Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide
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Chapter 5: Standalone Hardware Operation
The Dugan Control Panel software provides the complete complement of controls
for the Model E-1A. However, if for any reason you cannot or do not wish to connect
the Dugan Control Panel, you can operate the hardware as a standalone device.
The limitations in standalone operation are:
•
Eight channels
•
No access to channel
weight
controls
, man
mode,
preset
function,
override
function
•
No unit or channel naming
•
No access to groups, input/output level meters, or Master
MUTE
Settings
1.
Put all the live mic channels in automatic mixing mode by deactivating
bypass
and
mute
.
2.
Activate the
mute
buttons for all unused channels.
Figure 5-1
Channel displays and controls
3.
Using a normal speaking voice, adjust the console input trim controls to the highest
possible gain without clipping.
The input gain to the Model E-1A should be high enough keep the
level
LED lit
green during silences. If the input trim controls do not provide enough level, set
the
+4/-10
switch to the
-10
position.
If the preamp gain controls are set too low, the inputs drop below their minimum
operating level. This causes downward expansion to prevent feedback but the
smooth ambience is disrupted.
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