Operation Manual

2 Chapter 1: Introduction
DL461 Router
Operator Manual
Warranty and registration
Midas has total confidence in the quality and reliability of this product. To back this up,
this product comes with the standard Midas and Klark Teknik three year warranty.
Please take the time to register your product by completing and returning the
registration card or registering on our website at www.midasconsoles.com.
About this manual
This is the operation manual for the DL461 Router. It is intended to help get your
DL461 Router installed and in operation as quickly as possible by giving you unpacking,
installation, connection, setting up and operation instructions. To help familiarise you
with the DL461 Router there is a description of the front and rear panels, along with
easy-to-follow user instructions.
The DL461 Router forms an integral part of the XL8 Live Performance System. The
appendices in this manual contain a brief overview of the XL8 Live Performance System
and include system interconnection details. However, if you want to learn more about
the XL8 Live Performance System, see the Owner’s Manual (part number DOC02-XL8),
which provides a full and comprehensive guide.
Intended readers
This manual is aimed at professionals, such as front of house (FOH) and monitor (MON)
engineers, and system technicians who will be using this equipment in a live
performance environment. It is assumed that the reader has prior experience of using
professional audio equipment and has, most likely, undergone training on this system.
However, if you have limited experience on using this type of equipment, perhaps it
might be useful to read through the pertinent sections in the operator manuals for the
XL8 Live Performance System before using this equipment. This will provide you with
valuable background information.
Package contents/unpacking
Please retain the original packing for use should you need to transport or ship this unit.
After unpacking, please inspect the unit carefully for any signs of damage that may
have occurred in transit and notify the courier immediately if you feel that any damage
has occurred.
The following items are included in the DL461 Router package:
• 1-off DL461 Router Safety Sheet (part number DOC04-DL461).
• 1-off warranty card (part number DOC04-WARRANTY).
• 1-off mains leads (part number PWR21-MAINSLEADV).