Sessionmix 6
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1. Sessionmix 6 ORDERCODE D2190 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from DAP Audio The DAP Audio Sessionmix 6 brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on DAP Audio for more excellent audio products We design and manufacture professional audio equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant dap audio info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from DAP Audio So next time turn to DAP Audio for more great audio equipment Always get the best with DAP Audio Thank you DAP Audio DAP Audio Sessionmix 6 Product Guide Warning EN o IA Operating Determinations DESCIDION Lilian OS PI O Overview Frontside Backside Je te A Sel eke nie E eS EE COMAS CONE ID a roda MORE ici aloni ee E e Un e EE Wiele ie et e Le E Appendix 1 Sessionmix 6 block diagram WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notif2. Line IN 1 A Line IN 2 7 N TEN GN Se ZN N IN i TRIM Y 4 188 Les JUE 1 d WU Y Ae ru N l SU A Leit MONO Leit MONO JA MN CN 1548 2548 Line MB IR p W R 048 4048 MIC N 4 V XA Right Right Phantom PWR 15 CUP AUX Return 12 12 18 24 Control Room Output Level e 1 15 NE 15 Level 3 4 Level 5 6 Phones Control Room Frontside AV BAc or j UNBAL Line In 3 4 X Line IN 2 FS 4 f N TRIM W mt a Y gt 2 y Left MONO O 15d8 254B Line OdB 40dB MIC 1 Balanced mic input mono channel 1 2 2 Balanced line input mono mono channel 1 2 3 Left line input stereo channel 3 6 4 Gain range for mic 0 40 dB range for line 25 15 dB 5 Right line Input stereo channel 3 6 6 EQ hi range 15 15 dB 7 EQ mid stereo channel 5 12 range 15 15 dB 8 EQ low range 15 15 dB 9 Aux level 10 Mono channel 1 2 panorama Stereo channel 3 6 balance 11 Peak LED 12 Channel Level Main Mix Output N e 6 12 18 24 Fig 3 Stereo Control Room AUX Returns AUX Sends Output 2 Track IN OUT 6 lA O Leit MONO Phones K Tape IN Tape OUT 13 Main mix right unbalanced out 14 Main mix left unbalanced out 15 Phantom power LED 16 Aux return 17 2TK to Main mix switch 18 2TK to Control Room switch 19 Phones control room level 20 Po
3. Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before you initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the system To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to warranty This system contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of thismanual or any unauthorized modification to the system e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never leave any cables lying around Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the system s life Do not open the device and do not modify the device Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger than required to drive the equipment to f
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5. A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the Customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt of the delivery Any return shipment has to be made post paid at all times Return shipments must be accompanied with a letter defining the reason for return shipment Non prepaid return shipments will be refused unless otherwise agreed in writing Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice After this period complaints will not be handled anymore Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting WARNING CAUTION Keep this system away from rain and moisture SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this system has to be qualified follow the instructions of this Manual CAUTION
6. optimally matching the incoming signals to the mixer s internal operation level The high gain of this mixer is ideal when dealing with very low input levels i e vocal recordings or distant sound sources 1 Set the gain control and the corresponding channel fader to their minimum setting 2 Connect the desired sound source CD player microphone etc to the corresponding mic or line input 3 Play the sound source at its highest volume setting respectively sing or speak as loud as possible directly into the microphone 4 While doing so adjust the input level using the gain control so that during the loudest passages the peak LED is just not lit This basic channel setting leaves you at least 8dB headroom This means you have at least 8dB before signal clipping If you want to make further adjustments to the channel s EQ setting you should repeat step 3 and 4 again 6 7 8 Equalizer SECTION HI MID LOW The mixer s Equalizer section allows shaping of the incoming audio signal All mono input channels are fitted with 3 band EQ The upper 6 and lower 8 shelving controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 KHz and 80 Hz respectively The Mid range control 7 has a peaking response frequency at 2 5 KHz All 3 bands have up to 15 dB cut and boost with a centre detent Turning the Equalizer to the right amplifies the frequency range turning to the left attenuates the signal Minor changes to the Equalizer control us
7. the device 2 Check power from the wall all cables the fuse etc 3 If all of the above appears to be O K plug the unit in again 4 If nothing happens after 30 seconds unplug the device 5 Return the device to your DAP Audio dealer 13 Product Specification Model DAP Audio Sessionmix 6 Mono input channels Mic 1 2 input Electronically balanced Freq response 20 Hz 22 kHz 1 dB Distortion THD N lt 0 03 at 0 dB 1 kHz Gain Range 0 dB 40 dB Mic SNR gt 85 dB Line input Electronically balanced Sensitivity range 15 dB 25 dB Stereo input channels Line input Electronically balanced Frequency response 20 Hz 22 kHz 1 dB Distortion THD N lt 0 03 at 0 dB 1 kHz Impedances Input impedance 10 kilo Ohm Out impedance 120 Ohm Tape out kilo Ohm Equalization Hi 15 dB O 12 kHz Mid 15 dB O 2 5 kHz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Main mix section Max output 22 dBu balanced XLR 16 dBu unbalanced 1 4 jacks AUX return gain range Off to 15 dB AUX sends max out 15 dB Power supply Input voltage 2 x 18VAC 300MA Power consumption 11W max Dimensions LxWxH 178 x 295 x 70 mm Weight 2 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CE Website www Dap audio info Email service highlite nl 14 ionmix 6 block diagram Appendix 1 Sess I x A NI 3dvi WIZ y IN OL AZ ind p LIV A
8. ay suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Improper installation can cause serious damage fo people and property Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable ew BROWN RED YELLOW COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER 5 YELLOW GREEN GREEN GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Sessionmix 6 is a mixer from Dap Audio e 6 input channels e 2 mono MIC inputs e 2 stereo Line inputs e Extremely high headroom offering enough dynamic range e Extra low distortion pre amp section Better performance with excellent noise figures e High quality potentiometers e Robust construction for long time operation e 48V Phantom power switch on backside Overview 7 0 NOM LONI SOND DO DINORNI RAY en E EH ULA ADO COMA te Control Room MIC 2 AUX Returns AUX Sends Output 2 Track IN OUT hg N 4a gt TS NN de a 100 i I L L KA a A wy I NS K Left MONO Phones Vz S N A x N m KW FI a NO ua y a N y PES PS s Tape IN Tape OUT ANA a A en Wa UL eil UNMAL Line in 374 Line In 5 6 Main Mix Output
9. crophones The input provides extremely low noise and low hum signal processing When connecting a microphone make sure that the pin assignment is correct Always make sure to read the manual of the microphone you want to connect The XLR inputs are not suitable for connecting line level signals like an additional mixing console FX unit etc You have to use the LINE inputs when connecting this kind of equipment 2 Line Electronically balanced inputs for connecting a keyboard CD player mixer etc You can connect balanced or unbalanced signal sources to the Line input Do not connect signal devices to a channel s MIC and LINE input at the same time This will cause mutual interference which results in level reduction Note When connecting signal sources please make sure that the corresponding channel faders and the master faders are at their minimum settings Otherwise plug in noise can occur 3 5 LINE in Unbalanced stereo inputs for connecting a keyboard CD player mixer etc You can connect unbalanced signal sources to the Line input If using a mono device always connect it to the Left mono input Note When connecting signal sources please make sure that the corresponding channel faders and the master faders are at their minimum settings Otherwise plug in noise can occur 4 Gain Mic Channel input level is determined by the Gain control With the Gain control you can adjust the MIC or LINE input sensitivity while
10. he back to connect an external effect device 24 Aux send Use this output in combination with the aux returns to connect an external effect device 25 Phone out You can connect a pair of headphones with a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm to this stereo 1 4 jack should be wired as Tip left Ring right and sleeve ground Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly 30 Remote Power Supply Input Socket This is the remote AC power supply input socket for the Sessionmix 6 It is a special three core socket Please use the supplied DAP audio adapter only 31 Phantom Power Switch Press this button to turn the phantom power 48V on Do not connect any unbalanced microphones with the phantom power switched on The red Phantom LED 15 will light if the phantom power is activated 11 Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa Connection Cables Take care of your cables always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability Periodically check your cables A great number of problems faulty contacts ground hum discharges etc are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables Headphones Unbalanced
11. ily have to move its respective control Upward try lowering surrounding frequency ranges instead This way you avoid causing the next piece of equipment in your sound path to overdrive You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve headroom e Avoid ground loops Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase e fsystem is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e lf the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your system Leave the system switched off until it has reached room temperature e lf your Dap Audio device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Dap Audio dealer for Service e Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician e Forreplacement use fuses of same type and rating only e WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This system is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the system will serve you for a long time without defects If this system is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product m
12. mono Balanced mono Insert p Tip Tip Tip Left signal Signal hot ve Send Ring Ring Ring Right signal cold ve Return Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve Ground Shield Ground Shield Ground Shield Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Tip Ring Sleeve Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp Output Input Pin 1 i 4 Ground Pin 2 Signal Signal Hum 4 Positive Hum Signal 12 Compensation of interference with balanced connections Balanced use with XLR connectors 1 Ground Shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use PIN 1 and PIN 3 have to be bridged Maintenance The DAP Audio Sessionmix 6 requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Do not use alcohol or solvents Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the connectors with a damp cloth Make sure connectors are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Troubleshooting DAP Audio Sessionmix 6 This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps 1 If the device does not operate properly unplug
13. ones Control group The level of the 2TK input is fixed um 15 Phones Main Mix Control Room Level 19 Phones Control room This control allows you to adjust the control room phones output volume Fig 9 Caution Depending on the type of headphones connected to the phones jack the Powermix is capable of producing very high output levels via the phones output Therefore make sure to turn the control all the way down minimum setting before connecting the headphones Listening to loud sound pressure levels over a longer period of time leads to hearing damage 20 Power LED The green power LED lights when the Sessionmix is turned on If after switching the device on the LED does not light make sure that the AC adapter is connected properly If the LED still doesn t light up after everything is connected right please contact your DAP audio dealer 10 21 LED VU meter 22 Main mix This control allows you to adjust the main mix level Control Room Output Stereo AUX Returns lan AUX Sends E 2 Track IN OUT NOTO Tape IN Tape OUT Leit MONO 26 Controlroom out stereo unbalanced 27 Tape in stereo RCA 28 Tape out stereo RCA BAER PHANTOM a ogner OPEN WARMING SHOCK HAZARD co rot ore gt s ON OFF AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE 1s ma cover CE 7 AC INPUT 29 Power On Off 23 Aux returns Use this output in combination with the aux 1 returns on t
14. ually produce the best results Try to avoid excessive enhancement of the MID band 9 AUX The FX control allows you to change the aux level to the FX Mix 10 Pan Mono Channels By using the panorama control you can change the input signal s position within the stereo image When the panorama control is set to center position the audio signal is equal for both the left and right output Bal stereo channels By using the balance control you can adjust the balance between the left and the right channel If you use a mono source input left mono the control works as a panorama control and lets you change the input signal s position within the stereo image Main Mix Output Sr 13 Main out L unbalanced 14 Main out R unbalanced i 15 Phantom Power LED This LED indicates when the phantom power is switched on for the microphone inputs After switching on the mixer the red LED should not light up So both balanced and unbalanced microphones can be connected Unbalanced microphones may be damaged if the Phantom power is activated however unbalanced microphones are rarely to be found these days 16 Aux 1 return l 20 This control allows you to adjust the aux 1 level to the main js i 27 17 Assign 2TK to main mix ED 5 Use this button to assign the 2TK input to the main mix Main Mix The level of the 2TK input is fixed G i 18 Assign 2TK to the Phones Control room group Use this button to assign the 2TK input to the Ph
15. ull output e Do not plug Mics into the console or stagebox while Phantom Power is on Also mute the monitor Pa system when turning Phantom Power on or off Allow the system to adjust for a couple of seconds before setting the input gains e Only use system indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids e Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always disconnect power from the mains when system is not used Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground Make sure you don t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables Make sure that the signals into the mixer are balanced otherwise hum could be created Make sure you use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals All incoming signals should be clear 3 e Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel e Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the system and the power cord from time to time e Please turn off the power switch when changing the power cord or signal cable or select the input mode switch e Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your equipment Should this occur it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the INPUT control e To emphasize a frequency range you don t necessar
16. wer on LED 21 LED VU Meter 22 Main mix level 23 Stereo Aux Returns 24 Aux Send 25 Phones out 26 Control Room out 27 Tape in 28 Tape out Backside CAUTION KEE AA CAUTION er REPLACE WTH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING WARING SHOCK HAZARD voum DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE wor OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ss ras ouvre 29 Power on off 30 Phantom power switch 31 AC adapter input Installation Remove all packing materials from the Sessionmix 12 DSP Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty MIC Mono Input Channels y Channels 1 2 are mono with a choice of balanced mic or line inputs Each mono channel has its own insert jack on the back of the unit see fig 5 Lina IN 13 14 Stereo Input Channels A further 4 line inputs are configured as 2 stereo input channels These are ideal for K accepting outputs from MIDI keyboards or modules CD players and other S electronic instruments Lett MONO O Right Fig 7 Va N BAL or UNBAL Line In 3 4 Line IN2 PAK 15 J NS VE ms d Ki Left MONO A N ER 1548 2548 Line KG AB 048 4048 MIC Right TRI M Fig 8 How to set the Input level 1 Mic Electronically balanced XLR type inputs for connecting low impedance mi
17. y the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Your shipment includes e DAP Sessionmix 6 e 1X AC AC adapter A48TI360300 5 1 36VCT 300mA e User manual A Return Procedure A Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number RMA number Products returned without an RMA number will be refused Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility Call Highlite 0031 455667723 or mail aftersalesOhighlite nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4
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