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DM P 3 User Guide Dual mic pr eamp / dir ect box[...]
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1 DM P3 | User Guide Introduction Thank you for purc hasing the M-Audio DM P3 Microphone/ Instrument Pre-Amplifier . The DM P3 gives you two completely independent channels of high gain, ultra low noise pre-amps in a sturdy desktop unit. Each c hannel provides low impedance microphone inputs on XLR connectors with optional phantom power, plus an al[...]
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DM P3 | User Guide 2 Front & Rear Panels Fr ont Panel 1. Gain Adjustment Knobs: Separate gain controls for pre-amp c hannels A and B adjust the output volume levels independently . Full counter-clockwise is the minimum gain position, while full cloc kwise is maximum gain. 2. VU Meters: These VU meters show output level, calibrated to correspond[...]
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3 D M P3 | User Guide Rear Panel 1. 9vAC P ower Supply Jack: T his power jack accepts a 9v A C 1 Amp 2.5mm power supply . This power supply is included with your DM P3, and O N L Y the proper supply should be used. 2. Output Jacks A and B: T hese 1/4” TR S jacks are the main outputs for the pre-amps. Using a TR S (tip-ring-sleeve) 1/4” plug, th[...]
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DM P3 | User Guide 4 D M P3 Operation A preamp is a necessary component of any signal chain, when a microphone, guitar pickup or other instrument needs an increase in gain to “line level. ” The DM P3 will perform that role in your signal chain. T he drawing below shows the DM P3 in use with a computer sound card, which in this case is the Delta[...]
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5 DM P3 | User Guide Setting the Gain The DM P3 provides up to 6 6dB of gain on the XLR and 1/4” high impedance inputs. Microphones and guitar pickups typically emit a low signal level, requiring a "pre-amp" such as the DM P3. Other instruments, such as keyboard sound modules, may also benefit from a little bit of punch from the DM P3. [...]
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DM P3 | User Guide 6 Hi/ Lo Gain Switc hes T wo gain ranges are provided for the D M P3 preamps. The “Hi/ Lo Gain” switch on the front panel is used to select between the two gain ranges, with the ‘Out’ position being the default. The Hi/Lo Gain switch in the Out position is the “Hi Gain” range, while the ‘In’ position switches the [...]
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7 DM P3 | User Guide Phantom Power Unlike dynamic microphones, condenser microphones need to receive a DC volt age (generally 48v) from an external source before they can generate an output signal. If the condenser mic doesn’t come with its own power supply , then "Phantom Power" must be applied from the pre-amp. Pressing the "Phan[...]
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DM P3 | User Guide 8 Specifications W AR N I N G: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer , and birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling. © 2008 Avid T echnology , Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability ar[...]
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PART NUMBER M-Audio USA 57 95 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 917 0 6 T echnical Support web . . . . . . . . . . . . www.m-audio.com/tec h tel (pro products) . . . . . . . . (626) 633-9055 t el (consumer products) . . . . . (626) 633-9 066 fax (shipping) . . . . . . . . . . . (626) 633-9032 Sales e -mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . sales@m-audio.com tel . [...]