DA216S
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
Data Sheet-4
All features & specifications subject to change without notice. 9-2015
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Rear Panel
Architectural Specifications
The distribution amplifier shall have two (2) inputs and six-
teen (16) outputs. The unit shall be capable of mono (16 mono
outputs) or stereo operation (8 stereo outputs) via front panel
switches. Each output shall be assignable to either or both of the
master inputs.
Each input shall be microphone or line level switchable by
means of rear panel switches. Additional 20 dB gain switches shall
be built-in for each input, applicable to either a mic or line level
signal. Each input shall have a front panel screwdriver level ad-
justment. 15V phantom power shall be provided via a rear panel
switch for microphone inputs.
Each output shall have a front panel screwdriver adjustment.
Inputs and outputs shall be active balanced screw terminal con-
nectors.
The unit shall be capable of operation by means of its own
built-in universal power supply operating at 100-240 VAC and
meet CE requirements. The unit shall be UL and cUL listed. The
unit shall be entirely constructed from cold-rolled steel.
The unit shall be a Rane DA216S Distribution Amplifier.
32 Unbalanced Outputs
The (“–”) Output may also be used as an unbalanced line driver,
albeit inverted. The balanced Input terminals of the next stage
must be reversed (+) for (–) to correct for the inversion. This nets
a total of 32 Outputs! However, the penalty for 32 outputs is that
unbalanced operation will not drive long lines and individual
control is lost.
