Presonus Audio electronic 96k User Manual

DIGIMAX 96K

8 Channel Preamplifier

with Dual Domain Limiters and Digital Outputs

User’s Manual

Version 2.0

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. Th is 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 warrant y 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 belo w 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 from 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 What is in the Box ................................................................................................................................. 5

2 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

2.1 Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Back Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................. 8

3 OPERATION

3.1 Microphones ........................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1.1 Condenser .................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1.2 Dynamic ...................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2 Digital Connections and Synchronization .............................................................................................. 11

3.2.1 ADAT Optical Lightpipe ............................................................................................................... 11

3.2.2 BNC Sync .................................................................................................................................... 11

3.2.3 Master/Slave and Multiple Digital Devices .................................................................................... 11

3.2.4 Setting up your DAW Software .................................................................................................... 12

3.3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing ................................................................................................ 13

3.3.1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics ......................................................................................... 13

3.3.2 Types of Dynamics Processing ........................................................................................................ 14

3.3.3 Vocabulary of Dynamics Processors ................................................................................................ 16

3.3 Sample Hook up Diagrams ................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.1 Using the DigiMax 96K with ProTools ......................................................................................... 18

3.3.2 Using multiple DigiMax 96K with the FireStudio LightPipe .......................................................... 19

4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

4.1 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 20

1.1 INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus DigiMax 96K. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the DigiMax 96K utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The DigiMax 96K is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier, with 24 bit ADAT lightpipe output, (4) stereo RCA SPDIF Digital Outputs (Unit ships in AES/EBU mode, breakout cable not included), and BNC word clock I/O for digital sync. Loaded with 8 direct outputs, individual channel input metering and -20 dB pads on every channel, the DigiMax 96K is the perfect hardware expansion for your FireStudio LightPip e, FireStu dio 26x 26, or an y digita l recording system with optical Lightpipe expansion capab ility including Digidesign’ s HD and 003 systems, RME, Yamaha, Alesis, Mackie and many others.

We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 or at techsupport@presonus.com with any questions or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus DigiMax 96K. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real the support you have shown us through the purchase of this prod uct.

We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applica tions and correct connection procedure for your DigiMax 96K before trying to connect it to your recording system. This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during installation and set up. Please pay close attention when connecting your DigiMax 96K to your system. Bad ca bles and improper grounding are the most commo n causes of problems encountered in recording and live P. A. environments. We recommend checking your cables, connections and grounding if you experience any noise or sonic performa nce pro blems.

Thank you, once again, for buying our product, and we hope you enjoy your DigiMax 96K!

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, our valued customers. We appreciate

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1.2 FEATURES

The DigiMax 96K is high quality eight-channel preamplifier with analog to digital conversion, perfect for expanding an audio interface or digital mixer with ADAT inp ut or upgrading the preamps on an analog console. Hand built in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the DigiMax 96K comes complete with eight high-quality PreSonus microphone preamps, ADAT output, BNC word clock input, as well as input metering, direct analog output and

-20 dB pads on every channel. Each preamp is a Class A Discrete Input Buffer followed by a dual-servo gain stage giving you 60db of preamp gain with 52db of headroom. The DigiMax 96k is electronically balanced and features phase reverse on the first two channels, as well as a 20dB pad and selectable 48v phantom power on each channel. A unique feature is EQ Enhance™ which contours the EQ curve -4dB centered at 1k from 250Hz to 5kHz. This is especially helpful on drum overheads and other sources to bring out definition and notch out problem frequencies.

Summary of features

 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz Sample Rates  Ultra-Wide Dynamic Range  Low-Noise Operating Levels  Dual-Domain Limiter on Every Channel  EQ Enhance on Every Channel  -20dB Pad on Every Channel  48V Phantom Power on Every Channel  Instrument Input on Channels One and Two  Phase Reverse on Channels One and Two  Eight 24-bit ADC Converters  ADAT Lightpipe Output  S/PDIF Outputs  AES/EBU Outputs  1/4” TRS Balanced Analog Outputs  BNC Word Clock I/O for Sync

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1.3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Your DigiMax 96K package contains the following:

 DigiMax 96K Eight-channel micro pho ne

preamplifier

 Custom built external power supply

 PreSonus Warranty Card

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