Soundcraft D-Mix 500 User Manual

SOUNDCRAFT User Guide

Dimensions2.2 D-MIX500 Installation

The D-MIX500 is designed for reliability and high performance, and is built to thehighest standards. Whilst great care has been taken to ensure that i

General PrecautionsAvoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold,or inpositions where it is likely to be subject t

It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console, otherwise signal to noiseratio or distortion performance may be degraded; and in ex

Connecting The Inputs - ExamplesExample 1In this example, 2 CD players are connected: one each to channels 1 and 7. There is also a turntable connecte

Connecting The Outputs - An ExampleIn the example below, a 2-channel graphic equaliser is connected to the main outputs’ insert points. The main outpu

Connecting the DJ System Outputs - An ExampleIn the example below, the DJ booth amps and speakers are shown fed from the Booth outputs. There is also

Wiring conventionsThe D-MIX500 uses various different types of audio connector: 3-pin XLR , 1⁄4" 3-polejacks and RCA phono connectors. This sec

Phono Plugs The phono plug inputs are all unbalanced. The phono inputs are as follows:CD1 Left, CD1 Right, CD2 Left CD2 Right, CD3 Left, CD3 Right CD4

Signal +GndImpedanceBalancedGndJack SocketsAll of the jack socket outputs are impedance balanced. They are on 3-pole a gauge jacksockets, wired as sho

© Harman International Industries Ltd. 1996,1997All rights reservedParts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.Part

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3. System Block DiagramD-MIX500 System Block Diagram 3.1

System Block Diagram3.2 D-MIX500 System Block Diagram

4. Functional DescriptionsD-MIX500 Functional Description 4.1

Input Stage(1) The input switch selects the Input source. When this switch is pressed AV 1(2) hasbeen selected and the LED to the right of the switch

Input Stage(1) The input switch selects the Input source. When this switch is pressed CD 4(3) hasbeen selected and the LED to the right of the switch

Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input4.4 D-MIX500 Functional Description

Input Stage(1) The input switch selects the input source. When this switch is pressed INPUT A(B)has been selected and the LED to the right of the swit

Stereo Input Channel 5 - VINYL 3/INPUT C4.6 D-MIX500 Functional Description

Input Stage(9) The input switch selects the input source. When this switch is pressed INPUT C hasbeen selected and the LED to the right of the switch

1. Introduction 1.1Introduction 1.2Front Panel 1.3Warranty 1.42. Installation 2.1Dimensions 2.2Installation 2.3Precautions and Safety Instructions 2.4

Master Section4.8 D-MIX500 Functional Description

Outputs(1) The Super Bass pot controls the amount of bass sent to the main outputs. This rotaryfader injects up to +12dB at 63 Hz.(2) The Balance pot

Master Section4.10 D-MIX500 Functional Description

Monitoring(18) This sends the Record signal directly to the headphones for monitoring.(20) The level of the DJ’s headphones is set by this rotary fade

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5. SpecificationsD-MIX500 Specifications 5.1

Typical SpecificationsInput levelsCD 660mV/2V, switchableInput C +4dBu / -10dB, switchable.Vinyl 5mV @ 1kHz, RIAA equalised.Mic -15dBu to -50dBu, var

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1. IntroductionD-MIX500 Introduction 1.1

With a wide variety of choices in both inputs and outputs, the D-MIX500 deliversclass-leading flexibility in a cost effective package. A total of seve

Front PanelCD2D-MIX500 Introduction 1.3

Warranty1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd .End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regula

2. InstallationD-MIX500 Installation 2.1