Mackie DX810 User Manual download pdf

Safety First!

Before connecting and using the

equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide

carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING! This equipment has been

designed to be installed by qualified

professionals only! There are many factors to

be considered when installing professional

sound reinforcement systems. Some of these

factors include mechanical and electrical

considerations, as well as acoustic coverage

and performance. Mackie Industrial strongly

recommends that this equipment be installed

only by a professional sound installer or

contractor.

1. Never install, connect, or disconnect

the unit with the power supply on.

2. Before powering up the DX810, make sure

the AC voltage applied corresponds to the

markings on the rear panel.

3. Make sure the safety ground on the

power cord is properly grounded.

4. To prevent the risk of electric shock,

never open the unit. There are no

user-serviceable parts inside.

5. To ensure normal cooling of the

DX810, make sure the unit is well-

ventilated. Avoid exposure to direct

sunlight or proximity to any heat

source, dust, or dampness.

Part No. 0001334 Rev. A 1/02

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electric

shock, never allow this equipment to

be exposed to rain or dampness.

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DX810

Digital Audio Mixer/Signal Processor

Quick-Start Guide

DX8 DIGITAL MIXER

A B LOCK

MODE

POWER

COMM PORT

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HILO EQ BA MASTER

The DX810 is a DSP-based digital audio

mixer and signal processor. It is designed for

use in a variety of installations such as

churches, courtrooms, convention centers,

and hotels. It provides eight balanced mic/line

inputs and ten balanced outputs allowing true

8x10 mixing for multi-zone applications.

Each of the eight input channels is terminated

to two Phoenix-type detachable connectors.

Each connector is optimized to accept either

mic or line-level signals. Microphone

preamplifiers utilize Mackie’s proprietary XDR™

technology to offer studio-class audio

performance. Phantom power of 48 VDC is

switchable individually on each input. Two

auxiliary line-level inputs with trim are

provided. This allows analog signals to be

mixed with the A and B master mixes. Master

outputs deliver balanced line-level signals to

detachable Phoenix-type connectors.

The DX810 offers an intuitive front panel

user interface, consisting of dual-function LED

bar graph meters for each input and the A and

B outputs. Input meters indicate the presence

of signal before signal processing (pre-fader).

Output A and B meters indicate actual level at

the output (post-fader). Levels are set by

means of UP/DOWN pushbuttons dedicated to

each input and output. A MODE button is used

to select between Mix A and B. This allows

adjustment of levels to two mix outputs from

the same set of input controls. A third

function of the MODE button allows the user

to LOCK the front panel controls until a security

unlock code is entered.

Two independent RS232 connectors are

provided, one on the front panel and one on

the rear. This allows for connection to a

computer or control system. A DB25

connector on the rear panel allows an

interface among the 10 Logic Inputs and 10

Logic Outputs to switches, LEDs and other

external devices. This enables hardware

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COMM PORT

This is identical to the COMM PORT on the

front panel. Use this to connect to an RS-232

serial port on a personal computer or

third-party controller for external control of

the DX810.

DX•10e MODULE

The DX•10e hardware provides eight

additional independent balanced output

mixes (C-J).

24 VDC POWER

The DX810 can be powered using a

24 VDC power supply. This can serve as

the primary power supply for the DX810. It

can also serve as a backup supply in case

of an AC power failure. The DX810

seamlessly switches to the backup supply

if there’s a power loss. When both AC

power and 24 VDC power are connected,

the AC power is used and no current is

drawn from the DC supply.

IEC AC Socket

Connect the supplied AC linecord to the

IEC AC Socket.

PC Software

Installing the Software

A PC-based Windows-style graphical

interface software application is provided on a

CD-ROM. This software controls and configures

the DX810 at the point of installation.

To install the software on a PC:

1. Insert the DX810 CD-ROM into the CD drive.

2. Make sure no other applications are open.

3. Click Start, and then click Run.

4. Type <drive>:\DX-10E-PC\Setup in the

command line (where <drive> is the letter

assigned to the CD drive, i.e., D drive)

5. Setup will install the DX-10E-PC

application onto your PC. You can accept

the default directory, or specify a different

location to install the application.

Connecting a PC

Use a standard DB9 (male/female

pin-to-pin wiring) computer cable to connect a

PC to the DX810. COM 1 is the default serial

port selected in the software application for

the PC. Connect the COM port on the PC to a

COMM PORT on the DX810.

View the installed "Readme" file for more

information about running the PC application

and using a different serial port on the PC.

CAUTION: Internal lithium battery.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

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control and indication from custom control

panels. All logic inputs and outputs are fully

programmable in software. A proprietary

remote control bus allows connection of the

optional DX wired remotes. These remotes can

utilize a variety of three-conductor cable.

Remotes are available in Volume Control

(DX-RVC) and 4-switch versions (DX-SW4), and

may be combined in flexible configurations.

The DX810 is supplied with DX-10E-PC

software that allows access to all of the

system’s settings and configurations. The

software provides access to the 3-band input

EQ, 31-band graphic EQ, compressors, gates,

delays, and crossover configuration. In

addition, it allows saving and recalling up to

32 presets, configuration for 32 control

groups, for input force on/force off functions

with priority, and for the logic input and output

connections. All settings and text labels are

retained in the DX810 as well as stored on the

computer's local drive.

The DX810 is UL and CE approved and

designed for continuous use in professional

fixed installation systems. An internal auto-

ranging power supply allows connection to

mains voltages from 90-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz.

This requires no jumper or switch setting

changes. A 24 VDC input is provided for

applications where backup power is required.

Switchover to backup power is automatic and

silent.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - PC Software

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Page 2 - Rear Panel Features

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