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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL MIXER D-901 (Version 2) Thank you for purchasing TOA's Digital Mixer. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use. • Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included. •...
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOA's D-901 is a 19-inch rack-mounted (3U high) digital mixer configured with 12 inputs, 8 buses, and 8 outputs. It features signal processing functions necessary for sound systems such as feedback suppression and auto-mixing. All functional parameters can be set at the unit*. Settings can be stored in the unit's internal memory as "preset memory"...
OUTPUT (Refer to p. 10.) Lights when the power is switched ON. p. 63.) Flashes when the D-901 is communicating with a ENTER] This knob can be rotated to change parameters or select setting contents, and also operates as a push switch.
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Preset Memory Selection Section PRESET Input Channel Control Section INPUT 15. Input Channel Selector Keys [1 – 12] Used to select the input channel for sound volume adjustment or parameter setting. The Input channel indicator [SEL] (16) lights when a key is pressed, causing the corresponding channel number to be displayed on the setting screen.
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Microphone Bus Control Section EFFECT MIC BUS 20. Microphone Bus Selector Key [SEL] Used to set the microphone bus parameters or adjust the volume. Pressing this key causes the Output Channel Control Section PEAK +12dB +6dB -6dB -12dB -20dB -40dB OUTPUT 25.
[Rear] RS-232C DIGITAL MIXER SIGNAL model D-901 TOA Corporation MADE IN JAPAN Slot 9 Control module slot 31. Cooling Fan CAUTION Do not block the fan exhaust vent. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit and result in fire.
5.2. Optional Modules Notes • Make sure that the power is switched OFF before attaching or detaching modules. • To avoid failures due to static electricity, do not touch the parts or terminals on the circuit board of both the unit and module.
6. SETTING BASICS 6.1. Setting Procedures The D-901's functions need to be set using the front-mounted keys and knob according to scenes of use. After connecting all external equipment, check the following, then follow the procedures below to set each of the unit's functions.
Note It is highly recommended that any changed parameters be immediately saved as preset memory on the Preset Memory setting screen. (Refer to p. 54, Preset Memory Save.) This permits the parameters of each function to be saved and protected, even if the power is switched off. All currently saved parameters can be recalled and reproduced when the power is switch on again.
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(From the previous page) (Compressor mode) Compressor settings (p. 28) Threshold Level Settings Attack Time Settings Threshold Level Settings Auto-Mixing Group Settings Priority Settings NOM Attenuation ON/OFF Settings Input Channel Gain Settings Input Channel Group Trim Gain Settings Bus Assignment Settings Input 12 Gain Settings (To next page) (From the previous page)
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(From the previous page) Output 1 Gain Settings Output 8 Gain Settings * The number of filters to be displayed differs depending on crossover configuration settings. (Refer to p. 57.) Output Channel Gain Settings (p. 39) Output Channel Group Trim Gain Settings (p.
6.2.4. Utility settings Utility key UTILITY Stereo Link Settings Group Settings Crossover Configuration Settings NOM Attenuation Settings (p. 59) Input Contact Number Selection Output Contact Number Selection Protect Settings Control Mode Selection All Input/Output Channel Gain Confirmation Individual Slots Confirmation Cooling Fan Operating Status Confirmation Firmware Version Confirmation...
6.4. Setting Screen Displays [Input/Output Gain Setting Screen Example] Indicates the object currently being set. In this example, IN1 (Input 1) is the object being set. Pressing the switches the display to the input trim gain setting screen. The [IN 1] is displayed on the first line, and the IN 1 (Input 1) trim gain becomes the setting object.
7. INPUT/OUTPUT GAIN SETTINGS There are 3 possible setting methods. 7.1. Input and Output Channel Control Section Settings Step 1. Press the desired Input (or Output) channel selector key. The selected channel's SEL indicator lights. Note When Group setting is performed, selecting a channel in the group allows all SEL indicators of the input channels grouped together to light all at once.
8. INPUT-RELATED SETTINGS The channel selected with the Input channel selector keys can be enabled or disabled using the Input channel ON/OFF key. To enable or disable individual functions, use the function ON/OFF key when each function is displayed. 8.1. Phantom Power ON/OFF Settings [ I N P H A N T O M O F F...
8.4. Line (Stereo) Input Selection Line input mode selection (previous page) [ I N L I N E S E L [ 1 ] 8.5. Input Trim Settings Using D-921E or D-921F: PAD (input sensitivity) settings (previous page) Using D-936R: Line (stereo) input selection (above item) Gain Polarity [ I N 1 ] T R I M...
8.6. High-Pass Filter Settings The high-pass filter function can be enabled or disabled for the displayed channel by using the function ON/OFF key even when any of the following screens is displayed. The function ON/OFF Indicator lights when enabled (ON). [Screen display operations] Input trim settings (previous page) Cutoff frequency...
8.7. Equalizer Settings When the (low or high frequency) Equalizer setting screen is displayed, equalization for the displayed channel can be enabled or disabled by pressing the function ON/OFF key. When enabled (ON), the function ON/OFF indicator lights. [Screen display operations] High-pass filter settings (previous page) Gain [ I N 1 ] P E Q - L...
8.8. Compressor/Auto-Leveler Mode Selection Select which function to use, compressor (next section) or auto-leveler (p. 30). Equalizer Settings (previous page) [ I N C O M P M O D E C O M P Compressor settings (next section) or auto-leveler settings (p.
8.9.2. Ratio settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ I N C O M P R A T I O 1 : 1 PUSH-ENTER 8.9.3. Attack time settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ I N C O M P A T T A C K 1 0 .
8.10. Auto-Leveler Settings The auto-leveler function performs to keep the output level constant by suppressing the change of sound volume. Setting the target level (the constant level to be automatically adjusted to) and the maximum gain (the amount of gain to bring the lower level to the target level) automatically compensates for the input level. Note that setting an excessive amount of gain increases the input sensitivity, easily causing feedback.
8.10.4. Release time settings PARAMETER [ I N L E V E L E R R E L E A S E 1 . 0 0 s PUSH-ENTER 8.11. Level Sense Settings The level sense refers to a parameter used to adjust the sensitivity by which the gate detects an input signal level.
8.12. Gate Settings The gate function allows the input signal to be passed, attenuated or cut depending on its signal level. The gate allows the signal to pass when open, and attenuates or cuts the signal when closed. The gate opens when the input signal reaches a level above the Threshold plus Hysteresis parameter (half the Hysteresis) as shown in the figure at right.
8.12.3. Depth settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ I N G A T E D E P T H – 2 0 d B PUSH-ENTER 8.12.4. Hold time settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ I N G A T E H O L D 1 0 .
8.13. Auto-Mixing Group Settings Both the Ducker function (next page) and the NOM Attenuation function (p. 36) are Auto-Mixing Functions that automatically adjust individual input channel gains in response to input signal level. The auto-mixing functions can operate in each of the 4 groups, GROUP A through D. Although all the input channels are grouped into GROUP A by default, they can be individually assigned to the desired groups.
PUSH-ENTER 8.14. Ducker Settings The ducker function is one of the D-901's auto-mixing functions, and automatically adjusts individual input channel gains in response to input signal level. Refer to the previous page for the block diagram of the Auto- Mixing section.
1 0 . 0 m s 8.15. NOM Attenuation ON/OFF Settings The NOM Attenuation function is one of the D-901's auto-mixing functions, and automatically adjusts individual input channel gains in response to input signal level. Refer to p. 34 for the block diagram of the Auto-Mixing section.
8.16. Input Channel Gain Settings NOM attenuation ON/OFF settings (previous page) [ I N F A D E R – I N F d B Bus assignment settings (next page) or Input channel group trim gain settings (next item) 8.17. Input Channel Group Trim Gain Settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ I N...
8.18. Bus Assignment and Crosspoint Gain Settings [Screen display operations] Input channel gain settings (previous page) or Input channel group trim gain settings (previous page) Bass assignment Crosspoint gain [ I N 1 ] A S S I G N [ I N 1 ] G A I N [ O U T 1 ] –...
9. OUTPUT SETTINGS Output channels selected with the Output channel selector keys can be enabled or disabled using the output channel ON/OFF key. Use the function ON/OFF key to enable or disable each function displayed on the LCD screen. 9.1. Output Channel Gain Settings [ O U T 1 ] F A D E R 0 .
9.3. Crossover Settings The following screens are displayed only when the crossover function is enabled on the Utility setting screen. (Refer to p. 57 for more information.) [Screen display operations] Output channel gain settings (previous page) or Output channel group trim gain settings (previous page) Slope [ O U T 1 ] X O V E R - H F...
9.3.2. Cutoff frequency settings (High frequency) PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] X O V E R - H F F R E Q 1 . 0 0 k H z PUSH-ENTER (Low frequency) PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] X O V E R - L F F R E Q 1 .
9.4. Filter Settings When any of the following screens is displayed, the filter function for the displayed channel can be enabled or disabled by pressing the function ON/OFF key. When enabled (ON), the function ON/OFF Indicator lights. [Screen display operations] Parametric equalizer High-pass filter (6 dB) High-pass filter (12 dB)
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[Setting procedures (Example of setting output 1 – filter 2 as a horn equalizer)] [ O U T 1 ] T Y P E [ O U T 1 ] T Y P E [ O U T 1 ] T Y P E Step 1.
[Q settings] CHANGE PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] F I L T E R 1 1 . 0 0 0 PUSH-ENTER 9.4.3. Low-pass filter CHANGE PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] F I L T E R 1 T Y P E L P F - 6 d B PUSH-ENTER...
[Center frequency settings] CHANGE PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] F I L T E R 1 F R E Q 1 . 0 0 k H z PUSH-ENTER [Q settings] CHANGE PARAMETER [ O U T 1 ] F I L T E R 1 0 .
9.5.3. Attack time settings [ O U T 1 ] C O M P A T T A C K 1 0 . 0 m s 9.5.4. Release time settings [ O U T 1 ] C O M P R E L E A S E 5 0 0 m s 9.5.5.
10. MICROPHONE BUS SETTINGS The Microphone Bus setting screen is displayed when the Microphone Bus selector key is pressed. 10.1. Feedback Suppression Settings [Suppressing acoustic feedback with a simple operation] Step 1. Set the volume controls of connected external equipment to the state in which they will actually be used.
10.2. Feedback Suppression Filter Setting Confirmation The settings of all 12 Dynamic and Auto mode feedback suppression filters can be quickly confirmed. [Screen display operations] Feedback suppression settings (p. 49) Frequency Filter 1 mode confirmation confirmation [ M i c B ] F I L T E R 1 [ M i c B ] F I L T E R 1 T Y P E A U T O...
10.3. Effect (Echo) Settings The D-901 has an echo function, a part of an effect function. • The Effect (echo) setting screen can be displayed by pressing the Effect key, or by using the EFFECT Screen shift keys on the Microphone Bus setting screen.
10.3.4. Initial echo (pre-) delay settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ M i c B ] E C H O P r e D L Y 8 0 m s PUSH-ENTER 10.3.5. Low-pass filter frequency settings CHANGE PARAMETER [ M i c B ] E C H O L P F - F 3 .
11. PRESET MEMORY SETTINGS The preset setting screen is displayed when the Preset key is pressed. PRESET Pressing the key again exits the preset setting screen in any of the following settings, displaying the Input/Output Gain Setting screen. 11.1. Preset Memory Save Set parameters can be stored in memory (number of memories: 16).
11.3. Preset Memory Delete Delete the stored preset memory. Preset memory recall (previous page) CHANGE PARAMETER [ P R E S E T ] D E L E T E N o . O K ? PUSH-ENTER 11.4. Initial Preset Memory Selection Select the preset memory number (1 –...
12. UTILITY SETTINGS The utility setting screen is displayed when the Utility key is pressed. UTILITY 12.1. Stereo Link Settings [ U T Y ] S T R L I N K [ I N [ I N 12.2. Group Settings By grouping multiple channels together, the gains of these channels can be simultaneously adjusted using...
Step 3. Rotate the Setting knob to select the channels to be grouped together with the channels displayed in the [ ] area on the upper row. (The selected channels are displayed in the " Step 4. Press the function ON/OFF key to confirm the selected channels. All of the channels set for grouping are displayed on the upper row at the right.
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Crossover configuration (high frequency) settings (previous page) (Low frequency) [ U T Y ] X O V E R – L F [ O U T 1 ] N O N E CHANGE PARAMETER PUSH-ENTER [ U T Y ] X O V E R –...
12.4. NOM Attenuation Settings NOM is an acronym of Number of Open Microphones, and represents the number of microphones in open status (the number of input channels with open gates). The NOM attenuation function automatically adjusts the open microphone's input channel gain depending on the number of open microphones.
12.5. Contact Input/Output Settings Many different functions assigned to the input and output contacts of the D-981 Remote Control Module can be remotely controlled by connected external equipment. Use the Setting knob to select the functions to be assigned. Note To make subsequent settings valid when the power is ON after the initial Contact input/output settings, save the configuration (p.
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[Setting Procedures (Example. Assigning Preset Memory 3 recall to Contact Input 2)] [ U T Y ] 1 : N O N E CHANGE PARAMETER PUSH-ENTER [ U T Y ] 2 : N O N E Step 1. Rotate the Setting knob to select the input contact number. Step 2.
12.5.2. Function assignment to the output contact Each of the following functions can be assigned to output contacts 1 – 8: Preset memory recall tally, Channel ON/OFF tally, Contact input status tally, and Line (stereo) input selection tally The procedures for assigning functions are the same as those used when assigning functions to the input contacts.
Bus assignment operations by way of the Input and Output channel selector keys are also locked and disabled. Individual Function Key Protect setting screen (Refer to the next page.) unlocked. Enables the Protect function, and validates the Protect function settings. CHG PARAM * DIGITAL MIXER model D-901 CHANGE PARAMETER LOCK PUSH-ENTER ENTRY SECTION PRESET INPUT...
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• Rotate the Setting knob to select the key(s) to be protected. • The Protect function can be enabled or disabled for the selected key(s) by pressing the function ON/OFF key. [ U T Y ] P R O T E C T A L L : O N CHANGE...
International site, see below). Tips • While the D-901 is communicating with a PC, the front-mounted system lock indicator flashes. • In the above status, attempting to change settings with the front-mounted knobs or keys notifies the operator of prohibited operation by way of the indication shown below.
12.8. All Input/Output Channel Gain Confirmation RS-232C port settings (previous page) [ U T Y ] A L L F A D E R P O S I T I O N 12.9. Module Type Confirmation Types of modules installed in the unit's rear slots can be confirmed. [Screen display operations] All input/output channel gain confirmation (above item) Individual slots...
12.9.2. All slots confirmation S L O T : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T Y P E : A A B B C – D E F 12.10. Cooling Fan Operating Status Confirmation Module type confirmation (previous page) [ U T Y ] F A N R U N N I N G...
The D-901's firmware of the latest version is available for download at our website http://www.toa- products.com/international. Update the firmware using the following steps. Step 1. Connect both RS-232C ports of the D-901 and the PC using a 9-pin straight cable (male-to-female cord). Step 2. Make RS-232C port settings at the D-901.
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Step 4. Click the Comm Settings button. The Comm Settings screen appears. Step 5. Set the PC's Com port the D-901 is connected to, and the Speed (baud rate) equal to the D-901's RS- 232C transmission rate. Click OK, then the Comm Settings screen closes.
67.) [If an error indication appears on the D-901's LCD screen] (See the screens below.) Click the Update button of the D-901 firmware update screen, and "Complete!" is displayed on its screen. Then, the error indication disappears. After confirming its disappearance, restart the procedure from Step 2 without turning the D-901's power off.
16.1. Connection Example 1 AMX, Crestron, or other control equipment D-901 RS-232C ACOUS AC100V 50/60Hz 45W DIGITAL MIXER SIGNAL model D-901 TOA Corporation MADE IN JAPAN ACCESSORY I.T.E 78CK Remote controller BGM player (Cassette deck, CD player, MD player, etc.) INPUT OUTPUT ACCESSORY I.T.E 78CK...
16.2. Connection Example 2 (Broadcasting to two separate zones) D-901 RS-232C ACOUS AC100V 50/60Hz 45W DIGITAL MIXER SIGNAL model D-901 TOA Corporation MADE IN JAPAN Remote controller Main speaker (R) Main speaker (L) BGM player (Cassette deck, CD player, MD player, etc.)
16.3. Removable Terminal Plug Connection Cautions • Be sure to use shielded cables for audio signal lines. • Avoid soldering stranded or shielded cable, as contact resistance may increase when the cable is tightened and the solder is crushed, possibly resulting in an excessive rise in joint temperatures. Cable end treatment Solid or stranded cable 7 mm...
18. LEVEL DIAGRAM Microphone/Line Input Module D-921F, D-921E, D-922F, or D-922E Clipping Level (+24) LINE (+4) LINE (-10) (-36) (-50) Digital (+20 dB) Peak LED Turns ON (+17 dB) (0 dB) SIG LED Turns ON (-40 dB) Line Output Module D-971M, D-971E, or D-971R (+4) D-971M/E...
19. PARAMETER SETTING ITEMS AND SETTING RANGES Note: Underlined parameters are factory-preset. [Input and Output/Trim Settings] Setting Item Input Channel Gain Input Trim Gain Input Trim Polarity Input Channel Group Trim Gain Output Channel Gain Output Channel Group Trim Gain [D-921F or D921E settings (enabled when the module is mounted)] Setting Item Phantom Power...
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[Auto-Leveler Settings] Setting Item Target Level Maximum Gain Attack Time Release Time [Level Sense Settings] Setting Item Attack Time Release Time [Gate Settings] Setting Item Threshold Level Hysteresis Depth Hold Time Attack Time Release Time ON/OFF [Auto-Mixing Group Settings] Setting Item Auto-Mixing Group [Ducker Settings] Setting Item...
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[Bus Assignment and Crosspoint Gain Settings] Setting Item Input 1 Input 2 – 12 Microphone Bus Gain [Crossover Settings] Setting Item Cutoff Frequency Slope BS: Bessel BW: Butterworth LR: Likwitz-Riley VQ: Variable Q GAIN Polarity [Filter Settings] Filter Type Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) High-pass Filter (HPF) Low-pass Filter (LPF)
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[Feedback Suppression Settings] Parameter DYNAMIC Dynamic mode ON/OFF AUTO START Auto mode activation AUTO : DYNAMIC Number of the filters used in each mode CLEAR DYNAMIC Reset the filters set for Dynamic mode CLEAR AUTO Reset the filters set for Auto mode [Feedback Suppression Filter Setting] Setting Item Gain...
20. SPECIFICATIONS 20.1. D-901 Digital Mixer Power Source Power Consumption Frequency Response Input Output Feedback Suppression Function Auto Mixing Function Auto Mixing Group Equalizer/Filter Compressor /Auto-Leveler Delay Matrix Crosspoint Gain Preset Memory Auxiliary Function Control Front Panel Section Rear Panel...
20.2. D-921F Microphone/Line Input Module (Optional) Input 2 channels, Mic/Line changeable Phantom power supply (+15 V, can be used when set for the microphone) Ground lift switch A/D Converter 24 bits Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Frequency Response 20 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB (+4 dB* input) Dynamic Range Over 100 dB (IHF-A weighted) (+4 dB* input) Total Harmonic Distortion...
20.8. D-971E Line Output Module (Optional) 4 channels, +4 dB*, adaptable load of over 600 Ω, electronically-balanced, Output 3-pin removable terminal block D/A Converter 24 bits Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Frequency Response 20 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB Dynamic Range Over 100 dB (IHF-A weighted) Total Harmonic Distortion Under 0.05%...
20.10. D-981 Remote Control Module (Optional) Contact Input COM + Terminals 1 – 8: Open voltage: 5 V DC, short-circuit: 5 mA, Preset Memory Any preset memory can be recalled. Selection Control method: No-voltage make of over 100 ms/ Volume Volume can be turned UP or DOWN for any input and output channels.
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