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OVERVIEW 

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PreSonus 2007

 

 

1.1  INTRODUCTION 

 

 
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus DigiMax 96K. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the DigiMax 
96K utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime.  The DigiMax 
96K is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier, with 24 bit ADAT lightpipe output, (4) stereo RCA SPDIF 
Digital Outputs (Unit ships in AES/EBU mode, breakout cable not included), and BNC word clock I/O for digital 
sync.  Loaded with 8 direct outputs, individual channel input metering and -20 dB pads on every channel, the 
DigiMax 96K is the perfect hardware expansion for your FireStudio LightPipe, FireStudio 26x26, or any digital 
recording system with optical Lightpipe expansion capability including Digidesign’s HD and 003 systems, RME, 
Yamaha, Alesis, Mackie and many others. 
 
We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 or at [email protected] with any questions or 
comments you may have regarding your PreSonus DigiMax 96K.  PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to 
constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly.  We believe the best way to achieve our 
goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real 

experts, our valued customers.  We appreciate 

the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product.   
 
We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications and correct connection 
procedure for your DigiMax 96K before trying to connect it to your recording system.  This will hopefully 
alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during installation and set up.  Please pay close attention 
when connecting your DigiMax 96K to your system.  Bad cables and improper grounding are the most common 
causes of problems encountered in recording and live P. A. environments.  We recommend checking your cables, 
connections and grounding if you experience any noise or sonic performance problems.   
 
Thank you, once again, for buying our product, and we hope you enjoy your DigiMax 96K! 
 

 

Содержание DIGIMAX 96 K - V 2.0

Страница 1: ...DIGIMAX 96K 2007 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved 8 Channel Preamplifier with Dual Domain Limiters and Digital Outputs User s Manual Version 2 0...

Страница 2: ...t at any time without prior notice This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising durin...

Страница 3: ...tical Lightpipe 11 3 2 2 BNC Sync 11 3 2 3 Master Slave and Multiple Digital Devices 11 3 2 4 Setting up your DAW Software 12 3 3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 13 3 3 1 Common Questions Rega...

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Страница 5: ...ny questions or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus DigiMax 96K PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the be...

Страница 6: ...x 96k is electronically balanced and features phase reverse on the first two channels as well as a 20dB pad and selectable 48v phantom power on each channel A unique feature is EQ Enhance which contou...

Страница 7: ...ERVIEW 5 PreSonus 2007 1 3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Your DigiMax 96K package contains the following DigiMax 96K Eight channel microphone preamplifier Custom built external power supply PreSonus Warranty Car...

Страница 8: ...the selected Channel s signal by 180 The button will illuminate indicating that the phase inversion is in operation The Phase Inversion button can be used to correct audio signals that are out of pha...

Страница 9: ...level without clipping engage the 20 dB pad o Limit The yellow LEDs will light up when a signal reaches or exceeds the threshold level of the Limiter The threshold determines the point at which the li...

Страница 10: ...r wiring for Phantom Power Pin 1 GND Pin 2 48V Pin 3 48V o 52dB Headroom The DigiMax 96K microphone preamplifier has 52 dB headroom This feature gives you wide dynamic range and excellent transient re...

Страница 11: ...e S PDIF breakout cable requires reconfiguring the jumpers on the output card of the DigiMax 96k While this is a very simple procedure care must always be taken when opening the chassis of your DigiMa...

Страница 12: ...equire a power source In the vast majority of cases phantom power will have no effect on a dynamic microphone s audio quality or sensitivity and will not damage the microphone You should consult your...

Страница 13: ...C cables used to deliver dedicated word clock in many quality studios and broadcast facilities worldwide BNC cables are rugged lock into position and can carry clock signals much farther than the stan...

Страница 14: ...ne purpose only to be a Master clock Word clock generators usually have one BNC word clock input and multiple BNC word clock outputs sometimes TDIF S PDIF or ADAT outputs as well to make them compatib...

Страница 15: ...erformance with an average dynamic range of 20dB You wish to add an un compressed vocal to the mix The average dynamic range of an uncompressed vocal is around 40dB In other words a vocal performance...

Страница 16: ...en the loudest level and the softest level The peak signal can cause overload in the audio recording or reproduction chain resulting in signal distortion A compressor limiter is a type of amplifier in...

Страница 17: ...before transmitting the audio signal This is commonly referred to as companding or COMPression followed by expANDING By far the most common use of expansion is downward expansion In contrast to compre...

Страница 18: ...signal will be limited to an output of 0dB regardless of the level of the input signal Attack Attack sets the speed at which the compressor acts on the input signal A slow attack time fully clockwise...

Страница 19: ...et by the range control If the threshold is set fully counter clockwise the gate is turned off always open allowing all signals to pass through unaffected Attack The gate attack time sets the rate at...

Страница 20: ...in a BNC word clock cable from the Digi 003 BNC word clock output to the BNC input of the DigiMax 96K 3 Push the clock button on the DigiMax 96K three times until the yellow external LED is lit Please...

Страница 21: ...DigiMax 96K with the FireStudio Lightpipe The DigiMax 96K is a great high quality solution to expand your FireStudio LightPipe for live or mobile recordings where a large number of simultaneous input...

Страница 22: ...e 51 Panel Controls Gain 0 dB to 40 dB Limiter 0 dB to Off Phase Reverse Channels 1 2 only 0 180 Pad 20 dB Meters Signal Present 20 dBu Clip 22 dBu Limit Active Digital Audio Type ADAT AES EBU 4 pair...

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