OWNER’S MANUAL
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 21. NOTE: The DL16S has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................................................2 Table Of Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................................3 Chapter 1 : Welcome...................................................
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 : Welcome Hello everyone! This is the DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual...we hope you like it! Instead of one massive document containing detailed information about the hardware and software, we have divided them into separate manuals. Simply decide if you need assistance with the hardware or software and dive on in. The water here is warm and crystal clear.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 : DL16S and DL32S Side and Rear Panels Introduction The side panel of each DL16S and DL32S is outfitted with a power connector and power switch, while the Kensington Lock resides on the rear panel. Power Connector This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable power cord (included in the packaging) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Chapter 3 : DL16S and DL32S Front Panel Introduction Each DL16S and DL32S mixer is outfitted with one 1/4" phones output jack (and corresponding phones knob), a USB interface slot to stream multichannel audio to and from, an external Ethernet connector slot, a built-in Wi-Fi antenna and power and Wi-Fi LEDs. The DL16S has 8 XLR input jacks, 8 combo input jacks and 8 XLR output jacks, while the DL32S has 16 XLR input jacks, 16 combo input jacks and 10 XLR output jacks.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual To connect unbalanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: SLEEVE 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Wiring: TIP SLEEVE Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) TIP TIP SLEEVE XLR Outputs These male XLR connectors provide balanced line-level signals that represent the end of the mixer, where the signals enter the real world.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Force Update Button The force update button is conveniently located in between the power and Wi-Fi LEDs. In a perfect world, this button would just sit there without a care in the world, umbrella drink in hand, beach, surf and sun on a daily basis. In all likelihood, this button will live his / her dream out, while the rest of us can only dream of such a life.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Wi-Fi Antenna The DL16S and DL32S both feature built-in Wi-Fi for wireless control via Master Fader from iOS, Android or Mac/PC. By default, your mixer will use the built-in Wi-FI (Access Point mode). There are no changes necessary; it is ok to leave all settings as-is. Gently remove the antenna from its “clasp” and rotate it 90° clockwise so it points straight up.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix A : Hookup Diagrams Live Sound: House Engineer Here’s a pretty common setup utilizing the DL32S. Mics are connected to input channels 1-16 which may be used to mic up a drum set, guitar and bass cabinets, acoustic guitar, lead and background vocals, a horn section, etc. A pair of synthesizers are connected to channels 25-26 and 27-28 and a couple of axes into inputs 31 and 32, all via 1/4" input jacks.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Live Sound: Self-Engineered Here’s a setup for all the musicians out there who whine for “more me” in the mix. Set up and connect each musician’s instrument, the PA and monitors just like they would be in any other live situation.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Studio Recording In addition to being live mixers, the DL16S • DL32S also make great mixers for studio recordings. Start by simply setting up and connecting all the necessary mics, instruments and other inputs. Next, set the levels and create the mix you desire. A computer – Mac or PC, your choice! – is connected to the USB connector on the front panel for recording up to 16x16 channels (DL16S) or 32x32 channels (DL32S).
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix B : Technical Information Specifications General Digital Sample Rate:........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 kHz A/D/A Bit Depth:.....................................................................................................................................................................................
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Specifications Continued... Analog Inputs Connectors:..................................................................................................................1-8: XLR Balanced, 9-16: Combo XLR / TRS Bal-Unbal (plus Hi-Z via unbalanced instrument cable on inputs 15-16) [DL16S] 1-16: XLR Balanced, 17-32: Combo XLR / TRS Bal-Unbal (plus Hi-Z via unbalanced instrument cable on inputs 31-32) [DL32S] XLR Mic Pre:...............................................................
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Specifications Continued... USB Connection:.................................................................................................................................................USB 2.0 High Speed (as a device) Connector:.............................................................................................................................................................................................USB-B Supported MS Windows [Driver installation required]:....
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Specifications Continued...
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Specifications Continued... Power Power Requirements:........................................................................................................ 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, Universal Supply Line Cord:........................................................................................................................................................................User-replaceable IEC Power Consumption:...........................................................
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual DL16S Dimensions 5.8 [147] 4.4 [113] 1.2 [30] 0.2 [4] 1.0 [25] 5.2 5.6 [132] [142] 3.8 [96] 12.9 [329] 14.1 [358] 0.2 [4] 4.8 [122] 1.5 [38] 0.6 [14] 0.6 [15] 0.2 [5] 0.5 [13] 2.9 [74] 0.2 [6] 12.2 [310] 1.5 [37] Weight 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg 0.9 [22] 1.8 [46] 4.3 [109] 18 0.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual DL32S Dimensions 5.8 [147] 4.4 [113] 1.2 [30] 0.2 [4] 1.0 [25] 6.9 7.3 [176] [185] 5.6 [143] 16.5 [419] 17.6 [447] 0.2 [4] 4.8 [122] 1.5 [38] 0.6 [14] 0.6 [15] 0.2 [5] 0.5 [13] 3.3 [84] 1.1 [28] 1.5 [37] 15.7 [400] 0.9 [22] 1.8 [46] 0.9 [24] 5.0 [126] 19 0.4 [10] Weight 8.8 lb / 4.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix C : Rack Ear Installation Instructions Introduction Each DL16S and DL32S mixer arrives with one pair of rack ears set into the packing foam, visible upon opening the box. It allows the mixer to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. A manual Phillips screwdriver is the only tool required for installation. Procedure (1) — Turn off the mixer and disconnect all cords. Place the mixer front side up / rear side down on a soft and dry flat surface.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix D : Power and Wi-Fi LEDs States Power LED State Wi-Fi LED State Description Off Off Unit off. Solid Slow Flashing Mixer is powered on, but computer or tablet connection is not yet established. Solid Solid Mixer is powered on and the computer or tablet connection has been established. Go mix! Slow Flashing Solid Mixer has been force updated and is awaiting a firmware update from Master Fader. Slow Flashing Slow Flashing Firmware update in progress.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix E : Service Information Troubleshooting If you think your DL16S • DL32S has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) to get some ideas or contact our technical support heroes. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your DL16S • DL32S away.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Noise / Hum • Are all the connections good and sound? Make sure all of the connecting cables work and are securely connected at both ends. Try the same source signal in another channel, set up exactly like the suspect channel. • Are you using unbalanced cables? Swap them out with balanced cables to see if that fixes the problem. • Turn the input gains down one-by-one. If the offending noise disappears, it’s either that input or whatever is plugged into it.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Appendix F : Glossary Of Terms The glossary contains brief definitions of many of the audio and electronic terms and acronyms used in discussions of sound mixing and recording. If you would like more information, we recommend the following: The Audio Dictionary — Glenn White Tech Terms — Peterson & Oppenheimer Handbook For Sound Engineers — Glen Ballou Pro Audio Reference — Dennis Bohn Sound Reinforcement Handbook — Gary Davis A/D Converter — Analog-to-digital converter.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... dBu — A unit of measurement of audio signal voltage in an electrical circuit, expressed in decibels referenced to 0.775 VRMS into any impedance. Commonly used to describe signal levels within a modern audio system. Decibel (dB) — The dB is a ratio of quantities measured in similar terms using a logarithmic scale. Many audio system parameters measure over such a large range of values that the dB is used to simplify the numbers.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Filter — A simple equalizer designed to remove certain ranges of frequencies. The high-pass filter attenuates frequencies below its cutoff frequency. FOH — Front Of House. See house and main (house) speakers. No engineer ever goes to the BOH because there’s never enough time to drink beer. Frequency — The number of times an event repeats itself in a given period of time.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Impedance — The A.C. resistance, capacitance, and inductance in an electrical circuit, measured in ohms [ ]. In audio circuits (and other AC circuits) the impedance in ohms may often be much different from the circuit resistance as measured by a DC ohmmeter. Maintaining proper circuit impedance relationships is important to avoid distortion and minimize added noise.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Mute Groups — Mute groups allow you to quickly mute (and unmute) multiple channels and/or outputs with a single tap. There are a multitude of possibilities in which to assign and enable mute groups: productions featuring a rotating cast of musicians, theater productions, a house of worship and more. It is also great for muting all inputs during song breaks or in-between sets. You may create as many as four separate mute groups with Master Fader.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Pre DSP — Pre DSP is ideal when using the auxes for monitor mixes and you want compression and other effects in the main mix, but not the monitors. Pre DSP is available in all auxes, but not the FX. Pre Fader — A term used to describe an aux send (or other output) that is connected so that it is not affected by the setting of the associated channel fader. Sends connected this way are typically (but not always) used for monitors.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Glossary Of Terms Continued... Stereo — Believe it or not, stereo comes from a Greek word that means solid. We use stereo or stereophony to describe the illusion of a continuous, spacious sound field that is seemingly spread around the listener by two or more related audio signals. In practice, stereo often is taken to simply mean two channels. Tinnitus — The ringing in the ears that often results from prolonged exposure to very loud sound levels.
DL16S • DL32S Owner’s Manual Warranty Statement Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Audio, LLC (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S.
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