DAPAudio GIG-6, User Manual

Page 1: ...GIG 6 ORDERCODE D2260 ...

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Page 3: ...erating Determinations 3 Return Procedure 4 Claims 4 Description 5 Features 5 Overview 5 Front panel 6 Back panel 8 Installation 8 Function 9 Set up and operation 13 Connection Cables 13 Maintenance 14 Replacing the Fuse 14 Troubleshooting 14 Product Specifications 15 Appendix 1 GIG 6 block diagram 16 ...

Page 4: ...ler 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...

Page 5: ...ccur it is necessary 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 ...

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 th...

Page 7: ...versatile mixer with 16 build in DSP echo presets The USB port gives you the possibility to connect a PC or MAC and record your mix or use as external input source It is an ideal mixer for small venues where ultimate performance and advanced features are needed Overview Fig 1 ...

Page 8: ... 3 Left line input stereo channel 3 6 4 Trim control 5 Right line Input stereo channel 3 6 6 EQ high control range 15 15 dB 7 EQ mid control range 15 15 dB 8 EQ low control range 15 15 dB 9 Aux eff level 10 Mono channel 1 2 panorama Stereo channel 3 6 balance 11 Peak LED 12 Channel level control ...

Page 9: ... to control switch 16 Tape rec to master switch 17 Send control 18 Return control 19 Level control 20 Aux send control 21 Display 22 Up button 23 Down button 24 Headphones control room level 25 Power on LED 26 Phantom power LED 27 LED VU meter 28 Main mix level ...

Page 10: ...t L R 36 Phones out Backpanel 37 AC adapter input 38 USB connector 39 Power on off Installation Remove all packing materials from the GIG 6 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 ...

Page 11: ...e Line input When using a mono device always connect it to the Left mono input Note When connecting signal sources please make sure that the corresponding channel level controls and the master mix control are at their minimum settings Otherwise plug in noise can occur 4 Trim Mic Channel input level is determined by the Gain control With the Gain control you can adjust the MIC or LINE input sensiti...

Page 12: ...ition within the stereo image 11 Peak LED The peak indicator shows peak levels in a channel s incoming signal level If the red peak LED frequently blinks or constantly lights the corresponding channel is likely to enter clipping and you have to reduce the input s amplification using the gain control The peak LED lights at a level of 8 dB below clipping Make sure that the Peak LED lights only brief...

Page 13: ...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 26 Phantom Power LED This LED indicates when the phantom power is switched on for the mic 1 inputs After switching on the mixer the red LED should not light up So both balanced and unbalanced microphones can be connected U...

Page 14: ...t and sleeve ground Caution Depending on the type of headphones connected to the phones jack the Powermix is capable of producing very high output levels on the headphones 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 37 Remote Power Supply...

Page 15: ...ce 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 mono Balanced mon...

Page 16: ...nectors are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Troubleshooting DAP Audio GIG 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 the device 2 Check power...

Page 17: ...ne inputs 20K Ohm Stereo inputs 10K Ohm Aux stereo return 10K Ohm CD Tape stereo input 10K Ohm Gain control Mono channels 30 dB Stereo channels 10 dB Aux FX 10 dB T H D 0 005 Any output 1Khz 14dBu 20Hz to 20Khz channel inputs S N 90 dB Frequency Resp 20Hz 30 Khz 1dB Crosstalk 80 dB Output levels 20 dB Channel EQ Low 80Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5KHz 15 dB High 12KHz 15 dB Phantom power 48 V Power supply 2x 15...

Page 18: ...16 Appendix 1 GIG 6 block diagram ...

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