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DSM48 DIGITAL SPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Order ref: 170.668UK User Manual Features • 4 inputs, 8 outputs, fully balanced • Independent parametric EQs • Delay and Compressor/Limiter/Gate functions • All inputs/outputs independently controlled • Controllable via front panel, USB or LAN...
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Introduction Thank you for choosing the DSM48 Digital Speaker Management System. This unit has been designed to offer professional quality performance with open flexibility to address a wide range of sound reinforcement applications.
11. Power switch - Switches mains power to the DSM48 12. Ventilation grille - Do not cover or obstruct airflow to this vent 13. RJ45 connector - LAN Connection to PC or other DSM48 14. Output connectors - Balanced XLR output connectors 15.
Panel Operation Input Parameter Setting Pressing a Mute/Edit button will Mute or un-mute that specific input. Press & hold the MUTE/EDIT key for IN A or IN B for 3 seconds to enter edit mode. Using the BACK and NEXT navigation buttons will step through the various menu options. 1.
Output Parameter setting Pressing a Mute/Edit button will Mute or un-mute that specific input. Press & hold the MUTE/EDIT key for IN A or IN B for 3 seconds to enter edit mode. Using the BACK and NEXT navigation buttons will step through the various menu options. 1.
8. Output EQ Output EQ1 - EQ6 (6 independent EQs for each channel) Press BACK or NEXT buttons to step through EQ1 to EQ6 Parameter 1 rotary selects the filter type: Parametric (PEQ), High-Shelf (Hi-S) or Low-Shelf (Lo-S) Press ENTER to confirm the filter type and move down to parameter settings. Parameter 1 rotary control adjusts the cutoff frequency (20Hz to 20kHz) Parameter 2 rotary control adjusts the gain (-30 to +15dB) Parameter 3 rotary control selects bandwidth/slope (0.05-3.00oct or 6-12dB/oct)
Setting up The Citronic DSM48 can be operated individually from a PC via USB and can also be linked in multiples over a wider, long-distance network via LAN connection. A maximum of 250 units may be linked together by this method.
Copy channel Input source type setting System menu Channel connect Connection In order for the PC to communicate with the DSM48, it is necessary to establish a connection. Click on “Connection” (F) The following menu will be displayed 170.668UK User Manual...
The software will normally be able to detect the correct COM port and this will be displayed. Click OK to confirm the USB connection between PC and DSM48. If unsuccessful, try a different COM port from the list. If COM port is not detected automatically, open the PC’s Hardware Device Manager.
Channel functions Clicking on an input channel button switches the button between its own colour or grey. When it is grey, its frequency curve will not be displayed in the top window. Clicking on any of the channel functions button will open an editing window for that function Channel Mute or On select Input Gain setting Normal or Inverted polarity select...
LAN setup On the PC that is to be connected with the DSM48 (or multiple units), navigate to the network adaptor properties. e.g. in Windows 10, click the start button and click the settings icon (cog symbol) Select Network & Internet and Ethernet.
Specifications Power supply 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC) Power consumption <25W Fuse T315mA Crossover HPF + LPF fully programmable per output Filter type Linkwitz-Riley; Bessel; Butterworth. PC Com port USB and LAN (RJ45) CMRR 65dB (50Hz-10kHz) Input type Analogue or AES digital (XLR) Input/output polarity In phase (+) or reverse (-) Input EQ...
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