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- Page 1 Gig 8 ORDERCODE D2203...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from DAP Audio. DAP Audio GIG 8 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on DAP Audio, for more excellent audio products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DAP Audio DAP Audio GIG 8 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…. Overview ..…………………………………………………………………………………….………..……. Front and Backside.………………………………………………………………………….………..……. Installation................…...……………………………………..…. Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………….….. Mono Input Channel….....................…...……..Stereo Input Channel……......................……..Master Section.….........................………..Set Up ………………..........…………………………………....……..Connection Cables......…........………..………….…….………….…. Maintenance………......…........………..………….…….………….…. Troubleshooting………......…........………..………….…….………….….. -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
Make sure you don’t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables. • Make sure that the signals into the mixer are balanced, otherwise hum could be created. • Make sure you use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals; All incoming signals should be clear. •... -
Page 6: Description
Description of the device Features The GIG 8 is a mixer from Dap Audio. • 4 Mono Input Channels with goldplated XLR connectors and balanced Line Inputs • Ultra-low noise Mic pre-amps with +48 V Phantom Power • 2 Stereo Input channels with balanced TRS jacks •... -
Page 7: Front And Backside
Frontside and Backside... -
Page 8: Installation
MIDI instruments, etc. In addition, a stereo Tape input is provided, which may also be routed to the Master Mix, giving the Gig 8 a total of 14 possible inputs during mixing. Channels 1-4 on the Gig 8, have overload LEDs, while the Master... -
Page 9: Set Up And Operation
FX units will have their own output level control. Those that don’t, like CD-players, all have an output level within the scope of the Gig 8. When the channel and master fader are set to unity gain the meters should read between –4 dB and +7 dB. -
Page 10: Master Section
DAP Audio, this be can done when typical signals are run through the Gig 8 and the Aux Sends are set to center (0dB). If your effects unit does not have an input gain and the effects levels seems too low, remember that every channel Aux Send has up to 15 dB gain, which should be more than enough to drive any effects unit. -
Page 11: Set Up
Level is ultimately determined by a precision Master Mix volume control (22). 5. Monitoring The Gig 8 has a separate headphone output (25). The phones signal follows the control room output (30). A single volume control (19) sends the level to the headphones and master monitors. - Page 12 Experience tells us that the cables in a studio environment get tangled very quickly. A patch field will facilitate patching and repatching considerably. 1. Desk Normalization All board settings should be set to the normal default condition before or after every session. Usually volumes are set to zero (minus infinity), EQ’s set flat and Aux Sends turned fully counter-clockwise, etc.
- Page 13 before recording, if you want to confirm that you haven’t. Peak meters read more-or-less independent of frequency. You should aim for 0 dB recording level for all signals. 6. Modification The following modifications require some soldering. Only attempt if you are experienced in using an iron on PCBs.
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Page 14: Connection Cables
Connection Cables Take care of the connector cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability, which is always to your advantage. Periodically check that your cables are in good condition, that they are correctly wired and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient: a great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges, etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power. Troubleshooting DAP Audio Mixer GIG 8 This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. -
Page 16: Block Diagram
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Page 17: Product Specifications
Product Specification Model: DAP Audio GIG 8 Power 230 V Dimensions 230 x 270 x 65 mm (LxWxH) Net Weight 3.0 Kg (PSU not included) Gross Weight 5.5 Kg Mono Inputs Mic Input electronically balanced Bandwidth 10 Hz to 60 KHz ±3 dB Distortion (THD &... - Page 18 2004 Dap Audio.
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