SDM16i Product Manual
connected to the router’s Wi-Fi, including both wired and wireless hotspot connections. The
SDM16i software runs on HTML5 is accessible through any modern browser. User maintains
access to the internet connection of the router.
2. Wireless Wi-Fi Hotspot Connection
Switching to WiFi mode turns on the inbuilt Wi-Fi router hotspot inside the unit, enabling any
Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to the mixer wirelessly, without the need for an external
router.
3. Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
Channels 1 and 2 feature Hi-Z / high impedance inputs on the ¼” jacks, acting like an in-built
DI box, allowing direct connection of guitars and instruments with hi-z pickups. Suited for
connecting acoustic/electric and bass guitars, though just like for DI’s be mindful to turn your
instrument volume down from 10, to ensure you are not overloading the input, especially for
active bass guitars.
4. Electric Guitar with Amplifier Mic
While the electric guitar could be plugged in directly to the Hi-Z inputs on channels 1/2, a
better way to capture the sound of your sound for mixing through the PA, is to mic up the
guitar amp to capture the full sound of your rig. Using an instrument mic like the iSK DM-57 is
a great option.
5. Keyboard via DI Box or Direct ¼” Connection
The combo jacks of channels 3 to 16 feature ¼” TRS line level inputs, suitable for connecting
most keyboards via their ¼” jack outputs. However, due to a keyboard’s connection to 240V
wall power, ground hums can arise especially if the mixer and keyboard are connected to
different power circuits. By using a passive DI box such as the SWAMP DB-1, a transformer is
adding to the signal removing ground loops while also converting the signal to balanced, mic
level for input into the mixer using XLR cables.
6. DJ Mixer - ¼” Line Level Inputs
The line level outputs of DJ mixing desks, either RCA, ¼” or XLR, can be connected directly into
the balanced ¼” TRS inputs (sitting in the middle of each combo XLR/Jack connector). Any
device outputting a line level signal can be connected in this way. Utilise our wide range of ¼”
TRS to RCA/XLR/Jack linking and patch cables. Pan the channels left and right respectively, to
get true stereo sound.
7. Mic Up Drum Kits
With 16 channels, each with a mic preamp, there is no excuse not to mic up the drum kit.
In-built dynamics and EQ on each channel allows for detailed mixing and you can save the
scene once setup, so consider a full mic setup. Each channel as 48V phantom power for
overhead condensers.
8. Headphone Monitoring
With a physical volume control, use to monitor your signals before sending them through the
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