AC power cord complete the rear panel. The D-5.5 combines with one D-5.5E for 20-inputs or two D-5.5E's for 32 input channels. Both units can be mounted in a standard 19" rack, or may be used in a console configuration by removing the rack ears, rotating the rear panel 90 degrees, and attaching the included wooden side panels.
8 × 4 × 2 × 1 configuration: 8 inputs; 4 sub groups; stereo L & R; mono sum. Expandable to 32 inputs with two 12 input D-5.5E expansion unit. Rear panel rotates 90 degrees to enable use as console type mixer, or as 19"...
Features Stereo L & R Features: 2-color LED indicator for signal presence (green) and clip (red). Channel on/off switch with LED indicator (orange). Writing block. 60 mm fader. Cue switch. REAR PANEL: Input Channel Connections: Separate pre and post accessory patch points: RCA. Direct Output: RCA.
Front Panel (D-5.5) INPUT CHANNEL (D-5.5) Phono EQ (RIAA) IN/OUT Switch (RIAA IN/OUT) This switch is available for input channels 7 and 8 only and is active when a turntable with magnetic type cartrige is connected to the Phono input channel. The switch is a "push-in push-out"...
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2 buss. MIDI THRU (D-5.5) The D-5.5 incorporates two, switchable MIDI inputs and four MIDI THRU outputs. With the D-5.5E, six additional MIDI THRU outputs are available. MIDI LED Indicator (MIDI IN) This yellow LED indicates the presence of MIDI data at the MIDI input jack on the rear panel (MIDI IN).
Front Panel (D-5.5) OUTPUT CHANNEL Level Control for Return to Group (RET TO GROUP, LEVEL) This control adjusts the level of signal from the AUX 1 return and AUX 2 return, or the EFF return and REV return. Cross-fate Control to Group (RET TO GROUP, X-FADE) With the return signal select switch set to the REV/EFF position, the EFF and REV return signal...
Front Panel (D-5.5) Writing Block The name of the source signal can be written in with an erasable felt pen or grease pencil. Group Fader (GROUP 1 - 4) The 60mm fader provides continuously variable adjustment of the group level to the stereo L and R busses, and the group output connectors.
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Level Control for Effect and Reverb Return to Aux 1 (REV/EFF TO AUX, LEVEL AUX 1) This control governs the amount of reverb signal (built-in or outboard) returned through the reverb return jack (REV RET), and effect signal returned through the effect return jack (EFF RET) to AUX 1 mixing buss.
Front Panel (D-5.5E) * The names of the functions on the D-5.5E are specified below as function of the input channel on the D-5.5 is the same as the D-5.5E. Difference in functions are explained. Power LED indicator and Switch (POWER) The power switch alternately turns AC power to the D-5.5E "on"...
Rear Panel (D-5.5E) * The names of the functions on the D-5.5E are specified below as connection of the input channel on the D-5.5 is the same as the D-5.5E. Difference in functions and connection are explained. Buss Link Connector...
Equivalent Input Noise IHF-A weighted -100dB* All Fader minimum -70dB* Master (GROUP, STEREO or SUM) Fader Nominal, D-5.5 only -65dB* Master (GROUP) Fader Nominal, D-5.5E con- nection -61dB* Master (GROUP) and One Input Fader Nominal Maximum Voltage Gain 104dB MIC IN to SUM OUT...
Rack Mounting Instructions The D-5.5 and D-5.5E are designed for either console or rack-mount use, using a pair of brackets (included). The following procedure should be observed for the rack-mount use. 1. Remove both side panels and armrest unscrewing and removing 6 screws.
Also the selection switch provides the pre or post EQ signal for the cue switch. WARNING The D-5.5 and D-5.5E contain voltage levels that may be hazardous to human life. Always disconnect the power cord from wall outlet prior to removing either unit's outer case.
Characteristics Diagrams INPUT EQ CHARACTERISTICS FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY FREQUENCY Appearance D-5.5 * Dimensions with brackets D-5.5E * Dimensions with brackets — 20 —...
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