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SOUNDCRAFT
User Guide
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© Harman International Industries Ltd. 1996,1997 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Part No. ZM0143 Issue 3 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in t
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Table of Contents 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 3.1 System Block Diagram 3.2 4. Functional Descriptions 4.1 Stereo Input Channels 1 & 7 - CD/AV 4.2 Stereo Input Channels 2 & 6 - VINYL/CD 4.3 Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input 4.4 Stereo Input Channel 5
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1. Introduction D-MIX500 Introduction 1.1
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Introduction With a wide variety of choices in both inputs and outputs, the D-MIX500 delivers 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 sources. To keep the DJ fully informed of selected signal sources and outputs, coloured LEDs accompany every major switch on the front panel. Both professional and consumer CD output levels are catered for, a
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Front Panel D-MIX500 Introduction 1.3 CD2
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Warranty 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd . End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor. Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual. 2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Eq
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2. Installation D-MIX500 Installation 2.1
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Dimensions 2.2 D-MIX500 Installation
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Installation The D-MIX500 is designed for reliability and high performance, and is built to the highest standards. Whilst great care has been taken to ensure that installations are made as troublefree as possible, care taken at this stage, followed by correct setting up will be rewarded by a long life and reliable operation. Wiring Considerations (A) For optimum performance it is essential for the earthing system to be clean and noisefree, as all signals are referenced to this earth. A central
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Precautions and Safety Instructions General Precautions Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold,or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture. Do not use any liquids to clean the fascia of the unit: a soft dry brush is ideal. Solvents may cause damage to paint or plastic parts. Avoid using the console close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation (e.g video monitors, high power electric cabling): this may cause de
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Signal Levels It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console, otherwise signal to noise ratio or distortion performance may be degraded; and in extreme cases, damage to the internal circuitry may result. Likewise, on all balanced inputs avoid sources with large common-mode DC, AC or RF voltages, as these will reduce the available signal range on the inputs. Note that 0dBu=0.775V RMS. The microphone inputs are designed for use with balanced low impedance (150 or 200 ohms) micro
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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. The DJ’s mic would normally be plugged into mic 1 (channel 3) via the front panel, and is therefore not shown in this diagram; an additional mic shown is connected to mic 2 (channel 4). This may be used by, for example the MC. Finally there is an Effects unit and a limiter/compressor connected to the FX insert point: these would b
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Connecting The Outputs - An Example In the example below, a 2-channel graphic equaliser is connected to the main outputs’ insert points. The main outputs are driving power amps, with speakers on the main dance floor. A secondary dance floor is served by power amps and speakers which are driven by the stereo 2 outputs. A bar or foyer area may have a mono amp and speaker which is, in the example shown, fed from the mono 1 output. D-MIX500 Installation 2.7
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Connecting the DJ System Outputs - An Example In the example below, the DJ booth amps and speakers are shown fed from the Booth outputs. There is also a tape recorder to record the console’s output, this is connected to the record sockets. Finally, a lighting controller is fed from the lights output. 2.8 D-MIX500 Installation
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Connections Wiring conventions 1 The D-MIX500 uses various different types of audio connector: 3-pin XLR , ⁄4" 3-pole jacks and RCA phono connectors. This section describes how to connect external equipment to the console. Correctly-made cables of the proper type will ensure peak performance from your mixer. Inputs 2. Hot(+ve) 3. Cold(-ve) XLRs 1. Screen The mic input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals. Professional dy
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Connections Phono Plugs The phono plug inputs are all unbalanced. The phono inputs are as follows: CD1 Left, CD1 Right, CD2 Left CD2 Right, CD3 Left, CD3 Right CD4 Left, CD4 Signal Gnd/Screen Right, Vinyl1 Left, Vinyl1 Right, Vinyl2 Left, Vinyl2 Right, Vinyl3 Left, Vinyl3 Right,Input C Left, Input C Right, Monitor Left and Monitor Right. The vinyl inputs have RIAA equalisers for turntables. Outputs XLRs The left and right main outputs are on 3-pole male XLR connectors, wired as shown on the le
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Connections Jack Sockets Signal + All of the jack socket outputs are impedance balanced. They are on 3-pole a gauge jack Impedance sockets, wired as shown on the left and below,. They accept 3-pole 1/4" "A" gauge Balanced Gnd (TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks. Gnd The jack socket outputs are as follows: FX Insert Send, Main Output Insert Send Left, Main Output Insert Send Right, Stereo 2 Left, Stereo 2 Right, Mono1, Mono2, Booth Left, Booth Right and Sound-to-Light. Impedance Balanced To Balance
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2.12 D-MIX500 Installation
