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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions 16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or 1. Read these instructions. electric shock. 2. Keep these instructions. 17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the discon- 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2 Table Of Contents .......................... 3 Chapter 1 : Welcome ........................4 Chapter 2 : Mixer Hardware – DL Series : Front Panel ..............5 Introduction ..............................5 iPad Dock Connector ...........................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 : Welcome

    This seems like as good a place as any to have our first note together (and I will cherish this moment forever)! Whether you have a DL806 or a DL1608 mixer, this is THE place to be! This Owner’s Manual covers the hardware of both mixers. The differences between...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 : Mixer Hardware - Dl Series : Front Panel

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 : Mixer Hardware – DL Series : Front Panel Introduction We’re going to start things off with a look at the front panel of the mixer: its features, how and where to make connections and signal fl ow. Let’s kick off our front panel hardware discussion with the iPad dock connector.

  • Page 6: Ipad Tray And Tray Inserts

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual iPad Tray and Tray Inserts The largest area on the mixer is the iPad tray with the dock to its left. The iPad tray is a part of the DL Series mixer and cannot be removed. The iPad slides into the tray and mates with the dock connector on the mixer.
  • Page 7 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual With different dimensions than the other iPads, the iPad mini doesn’t fit the included iPad tray...it’s too small! Don’t fret, though; we’ve got you covered. As mentioned on the previous page, an iPad mini may be docked to a DL Series mixer with a Lightning connector, but it requires a mini tray insert (sold separately).
  • Page 8 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual The iPad Air also does not fit the included iPad tray. Again, though; we’ve got you covered. As mentioned two pages ago, an iPad Air may be docked to a DL Series mixer with a Lightning connector, but it requires an Air tray insert (sold separately).
  • Page 9 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual If you had been mixing with an iPad mini or iPad Air, but would rather use an iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation) or iPad (4th generation), the included iPad tray will need to be reinstalled. The iPad tray insert only needs to be reinstalled if you are mixing with the iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation) or iPad (4th generation).

  • Page 10: Padlock

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual PadLock™ Also included with the mixer is a PadLock. This is used to lock the iPad into place on the mixer. One might use this for fixed installs where a dedicated iPad is used and (Pad)locked to the mixer.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Introduction

    Each DL1608 mixer is outfitted with 16 gain knobs, 16 sig / OL LEDs, one phones output jack and one phones knob. Each DL806 mixer is outfitted with eight gain knobs, eight sig / OL LEDs, one phones output jack and one phones knob. Let’s take a look at each of these features, starting with the gain knobs.

  • Page 12: Phones Output Jack

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 Front Panel Phones Output Jack This 1/4" TRS connector supplies the output to stereo headphones. The volume is controlled with the phones knob located right below the output jack. The phones output follows standard conventions:...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 : Mixer Hardware - Dl Series : Rear Panel

    L/R XLR main output jacks, a Kensington lock, a network connector and a force update button. In fact, the only functional difference between the two is that the DL1608 has 16 input jacks and six aux sends jacks, whereas the DL806 has eight Power input jacks and four aux send jacks.

  • Page 14: Power Switch / Power Led

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 Rear Panel Power Switch Press the top of this rocker switch in to turn the mixer on and press the bottom of this switch to turn the mixer off. As a general guide, the mixer should be turned on first, before any external power amplifiers or powered speakers.

  • Page 15: Phantom Power Led

    COLD In addition to accepting balanced mic or line-level signals using an XLR connector, channels 13-16 [on the DL1608; channels 5-8 on the DL806] may also accept 1/4" line-level signals driven by balanced or unbalanced sources. To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. “TRS” stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a stereo 1/4"...

  • Page 16: L/R Main Outs

    You may run separate aux mixes since all aux sends are independent of each other. There are four aux sends on a DL806 mixer and six aux sends on a DL1608 mixer.

  • Page 17: Kensington Lock

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Kensington Lock An optional Kensington Lock provides an extra level of security should the mixer be left alone, unwatched. There are a wide variety of cable apparatuses to choose from to secure your mixer via the Kensington Lock security slot. Feel free to decide on what type works best for you by perusing the Kensington website: http://www.kensington.com/...

  • Page 18: Force Update Button

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Force Update Button The force update button is tucked in right between the power connector and network connector. In a perfect world, this button would just sit there without a care in the world, umbrella drink in hand, beach, surf and sun on a daily basis.

  • Page 19: Appendix A : Hookup Diagrams

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Appendix A : Hookup Diagrams Live Sound: House Engineer Transmitters SRM450v3 Powered Monitors Wireless Headphones for in-ear Router Microphones monitors (Wi-Fi) Keyboard Mackie DLM12 Mackie DLM12 powered loudspeaker powered loudspeaker Drums Mackie DLM12S Mackie DLM12S...
  • Page 20 The L/R main outs of the DL806 connect directly to a pair of DLM8 powered loudspeakers. Aux sends 1-2 are sent to two separate DLM8 powered loudspeakers set up as monitors for the band. Or use one (or more) aux sends to send signal to transmitters for in-ear monitors.
  • Page 21 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Live Sound: Self-Engineered Wireless Router (Wi-Fi) Vocalist Guitarist Engineer’ s Headphones Keyboardist Bassist Drummist DJist Here’s a setup for all the musicians out there who whine for “more me” in the mix. Set up and connect each musician’s instrument, the PA and monitors just like they would be in any other live situation.
  • Page 22 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Live Sound: Two Mixers, One iPad Mackie SRM650 Mackie SRM650 Loudspeaker Loudspeaker and SRM1850 and SRM1850 Subwoofer Subwoofer Mackie SRM550 (for monitors) Monitor Mixer Wireless Headphones Router (Wi-Fi) So you say you have a snake. We prefer dogs, cats or fi sh for pets, but snakes are cool, too.
  • Page 23 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Live Sound: Two Mixers Linked So the club down the street is running sound through a DL Series mixer and you want to one-up them? That’s easy! How about running sound through TWO DL Series mixers?! No, it won’t be twice as loud, but you will have nearly twice as many inputs which means you’ll probably have twice the talent playing...
  • Page 24 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Rack Mounted Wireless Headphones Wireless Router Wireless Headphones This hookup diagram illustrates that the mixer doesn’t just have to eat up desk space...rack mount it instead! Before doing so, though, it would be a good idea to review the Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions that were included with the Rack Mount Kit.

  • Page 25: Appendix B : Technical Information

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Appendix B : Technical Information Specifications General Digital Sample Rate: .........................................48 kHz A/D/A Bit Depth: ......................................24-bit System Latency: ......................................1.5 ms Frequency Response All inputs to all outputs: ............................ ±0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Distortion THD (mic input to main output, 1 kHz, –1 dBFS): ........................
  • Page 26 XLR Mic Pre: ........................................Onyx Input Impedance: ................1-12: 3k , 13-16: 3 k mic [XLR], 30 k line [1/4"] [DL1608] 1-4: 3k , 5-8: 3 k mic [XLR], 30 k line [1/4"] [DL806] Max Input Level: .....................................XLR: +21 dBu 1/4": +30 dBu Gain: ......................................
  • Page 27 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Specifications Continued... Networking Connector: ....................................100 MB Ethernet Control: ........................................Complete Simultaneous Control: ................................10 iPad Devices Supported Devices Version Requirement: ..........................iOS 7.1 or higher [Master Fader] DL Series mixer with Lightning Connector Wired iPad: ................................iPad (4th generation),...

  • Page 28: Dimensions

    Height (Rear): ....................................3.7 in / 95 mm Depth: ......................................15.4 in / 391 mm Weight: ..................................7.9 lb / 3.6 kg [DL1608] 6.9 lb / 3.1 kg [DL806] Rack: ......................................Nine Rack Spaces [Needs an additional space or two above to allow for connections] Environment Operating Temperature [extended ambient temperature]:....................
  • Page 29 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 Lightning Dimensions 15.4 Weight [391] 6.9 lb / 3.1 kg 11.5 [291] [95] [40] 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm 4.5 in / 115 mm...
  • Page 30 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL1608 Lightning Dimensions Weight 15.4 in / 391 mm 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg 11.5 in / 291 mm 3.7 in / 95 mm 1.6 in / 40 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm...
  • Page 31 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 30-pin Dimensions 15.4 Weight [391] 6.9 lb / 3.1 kg 11.5 [291] [95] [40] 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm 4.5 in / 115 mm...
  • Page 32 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL1608 30-pin Dimensions Weight 15.4 in / 391 mm 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg 11.5 in / 291 mm 3.7 in / 95 mm 1.6 in / 40 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm 2.1 in / 53 mm 59.1 in / 1500 mm...
  • Page 33 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 and DL1608 Dimensions Continued... Nine rack spaces 19.0 in / 483 mm 0.354 in / 9 mm [iPad 1 bottom] 0.520 in / 13.2 mm [iPad 2 bottom] 0.535 in / 13.6 mm [iPad 3 bottom] 1.5 in / 39 mm...
  • Page 34 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual DL806 and DL1608 Dimensions Continued... 2.0 in / 52 mm 11.9 in / 302 mm 1.5 in / 37 mm 9.0 in / 228 mm 1.3 in / 32 mm 1.3 in / 32 mm...

  • Page 35: Appendix C : Service Information

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Appendix C : Service Information Troubleshooting If you think your DL Series mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.720trees.com) to get some ideas or contact our technical support heroes.
  • Page 36 • Did you select the wireless DL806 or DL1608 from the tools > devices screen? • Are you running the latest and greatest master fader and DL Series firmware? Go to the App Store and check for an update.

  • Page 37: Appendix D: Glossary Of Terms

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Appendix D: Glossary Of Terms The glossary contains brief definitions of many of the audio and electronic terms and acronyms used in discussions of sound mixing and recording. If you would like more information, we recommend the following: The Audio Dictionary —...
  • Page 38 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Condenser — Another term for the electronic component generally known as a capacitor. In audio, condenser often refers to a type of microphone that uses a capacitor as the sound pickup element.
  • Page 39 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... EIN — Equivalent Input Noise. A specification that helps measure the “quietness” of a gain stage by deriving the equivalent input noise voltage necessary to obtain a given preamp’s output noise.
  • Page 40 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Ground — Also called earth. Ground is defined as the point of zero voltage in a circuit or system, the reference point from which all other voltages are measured. In electrical power systems, ground connections are used for safety purposes, to keep equipment chassis and controls at zero voltage and to provide a safe path for errant currents.
  • Page 41 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Mic Amp — See Mic Preamp. Mic Level — The typical level of a signal from a microphone. A mic level signal (usually – but not always – coming from a microphone) is generally lower than –30 dBu. With a very quiet source [a pin dropping?] the signal may be –70 dBu or lower.
  • Page 42 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Nyquist Sampling Theorem — This theorem states that, when an analog signal is converted to a digital signal, it must be sampled at a frequency that is at least twice the highest audio frequency present in the analog signal.
  • Page 43 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Reverberation, Reverb — The sound remaining in a room after the source of sound is stopped. It’s what you hear in a large tiled room immediately after you’ve clapped your hands.
  • Page 44 DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Stereo — Believe it or not, stereo comes from a Greek word that means solid. We use stereo or stereophony to describe the illusion of a continuous, spacious sound field that is seemingly spread around the listener by two or more related audio signals.

  • Page 45: Warranty Statement / Gpl Statement

    DL806 and DL1608 Owner’s Manual Warranty Statement Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer.

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