Manual

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1. Introduction
This manual contains essential information for the
operation and care of the product you have pur-
chased. Please read the instructions carefully and
completely before using the equipment. Please
keep this manual where it will be accessible at all
times to all current and future users.
Additional information, in particular concern-
ing available accessories and Neumann service
partners, can be found on our website: www.neu-
mann.com. Information about service partners
can also be obtained by telephone: +49 (0) 30 /
41 77 24 - 0.
The following related fi les are available in the Down-
loads section of our website www.neumann.com:
• Operating manual and fi rmware for digital mi-
crophones (D-01, KM D, TLM 103 D, etc.).
• Operating manual and fi rmware for digital mi-
crophone interfaces (DMI-2, DMI-8, etc.)
• Remote Control Software (RCS) and the corre-
sponding operating manual
• Brief description of the AES42 Standard
Additional information concerning the digital mi-
crophone interface can be found at http://www.
aes.org/publications/standards/ under the title
“AES standard for acoustics – Digital interface for
microphones”.
The Neumann online forum enables Neumann us-
ers worldwide to share their experiences. Through
its integrated archive function, the forum has de-
veloped into an extensive knowledge pool.
2. Safety instructions
The Digital Microphone Interface DMI-8 provides
power and remote control for digital microphones
in accordance with to the international standard
AES42 and makes the microphone signal avail-
able in AES/EBU format.
• Connect to the inputs only digital microphones
that comply with the AES42 standard.
• When connecting other digital sources with
AES3 or AES/EBU outputs, the Digital Phan-
tom Power (DPP) used to power digital micro-
phones must be switched off .
• Connect the outputs only to the corresponding
inputs of subsequent devices.
The RJ 45 ports – CONTROL BUS (RS 485)
and GN OUT – transmit DC voltage, and must
not be connected to an Ethernet.
Repairs and servicing are to be carried out
only by experienced, authorized service
personnel. Unauthorized opening or modifi -
cation of the equipment shall void the war-
ranty.
• Allow the equipment to adjust to the ambient
temperature before switching it on.
• Do not operate the equipment in a damaged
condition.
• Always run cables in such a way that there is no
risk of tripping over them.
• Ensure that liquids and electrically conductive
objects unless required for operation are kept
at a safe distance from the equipment and its
connections.
• Do not use solvents or aggressive cleansers for
cleaning purposes.
• Dispose of the equipment in accordance with
the regulations applicable to the respective
country.
Please note: All information relating to the micro-
phones refers to digital microphones of the Neu-
mann Solution-D series.
Disclaimer:
The product is sold “as-is” and the customer is as-
suming the entire risk as to the product’s suitabi-
lity for his needs, its quality and its performance.
In no event will Neumann be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential da-
mages resulting from any defect in the product or
from its use in conjunction with any microphones/
products from other manufacturers, even if advi-
sed of the possibility of such damages.
3. Description
The DMI-8 provides power and remote control for
digital microphones that operate in accordance
with the AES42 standard (see www.aes.org).
The most important features of the DMI-8 are as
follows:
• Providing a power supply and remote control
of 8 digital microphones (in accordance with
the AES42 standard).
• Receiving and processing the audio data of the
microphone.