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DX810 Digital Audio Mixer/
Signal Processor
Instruction Manual
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7. Heat — Locate the DX810 away from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat. CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 8. Power Sources — Connect the DX810 to a power supply only of the type described DO NOT OPEN in these operation instructions or as marked on the rear panel. If using an external DC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE power supply or battery pack, be sure the voltage corresponds to the range indicated on NE PAS OUVRIR the rear panel, and that it is connected wit
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2. INTRODUCTION controls. A third function of the MODE button The DX810 is our popular DX8 stereo digital allows the user to LOCK the front panel controls audio mixer with the DX10e Expansion Kit installed. until a security unlock code is entered. This adds eight more balanced outputs and The DX810 offers flexible interface options converts it into a powerful matrix mixer/processor. through dedicated inputs and outputs for control It is designed for use in a variety of installations and programm
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N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G • 2-band sweepable shelving EQ with a parametric FRONT PANEL FEATURES mid on each Input • Gating on each Input Note: The front panel controls only apply to the A • 31-band Graphic EQ on each Output and B outputs. Outputs C through J are controlled with the DX-10E-PC software interface. • 5-band Parametric EQ on each Output • Fully variable Compressor on each Input and INPUT UP/DOWN BUTTONS Output Use these buttons to adjust the mix
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N N I A G 17 for more information on locking and unlocking EQ LED DISPLAY the DX810. This display is disabled in the DX810 (it is for DX8 COMM PORT use only). This is an RS-232 port on a 9-pin D-Sub connector. MASTER A/B UP/DOWN BUTTONS It connects to a personal computer or other These buttons adjust the output level for the A and compatible control system for external control of B output buses. the DX810 settings. A second COMM port on the rear panel duplicates this function, for permanent MAST
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N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G of each logic input and output can be programmed BUS A and B TRIM via software to suit individual applications. See These rotary analog controls are used to trim the page 13 for the Logic I/O pinouts. gain of the inputs to the A and B buses. This trim control provides from –20 dB to +20 dB of gain, REMOTE BUS with unity (0 dB) at the center-detent position. This 3-pin Phoenix-type connector can be used to attach optional remote cont
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3. INSTALLATION APPLICATION DIAGRAMS A: DX-810 Application: Courtroom System DX810 – 7 N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G Defense's Microphone Defendant's Microphone Prosecution's Microphone Witness's Microphone Jury's Microphone Clerk's Microphone Tape Playback Judge's Microphone Laptop with DX-10E-PC Application –+ 24VDC Power Supply 1 2345678 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE – + G J I H G DX8 DIGITAL MIXER •10 0e e DIRECT OUTPUTS U U U U U U U U U U G + – C D E
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B: Typical Community Center Application DX810 – 8 N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G Zone Page Select Buttons Visual Telephone Paging Paging Contact Indicator VAC VAC Wireless Microphone Receivers Laptop with DX-10E-PC Application Digital Satellite Service Cassette or DAT Recorder Paging Mic CD Player Telephone Paging – + 24VDC Feed Power Supply Line Input From Gym Music On Hold 1 2345678 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE J I H G – + G • DX8 DIGITAL MIXER 10 0e e
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C: DX810 in Church Application DX810 – 9 N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G Choir Microphone Baptismal Microphone Lectern Microphone CD Player Mackie 24•4 Mixer Pulpit Microphone Wireless Microphone Receiver Laptop with DX-10E-PC Application – + 24VDC Power Supply 1 2345678 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE J I H G – + G • DX8 DIGITAL MIXER 10 0e e DIRECT OUTPUTS U U U U U U U U U U G + – C D E F THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN
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D: DX810/DX-10E Application : 8-Track Recording with 2-Track Mix DX810 – 10 N N N N N N N N I I I I I I I I A A A A A A A A G G G G G G G G Microphone Input 5 Microphone Input 4 Microphone Input 6 Microphone Input 7 Microphone Input 3 Microphone Input 8 Microphone Input 2 Microphone Input 1 Laptop with DX-10E-PC Application – + 24VDC Power Supply 1 2345678 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE – G J I H G + DX8 DIGITAL MIXER •10 0e e DIRECT OUTPUTS U U U U U U U U U U G + – C D E F THE FOLLOWING AR
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each in Meeting Rooms A and B. The AM4060 allows Applications for local microphone inputs in each meeting room. There A: DX-810 Application: Courtroom System is also a feed from the main system with separate This example employs seven microphones volume controls. Output I shows a series of Monitor 4T’s connected to the MIC inputs of the DX810. All being powered by a UP4161 in the Pool area. microphones in all examples can be any combination of C: DX810 Application: Small Church System dynami
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Connections DIRECT OUTPUTS 8 15 INPUT 1 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN Connecting Balanced Sources INPUT 2 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN INPUT 3 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN Use high-quality three-conductor cable for INPUT 4 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN INPUT 5 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN balanced connections, such as Star Quad by INPUT 6 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN INPUT 7 HOT (+) SIGNAL RETURN Belden, Canare, or Mogami, etc. The better the INPUT 8 HOT (+) 9 1 shield, the better the audio signal is protected from induced EMI and RFI. No
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Connecting the LOGIC I/O Note: Pins 12, 13, and 24 are not used at this time. They are reserved for future updates. Do not This is a 25-pin D-Sub connector. There are 10 logic connect anything to these pins. inputs and 10 logic outputs. They are all active-low circuits. Use 22 gauge wire for these connections. Connecting the REMOTE BUS This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector LOGIC I/O specifically for connecting the optional remote 13 25 control peripherals. Use a high-quality three- N/C GROUND N
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4. OPERATION Quick Start Set the Levels MIC and LINE Input Trim The analog trim controls on the rear panel are Reading the instruction manual is the only way not adjustable via the control software. This is to fully understand the features and functions of the because these are in the analog domain, prior to the DX810. However, this Quick Start section provides A/D converters. To adjust the MIC and a quick overview to get the DX810 set up and LINE TRIM controls: working fast. 1. Start the progra
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Using Inputs 1-8 Connect the microphones or program sources to Bus A and B Input Trim Inputs 1-8. Examples of program sources include a There is no metering after the BUS A and B input CD player, tape deck, tuner, satellite feed, TV audio, TRIM controls. These controls must be adjusted by jukebox, or other audio source. Each input has a ear. Start the program source playback for all separate Phoenix-type connector for a mic or line- sources connected to the BUS A or BUS B input. level input. Slo
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This remote device is designed to select Using the BUS A and B Inputs functions such as preset selection, mute, and force- on/off. Each of the four buttons controls a single These inputs provide a direct analog connection function and its associated LED displays the current to the BUS A and B buses. These input points are state of the function. post-DSP and post-D/A converter, and accept a Refer to Appendix C for a list of the predefined balanced analog line-level signal. Use these to connect fu
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unconnected or inactive, the logic voltage level is Logic Outputs high (+5 V). The active state is defined as voltage The logic outputs indicate the state of a number low (0 V or ground). of different conditions. The logic functions assigned to each individual Signal Present logic input and output are configured using the A logic output can indicate whether a signal DX-10E-PC application. In addition, each logic input greater than –40 dB is present on an input or an and output can be assigned a
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5. DX-10E-PC SOFTWARE (v 1.11) Installing the Software Connecting a PC A PC-based Windows-style graphical interface Use a standard DB9 (male/female) computer software application is provided on a CD-ROM. This cable to connect a PC to the DX810. The DX-10E is to control and configure the DX810 at the point of PC application uses COM1 on the PC by default. installation. You can select a different COM port by clicking on Check our website at Advanced in the top menu bar and selecting www.mackieindu
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Caution: To adjust a fader, click on the fader knob to Edit select it. If you click above or below the knob, it will jump to the point where you clicked. This is useful to move the fader quickly to where you want it to be. However, be careful not to inadvertently click above a fader knob. A sudden jump in volume will occur. Top Section The Top Section includes the Menu bar, the Active Logic Input and Output indicators, and Preset, On Line, and Panel Lock controls. Copy Crosspoint (Ctrl+C) Menu B
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Firmware Upgrade Note: The DX–10E–PC application defaults to COM1 whenever it is restarted. This is regardless This allows you to select an OS upgrade file to of whether another COM port was selected in a upload to the DX-10E as they become available. previous session. To permanently change the Click Select File in the Firmware Upgrade window default COM port setting, you must open the file and the Select OS Upgrade File dialog box opens. named DX-810.ini (located in the System folder Browse to
