Digital Audio MIX-16, MIX-32 User Manual

MIX-16/MIX-32 USER GUIDE

Version 1.2

January 2017

1266 Park Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-401-7700

[e-mail]
www.digitalaudio.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. CONTACT DIGITAL AUDIO LABS FOR SERVICING.

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the

user to the presence of un-insulated and/or potentially dangerous voltage within the products

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

POWER CORD NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL OPERATION

Please call Digital Audio Labs Support at 952-401-7700.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read and understand this entire manual.

2. Keep this manual available for reference.

3. Heed all warnings and precautions in this manual and notices marked on the product.

4. Do not use this product near water or damp environments.

5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Provide for proper airow around product. Do not install near products that produce high levels

of heat. Do not expose the unit to direct sun light or heating units as the internal components’

temperature may rise and shorten the life of the components.

7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they connect to the product. Do not use the unit if the electrical

power cord is frayed or broken.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

10. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. There are no user serviceable components inside

the product.

12. The product shall not be exposed to moisture. Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Do not

handle the unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp.

13. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating

instructions or as marked on the product.

CARE

• From time to time you should wipe off the front and side panels and the cabinet with a dry soft

cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this

may damage the nish or remove the panel lettering.

• The Livemix system is capable of delivering high levels of volume. Please use caution with
volume levels, listen with the lowest possible volume for proper operation and avoid exposure to

prolonged high volume levels.

• The manufacture cannot be held responsible for damages caused to persons, personal
possessions, or data due to an improper or missing ground connection.

LIVEMIX MIX-16/32

DIGITAL AUDIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY

Digital Audio Labs warrants their products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two
years from date of purchase. During this period, Digital Audio Labs will, at its option, repair the defective unit
or replace it with a new or rebuilt one.

The warranty does NOT cover:

• Damage due to abuse, misuse, or accident.

• Damage due to operation contrary to the instructions in the product instruction manual.

• Units on which the product serial number has been removed or altered.

• Units that have been serviced by unauthorized personnel.

All implied warranties, including warranties on merchantability and tness, are limited in time to the length of
this warranty. Some states do not allow time limitations on implied warranties, so this limitation may not apply
to you. Digital Audio Labs’ liability is limited to the repair or replacement of its product. Digital Audio Labs
shall in no way be held liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of their product
or its software, including, without limitation, damages from loss of business prots, business interruption,
loss of business information or other pecuniary loss. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

REPAIR POLICY

Please do not return the product without obtaining an RMA number rst. Contact Digital Audio
Labs at [e-mail] to acquire an RMA number. Do not return the product to the
place of purchase. Please write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton. Any product
sent to us without a valid RMA number will be refused. Include the following with the product: a
brief description of the problem, your name, return shipping address, phone number and the RMA
number. Do not include any accessories. DAL is not responsible for any damage to or loss of the
product during transit. We recommend that customers obtain a receipt and tracking number for all
packages shipped to us. Turnaround time on repairs is generally ten business days. If you live outside
of the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty service.

Please return product to:

Digital Audio Labs
Attn: RMA Number

1266 Park Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317

USA

WARRANTY SERVICE

You will be required to pay the shipping charges when you ship your product to DAL. DAL will pay for return
shipping via UPS ground. We reserve the right to inspect any product that may be the subject of any warranty
claim before repair is carried out. For warranty service, we may require proof of the original date of purchase

if you have not registered your product with DAL. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with

Digital Audio Labs.

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE

If it is determined that the product does not meet the terms of our warranty, you will be billed for labor,
materials, return freight and insurance. There is a $80 USD minimum charge for materials and labor.
Appropriate shipping charges will be applied. We require payment in advance of repair by credit card; we
accept Visa and Master Card. In the event the charges are over the minimum charge, DAL will contact you
and inform you of the cost of the repair before any work is completed.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... II

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... II

CARE .............................................................................................................. II

DIGITAL AUDIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................... 1

REPAIR POLICY .............................................................................................. 1

WARRANTY SERVICE..................................................................................... 1

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE ........................................................................... 1

CONTENTS OF BOX ........................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3

ANATOMY OF THE MIX-16/MIX-32* ............................................................ 3

SETUP DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................... 5

ANALOG INPUT TO MIX-16/MIX-32 ............................................................. 5

DIGITAL INPUT TO MIX-16/MIX-32 ............................................................... 5

MIX-16/MIX-32 TO LIVEMIX CS-SOLO/CS-DUO PERSONAL MIXERS* ....... 6

CONNECTING THE DA-816 TO THE MIX-16 AND MIX-32 ......................... 6

CONNECTING TWO DA-816 UNITS TO THE MIX-32 .................................. 6

SETUP AND OPERATION .................................................................................... 7

MIX-16/MIX-32 FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 8

LIVEMIX SYSTEM EXAMPLES ............................................................................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 10

LIVEMIX SUPPORT ............................................................................................. 11

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 11

LIVEMIX MIX-16/32

FRONT

REAR

CONTENTS OF BOX

• MIX-16/MIX-32

• External Power Supply

• AC Power Cable

• System Quick Start

• Registration Card

INTRODUCTION

The MIX-16/MIX-32 is the Livemix central mixer and power distributor. The MIX-16/MIX-32 provides:

• 24-channel digital input

• 24-bit digital mixing and processing

• Power and audio distribution to attached personal mixers over a single network cable

• 16 discrete monitor mixes with the MIX-16

• 32 discrete monitor mixes with the MIX-32

ANATOMY OF THE MIX-16/MIX-32*

1. EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR: Connect the included power supply here. Only use

2. LIVEMIX DATA IN: If using an analog input source and the AD-24, connect a shielded CAT5e or

* MIX-16 pictured

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MIX-16

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MIX-16MIX-16/32

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LIVEMIX DATA

OUT 2 (MIX-32 ONLY)

LIVEMIX DATA

OUT 1

LIVEMIX DATA

IN

24VDC

3.75A

1289 5

the power supply that is supplied with your MIX-16 or MIX-32. The MIX-16 is supplied with a 24V
/ 3.75A power supply. The MIX-32 is supplied with a 24V / 5A power supply. Contact support for

a replacement power supply if necessary.

CAT6 cable from the Livemix Data Out port on the AD-24 to the Livemix Data In on the MIX-16/
MIX-32. This will be unused if using the LM-DANTE-EXP Dante Option Card.

3. POWER SWITCH: This switch turns power on/off. The MIX-16/MIX-32 supplies power to

connected Livemix personal mixers.

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