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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 

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PreSonus 2007

 

 

2.1  FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 

 

 

 

 

Instrument Inputs (Channels 1 and 2).

  The ¼” TS connector on channels 1 and 2 are for use with an 

instrument (guitar, bass, etc.). When an instrument is plugged into the instrument input, the 
microphone preamp is bypassed, and the DigiMax D8 becomes an active instrument preamplifier. 

 

NOTE: Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp or a line level output. Active 
instruments should be plugged into a line input rather than into an instrument input.  Plugging a line 
level source into the instrument inputs on the front of the DigiMax D8 not only risks damage to these 
inputs but also results in a very loud and often distorted audio signal. 
 

(In other words, don’t plug a line level source into the front panel jacks of channel 1 or 2.) 

 

 

-20 dB Pad.

   These buttons attenuate the input signal on each channel by 20dB.  The pad can be used 

to keep a hot signal from overdriving the microphone preamp.  

 

 

 

Input Gain/Trim Control. 

 These knobs provide the following gain structure: 

 

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XLR Microphone Inputs.

  54dB of variable gain (-4 dB to +50 dB) 

 

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TS Instrument/Hi-Z Inputs (Channels 1 & 2 only).

  54dB of variable gain (-4dB to +50dB) 

 

 

 

 

 

LED Meters / Clip Indicator.

  Each channel features four LED level indicators.  The green LEDs will 

light up when your input signal from the XLR (Mic) or ¼” (Hi-Z Channels 1&2 only) reaches -24 dBFS 
and -18 dBFS respectively.  The yellow LED will light up when the channel’s input signal reaches -6 
dBFS (+4 dBu).  The red clip indicator LED will illuminate when the channel’s input signal reaches 0 
dBFS.  At this level, your mic preamp trim signal will exhibit signs of clipping such as distortion.  It is 
highly recommended you do not allow your converters to clip (the red clip indicators to light up) as the 
sound quality will not be desirable. If you are having difficulty achieving a useable signal level without 
clipping, engage the -20 dB pad. 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...DIGIMAX D8 2007 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved 8 Channel Preamplifier with 24 bit 48 kHz ADAT out User s Manual Version 1 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: ...al Connections and Synchronization 11 3 2 1 ADAT Optical 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 Sample Hook up Diag...

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Страница 5: ...you may have regarding your PreSonus DigiMax D8 PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the best way to achieve our goa...

Страница 6: ...og console The DigiMax D8 comes complete with eight high quality PreSonus X MAX microphone preamps ADAT output BNC word clock input as well as input metering direct analog output and 20 dB pads on eve...

Страница 7: ...OVERVIEW 5 PreSonus 2007 1 3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Your DigiMax D8 package contains the following DigiMax D8 Eight channel microphone preamplifier 6 Standard IEC Power Cable PreSonus Warranty Card...

Страница 8: ...l on each channel by 20dB The pad can be used to keep a hot signal from overdriving the microphone preamp Input Gain Trim Control These knobs provide the following gain structure o XLR Microphone Inpu...

Страница 9: ...the Clock button twice to set the clock to internal sync and your sample rate to 48 kHz o Press the Clock button three times to set the clock to external sync This will make the DigiMax D8 look for a...

Страница 10: ...8 user to boost desirable signal without increasing unwanted background noise o 48 Volt Phantom Power The FireStudio Project has 48V Phantom power available in groups of two via push button switches o...

Страница 11: ...tput sends eight channels of digital audio output Word clock is also being sent through this output so you can use the DigiMax D8 as a clock master Power Adaptor Input This is where you plug the provi...

Страница 12: ...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 microph...

Страница 13: ...devices to avoid data errors A word clock generator creates digital pulses that contain no other data i e audio These pulses clock the internal oscillators of each device and are essential to avoid f...

Страница 14: ...be purchased at most recording supply retailers For a complete description of parallel word clock distribution as it relates directly to the DigiMax D8 see section 3 3 2 Using multiple DigiMax D8s wi...

Страница 15: ...NC word clock cable from the Digi 003 BNC word clock output to the BNC input of the DigiMax D8 3 Push the clock button on the DigiMax D8 three times until the yellow external LED is lit Please note Wh...

Страница 16: ...ck more than one DigiMax D8 to the same external sync you will need a BNC T Connector for each DigiMax D8 you are connecting to your system This is called parallel clock distribution and will allow wo...

Страница 17: ...t analog outputs the DigiMax D8 can also be used to add preamps to devices of this nature It is important to note that when connecting two digital devices with an analog connection it is not necessary...

Страница 18: ...Red Clip 0 5 dBu 10 dBu 0 dBFS Yellow 0 5 dBu 4 dBu 6 dBFS Green 0 5 dBu 8 dBu 18 dBFS Green 0 5 dBu 14 dBu 24 dBFS Phantom Power 2 VDC 48 VDC Instrument Input channels 1 2 only Type TRS Female Unbala...

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