POWER U-NET DS3232 24-BIT / 96kHz DIGITAL SNAKE PUSH 1 PUSH 2 PUSH 17 PUSH 3 PUSH 18 PUSH 4 PUSH 19 PUSH 5 PUSH 20 PUSH 6 PUSH 21 PUSH 22 PUSH INPUTS 8 7 PUSH PUSH 23 PUSH 24 PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9 PUSH 25 PUSH RETURNS 8 24 10 PUSH 11 PUSH 26 PUSH 12 PUSH 27 PUSH 13 PUSH 28 PUSH 14 PUSH 29 PUSH 15 PUSH 30 PUSH 16 PUSH 31 PUSH 32 PUSH 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE OWNER’S MANUAL
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Important Safety Instructions.........................2 Appendix A: Service Information....................9 Introduction..........................................................4 Troubleshooting...........................................................................9 Features . .......................................................................................4 Repair............................................................................................ 10 Getting Started....................
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing the Mackie DS3232 Digital Snake to expand the mixing capabilities of your digital mixer. The DS3232 provides 32 balanced inputs and 32 balanced outputs, all easily accessible in a six rack space box. We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new Digital Snake hooked up, and you’re probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!).
Turn on the mixing console. 4. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an AC outlet, and turn on the DS3232 POWER switch [6]. The POWER LED lights up and the COMM LED should also light, indicating that communication has been established between the console and the DS3232. “Network” should appear in the box under the Expansion Slot that contains the U100 Network card. Network Setup Snake The setup for the DS3232 depends on the mixing console you are using it with.
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE Options Other Nuggets of Wisdom When the DS3232 is connected, there are some options that become available from the mixing console for the DS3232. Gain: The gain of the mic preamps in the DS3232 are controlled from the mixing console. For the TT24, the console V-Pot TRIM controls become GAIN controls for the input channels using the DS3232 inputs.
Front Panel 4. INPUTS 1-32 All the connection points (other than the power cord) are located on the front panel for easy accessibility when rack mounted. These are female XLR connectors, which accept a balanced microphone input from almost any type of microphone. The microphone preamps feature our latest remote-controlled design, with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling most standalone mic preamps on the market today. 1.
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE 5. RETURNS 1-32 7. POWER Receptacle These are male XLR connectors that provide balanced line-level signals. This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your DS3232) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet. The DS3232 has a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. No need for voltage select switches.
If you think your Mackie product 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) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation, and user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away.
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE Repair For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the warranty information on page 15. Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
DS3232 Specifications Phantom Power Frequency Response Maximum Input Levels Mic Input to Digital Output (@ 96 kHz SR) +0, –0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 24 kHz Mic Input (PAD out): +7 dBu, Gain @ 15 dB Mic Input (PAD in): +30 dBu, Gain @ –8 dB Distortion (THD) Input Impedance Mic Input to Digital Output (@ 96 kHz SR) THD: < 0.003%, –10 dBu input, mic pre gain at –3 dB FS output Mic Input (PAD out): 1.5 kΩ, balanced Mic Input (PAD in): 3.
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE DS3232 Block Diagram 48V Phantom Power Control Signal 1 INPUT Mic: +15 to +70 dB Line (PAD): –8 to +47 dB Mic Line (PAD) 2 Gain + + - 3 ADC Mic/Line Inputs (1 of 32) Control Signal MACKIE DS3232 BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 - DAC RETURN 1 3 Balanced Line-Level Returns (1 of 32) Control Signal To Ethernet Connector From Ethernet Connector TT24 ADAT Outputs When the DS3232 is used with the TT24, the ADAT outputs follow whatever channels have the internal processing assigned t
Owner’s Manual Input and Output Wiring Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect the signal to and from the balanced inputs and outputs on the DS3232. If you’re making an unbalanced connection, use a high-quality 2-conductor shielded cable. Your Mackie Dealer can recommend a suitable cable for your application.
DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE Expansion Cards U100 LP48 Cat5 Cable (Up to 300 feet) TT24 Digital Mixing System with Speaker Processing • TT24 DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE • LP48 LOUDSPEAKER PROCESSOR CARD • U100 NETWORK CARD • DS3232 DIGITAL SNAKE POWER 17 1 17 1 PUSH PUSH 18 2 18 2 CARD B CARD A OUT 19 3 19 3 MIDI PUSH PUSH OUT IN USB 20 4 20 4 WORD CLOCK PUSH PUSH IN PUSH PUSH 24-BIT / 96kHz DIGITAL SNAKE C 21 5 21 5 OUT EXPANSION SPDIF 23 7 23 7 IN 24 INPUTS 8 PUSH P
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