Rane DA216S, Operator'S Manual

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DA216S
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
Data Sheet-3
Applications
Use of the DA216S is straightforward. Connect balanced inputs
and outputs to the Euroblocks, following the silk-screened labels.
Wire range is #14 to #26 stranded or solid.
The diagram above shows the uncomplicated nature. Fully
balanced low-noise mic preamplifiers receive the signal to be split
or distributed. The Input Pad pushbuttons change the input gain
range. Additional Gain pushbuttons increase either Mic or Line
level inputs a20 dB (see table above).
Keep an eye on the Overload indicators when setting the gain.
Always use the most gain possible without causing the Overload
indicator to light. Occasional flickering is permitted. Setting
gain this way maintains the best signal-to-noise performance for
the system. The Master Level controls allow level matching and
balancing as required.
When operating unbalanced, a 6 dB loss of signal must be
taken into account when setting the gain structure of the system.
When wiring an Output for unbalanced operation do not ground the
unused terminal (i.e. usually the “–”). Unbalanced uses only the “+”
and ground terminals.
Block Diagram
+10 dB
+10 dB
POWER
PHANTOM
INPUT
PROTECT
RFI/EMI
20 dB
PAD
ESD
OL
INPUT
PROTECT
RFI/EMI
ESD
OL
INPUT A
INPUT B
15V
GAIN
20 dB
PAD
MIC/LINE
PAD INPUT
INPUT
LEVEL B
MASTER
GAIN
MIC/LINE
PAD INPUT
INPUT
LEVEL A
MASTER
A
A+B
B
SELECT OUTPUT
LEVEL
+6 dB
+6 dB
+6 dB
+6 dB
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT 3
OUTPUT 4
+
_
+
_
+
_
+
_
TO OUTPUTS 5 - 16
+
–
+
–
INPUT PAD GAIN NET GAIN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
20 dB
40 dB
40 dB
60 dB 0 dB
+20 dB
+40 dB
+60 dB
-20 dB
IN
(LINE)
OUT
(MIC)
0 dB
INPUT A
EACH
OUTPUT
SELECTS
A, B or BOTH
INPUT B
DA216S
PROGRAM
SOURCE
CD, DVD, SAT
PAGE MIC
(MIC OR LINE)
(MIC OR LINE)
ZONE 1 AMP
OUTPUT 1
ZONE 2 AMP
OUTPUT 2
ZONE 3 AMP
OUTPUT 3
ZONE 4 AMP
OUTPUT 4
ZONE 5 AMP
OUTPUT 5
ZONE 6 AMP
OUTPUT 6
ZONE 7 AMP
OUTPUT 7
ZONE 8 AMP
OUTPUT 8
ZONE 9 AMP
OUTPUT 9
ZONE 10 AMP
OUTPUT 10
ZONE 11 AMP
OUTPUT 11
ZONE 12 AMP
OUTPUT 12
ZONE 13 AMP
OUTPUT 13
ZONE 14 AMP
OUTPUT 14
ZONE 15 AMP
OUTPUT 15
ZONE 16 AMP
OUTPUT 16
PAGE &
MUSIC
PAGE
ONLY
MUSIC
ONLY
Application Example