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audio splitter
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  • Page 1 DS 2418 audio splitter user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e. K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 22.06.2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 4.1 Pin assignment..........................13 Connections and operating elements................... 15 Technical specifications........................21 Protecting the environment......................23 DS 2418...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. DS 2418...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. audio splitter...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. DS 2418...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 9 With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. DS 2418...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 11 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. DS 2418...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Two operation modes (2 in 4 & 1 in 8) switchable Eight separately controllable outputs Two link outputs XLR in and outputs Efficient circuit design for minimum distortion and lowest noise level 19" housing (1 RU), installation depth 12 cm audio splitter...
  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit. 4.1 Pin assignment You can use XLR connectors with either balanced or unbalanced wiring. DS 2418...
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up XLR connection for signal in and XLR mounting sockets are provided for signal inputs. XLR mounting plugs are provided for outputs signal outputs. Drawings and descriptions explain the pin assignment. Balanced wiring: Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) Unbalanced wiring: Ground, shielding...
  • Page 15: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel ö & MODE LEVEL LEVEL DS2418 DISTRIBUTION SPLITTER 2 INTO 4/1 INTO 8 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ POWER SIGNAL CHA SIGNAL CHA DS 2418...
  • Page 16 Connections and operating elements 1 Mains switch to turn the unit on or off. 2 Indicator LED for operating mode 2–4 In this mode, the audio signals on INPUT CHA and INPUT CHB are distributed to the associated outputs CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to CH8 (stereo operation).
  • Page 17 This LED lights up when channel B receives an audio signal with a level above 40 mV. 7 CH5 – CH8 Level control for channels 5 to 8. Use these controls to adjust the output signal channel-related in a range of 0 to +6 dB. DS 2418...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements Rear panel USE ONLY WITH A 250 V FUSE LINK INPUT MODE LINK INPUT audio splitter...
  • Page 19 Operating mode switch (pressed: 2 in 4, released: 1 in 8). 12 CH4 – CH1 Channel B signal outputs 4 to 1 (XLR mounting socket). 13 LINK Use this signal output (XLR mounting plug) to feed the channel A INPUT signal to another splitter or the like. DS 2418...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 14 INPUT Signal input channel A (XLR mounting socket). 15 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder for operating voltage supply. audio splitter...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Dynamic range > 115 dB Signal-to-noise ratio > 100 dB, A-weighted Frequency response 20 Hz … 20 kHz (±3 dB) < 0.03 % Distortion Operating voltage supply AC 230 V , 60 Hz < 8 W Power consumption DS 2418...
  • Page 22 Technical specifications Dimensions 1 RU in a 19" rack, installation depth 12 cm Weight 2.5 kg audio splitter...
  • Page 23: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. DS 2418...
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  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...