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LIVEMIX AD-24

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5. 

Input Lights:

 These lights give you a visual indication of the incoming audio signal level. Use the 

signal level lights as a guide, when adjusting the output volume of the signal sources that are 

feeding the inputs of the AD-24. 

The input lights can be one of three colors based on signal strength: 

-20dB (Green):

 A green light indicates a healthy signal level, and is where you want to see your 

signal strength most of the time. 

-6dB (Yellow): 

The yellow color indicates that the signal is 

almost too loud, and should only occur when a signal is at 

an occasionally loud moment.

0dB (Red):

 The red color indicates that the signal is 

“overloading” the input, and needs to be turned down at 

the source. If you see red lights, the source signal needs to 

be turned down in volume, or the signal will be distorted as 

it is sent to the other parts of the Livemix system. 

6. 

+4dBu/-10dBV switches:

 These buttons allow you to 

configure each pair of inputs for different types of incoming 

signals. 

If using unbalanced -10dBV signals, set the button to the 

OUT position. This setting will optimize the connectors for 

the lower-level signals common in consumer equipment 

such as a portable digital audio player, a consumer CD 

player, etc.

If using balanced, +4dBu signals, set the button to the IN 

position. This setting will configure the connectors for the 

higher-level signals you would find in the direct outputs of a 

professional audio mixer or rack of standalone microphone 

preamplifiers.

7. 

Livemix DATA Out:

  This female RJ-45 connector is the output of the AD-24. It sends a digitized 

audio signal containing all 24 input channels to a MIX-16 over a single shielded CAT5 or CAT6 

cable.

8. 

Livemix DATA Light:

 This light will illuminate green when the AD-24 has a valid connection and 

is sending data to a MIX-16. If this light is red, it is an indication that the connection to the MIX-

16 is not functioning properly. A shielded CAT5 or CAT6 cable is required for proper sync.

NOTE:

 

The AD-24 allows you to 

select between these two 

operating levels, by channel 

pairs. This means that you 

may mix and match different  

incoming signal sources, and 

do not have to choose an 

overall input level for all 24 

channels.

NOTE:

If you see a red light, it may 

also be an indication that you 

have the +4/-10 switches in 

the wrong position. 

Summary of Contents for LIVEMIX AD-24

Page 1: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 TM 1266 Park Road Chanhassen MN 55317 952 401 7700 support digitalaudio com www digitalaudio com Version 1 0 March 2014 AD 24 ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONVERTER USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...eat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they connect to the product Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed ...

Page 3: ...ontents of Box 2 Introduction 2 Anatomy of the AD 24 3 Setup Diagrams 5 Connecting the AD 24 to a Mixer Snake Interface 5 Connecting the AD 24 to the MIX 16 5 Setup and Operation 6 Livemix System Overview 7 Input Options 7 Central Mixer Options 7 Control Surface 7 Troubleshooting 8 Appendix 9 TASCAM DB 25 pin out 9 Livemix Support 10 Technical Specifications 10 ...

Page 4: ...uct to the place of purchase Please write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton Any product sent to us without a valid RMA number will be refused Include the following with the product a brief description of the problem your name return shipping address phone number and the RMA number Do not include any accessories DAL is not responsible for any damage to or loss of the product duri...

Page 5: ...ent from the AD 24 to the MIX 16 over a single shielded CAT5 or CAT6 network cable Accessible front panel controls make the Livemix AD 24 very simple to setup while front panel LED meters allow for easy monitoring of incoming audio signals Livemix AD 24 features include 24 Balanced Unbalanced Inputs TRS and DB 25 D SUB Audio Connections Front Panel 4dBu 10dBV Select Switches 1 switch per stereo pa...

Page 6: ...nced connection to the AD 24 balanced connections allow for longer cable runs and offer better interference rejection 4 DB 25 Inputs Each DB 25 connector carries eight separate channels of balanced 4dBu audio signals using a single multi pin connector Since each connector carries eight channels of audio connections can be made more quickly only three connections instead of 24 DB 25 connections can...

Page 7: ...ition This setting will optimize the connectors for the lower level signals common in consumer equipment such as a portable digital audio player a consumer CD player etc If using balanced 4dBu signals set the button to the IN position This setting will configure the connectors for the higher level signals you would find in the direct outputs of a professional audio mixer or rack of standalone micr...

Page 8: ...5 CAT6 LM DANTE EXP DANTE NETWORK 12VDC 3 33A LIVEMIX DATA OUT AD 24 ANALOG MIXER SNAKE INTERFACE TRS CABLE DB25 CABLE TASCAM PINOUT SETUP DIAGRAMS Connecting the AD 24 to the MIX 16 Connecting the AD 24 to a Mixer Snake Interface LIVEMIX DATA IN 24VDC 3 75A LIVEMIX DATA OUT STEREO MIXES 1 16 LIVEMIX DATA OUT MIX 16 STEREO MIXES 17 32 MIX 32 ONLY 12VDC 3 33A LIVEMIX DATA OUT AD 24 LIVEMIX DATA AD ...

Page 9: ...ons are in parallel For example a signal input on channel 1 via DB 25 will appear on TRS channel 1 In this way the AD 24 can pass through an analog signal from one device to another 3 Adjust the front panel switches for the appropriate signal levels 4 Connect the Livemix Data Out port on the AD 24 to the Livemix Data In port on the MIX 16 with the included shielded CAT6 cable 5 Turn on the power s...

Page 10: ... in the MIX 16 and allows the Livemix system to receive audio from a Dante based network Central Mixer Options The Livemix Central Mixer processes and distributes digital audio and power to connected Control Surfaces Control up to 16 personal mixes with the Livemix MIX 16 Control Surface Livemix needs at least one connected controller to make a mix Livemix Bundles both Analog and Digital come with...

Page 11: ...tting but the levels on some input channels are still a little too soft loud How can I further fine tune the levels coming into the AD 24 The AD 24 does not offer individual input gain control for each channel if you want to fine tune the signals further you will need to adjust the strength of the audio signal directly from its source In most cases the source will be an analog mixing console that ...

Page 12: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 9 APPENDIX TASCAM DB 25 pin out ...

Page 13: ... N 18 dBu 1KHz input 03 100mW 22Ω Load 014 100mW into 32Ω Load 005 100mW into 64Ω ohms 003 100mW into 300Ω S N Ratio 103dB Frequency Response 20Hz 22KHz 3dB Crosstalk Left to Right 103 dB Latency 1 5 mS AD 24 ANALOG CHARACTERISTICS THD N 001 S N Ratio 111 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz 22KHz 5dB Crosstalk 92 dB Maximum Input Level 24 dBu minor distortion above 23 5dBu hard clip at 24 dBu Input Impeda...

Page 14: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 11 2014 Digital Audio Labs Audinate the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd Livemix is a trademark of Digital Audio Labs Patents pending ...

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