE INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
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Owner’s Manual DS3232 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. of a dated copy of the original dealer’s invoice or sales receipt. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD and proper operation of this product for a period of one year Technologies. from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to F. Any products re
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