Summary of SoundPals DAC-24
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Soundpals™ dac-24 user guide stereo d-to-a converter.
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Printing history soundpals ™ dac-24 d-to-a converter rev. N/c january 2015 printed in u.S.A. Part number 08-2044-00 the information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyrights and trademarks © 2015 contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any fo...
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Table of contents ii • table of contents dac-24 user guide table of contents ii introduction 1 what are soundpals? .............................................................................................................. 1 documentation conventions .................................................
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Introduction dac-24 user guide page 1 what are soundpals? Each rjm & associates soundpals module is essentially a digital audio building block that can be used independently, or interconnected to perform more advanced mixing and audio processing functions. Soundpals can be used in both standalone an...
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Dac-24 user guide page 2 unpacking and inspection when you receive your soundpals modules, inspect the cartons for signs of damage. Contact your dealer and the shipper immediately if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents of each box to be sure that all parts are inc...
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Dac-24 dac-24 user guide page 3 about the dac-24 the rjm & associates soundpals dac-24 is a stereo, 24-bit, aes digital-to-analog converter. The unit offers the following features: • stereo headphone monitoring with level control • 24-bit d/a converter • automatic detection and de-emphasis • led ind...
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Dac-24 user guide page 4 7) power connector — accepts the power jack from the 6 vdc power supply. Refer to “external power” for more information regarding external power. 8) power led — the large green led below the power jack lights when power is applied. The figure below illustrates the dac-24’s r...
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Dac-24 user guide page 5 connecting outputs connect the analog audio outputs from the left out and right out connectors to the inputs of the desired analog destination device. Please note: • balanced outputs are taken from pins 2 ( + ) and 3 (-) with pin 1 and the shell grounded. • unbalanced output...
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Dac-24 user guide page 6 dac-24 interconnection this section provides basic and advanced interconnection diagrams. • basic — monitoring digital signals in this basic application, connect the dac to an aes patch panel. You can then quickly monitor the signal on any circuit, using either headphones or...
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Dac-24 user guide page 7 advanced — simultaneous multi-format outputs in this application, soundpals are combined in a sub-mix configuration. A cd player feeds a dfade for level control, and then a dmix. Dual mics are converted to digital, routed to a dfade for level control, and then to a dmix. One...
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Dac-24 user guide page 8 dac-24 internal jumpers this section provides information about the dac-24’s internal jumpers and adjustments. Note for detailed instructions on opening and closing the dac-24, see “inside the module.” the figure below shows the dac-24’s internal jumper locations: dac 04-022...
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Dac-24 user guide page 9 dac-24 specifications this section provides audio and environmental specifications. Audio specifications parameter specification digital input terminated (110 Ω aes3, 75 Ω aes3id) sample rate 30 khz - 50 khz analog outputs impedance 30 Ω level range -5 dbu to 12 dbu at -20 ...
Page 13: Inside The Module
Dac-24 user guide page 10 inside the module in this section this section provides instructions for opening and closing the soundpals dac-24 module to gain access to the internal circuit board. Note the internal circuit board should only be removed from the module if you want to set the termination j...
Page 14: External Power
Dac-24 user guide page 11 7. Replace all philips xlr mounting screws at the rear of the soundpals module. 8. Replace the bnc nut and associated lock washer at the rear of the soundpals module. Caution do not over tighten the screws. External power about power supplies an external power supply confor...
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Dac-24 user guide page 12 power supply sources in addition to the rjm-supplied universal power supply, the following power supplies meet the soundpals requirements: company model note stancor sta-4860 120v ac, 60 hz stancor staf-0797f 220v ac, 50 hz with european wall plug (ce compliant). Elpac mi20...