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Allen & Heath dLive DX32 manual

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  • Page 1

    DX Expander G etting Started Guide DX32  Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest dLive firmware and documentation. AP 10242[...]

  • Page 2

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 2 AP 10242 Issue 1 dLive products comply with t he European Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 2004/108/EC and the European Low V oltage directive 2006/95/EC. Any changes or modifications to the p roduct not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance o f the product and therefore the user’s auth[...]

  • Page 3

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 3 AP 10242 Issue 1 IMPORT ANT - Read b efore starting Safety instructions Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment. For your own safety and that of the op erator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on t[...]

  • Page 4

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 4 AP 10242 Issue 1 P acked items Check you have received the following:  DX 32 expander  Getting Started Guide AP 10242  Safety Sheet  IEC mains lead  4x M6 screws and washers for rack mounting Contents IMPORTANT - Read before starting .................................................................[...]

  • Page 5

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 5 AP 10242 Issue 1 1. Introduction dLive is a distributed digital mixing system providing a uniquely flexible solution for any live sou nd application. It se parates the mi x engine from the contr ol surface, putting the audio and processing where it is needed, and offering a host of control and audio networking po[...]

  • Page 6

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 6 AP 10242 Issue 1 2. Installing the Ex pander 2.1 Free standing The Expander can be operated as a freestanding unit for shelf or floor use. It can be operated horizontally with the c onnectors facing upward or sideward. C heck that its plastic feet are fitted in the intended position.  Ensure adequate air flow [...]

  • Page 7

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 7 AP 10242 Issue 1 3. Front P anel I/O modules – 4x slots for fitting 8ch analogue or digital I/O modules. To fit a module, switch the expander off, remove the bl ank panel by loosening the 2 thumb screws, slide th e module into the slot a nd press it fi rmly into the mating connector, then secure it by tightenin[...]

  • Page 8

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 8 AP 10242 Issue 1 4. Rear P anel Plastic feet – Remova ble plastic feet. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove or reposition the plastic feet. Kensington Lock - A slo t for fitting standard Kensington anti-theft sec urity devices. Fan – Ultra-quiet fan. Make sure the ventilation opening is not obstructed. 1 2 [...]

  • Page 9

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 9 AP 10242 Issue 1 5. I/O Modules M-AIN - Recalla ble preamps for balanced or unbalanced microphone and line level signals. Gain, Pad and 48V are digitally co ntrolled wit hin the preamp. The PP indicator l ights up whe n p hantom power volta ge is detected at the socket, whether internally or externally sourced. M[...]

  • Page 10

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 10 AP 10242 Issue 1 6. Connect and po wer up 6.1 MixRack connection Plug a touring grade CAT5e (or hi gher specification) ca ble up to 100m long between t he DX Expander and Mi xRack DX ports. Use two cables for redundancy if required. Use ports DX1-2 on the MixRack for the first Expander, ports DX3-4 for a second [...]

  • Page 11

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 11 AP 10242 Issue 1 7. Dimensions 481.60 433.00 311.00 289.00 24.30 465.10 101.60 177.00[...]

  • Page 12

    DX Expander Getting Started Guide 12 AP 10242 Issue 1 8. T echnical specs Inputs System Mic/Line XLR In puts Balanced XLR, +48V phantom po wer Sampling Rate 96kHz +/- 20 PPM Mic/Line Preamp Fully recallable ADC 24 -bit Delta-Sigma Input Sensitivit y -60 to +15dBu DAC 24 -bit Delta-Sigma Analogue Gain +5 to +60dB, 1dB ste ps Pad -20dB Active PAD Lat[...]