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LIVEMIX AD-24

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE 

PARTS INSIDE. CONTACT DIGITAL AUDIO LABS FOR  SERVICING.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 

user to the presence of un-insulated and/or potentially dangerous voltage within the products 

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 

of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying 

the appliance.

POWER CORD NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL OPERATION

Please call Digital Audio Labs Support at 952-401-7700.

Important Safety Instructions

1.  Read and understand this entire manual.

2. 

Keep this manual available for reference.

3.  Heed all warnings and precautions in this manual and notices marked on the product.

4. 

Do not use this product near water or damp environments.

5. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. 

Provide for proper airflow around product. Do not install near products that produce high levels 

of heat. Do not expose the unit to direct sun light or heating units as the internal components’ 

temperature may rise and shorten the life of the components. 

7. 

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has 

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third 

grounding prong. 

8. 

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they connect to the product. Do not use the unit if the electrical 

power cord is frayed or broken.

9. 

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user serviceable components inside 

the product.

12. 

The product shall not be exposed to moisture. Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Do not 

handle the unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. 

13. 

The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating 

instructions or as marked on the product.

Care

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From time to time you should wipe off the front and side panels and the cabinet with a dry soft 

cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this 

may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

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The Livemix system is capable of delivering high levels of volume. Please use caution with 

volume levels, listen with the lowest possible volume for proper operation and avoid exposure to 

prolonged high volume levels. 

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The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused to persons, personal 

possessions, or data due to an improper or missing ground connection.

Summary of Contents for LIVEMIX AD-24

Page 1: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 TM 1266 Park Road Chanhassen MN 55317 952 401 7700 support digitalaudio com www digitalaudio com Version 1 0 March 2014 AD 24 ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL CONVERTER USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...eat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they connect to the product Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed ...

Page 3: ...ontents of Box 2 Introduction 2 Anatomy of the AD 24 3 Setup Diagrams 5 Connecting the AD 24 to a Mixer Snake Interface 5 Connecting the AD 24 to the MIX 16 5 Setup and Operation 6 Livemix System Overview 7 Input Options 7 Central Mixer Options 7 Control Surface 7 Troubleshooting 8 Appendix 9 TASCAM DB 25 pin out 9 Livemix Support 10 Technical Specifications 10 ...

Page 4: ...uct to the place of purchase Please write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton Any product sent to us without a valid RMA number will be refused Include the following with the product a brief description of the problem your name return shipping address phone number and the RMA number Do not include any accessories DAL is not responsible for any damage to or loss of the product duri...

Page 5: ...ent from the AD 24 to the MIX 16 over a single shielded CAT5 or CAT6 network cable Accessible front panel controls make the Livemix AD 24 very simple to setup while front panel LED meters allow for easy monitoring of incoming audio signals Livemix AD 24 features include 24 Balanced Unbalanced Inputs TRS and DB 25 D SUB Audio Connections Front Panel 4dBu 10dBV Select Switches 1 switch per stereo pa...

Page 6: ...nced connection to the AD 24 balanced connections allow for longer cable runs and offer better interference rejection 4 DB 25 Inputs Each DB 25 connector carries eight separate channels of balanced 4dBu audio signals using a single multi pin connector Since each connector carries eight channels of audio connections can be made more quickly only three connections instead of 24 DB 25 connections can...

Page 7: ...ition This setting will optimize the connectors for the lower level signals common in consumer equipment such as a portable digital audio player a consumer CD player etc If using balanced 4dBu signals set the button to the IN position This setting will configure the connectors for the higher level signals you would find in the direct outputs of a professional audio mixer or rack of standalone micr...

Page 8: ...5 CAT6 LM DANTE EXP DANTE NETWORK 12VDC 3 33A LIVEMIX DATA OUT AD 24 ANALOG MIXER SNAKE INTERFACE TRS CABLE DB25 CABLE TASCAM PINOUT SETUP DIAGRAMS Connecting the AD 24 to the MIX 16 Connecting the AD 24 to a Mixer Snake Interface LIVEMIX DATA IN 24VDC 3 75A LIVEMIX DATA OUT STEREO MIXES 1 16 LIVEMIX DATA OUT MIX 16 STEREO MIXES 17 32 MIX 32 ONLY 12VDC 3 33A LIVEMIX DATA OUT AD 24 LIVEMIX DATA AD ...

Page 9: ...ons are in parallel For example a signal input on channel 1 via DB 25 will appear on TRS channel 1 In this way the AD 24 can pass through an analog signal from one device to another 3 Adjust the front panel switches for the appropriate signal levels 4 Connect the Livemix Data Out port on the AD 24 to the Livemix Data In port on the MIX 16 with the included shielded CAT6 cable 5 Turn on the power s...

Page 10: ... in the MIX 16 and allows the Livemix system to receive audio from a Dante based network Central Mixer Options The Livemix Central Mixer processes and distributes digital audio and power to connected Control Surfaces Control up to 16 personal mixes with the Livemix MIX 16 Control Surface Livemix needs at least one connected controller to make a mix Livemix Bundles both Analog and Digital come with...

Page 11: ...tting but the levels on some input channels are still a little too soft loud How can I further fine tune the levels coming into the AD 24 The AD 24 does not offer individual input gain control for each channel if you want to fine tune the signals further you will need to adjust the strength of the audio signal directly from its source In most cases the source will be an analog mixing console that ...

Page 12: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 9 APPENDIX TASCAM DB 25 pin out ...

Page 13: ... N 18 dBu 1KHz input 03 100mW 22Ω Load 014 100mW into 32Ω Load 005 100mW into 64Ω ohms 003 100mW into 300Ω S N Ratio 103dB Frequency Response 20Hz 22KHz 3dB Crosstalk Left to Right 103 dB Latency 1 5 mS AD 24 ANALOG CHARACTERISTICS THD N 001 S N Ratio 111 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz 22KHz 5dB Crosstalk 92 dB Maximum Input Level 24 dBu minor distortion above 23 5dBu hard clip at 24 dBu Input Impeda...

Page 14: ...LIVEMIX AD 24 11 2014 Digital Audio Labs Audinate the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd Livemix is a trademark of Digital Audio Labs Patents pending ...

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