Behringer DDX3216 manual

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    PRACTICAL APPLICA TIONS ® DDX32 1 6. The wo rl d’ s f i rst digital mixer with analog feel. DANALOG[...]

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    Recording Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 16 high-grade 24-bit converters and 32-bit internal processing for highest dynamic resolution. There is no need to leave the digital domain after the initial A/D conversion, as no additional A/D and D/A conversion sta ges are required. Thus, maximum audio quality is retained. The busses allow you to record 16 sig[...]

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    Mixdown Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 32 fully-fledged channels for mixdowns, inc luding a fully parametric 4-band EQ, compressor/limiter and gate. Additional sweepable high-pass filter per channel. 4 built-in multi-effects processors with 26 editable algorithms, accessible from all 32 channels. 8 auxiliary busses (4 FX and 4 AUX), which can also be ro[...]

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    MIDI/ Digital Studio Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 The ADA T ® and TDIF I/O options allo w you to transfer up to 32 digital signals to/from the DDX3216. The 16 analog inputs allow you to connect external devices such as synthe- sizers or sound modules. No need for additional and costly outboard equipment due to the built-in effects and dynamics proces[...]

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    Live Sound Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 16 high-grade 24-bit converters and 32-bit internal processing for highest dynamic resolution. 16 analog inputs, each with EQ, compressor/limiter and gate. The gate and the fully parametric 4-band EQ can be used to eliminate feed- back problems. The busses allow you to record up to 16 signals simultaneously . 12[...]

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    Effects/Keyboard Submixer Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 Up to 8 AES/EBU pa ths with the AES/EBU option. 16 analog inputs. Incoming signals can be processed additionally with the DDX3216’ s built-in signal processors. Program change data allows you to run sna pshots in sync with the main console. The digital output uses only two channels on the main c[...]

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    Postproduction Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 Professional 48-kHz sampling rate. 16 analog inputs. Up to 8 AES/EBU pa ths with the AES/EBU option. Wordc lock I/O for synchroniza tion with a master clock. SMPTE input. Dynamic automation records and plays back controller movements in sync with the SMPTE clock of a VTR/editing system. 4 built-in effects de[...]

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    Installation Benefits of the DDX32 1 6 The DDX3216 can be quickly and easily reconfigured to handle a variety of different situations. Up to 24 outputs for complete control of the most complex P A systems. Grouping allows you to make up for run-time differences between various speaker systems. This also gives you the option to process the outputs w[...]

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    Primary functions at a glance.... Faders The fader settings correspond to the layer currently selected with the fader keys. The F ADER page shows both mute and fader groups and the fader position plus their respective values in decimal format. Press one of the four fader buttons to switch between the four available layers (Ch 1-16, Ch 17-32, Bus Ou[...]

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    This ROUTING page is available on each channel. Here, you can route the single channels to the 16 busses, either pre or post- fader . The Pan control adjusts the volume ratio within a paired bus, e.g. 1 and 2. The built-in PCMCIA card slot enables quick storage and backup of user data. The various FILES pa ges allow formatting of PCMCIA cards as we[...]

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    Power-Packed Options The ADT1616 gives you digital access to the numerous digital recorders, synthesizers and outboard gear tha t support the ADA T ® multi-channel optical digital format. Its “double” I/O offers 16 inputs and outputs (2 x 8 each). The auto-c lock data stream allows the DDX3216 to be synchronized with external ADA T ® devices [...]

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    Your BEHRINGER ® dealer ©2001-2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. All rights reserved. T echnical specifica tions and appearance subject to change without prior notice. ADA T ® , AKM ® , ALPS ® , CRYST AL ® , TASCAM ® , Windows ® and their respective logos, as well as the names and logos of other companies, institutions or publicat[...]