SoundCraft Music Mixer D Mix 500 User Manual

SOUNDCRAFT  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
1. Introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
Introduction  
Front Panel  
Warranty  
2. Installation  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.9  
Dimensions  
Installation  
Precautions and Safety Instructions  
Signal Levels  
Connecting The Inputs  
Connecting The Outputs  
Connections  
3. System Block Diagram  
3.1  
System Block Diagram  
3.2  
4. Functional Descriptions  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.6  
4.8  
Stereo Input Channels 1 & 7 - CD/AV  
Stereo Input Channels 2 & 6 - VINYL/CD  
Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input  
Stereo Input Channel 5 - VINYL 3/INPUT C  
Master Section  
5. Specifications  
5.1  
Typical Specifications  
5.2  
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1. Introduction  
D-MIX500 Introduction  
1.1  
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Introduction  
With a wide variety of choices in both inputs and outputs, the D-MIX500 delivers  
class-leading flexibility in a cost effective package. A total of seven input channels,  
four main stereo, one auxiliary stereo and two mono, each with two inputs, will handle  
up to ten stereo input sources. To keep the DJ fully informed of selected signal sources  
and outputs, coloured LEDs accompany every major switch on the front panel. Both  
professional and consumer CD output levels are catered for, and three RIAA equalised  
phono inputs accommodate turntable pickups.  
The D-MIX500 is designed as a high performance mixer for the professional DJ. Front  
panel controls are kept to a minimum to give a clear and uncluttered appearance while  
providing sufficient flexibility and choice to meet individual requirements.  
The design of the mixer allows for a choice of installations from standard 19" rack  
mountings, occupying 7U of height, to free standing use on a desk top or table.  
All connections are on the rear panel of the mixer for easy access once installed.  
Channels  
The D-MIX500 contains a variety of channels as follows:  
Two Mono Mic/Line Input channels with insert point and 3-band EQ.  
Five Stereo Input channels, with two switched stereo sources and a 3-band EQ.  
A Master section containing main outputs, monitoring, master faders and metering.  
Metering  
The mixer is fitted with three meters:  
Main Left and Right outputs.  
Cue Mix.  
Power Supplies  
The console requires the D-MIX500 power supply.  
Part No.  
HB0166  
HB0167  
HB0169  
Voltage  
120V  
230V  
220V  
1.2  
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Front Panel  
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1.3  
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Warranty  
1
Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd .  
End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular  
operation.  
Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End  
User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this  
purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.  
Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.  
2
If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the  
Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty  
materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or  
usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective  
component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the  
following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the  
defective components. Any components replaced will become the property of  
Soundcraft.  
3
Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User  
whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must  
be prepaid.  
4
This warranty shall only be available if:  
a) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions  
contained in Soundcraft’s manual; and  
b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the  
defect appearing; and  
c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer  
have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to  
the Equipment; and  
d) the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft  
recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft’s  
specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s  
recommendations.  
5
Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty:  
faulty or negligent handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical  
influences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deficiency in electrical  
power, air-conditioning or humidity control.  
6.  
The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.  
7.  
End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty  
are in addition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be  
entitled against the seller of the Equipment.  
1.4  
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2. Installation  
D-MIX500 Installation  
2.1  
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Dimensions  
2.2  
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Installation  
The D-MIX500 is designed for reliability and high performance, and is built to the  
highest standards. Whilst great care has been taken to ensure that installations are made  
as troublefree as possible, care taken at this stage, followed by correct setting up will  
be rewarded by a long life and reliable operation.  
Wiring Considerations  
(A) For optimum performance it is essential for the earthing system to be clean and  
noisefree, as all signals are referenced to this earth. A central point should be decided  
on for the main earth point, and all earths should be ’star-fed’ from this point. It is  
recommended that an individual earth wire be run from each electrical outlet, back to  
the system star point to provide a safety earth reference for each piece of equipment.  
(B) Install separate mains outlets for the audio equipment, and feed these independently  
from any other equipment.  
(C) Avoid locating mains distribution boxes near audio equipment, especially tape  
recorders, which are very sensitive to electromagnetic fields.  
Power Supply  
Always ensure that you use the correct PSU for your mixer The D-MIX500 uses a  
D-MIX500 power supply. There are three different PSU voltages for different  
geographical areas.  
Part No.  
HB0166  
HB0167  
HB0169  
Voltage  
120V  
USA  
UK  
230V  
EUR  
220V  
Warning!  
Before switching on your D-MIX500 console, check that  
the power supply unit is the correct one for your area.  
D-MIX500 Installation  
2.3  
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Precautions and Safety Instructions  
General Precautions  
Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold,or in  
positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture. Do not use any  
liquids to clean the fascia of the unit: a soft dry brush is ideal. Solvents may cause  
damage to paint or plastic parts.  
Avoid using the console close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation (e.g video  
monitors, high power electric cabling): this may cause degradation of the audio quality  
due to induced voltages in connecting leads and chassis. For the same reason, always  
site the power supply away from the unit.  
Caution!  
In all cases, refer servicing to qualified personnel.  
Handling and Transport  
The console is supplied in a strong carton. If it is necessary to move it any distance after  
installation it is recommended that this packing is used to protect it. Be sure to  
disconnect all cabling before moving. If the console is to be regularly moved we  
recommend that it is installed in a foamlined flightcase. At all times avoid applying  
excessive force to any knobs, switches or connectors.  
Power Supplies & Cables  
Always use the power supply and cable supplied with the mixer: the use of alternative  
supplies may cause damage and voids the warranty; the extension of power cables may  
result in malfunction of the mixing console.  
Warning!  
Always switch the power supply off before connecting or  
disconnecting the mixer power cable, removing or  
installing the Cross Fader, and servicing. In the event of  
an electrical storm, or large mains voltage fluctuations,  
immediately unplug from the mains.  
2.4  
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Signal Levels  
It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console, otherwise signal to noise  
ratio or distortion performance may be degraded; and in extreme cases, damage to the  
internal circuitry may result. Likewise, on all balanced inputs avoid sources with large  
common-mode DC, AC or RF voltages, as these will reduce the available signal range  
on the inputs. Note that 0dBu=0.775V RMS.  
The microphone inputs are designed for use with balanced low impedance (150 or 200  
ohms) microphones.  
The Phones output is a 3-pole "A" gauge jack, suitable for high or low impedance  
headphones (8ohms - 2kohms).  
Caution!  
Do not use unbalanced microphones or battery powered  
condenser microphones without isolating the +48V  
phantom power: degraded performance or damage to the  
microphone may result.  
The sensitivity of the Mic inputs is variable from -15dBu to -50dBu, with a maximum  
input level of +4dBu. The Mono Line Input sensitivity is variable from -20dBu to  
+15dBu with a maximum input level of +30dBu.  
The Stereo Input is provided with a gain trim of +/-10dB, with a maximum input level  
of +32dBu for CD or AV inputs. Vinyl inputs are suitable for moving magnet cartridges.  
The main outputs of the mixer (Left/Right) are balanced at a nominal level of +4dBu.  
Maximum output level is +26dBu into 5kohms.  
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Connecting The Inputs - Examples  
Example 1  
In this example, 2 CD players are connected: one each to channels 1 and 7. There is also a turntable connected to channel  
5. The DJ’s mic would normally be plugged into mic 1 (channel 3) via the front panel, and is therefore not shown in this  
diagram; an additional mic shown is connected to mic 2 (channel 4). This may be used by, for example the MC. Finally  
there is an Effects unit and a limiter/compressor connected to the FX insert point: these would be used by the mic channels.  
Example 2  
In this example, 2 turntables are connected: one each to to channels 2 and 6. There is also a CD player connected to channel  
5. The DJ’s mic would normally be plugged into mic 1 (channel 3) via the front panel, and is therefore not shown in this  
diagram. Other options may include a Cassette Deck connected to channel 7, and a Video Disk Player connected to channel  
1, for example.  
2.6  
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Connecting The Outputs - An Example  
In the example below, a 2-channel graphic equaliser is connected to the main outputs’ insert points. The main outputs are  
driving power amps, with speakers on the main dance floor. A secondary dance floor is served by power amps and speakers  
which are driven by the stereo 2 outputs. A bar or foyer area may have a mono amp and speaker which is, in the example  
shown, fed from the mono 1 output.  
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Connecting the DJ System Outputs - An Example  
In the example below, the DJ booth amps and speakers are shown fed from the Booth outputs. There is also a tape recorder  
to record the console’s output, this is connected to the record sockets. Finally, a lighting controller is fed from the lights  
output.  
2.8  
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Connections  
Wiring conventions  
1
The D-MIX500 uses various different types of audio connector: 3-pin XLR , " 3-pole  
4
jacks and RCA phono connectors. This section describes how to connect external  
equipment to the console. Correctly-made cables of the proper type will ensure peak  
performance from your mixer.  
Inputs  
2. Ho t(+ve )  
3. Co ld (-ve )  
1. Sc re e n XLRs  
The mic input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of  
BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals. Professional dynamic, condenser  
or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE. While you can use  
low-cost HIGH IMPEDANCE mics, you do not get the same degree of immunity to  
interference on the microphone cable and as a result the level of background noise may  
be higher. If you turn the PHANTOM POWER on, the socket provides a suitable  
powering voltage for condenser mics.  
Ba la nc e d  
Inp ut  
DO NOT use unbalanced sources with the phantom power switched on. The voltage  
on pins 2 & 3 of the XLR may cause serious damage.  
2. Ho t(+ve )  
Link 3  
to 1  
1. Sc re e n  
Unb a la nc e d  
Inp ut  
Jack Sockets  
The 1/4" input jacks on this console fall into one of two categories: balanced inputs  
and unbalanced inputs. The diagram on the left shows the connections for both types.  
The following input jack sockets are balanced:  
Ba la nc e d  
Unb a la nc e d  
AV1 Left, AV1 Right, Input A, Input B, AV2 Left, AV2 Right, Main Output Insert  
Return Left and Main Output Insert Return Right.  
Ho t (+ve )  
Co ld (-ve )  
Sig na l  
Gnd / Sc re e n  
Gnd / Sc re e n  
These inputs accept 3-pole 1/4" "A" gauge (TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which  
will automatically ground the "cold" input.  
Gnd / Sc re e n  
These inputs are BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you  
can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown left, although you  
should then keep the cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up  
on the cable. Note that the ring must be grounded (by linking it to the sleeve ) if the  
source is unbalanced.  
Tip  
Ring  
Sle e ve  
The FX Insert Return jack socket is unbalanced. It will accept a 3-pole 1/4" "A" gauge  
(TRS) jack, or a 2-pole mono jack. It you use a 3-pole jack, the ring must be linked to  
the sleeve.  
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Connections  
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 Left, CD4  
Right, Vinyl1 Left, Vinyl1 Right, Vinyl2 Left, Vinyl2 Right, Vinyl3 Left, Vinyl3  
Right,Input C Left, Input C Right, Monitor Left and Monitor Right.  
Sig na l  
Gnd / Sc re e n  
The vinyl inputs have RIAA equalisers for turntables.  
Outputs  
XLRs  
The left and right main outputs are on 3-pole male XLR connectors, wired as shown  
on the left. They are balanced outputs, allowing long cable runs to balanced amplifiers  
or other equipment. If the amplifier (or other equipment) which you are using has an  
unbalanced input, you should wire the output from the D-MIX500 as shown in the  
’Balanced To Unbalanced’ diagram below.  
1. Sc re e n  
3. Co ld  
(sig na l -ve )  
2. Ho t  
(sig na l +ve )  
Balanced To Balanced  
Signal +  
Ba la nc e d  
Outp ut  
External Device  
Input  
D-MIX 500  
Balanced Output  
Screen not connected  
at external device end  
Screen  
Signal -  
Chassis Earth  
Mains Earth  
Balanced To Unbalanced  
Signal +  
Input  
D-MIX 500  
Balanced Output  
External Device  
Input  
Screen  
Chassis Earth  
Signal -  
Experience has shown that sometimes it is better  
not to connect screen at external device end  
Mains Earth  
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Connections  
Jack Sockets  
Sig na l +  
All of the jack socket outputs are impedance balanced. They are on 3-pole a gauge jack  
sockets, wired as shown on the left and below,. They accept 3-pole 1/4" "A" gauge  
(TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks.  
Im p e d a nc e  
Ba la nc e d Gnd  
Gnd  
The jack socket outputs are as follows:  
FX Insert Send, Main Output Insert Send Left, Main Output Insert Send Right, Stereo  
2 Left, Stereo 2 Right, Mono1, Mono2, Booth Left, Booth Right and Sound-to-Light.  
Impedance Balanced To Balanced  
Signal +  
Signal +  
External Device  
Input  
D-MIX 500  
Impedance Balanced Output  
Signal -  
Screen not connected  
at external device end  
Screen  
Imp.Bal. Gnd  
Chassis Earth  
Mains Earth  
Impedance Balanced To Unbalanced  
Signal +  
Input  
D-MIX 500  
Impedance Balanced Output  
External Device  
Input  
Screen  
Chassis Earth  
Imp.Bal. Gnd  
Experience has shown that sometimes it is better  
not to connect screen at external device end  
Mains Earth  
Phono Sockets  
The Record Left and Record Right output phone sockets are, of course, both unbalanced  
outputs. See the diagram below for details of how to connect to an external tape  
machine.  
Sig na l  
Unbalanced To Balanced  
Gnd / Sc re e n  
Signal  
Signal +  
External Device  
Signal -  
D-MIX 500  
Unbalanced Output  
Input  
Screen  
Screen not connected  
at external device end  
Chassis Earth  
Signal  
Mains Earth  
Unbalanced To Unbalanced  
Input  
External Device  
Input  
D-MIX 500  
Unbalanced Output  
Screen  
Chassis Earth  
If the mains earth is isolated from external device  
ground, then connect shield at both ends  
Mains Earth  
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3. System Block Diagram  
D-MIX500 System Block Diagram  
3.1  
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System Block Diagram  
3.2  
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4. Functional Descriptions  
D-MIX500 Functional Description  
4.1  
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Stereo Input Channels 1 & 7 - CD/AV  
Input Stage  
(1) The input switch selects the Input source. When this switch is pressed AV 1(2) has  
been selected and the LED to the right of the switch lights up orange. When the switch  
is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the CD 1(2) Input source has been  
selected.  
(2) Gain- Adjusts the level of the selected input by +/-10dB, and should be set up  
carefully to ensure a good signal level to the rest of the mixer. If it is set too high the  
signal will distort as it overloads the channel and causes clipping. If it is set too low the  
level of any background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get  
enough signal level to the output of the mixer.  
Equalisation  
(3) The Equaliser (EQ) allows precise manipulation of the sound.  
Three EQ bands are provided, HF (High Frequency), MF (Mid Frequency) and LF  
(Low Frequency). These EQ bands provide 15dB of cut and boost at 10kHz, 1kHz and  
80Hz respectively on the D-MIX500; 5dB cut and boost at these frequencies on the  
D-MIX500L.  
Channel Output  
(4) The Peak LED warns the DJ of excessive signal level in the channel 6dB before  
clipping occurs. The signal is sampled just after the EQ section, and illumination of the  
LED will indicate that the input sensitivity is set too high, or that the EQ settings are  
too extreme.  
(5) The Channel ON switch enables and disables the channel. When the switch is set  
to the on position an LED will illuminate showing the channel is active.  
(6) The CUE switch enables the pre-fade channel signal to be routed to the DJ’s  
headphones and booth monitors if required.  
(7) The Output signal level from the channel is set by the Fader.  
THEOUTPUTOFTHESECHANNELS MAYBEASSIGNEDTOTHECROSSFADER.  
Channel 1 may be assigned to the left position of the cross fader.  
Channel 7 may be assigned to the right position of the cross fader.  
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Stereo Input Channels 2 & 6 - VINYL/CD  
Input Stage  
(1) The input switch selects the Input source. When this switch is pressed CD 4(3) has  
been selected and the LED to the right of the switch lights up orange. When the switch  
is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the VINYL 1(2) input source has  
been selected.  
(2) Gain- Adjusts the level of the selected input by +/-10dB and should be set up  
carefully to ensure a good signal level to the rest of the mixer. If it is set too high the  
signal will distort as it overloads the channel and causes clipping. If it is set too low the  
level of any background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get  
enough signal level to the output of the mixer.  
Equalisation  
(3) The Equaliser (EQ) allows precise manipulation of the sound.  
Three EQ bands are provided, HF (High Frequency), MF (Mid Frequency) and LF  
(Low Frequency). These EQ bands provide 15dB of cut and boost at 10kHz, 1kHz and  
80Hz respectively on the D-MIX500; 5dB cut and boost at these frequencies on the  
D-MIX500L.  
Channel Output  
(4) The Peak LED warns the DJ of excessive signal level in the channel 6dB before  
clipping occurs. The signal is sampled just after the EQ section, and illumination of the  
LED will indicate that the input sensitivity is set too high, or that the EQ settings are  
too extreme.  
(5) The Channel ON switch enables and disables the channel. When the switch is set  
to the on position a green LED will illuminate showing the channel is active.  
(6) The CUE switch enables the pre-fade channel signal to be routed to the DJ’s  
headphones and booth monitors if required.  
(7) The Output signal level from the channel is set by the Fader.  
THEOUTPUTOFTHESECHANNELS MAYBEASSIGNEDTOTHECROSSFADER.  
Channel 2 may be assigned to the left position of the cross fader.  
Channel 6 may be assigned to the right position of the cross fader.  
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Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input  
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Mono Input Channels 3 & 4 - MIC/LINE Input  
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 switch lights up orange. When the  
switch is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the MIC 1(2) input source  
has been selected.  
(2) Gain- Adjusts the level of the selected input, and should be set up carefully to ensure  
a good signal level to the rest of the mixer. If it is set too high the signal will distort as  
it overloads the channel and causes clipping. If it is set too low the level of any  
background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get enough signal  
level to the output of the mixer.  
(3) A mix of the outputs of channels 3 and 4 feeds the FX INSERT SEND jack on the  
rear of the console. Here the signal may be run through any kind of processor and back  
into the console via the FX INSERT RETURN jack socket. When the FX switch is  
pressed, the signal from the RETURN jack is routed to the console Master section.  
Make sure the channels you wish to send to FX are ON.  
Equalisation  
(4) The Equaliser (EQ) allows precise manipulation of the sound, particularly to  
improve the sound of microphone sources where the original sound is often far from  
ideal.  
Three EQ bands are provided, HF (High Frequency), MF (Mid Frequency) and LF  
(Low Frequency). These EQ bands provide 15dB of cut or boost at 10kHz, 2.5kHz and  
160Hz respectively on the D-MIX500; 5dB cut and boost at these frequencies on the  
D-MIX500L.  
Channel Output  
(5) The Peak LED warns the DJ of excessive signal level in the channel 6dB before  
clipping occurs. The signal is sampled just after the EQ section, and illumination of the  
LED will indicate that the input sensitivity is set too high, or that the EQ settings are  
too extreme.  
(6) The Channel ON switch enables and disables the channel. When the switch is set  
to the on position a green LED will illuminate showing the channel is active.  
(7) The CUE switch enables the pre-fade channel signal to be routed to the DJ’s  
headphones and booth monitors if required.  
(8) The Output signal level from the channel is set by the Fader.  
THE OUTPUT OF THESE CHANNELS CANNOT BE ASSIGNED TO THE  
CROSS FADER  
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Stereo Input Channel 5 - VINYL 3/INPUT C  
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Stereo Input Channel 5 - VINYL 3/INPUT C  
Input Stage  
(9) The input switch selects the input source. When this switch is pressed INPUT C has  
been selected and the LED to the right of the switch lights up orange. When the switch  
is released a green LED will illuminate thus meaning the VINYL 3 Input source has  
been selected.  
(10) Gain- Adjusts the level of the selected input by +/-10dB and should be set up  
carefully to ensure a good signal level to the rest of the mixer. If it is set too high the  
signal will distort as it overloads the channel and causes clipping. If it is set too low the  
level of any background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get  
enough signal level to the output of the mixer.  
Equalisation  
(11) The Equaliser (EQ) allows precise manipulation of the sound.  
Three EQ bands are provided, HF (High Frequency), MF (Mid Frequency) and LF  
(Low Frequency). These EQ bands provide 15dB of cut and boost at 10kHz, 1kHz and  
80Hz respectively on the D-MIX500; 5dB cut and boost at these frequencies on the  
D-MIX500L.  
Channel Output  
(12) The Peak LED warns the DJ of excessive signal level in the channel before  
distortion occurs. The signal is sampled just after the EQ section, and illumination of  
the LED will indicate that the input sensitivity is set too high, or that the EQ settings  
are too extreme.  
(13) The Channel ON switch enables and disables the channel. When the switch is set  
to the on position a green LED will illuminate showing the channel is active.  
(14) The CUE switch enables the pre-fade channel signal to be routed to the DJ’s  
headphones and booth monitors if required.  
(15) The Output signal level from the channel is set by the Fader.  
THE OUTPUT OFTHIS CHANNEL CANNOT BEASSIGNEDTOTHECROSSFADER  
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Master Section  
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Master Section  
Outputs  
(1) The Super Bass pot controls the amount of bass sent to the main outputs. This rotary  
fader injects up to +12dB at 63 Hz.  
(2) The Balance pot provides a level of adjustment left or right, for the signal feeding  
the main outputs. This allows compensation for imbalance in the source signal.  
(3) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from the Main output. When set to Main the music is mixed with the Mic signals from  
channels 3 and 4.  
(4) The Master fader sets the final output level of the main stereo mix.  
(5) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from the Mono 2 output. When set to Main the music is mixed with the Mic signals  
from channels 3 and 4.  
(6) The level of the Mono 2 output is set by this rotary fader.  
(7) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from the Mono 1 output. When set to Main the music is mixed with the Mic signals  
from channels 3 and 4.  
(8) The level of the Mono 1 output is set by this rotary fader.  
(9) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from the Stereo 2 output. When set to Main the music is mixed with the Mic signals  
from channels 3 and 4.  
(10) The level of the Stereo 2 output is set by this rotary fader.  
(11) When Voice Over is pressed, the Mic signal will activate the ducking system, and  
when the DJ speaks, the music will be reduced in volume so that the mic source  
over-rides it. The music level may be adjusted using the trimmer situated below the  
switch.  
(14) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from the Record output. When set to Main the music is mixed with the Mic signals  
from channels 3 and 4.  
(15) The level of the Record output is set by this rotary fader.  
(16) The Lights trimmer enables the DJ to adjust the level of output to the lights jack.  
(17) The level of the Booth volume is set by this rotary fader.  
(19) The Main/Music switch is set to Music when the DJ wants to mute the Mic source  
from both the Booth output and the Headphones. When set to Main the music is mixed  
with the Mic signals from channels 3 and 4.  
Metering  
(12) The dual bargraph Output Meter displays the level of the stereo output. The upper  
bar displays the left output and the lower bar displays the right output.  
(13) A single bargraph CUE meter displays the level of the cue mix.  
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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 fader.  
(21) When Split Cue is pressed, instead of the normal Headphones output being  
replaced completely by an active Cue signal, the Cue feed appears in the right  
earphone and a mono mix of the music feed is heard in the left earphone, giving  
the DJ continuous monitoring of the mixer output if required. When this function  
is active the red LED will illuminate. Split Cue disables routing of cue signals to  
the Booth outputs.  
(22) The Headphones output is a standard 1/4" 3-pole jack.  
Inputs  
(23) The Mic input is a standard XLR connector. This parallels the MIC 1 XLR  
on the rear panel. Do not use both at once.  
Cross Fader  
The Cross Fader is shown below. The Cross Fader is fed only by channels 1, 2,  
6 and 7.  
The Cross fader may be switched in or out of use by the adjacent XFADE/MIX  
switch.  
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Typical Specifications  
Input levels  
CD  
Input C  
660mV/2V, switchable  
+4dBu / -10dB, switchable.  
5mV @ 1kHz, RIAA equalised.  
-15dBu to -50dBu, variable.  
+4dBu.  
Vinyl  
Mic  
AV & Input A / B  
Insert return  
Record monitor  
-2dBu  
-10dBV  
Input impedances  
CD & Input C  
Vinyl  
Greater than 20k ohms, unbalanced.  
47k ohms, unbalanced.  
Mic  
Greater than 1.5k ohms, balanced.  
Greater than 20k ohms, balanced.  
Greater than 20k ohms, balanced.  
10k ohms, unbalanced.  
AV & Input A / B  
Main insert return  
FX insert return  
Record monitor  
10k ohms, unbalanced.  
Output levels  
Main output  
Insert sends  
Record  
+4dBu nominal, +26dBu max.  
-2dBu nominal, +20dBu max.  
-10dBV nominal, +12dBV max.  
0dBu max into 8 ohms.  
Headphones  
+20dBu max into 600 ohms.  
+4dBu nominal, +20dBu max.  
Other outputs  
Output impedances  
Main output  
Headphones  
75 ohms, balanced, max load 5k ohms.  
Less than 50 ohms, unbalanced.  
Other outputs  
150 ohms, impedance balanced, max load 2k ohms.  
Frequency response  
Line inputs  
Mic inputs  
+0, -1dB, 20Hz - 20kHz  
+0, -3dB, 20Hz - 20kHz  
Distortion  
CD to Main output  
Less than 0.05% @ 1kHz. @+4dBu  
Input noise (20Hz - 20kHz unweighted)  
Mic (Max Gain)  
Less than -126dBu with 150 ohm source.  
Line inputs  
Less than -80dBu.  
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