DAPAudio Core Mix-2 USB, Manual

Page 1: ...Core Mix 2 USB ORDERCODE D2302 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands ...

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Page 3: ...ne Channels 7 Main Channels 7 Master section 8 Monitor section 8 Record Module 8 Rear 9 Installation 10 Set Up and Operation 10 Functions 10 Microphone Channel 10 Main Channels 11 Master section 12 Monitor section 12 Record Module 13 Rear 14 Operations 16 Using the Core Mix 2 USB with PC software which can only access a single soundcard 16 Connection Cables 17 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 18 Pro...

Page 4: ...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 manufact...

Page 5: ...ry to reduce the input signal level by using the INPUT control To emphasize a frequency range you don t necessarily 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 Avoid ground loops Always be sure to connect the pow...

Page 6: ... 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 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 t...

Page 7: ...le to adjust your favorite sound Both channel and cross faders have fader curve selections All the pot meters are locked below the surface for extra stability and it has a separate fader print board for easy maintenance It has a MP3 module which can record and playback your life performance directly on a USB or SD device Features 2 USB PC MAC audio interfaces 60mm VCA faders MP3 USB SD recorder LE...

Page 8: ...ol 5 Mic LED 6 Mic off on talkover switch Fig 2 Main Channels 7 Input selection switch 8 Gain control 9 VU meter 10 Hi control 11 Mid control 12 Low control 13 Channel fader 14 Channel fader curve switch 15 Crossfader slope switch 16 Crossfader on off switch 17 Crossfader Fig 3 ...

Page 9: ...nce control Fig 4 Monitor section 21 Cue low control 22 Cue mix control 23 Cue level 24 Phones output Fig 5 Record Module 25 EQ button 26 USB slot 27 SD card slot 28 Display 29 Repeat button 30 Stop button 31 Play pause 32 button 33 button 34 Del ete button 35 Rec ord button Fig 6 ...

Page 10: ...balanced output 40 Channel 2 line RCA input 41 Channel 2 CD RCA input 42 Line phono switch 43 Channel 1 line phono RCA input 44 Channel 1 CD RCA input 45 AC inlet with integrated fuse holder 46 Master XLR balanced output 47 GND screw 48 USB 2 input 49 USB MP3 level control 50 USB 1 input 51 Mic input ...

Page 11: ...el is fitted with 3 band EQ The Hi 3 Mid 4 and Bass 5 bands have their center frequencies fixed at 5 Khz 800 Hz and 70 Hz respectively All three bands have up to 26dB cut and up to 12 dB boost and have a centre detent for Off Turning the equalizer level control to the right amplifies the frequency range turning to the left attenuates the signal Minor changes to the equalizer control usually produc...

Page 12: ...fitted with 3 band EQ The Hi 10 Mid 11 and Bass 12 bands have their center frequencies fixed at 12 Khz 1kHz and 80 Hz respectively All three bands have up to 26dB cut and up to 12 dB boost and have a centre detent for Off Turning the Equalizer level control to the right amplifies the frequency range turning to the left attenuates the signal Minor changes to the equalizer control usually produce th...

Page 13: ...ue mix control Allows the user to hear mixed audio of the monitor cue audio and the program master audio in the headphones When the knob is rotated to the left only channel will be heard when in the right position only channel 2 will be heard 23 Cue level control Fig 12 Is used to adjust volume level of the phones 24 output 24 Phones output You can connect a pair of headphones with an impedance of...

Page 14: ...he pause mode and again to resume playback 32 button Tapping this button allows you to skip to the next track Pushing and holding this button allows you to play a track fast forward 33 button Tap this button to go back to the beginning of the current track or select a previous track for playing Pushing and holding this button allows you to play a track fast backwards 34 Delete button Push the dele...

Page 15: ...h Allows you to switch the channel 1 line phono 43 input to either line or phono level 43 Channel 1 line phono RCA input Use to connect a line level or a phono level device Make sure the line phono 42 switch is set in the according position 44 Channel 1 CD RCA input Use to connect CD player 45 AC inlet with integrated fuse holder This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord...

Page 16: ...nput for connecting low impedance microphones The input has extremely low noise hum 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 input is not suitable for connecting an additional mixing console FX unit etc You have to use the LINE inputs when connecting this kind of equipment Note When c...

Page 17: ...wo USB1 68 and USB2 66 ports can only be set up with a single soundcard You need to install the freeware ASIO4ALL software which can be downloaded from http www asio4all com After installing the ASIO4ALL software make sure the settings are the same as in figure 15 Fig 16 If you own a Mac you can use the Audio Midi setup for this purpose Fig 17 ...

Page 18: ...ts 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 mono Balanced mono Insert ...

Page 19: ...onnections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Troubleshooting DAP Audio Core Mix 2 USB 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 the device 2...

Page 20: ...3 kHz High range 26dB 12dB Mid frequency 1 kHz Mid range 26dB 12dB Low frequency 70 Hz Low range 26dB 12dB Microphone EQ High frequency 5 kHz High range 12dB 12dB Mid frequency 800 kHz Mid range 12dB 12dB Low frequency 120 Hz Low range 12dB 12dB Frequency response 20Hz 20Khz T H D 0 1 Dimensions 240 x 301 x 88 WxDxH Power supply 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Power consumption 8 Watt Fuse T1A Weight 3 4 Kg De...

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