User manual
3. Top and Rear Panels
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(2)
(3)
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(8)
(9)
(10)(5)
(6)
(4)
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(16)
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(19)
(20)
(1) VOLUME knob controls the
overall output volume for the
knob’s respective mix.
(2) MY GROUP knob can be
assigned to one of the 12
Groups to permanently control
that Group’s level on the
respective MIX A/MIX B output
(3) MIX A/MIX B buttons allow
you to select the mix’s
processing, including EQ,
Limiter and Reverb return.
(4) SETUP button accesses
the settings mixer modes,
SD recorder, reverb type,
AUX IN input, ambience mic,
brightness, remote control and
other general preferences.
(5) SD-REC button opens the
2-track recording/playback
operations when a FAT32
formatted SD card is present in
the rear panel slot (see 24).
(6) PRESETS (SETUP and SD-REC
pressed concurrently) allows
you to store and load complete
mix presets. You can import/
export mix presets on SD cards,
or use one of the 12 internal
memory slots. Use the RESET
function to clear the 12
memory
slots and re-establish
the preferred factory status.
(7) DISPLAY shows data about
the current mix, including
parameters, channel levels and
channel groups.
(8) SELECT/EDIT push encoder
allows you to select and adjust
various parameters.
(9) EDIT button allows access to
the Level and Pan adjustments
for input signals assigned to
the selected Group. The default
setting for Level and Pan is
0 dB center. The selected Group
will be soloed automatically
while making adjustments in
Edit Mode.
(10) ASSIGN button is used to
assign channels to groups.
NOTE: Please note
the following:
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• the selected AES50 input
channel will be soloed
automatically to make channel
assignments easier.
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• when either a MIX A/MIX B
button OR any Group button
is active, then the processing
(i.e., EQ, Compressor and
Reverb) for that Group or
mix can be adjusted.
(11) LOW ( ) button selects the
bass equilisation parameter for
the currently-selected group,
or for the selected Mix A or B.
Make adjustments by rotating
the SELECT/EDIT push encoder.
The LOW ( ) button also
acts as a control
for SD recording/playback.
(12) MID ( ) button selects the
mid-range equilisation
parameter for the
currently-selected group, or for
the selected Mix A or B.
Make adjustments by rotating
the SELECT/EDIT push encoder.
The MID( ) button also acts
as a control for
SD recording/playback.
2. Getting Started
Unpacking
Unpacking
Carefully unpack your DP48 unit. Then, inspect the unit carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred during
transit and notify the courier immediately if you discover any.
Check the contents of your DP48 equipment package. If there are any parts missing, incorrect or faulty, please contact your
local distributor or MIDAS support.
Inside this box, you should nd the following items:
•
• DP48 personal mixer
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• external power supply
•
• Quick Start Guide
Please retain the original packing in case you should need to return the equipment to the manufacturer or supplier,
or transport or ship the unit later.
Power
Power
The DP48 unit can be powered remotely over the AES50 connection or by directly connecting the included
external power supply.
NOTE: When powering on, if the position of the MONITOR MIX A or MONITOR MIX B knob is higher than approx.
25% (9
o’clock), the device will remain locked, audio is muted, and the following indication will appear on the display:
This security mechanism protects your ears and saves your headphones from damage due to excessive high volume. To
unlock the device and reactivate audio, just turn both
knobs fully counter-clockwise.
Connecting up
Connecting up
The DP48 unit uses the following leads and connectors:
AES50 Connec tions:
Neutrik EtherCON with status indication
Primar y Analogue Inputs:
Aux Inputs – Balanced ¼" TRS connectors
Primar y Analogue Outputs:
Phones – Stereo dual ¼" TRS connectors
Mono Line Out– Balanced ¼" TRS connectors
Power Connections:
Remote power over AES50
External DC power supply
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