DF-12 ORDERCODE D2060
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DAP Audio DAP Audio DF-12 Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2 3 Description..…..............................................................................……….………………………………… Features………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…. Overview Front side..…………………………………………………………………………………....…….
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the system and the power-cord from time to time. Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Connecting amplifier outputs to oscilloscopes or other test equipment, while the amplifier is in bridged mode, may damage both the amplifier and test equipment. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output.
Description of the device Features The DF-12 is a professional Feedback Eliminator: • The DF-12 effectively avoids any occurring feedbacks in your amplifying system • 4 different Monitor Modes: OFF, Parametric EQ, Auto Mode, Vocal Mode. • 12 automatically controlled feedback frequencies per channel • Connection via balanced XLR-sockets or jacks • Total real-time MIDI control • 16 x 2 backlight LCD Display Overview Fig.
Fig. 2 DF-12 DESCRIPTION REAR PANEL: 10) IEC Connector + Fuse 11) AC Voltage Selector 115V/230V 12) Midi Out 13) Midi Thru 14) Midi In 15) XLR Output 2 16) TRS Output 2 17) Input Level –20dB / + 4dB 18) TRS Input 2 19) XLR Input 2 20) TRS Output 1 21) XLR Output 1 22) Input Level –20dB / + 4dB 23) TRS Input 1 24) XLR Input 1 Fig. 3 25) Clip LED: for Left / Right Input / Output indication 26) P: indicates the Program. You can select between P1 - P10.
Installation Remove all packing materials from the DF-12. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage.
Filter Select Press the Filter Select-button (6) and select the desired filter-number via the jog-wheel (2). The DF-12 is able to work with 4 different modes: 1. OFF 2. PEQ 3.AUTO 4. SING You can independently set the Filter mode for each of the 12 filters. In order to meet flexible & complicated signal processing, you may combine all 4 modes in one sequence. Filter Mode Press the Filter Mode-button and select the desired filter mode via the jog-wheel (2). 1.
Bypass-function By pressing the Bypass-function, all adjustments will be deactivated. The display shows EQ-OF. This function allows you to instantly compare the original signal with the modified parametric equalizer (PEQ) signal. Note: When you activate the Bypass-function, all suppressed feedback frequencies are deactivated. Danger of immediate feedbacks! Restoring the original settings Press and hold the Filter Select-button (6) and the Store-button (5) while turning the device off and on again.
SysEx-Dump With this function, you can transmit the memory content between 2 DF-12’s or to another Midi Sys-Ex compatible Sequencer or computer. Please note: a received Sys-Ex Dump can delete all settings of a device. If you do not wish that a device accidentally receives Sys-Ex data, switch it off or adjust another Midi-channel. Connect the Midi Out-socket of the sending device with the Midi In-socket of the receiving one. Set the receiving device to SYS RXD and press the Store-button.
Frequency Chart DISPLAY -9/60 -8/60 -6/60 -4/60 -2/60 20Hz 25Hz 22.8 23 23.5 24 24.5 32Hz 28.6 28.9 29.6 30.2 30.9 40Hz 36.2 36.6 37.5 38.3 39.2 50Hz 45.5 46 47 48 49 63Hz 57 58 59 60 62 80Hz 72.4 73 75 77 78 100Hz 91 92 94 96 98 125Hz 114 115 118 120 123 160Hz 144 146 150 153 157 0.20KHz 0.25KHz 0.32KHz 0.40KHz 0.50KHz 0.63KHz 0.80KHz 1.00KHz 1.25KHz 1.
Preset Table Preset 1 Left Right Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 Filter 4 Filter 5 Filter 6 Filter 7 Filter 8 MONO: 9 single shot filters attenuate room resonance before 3 automatic filters destroy variable feedback SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING 2 Left Right 2xMONITOR as Feedback Destroyer only:7 single shots/5 automatic filters for most monitor setup SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING SING 3 Left Right MONO AUTO PILOT: 12 filte
Connection Cables Take care of the connector cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability, which is always to your advantage. Periodically check that your cables are in good condition, that they are correctly wired and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient: a great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges, etc.
Maintenance The DF-12 equalizer requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Product Specifications Model: DAP Audio DF-12 Power supply: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Power consumption: 10 W Inputs: XLR or balanced 1/4" jack Nominal Operating Level: -20 dB to +4 dB Max. input level: +16 dB at +4 dB nominal level, +2 dB at -20 dB nominal level Input impedance: 40 balanced, 20 unbalanced Outputs: XLR or balanced 1/4" jack Max. output level: +16 dB at +4 dB nominal level, +2 dB at -20 dB nominal level Output impedance: 66 balanced, 33 unbalanced Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD %: <0.
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