User manual

5.0 "Optional" Modules
5.1 Tape/Effect return module
This module is the most cost effective way of returning tape
tracks, effect returns, drum machines, keyboards, or any
other line level device needed on the mix. Each module has
four returns with a volume control, pan pot, mute switch
solo switch, and two aux sends (switchable pre/post). Each
return feeds the stereo mix busses. All four inputs are
electronically balanced.
5.2 Patchbay module
The Patchbay modules of the DAYNER SERIES contain 16
breakjacks per module. These are wired to a 32 pin Molex
connector on the back of the module. This way of external
wiring allows several different configurations; simple
in/out in one jack; inserts in one jack with break
contacts; separate send returns between jack 1 and 2, or
between jack from module 1 and jack 1 from module 2. The
break contact wiring is designed so that the break contacts
are always paralleled, avoiding noise and interruption
after extensive use. The Molex connectors on the back panel
are male. The female mating connectors are supplied with
the patch module and can be wired to meet your specific
needs. The 32 pins are wired to the tip and the ring of
the 16 jacks, while the break contacts of the jacks are
permanently shorted. To use jack 1 as an ordinary channel
insert, connect the tip to the tip of a channel insert and
the ring to the ring of that same channel insert. Now you
have moved the channel insert from the back of the console
to an accessible jack of the patch module. Many configu-
rations can be realized in this way. Before we show you
detailed drawings on some configurations, it is necessary to
know how to ground the patch panel jacks. On the back of
the patch module you will find a ground terminal. This must
be wired externally to the master ground terminal (located
on the back of the master module). Every connection from
the channel to the patch module must be grounded only on
the channel side. Cut the shield on the patch module side
and only connect the wire (or wires) to the tip and/or ring
of the associated patchbay jack. External equipment inputs
must be grounded on the patch ground terminal, lifting the
shield on the input of the external equipment. It is wise
to wire all the external equipment inputs to one patch
panel and the output to an adjacent module. Now connect all
the shields to the output ground of the external equipment.
Always connect one end of the shields only. We will later
explain more about wiring and shielding.
5.3 Blank module
The Dayner Blank module is 30mm wide and is mounted with
two threaded machine screws. It comes with a blank
backplate. It is possible to order special width (120mm)
Blank or Patchbay modules. Ask a representive from D&R.
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