Presonus DIGIMAX User Manual

DIGIMAX

Eight Channel Microphone Preamplifier with Dual

Domain Limiters and Digital Outputs

User’s Manual

PreSonus Corporation

DigiMax

EIGHT CHANNEL MICROPHONE

PREAMPLIFIER

Dual Domain Limiters and Digital Outputs

With

USERS MANUAL

Version 1.0

 2000, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Incorporated.

All rights reserved.

WARRANTY

PreSonus Limited Warranty

PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase.
This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by
this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card
within 14 days of purchase. During the warranty period PreSonus shall, at its sole
and absolute option, either repair or replace, free of charge, any product that proves
to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative.
To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at the
address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return Authorization
Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service. All inquiries must be
accompanied by a description of the problem. All authorized returns must be sent to
the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid, insured and properly packaged.
PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus
reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without
prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect,
alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures
arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the
product. Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this limited
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event will PreSonus be liable for
incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express
or implied warranty, including, among other things, damage to property, damage
based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product, and, to the extent permitted
by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which vary form state to state. This warranty only applies to
products sold and used in the United States of America. For warranty information in
all other countries please refer to your local distributor.

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
7257 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
[phone]

 2000, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Overview

Introduction 5
Features 6

2 Controls & Connections

Front Panel Basic Layout 9
Back Panel Basic Layout 12
Power Supply 14

3 Operation

Dynamic Microphones 15
Phantom Powered Microphones 15
Instrument Input 15
Enhancement 15

4 Technical

Specifications 17

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1 OVERVIEW

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus DigiMax Eight Channel

Microphone / Instrument Preamplifier with Dual Domain Limiters and
Digital Outputs. This digital pre-amp has been designed and constructed
using the very latest in components and technology to provide its user
crystalline audio reproduction for an infinite period of time. We at PreSonus
believe the DigiMax to be an exceptional sounding unit and an exceptional
value. Contact us at 1-800-750-0323 with your questions or comments you
may have concerning this unit or its operation. PreSonus Audio Electronics
is committed to the philosophy of constant product improvement. Our
experience has taught us the best way to convert this philosophy into action
is by listening to the experts on our gear, our valued customers. We
appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this
product.

Please pay close attention when connecting your DigiMax to your system.
Improper grounding is one of the most common causes of noise problems
encountered in the recording or sound reinforcement environments. We
recommend scanning this manual before hooking up your DigiMax to your
system so you may familiarize yourself with its functions and features.

Good luck and enjoy your DigiMax!

1.2 FEATURES

The following is a summary of the features of the PreSonus
DigiMax

Dual Servo Mic Pre. Each channel of your DigiMax contains a
Class A discrete input buffer followed by a dual servo gain

stage. This provides ultra low noise and wide gain control
allowing the DigiMax user to boost desirable signal without
increasing unwanted background noise (NO capacitors!)

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