User manual
The Dayner Chassis
1.0 The "Chassis" System
The D&R Design Team had a real challenge when the
requirement was to design a console that would allow the
master module or any modules to be mounted in any open
space in the frame in any order. On top of all that,
they were asked to make the module connector system and
meters follow any possible combination. In designing the
Dayner Series, they exceeded not only D&R's high
standards, but designed the first totally modular
console chassis. The Dayner Chassis System allows you to
custom order your Dayner configured to your needs. If
you want the master section (or modular patchbay) in the
middle, right end, or left end, no problem. This also
allows you to mix and match the three types of input
modules and optional modules to fit your particular
situation.
1.1 The Desktop Chassis
The Dayner Series Desktop model is available in five
different chassis sizes; 21, 31, 42, 59, and 84
position. The frame is fabricated heavy steel with
welded seems. Each chassis includes the master section,
internal cable harness, and rackmount power supply (two
supplies come with the 59 and 84 chassis'). In
configuring any Dayner console, remember to deduct three
module spaces for the master section.
1.2 The Studio Chassis
When D&R first designed the Dayner Series (in 1985), it
was only available in the desktop version. Although many
24 and 32 track digital and analog studios use the
desktop model, D&R still had constant requests from
major studio owners to build a cabinet with legs or
pedestal base. Many studio engineers and their clients
like the sound and functions of the Dayner, however,
they wanted the look of a more expensive console.
Through the joint efforts of D&R USA and the D&R factory
design team, the Dayner Studio chassis was introduced in
1987. The Studio chassis is available in a 42, 59, or 84
position chassis. Included in this version is deeper,
thicker wood ends, the "sleek looking" swept back legs,
deeper, thicker armrest, cable trough, and backdoors to
conceal the wiring. The studio chassis is shipped with
the legs disassembled. Twenty minutes is required for
assembly.
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