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Page 1: Owners Manual
DA-410 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER OWNERS MANUAL EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN). 34-1-804 32 65 34-1-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com www.altairaudio.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. 1. INTRODUCTION....................................3 2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS....................4 FRONT PANEL ....................................4 REAR PANEL ..................................... 5 3. WORKING PRECAUTIONS................................6 4. INSTALLATION ....................................6 UNPACKING ....................................6 MOUNTING...................................... 6 CHANGING THE VOLTAGE ................................6 CHANGING THE FUSE ..................................7... -
Page 3: Introduction
DA-410. Our dilated experience in the design and manufacture of effect processing equipment, had led to us to carry out this distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter of great performances. There is a lot the characteristics that make of the ALTAIR DA-410, one of the most highlighted of the audio professional market, here enumerated some: The ALTAIR DA-410 is a high performance distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter, compact, only one rack 19"... -
Page 4: Switches, Controls, Adjustments And Connectors
2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS These are the switches, controls, adjustments and connectors that you could find in your ALTAIR distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter. The description and explanation of each one of them, you will find in the corresponding section. -
Page 5: Rear Panel
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. REAR PANEL MAINS CONNECTOR AND FUSE HOLDER. VOLTAGE SELECTOR. EARTH LINK SWITCH. OUTPUT SIGNAL CONNECTOR XLR-3-32. INPUT SIGNAL CONNECTOR XLR-3-31. MIC/LINE INPUT SIGNAL SELECTOR. -
Page 6: Working Precautions
It is always advisable to mount the unit in rack, either for mobile or fixed installations, for protection, safety, aesthetics, etc. The ALTAIR DA-410 is designed for standard 19" rack mounting, and occupy 1u high rack space. CHANGING THE VOLTAGE The distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter unit is set to operate at 230V, 50-60Hz and at 115V, 50-60Hz. -
Page 7: Changing The Fuse
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. Distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter set up to 230 V. Distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter set up to 115 V. Make sure that the fuse is the right one for the selected voltage: FUSE (230V. 50-60 Hz) FUSE (115V. 50-60 Hz) T0,5A. -
Page 8: Connecting To The Mains
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. CONNECTING TO THE MAINS The connection of the distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter power supply to the mains takes place by a standard cord included in the box. Make sure that the unit power switch is at 0 position (turned off). -
Page 9: Unbalanced Input
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. UNBALANCED INPUT: This type of connection will be used when the sound source doesn't provide balanced output. When possible, employ the connection type 1. 1) Using twin-lead shielded cable: 2) Using single conductor shielded cable:... -
Page 10: Balanced Input
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. BALANCED INPUT: OUTPUT CONNECTION The distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter output signal is carried out through ten XLR- 3-32 male connectors, two per stereo channel. The outputs are balanced, with a nominal impedance of 100 Ω. The next list shows the input pins correspondence as A.E.S recommendation... -
Page 11: Unbalanced Output
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. UNBALANCED OUTPUT: This type of connection will be used when the sound destination unit doesn't provide a balanced input. When possible, employ the connection type 1. 1) Using twin-lead shielded cable: 2) Using single conductor shielded cable:... -
Page 12: Balanced Output
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. BALANCED OUTPUT: GROUND LINK In some installations, it might be necessary to isolate the distribution amplifier/zone mixer/mic splitter electric ground, from the system mains earth, in order to avoid ground loops that could generate unwanted noises. For this reason, the unit provides an EARTH-LINK switch placed at the rear panel in order to lift the mains earth from the unit. -
Page 13: Operation
Mono operation is similar. Exceptions are detailed separately when necessary. TURN ON DELAY CIRCUIT The ALTAIR DA-410 incorporates a delay circuit, consisting of a relay, which protects the output signal from switch-on transients. This delay takes two seconds, and in the meantime the unit remains in mute. -
Page 14: Output Level Control
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. This multipoint level circuit indicates the highest level reached inside the unit output circuits and warns the operator about possible problems. When the level indicator lights green, the internal level has reached -20 dBv. (signal present led). Should any internal level is near overload (+15 dBv) the level indicator lights on red to warn the security limit has been surpassed. -
Page 15: Monitor Signal Vu-Meter
Nominal gain is 0 dB when line mode and +12 dB when configured as Mic. Due to the reduced gain (+12 dB) in MIC mode, the DA-410 output signals must be externally connected to preamplifiers or mixers into its MIC inputs. -
Page 16: Operating Level Chart
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. The MIC mode is not intended as a microphone preamplifier. Instead, it accommodates or adapts microphone impedances to the unit allowing perfect match between microphones and long run cabling to external mixers. This reduced gain, is optimised to use the unit as audio SPLITTER: If the input and output level... -
Page 17: Security Cover (Tp-1)
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. mixer/mic splitter is cheaper than utilise a graphic equaliser, and also avoids unwanted manipulations. The optional equaliser card provides a full parametric equalisation point. It means, you can arbitrary choose and set-up the equalisation points parameters: gain, bandwidth and centre frequency. - Page 18 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410.
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Page 19: Input Transformer (It-Da)
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. INPUT TRANSFORMER (IT-DA) In order to improve the input common mode rejection ratio and for a galvanic isolation with the previous part of the audio system, it is available an input transformer. Each XLR-3-31 input has an insert point for the input transformer; therefore, you could mount four input transformers in the unit. -
Page 20: Equaliser Card
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. OUTPUT TRANSFORMER POSITION LINKS TO REMOVE LK9 and LK10 OUT 1L (1) OUT 1R (2) LK11 and LK12 LK13 and LK14 OUT 2L (3) OUT 2R (4) LK15 and LK16 LK17 and LK18 OUT 3L (5) -
Page 21: Equalizer Card Configuration
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. As seen in the main board component overlay, the jumper goes placed beside an indication. It is important notice to install the jumper in the appropriate location, because placing it in the wrong location could cause a short circuit in the power supply or additional malfunctions in the unit. -
Page 22: Filter Frequency Calculation
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. GAIN 5% RESISTORS 1% RESISTORS 10 dB 4,7 KΩ 4,64 KΩ 11 dB 3,9 KΩ 3,92 KΩ 12 dB 3,3 KΩ 3,32 KΩ 13 dB 3 KΩ 2,87 KΩ 14 dB 2,4 KΩ 2,49 KΩ... -
Page 23: Bandwidth Calculation (Q)
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. FREQUENCY 5% RESISTORS 1% RESISTORS 10 kHz 4,7 kΩ 4,87 kΩ 12,5 kHz 3,9 kΩ 3,83 kΩ 16 kHz 3 kΩ 3,01 kΩ 20 kHz 2,4 kΩ 2,43 kΩ If you don't find the resistances for low frequencies, since they are very big, you could change the capacitors C2 and C3 to 33 NF, and divide the resistor value of the table by 10. -
Page 24: Gain Variation
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. 5% RESISTORS 1 KΩ 2KΩ 3KΩ 3,9KΩ 5,1KΩ 6,2KΩ 6,8KΩ 8,2KΩ 9,1KΩ 10KΩ 1% RESISTORS 1KΩ 2KΩ 3,01KΩ 4,02KΩ 4,99KΩ 6,04KΩ 6,98KΩ 8,06KΩ 9,09KΩ 10KΩ 5% RESISTORS 11KΩ 12KΩ 13KΩ 15KΩ 16KΩ 18KΩ 20KΩ 1% RESISTORS 11,0KΩ... -
Page 25: Non Standard Configuration Examples
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. GAIN +6 dBv +4 dBv +2 dBv -2 dBv -4 dBv -6 dBv 5,1 KΩ 6,2 KΩ 7,5 KΩ 12 KΩ 16 KΩ 20 KΩ 4,99 KΩ 6,34 KΩ 7,87 KΩ 12,4 KΩ 15,8 KΩ... -
Page 26: Lifting The Xlr Input Grounds
(refer the section INPUT CONNECTION for more information), it is necessary to lift the input ground. In order to don't modify the cable, the DA-410 has jumpers that open the input grounds. With the jumper placed, the ground is close, and with the jumper removed, the ground is lifted (in order to don't lose the jumper, it could be placed attached over one of the two pins). - Page 27 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410.
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Page 28: Repair Guide
Following the signal is electronically unbalanced and crosses the input level control. Note that the input level detector reference signal is measured in two points. It's measured before and after the input level control, in order to know if the input signal is overloaded before the DA-410 input or in the input amplifier. -
Page 29: Application Examples
The output console output and the redundant system if needed, drives the DA-410 inputs. In this case, we configure the inputs in LINE mode operation. The distribution amplifier then buffers the selected signal A or B to each one of the televisions and/or radio stations separately. -
Page 30: Zone Mixer Application Example
The input signals to the DA-410 come from a mixer console (in order to control the microphones for example) and a cassette desk (or a CD) both working in stereo mode. -
Page 31: Mic Splitter Application Example
In the mic splitter example application, we have supposed a live show, in which we should give signal to a recording truck. For explanation simplicity, we supposed a reduced set-up about four microphones and a DA-410 only. Normal set-ups will need 32 or more microphone inputs corresponding to 8 or more DA-410 units. -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 2 stereo (XLR-3-31). NUMBER OF INPUTS: • 2 kΩ/5 kΩ (MIC/LINE). Electronically balanced. INPUT IMPEDANCE: • 0 dBu nominal. INPUT LEVEL: • +9 dBu maximum Mic input. • +22 dBu maximum line input. -
Page 33: Warranty
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER/ZONE MIXER/MIC SPLITTER DA-410. 12. WARRANTY This unit is warranted by Equipos Europeos Electrónicos to the original user, against flaws in the manufacturing and in the materials, for a period of one year, starting from the date of sale. - Page 34 Información basada en la Directiva de la unión europea RAEE 2002/96/EC y el Real Decreto 208/2005 AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN). 34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com www.altairaudio.com...
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