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– DX1208
2. INTRODUCTION
KEY FEATURES
• 32-bit DSP and 24-bit Analog/Digital Conversion
• 8 balanced Mic/Line inputs on Euroblock connectors
• Individually selectable 48V phantom power on Mic/Line
inputs 1-8
• 4 additional unbalanced line inputs stacked to inputs 5-8 on
RCA connectors
• Inputs 9/10 and 11/12 on S/PDIF connectors for digital
inputs
• Gate, compressor/AGC, and six band EQ on each input
• Mute and solo button on each input
• 8 balanced line-level outputs on Euroblock connectors
• Limiter, eight band EQ plus two crossover filters, and delay
on each output
• 6 logic inputs and 3 logic outputs
• DX Link enables small installation networks, providing an
additional 16 inputs (IDX) and 16 outputs (ODX)
• Automix feature maximizes acoustic gain without feedback
• Adjustable ducking with 5 priority levels assignable to each
input (inputs 1-12 and IDX inputs 1-16)
• 1 remote control port for connection and control of up to 10
remotes
• 1 USB port on the front panel for control and programming
with a PC
• Rear panel DB9 connector for RS-232C communications
with third party devices (AMX, Crestron)
• Rear panel Ethernet connection can also be used for control
and programming
• Comprehensive graphical user interface using DX Navigator
software
UNPACKING
Contents
Qty
Item
1
Detachable Line Cord 115 VAC
1
Detachable Line Cord 230 VAC
16
3-position Euroblock connectors for audio I/O
9
2-position Euroblock connectors for logic I/O
2
Rack Ears (installed on product)
1
CD-ROM containing DX Navigator installer
(Windows)
1
Instruction Manual (this document)
The DX1208 is a 12-input, 8-output DSP matrix mixer
designed for use in a variety of commercial and installed
sound applications such as churches, courtrooms, convention
centers, and hotels. Eight inputs are mic/line capable, with
selectable 48-volt phantom power provided for each input.
These 8 inputs and the 8 outputs are accessed using Euroblock
detachable connectors. Four additional inputs on unbalanced
RCA connectors allow the user to “stack” inputs (inputs 5-8),
increasing the number of audio sources that can be connected.
An additional four digital inputs are available on S/PDIF
connectors with sample rate conversion to 48 kHz. All 12
inputs are included in the audio matrix and can be assigned
DSP functions prior to distributing signal at line level.
The DX1208 can also receive up to 6 logic inputs and
send up to 3 logic outputs, programmable via the included DX
Navigator control software. Control of the DX1208 via third
party systems (i.e., AMX and Crestron) is easily attained with
an RS-232C serial connection (DB9) on the rear panel. Two
RJ-45 connections are provided as well for linking multiple (up
to eight) DX Link enabled products together in a ring network
topology.
A remote control port (RJ-25 connector) is included on the
rear panel, facilitating the connection of two different types of
remotes (UR-1 and UR-2), all mounted on wall panels. Up to 10
remotes can be attached to the DX1208 (more when external
power is supplied), and each is individually addressable and
configurable.
The DX1208 is supplied with DX Navigator control
software that allows access to all of the system’s settings and
configurations using a personal computer (PC). The expected
range of user-adjustable processing, such as EQ filters, gates,
compressors, limiters, AGC, ducking and priority assignment,
delay, gain, and crossovers are included. The Automix feature
employs a gain sharing automixer, to keep the overall system
gain constant. In addition, up to 24 programmable presets are
available per DX1208, which can be used to store and recall
frequently used settings. The programming interface is flexible,
with connection via the USB port on the front panel, or the
Ethernet jack or DB9 connector on the rear panel.
The DX1208 is UL and CE approved. It is designed for
continuous use in professional fixed installation systems and
employs a universal power supply (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz).
