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Any DN3600 in the loop can be designated as the Master by entering the Slaves sub menu (press
Utilities, More..., Slaves on the DN3600). The other DN3601 and DN3600 units in the loop will
automatically configure themselves as slaves, with the first being number 1, the second being number
2 and so on. Each slave will display its number on its own front panel LED display. A maximum of 64
units may be connected in this way (65 including the Master).
To address an individual DN3601 Slave, enter the Slaves sub-menu of the Master DN3600 unit. The
slave address number can now be changed using the FREQ or LEVEL rotary controls. Press the
Slaves soft key a second time to initiate control of the selected device.
All the controls and display modes now affect only the selected DN3601 Slave unit. The number of
the selected Slave is displayed as highlighted text at the top of the LCD screen. The address number
on the front panel LED of the DN3601 will flash on and off. Only the Slaves and Lock sub menus relate
to the Master unit. To address another slave, enter the Slaves sub menu and select a new slave number.
To address all the Slaves in the loop, enter the Slaves sub menu and select SELECT ALL. All functions
and controls now affect all units including the Master. For example, performing an Auto EQ function
now will adjust all the units in the loop to equalise the spectrum of a DN60 connected to the master.
To return to normal operation, ie adjustment of the Master itself, the Slaves selection must be returned
to “STAND ALONE”. The slave units will retain their current settings until changed. All controls and
display modes now affect only the Master unit.
Note: A MIDI loop can only have one Master. Initiation of another master by entering its Slaves menu
will cancel the original master and renumber the loop.
Program Changes.
DN3601 Slaves (and DN3600s) will respond to standard MIDI program change messages without the
need for a DN3600 master unit or a closed loop. Just feed the MIDI signals into the MIDI IN socket.
All MIDI messages will be copied through to the MIDI OUT socket.
A system such as this offers benefits of reduced cost and inherent tamper proof security. As well as
real time operation from a central control position, a network of equalisers may be loaded with the
memories necessary for various tasks and then, with the master unit removed, will respond only to
program changes.