Solidyne D 816, User Manual

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1.3.3 Outputs
The D-816 console has two main outputs . Line, mi-
crophone and hybrid channels have two stereo
sends to the output stage, they are called:
PGM (pro-
gram) and REC (recording).
In addition it has two USB digital outputs that appe-
ar in the computer as external sound recording devi-
ces (USB recording devices) and sends the program
(channel 6) and REC (channel 7) signals.
Summarizing, the outputs are as follows:
•
PGM, The PROGRAM output is used the
send the signal to the air.
•
REC , used to recordings (and allows to lis-
ten a channel in the main monitors without
send it to the air).
•
REC USB, recording output is also available
via USB (only if channel Digital USB-7 is
connected).
•
PGM USB (Which appears in the PC as
“USB recording device #1”). It can be used
as source of signal to WEB casting.
D-816 has send & return connections for external
hybrid . The audio from the external hybrid enters
trough the “hybrid channel” and operates just as the
built-in hybrids; which continue being operative. Ple-
ase note that land lines of internal & external hybrids
will work in conference.
The Tally output allows the direct connection of ON-
AIR LED’s lights. Tally activates when
opening the
channels MIC-1 and/or MIC-2 (channel MIC/3 does
not activate the tally; since it can operate as line or
microphone). The
LOAD DOES NOT HAVE TO EX-
CEED the 120 mA (two Solidyne AIR lights).
If your radio uses the old incandescent light bulbs, a
12 V relay must be connected.
1.3.4 Start devices
This D816 console allows starting remote devices
when some faders are opened (MIC-1; MIC-2; LINE
5 and
LINE 6)
It allows to command the automation software com-
puter, digital audio processors like Solidyne 462dsp
& 562dsp or CD/DAT/ Minidisc players, Satellites,
etc., provided with remote control.
1.3.5 ETM - VCA
Using the technique of control by ETM-VCA (Electro-
metric Voltage Controlled Amplifier) the faders DO
NOT manage audio signals. The variation of the le-
vel is made by means of amplifiers of low noise and
great stability. The main faders only handle control
signals that modify the gain of the electronic amplifi-
ers. For more information please visit our WEB site.
The main advantages of this technology are:
•
Eliminates the noisy signals due to dirty
faders.
•
Eliminates the maintenance and improves
the life of faders.
•
Gives a perfect stereo tracking (less than
0,1 dB error) between Left and Right chan-
nels.
•
Allows using Conductive Ceramic faders
of one million guaranteed operations
(about 15 years of use).
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