Rane DA216S, User Manual

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3
Setup
Quick Start
This section is for those that just can’t wait to get started. This distribution amplifier has a powerful feature not
found on most DA’s—
output assignment switches . If your application calls for a single channel set-up with one
input driving all outputs, set all of the switches to the appropriate input ( A or B ). To mix both inputs, set them all
to A+B . In this mode, both inputs drive all outputs with the inputs summed. The Master Level controls set the
input level. Occasionally blinking OL indicators are okay. The individual Output Level controls set the level for
each output channel.
For a stereo application, decide how the stereo outputs are to be assigned and set the assignment switches
accordingly. Eight stereo outputs are possible.
Set the back panel switches for either Line or Mic Inputs. When using microphones that require a “phantom”
voltage, turn on the Phantom Power switch, illuminating its rear panel LED. Because the phantom voltage is
applied to both inputs, don’t mix phantom powered and non-phantom powered mics in the same DA216S. Never
engage the phantom voltage when using an unbalanced mic —doing so may damage the mic. If the mic is too
“hot,” press the Input Gain switch in to reduce the gain by 20 dB. Incidentally, the Input Pad switch reduces the
gain 40 dB when in the Line position (pressed in ). When using the inputs for line-level, pressing in both the Input
Pad and the Input Gain switches provides a nominal gain of 0 dB. An additional 16 dB of gain is available when
both the Master Level and Output Level controls are turned all the way up (clockwise).
The internal universal supply allows operation in almost any part of the world. All that is required in different
countries is the correct IEC line cord.
Connection Diagram
Items not listed under
Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Microphone
(mic-level)
Music Player
(line-level)
Power
To Zone Amplifiers / Powered Loudspeakers
Mono
Inputs