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Dan Dugan Model E1 Automixer
Estimated price for orientation: 2 500 $
Category: Live and Studio Mixers
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Dan Dugan Model E-1 Automixer with power supply. The Model E-1 Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handle multiple live mics without having to continually ride their individual faders. This eight-channel signal processor patches into the input insert points of an audio mixing console. It detects which mics are being used and makes fast, transparent cross-fades, freeing the mixer to focus on balance and sound quality instead of being chained to the faders. The Model E-1's voice-controlled crossfades track unscripted dialogue perfectly, eliminating cueing mistakes and late fade-ups while avoiding the choppy and distracting effects common to noise gates. Without the need for gating, a natural low-level room ambience is maintained. Features The Model E-1 dramatically improves the performance of live mixing with multiple mikes: Eliminates late upcuts Reduces PA feedback and studio noise Internal Web server for remote control panel Connects to mixer with TRS insert cables or ADAT Lightpipe Link units for up to 64 mics Analog and digital outputs active simultaneously Half-rack size—mount two in one rack space Links with Dugan Models D-2, D-3, and E Applications The Model E-1 supports a broad spectrum of live mixing applications, including: Conference reinforcement, video trucks Houses of worship Film and television dialogue, reality shows. Multiple wireless mics for theater Boardrooms and civic meeting rooms, community TV Teleconferencing and distance learning The Dugan Speech System automatically manages any number of live mikes in an unpredictable dialogue situation. The above illustration shows the Speech System in action, offering four snapshots of a three mike system under different conditions of stimulation. For instance, in the first frame no one is speaking, so the inputs are riding at a medium gain, adding up to the gain of one mike. In the second frame, one person is speaking. You'll notice that the gain automatically turns up full, while the other inputs are turned down. In the third frame, another person speaks and the gain automatically shifts to that input, while the other inputs are turned down. And in the fourth frame, when two people speak simultaneously, the gain is automatically shared between them, while the third is turned down. The level LED indicates when the audio level is within the range for correct processing. It should stay illuminated when the room is quiet. If it goes out, the input gain on the mixing board should be increased until the level is sufficient. A five-LED ladder, the same as on the original Model D, indicates the gain that the automatic mixing function is applying to the channel. The bypass button disables automixing and passes the channel through unchanged. The mute button mutes the channel. When the controller is patched pre-fader (true for most mixing boards), mics should be muted here, not on the mixer. An internal Web server downloads a Java applet that provides a real-time remote control panel in any Web Browser. The Model E's eight analog inputs and outputs are on TRS connectors. Digital I/O is via ADAT Lightpipes. Multiple units can be linked in a ring using the ADAT optical LINK connectors. The ANALOG/DIG switch selects the input--both outputs are always active. The NORM/SLAVE switch sets the mode for linking--one unit must be the master. The +4/-10 switch adjusts the side-chain sensitivity for professional or consumer levels. The 10/100BASE-T jack accesses an internal web server for remote control and firmware updates. Specifications Audio Inputs: unbalanced, 6K ohm, -22 to +4 dBu nominal level, +21 dBu maximum Audio Outputs: unbalanced, 100 ohm source, will drive a 600 ohm load Maximum Output: +21 dBu Output Noise: less than -91 dBu (A-wtd); 112 dBA dynamic range Digital I/O: ADAT optical, 48 KHz or 44.1 KHz 24-bit Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 22 KHz, +0/-1 dB Crosstalk: -81 dB at 20 KHz Distortion: less than .003% THD+N at +21 dBu Gain: unity A/D-D/A: 48 KHz, 24-bit (will operate with 44.1 kHz digital I/O) Audio Latency: 0.6 ms Linking: optical, up to 8 units (64 channels) may be linked in a ring Links with models D-2, D-3, and E Connectors: Audio: .25" tip-ring-sleeve; tip input, ring output 10/100 BASE T: RJ-45 Linking and Digital I/O: ADAT optical Power: coaxial 5.5 mm o.d., 2 mm i.d. Power: Nominal 12 VDC, 1.3A maximum Accepts 9-24 VDC, either polarity, or 9-18 VAC Dimensions: 8.75" x 1.75" x 8.3" depth behind panel (22.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 21 cm)
Description
Dan Dugan Model E-1 Automixer with power supply. The Model E-1 Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handle multiple live mics without having to continually ride their individual faders. This eight-channel signal processor patches into the input insert points of an audio mixing console. It detects which mics are being used and makes fast, transparent cross-fades, freeing the mixer to focus on balance and sound quality instead of being chained to the faders. The Model E-1's voice-controlled crossfades track unscripted dialogue perfectly, eliminating cueing mistakes and late fade-ups while avoiding the choppy and distracting effects common to noise gates. Without the need for gating, a natural low-level room ambience is maintained. Features The Model E-1 dramatically improves the performance of live mixing with multiple mikes: Eliminates late upcuts Reduces PA feedback and studio noise Internal Web server for remote control panel Connects to mixer with TRS insert cables or ADAT Lightpipe Link units for up to 64 mics Analog and digital outputs active simultaneously Half-rack size—mount two in one rack space Links with Dugan Models D-2, D-3, and E Applications The Model E-1 supports a broad spectrum of live mixing applications, including: Conference reinforcement, video trucks Houses of worship Film and television dialogue, reality shows. Multiple wireless mics for theater Boardrooms and civic meeting rooms, community TV Teleconferencing and distance learning The Dugan Speech System automatically manages any number of live mikes in an unpredictable dialogue situation. The above illustration shows the Speech System in action, offering four snapshots of a three mike system under different conditions of stimulation. For instance, in the first frame no one is speaking, so the inputs are riding at a medium gain, adding up to the gain of one mike. In the second frame, one person is speaking. You'll notice that the gain automatically turns up full, while the other inputs are turned down. In the third frame, another person speaks and the gain automatically shifts to that input, while the other inputs are turned down. And in the fourth frame, when two people speak simultaneously, the gain is automatically shared between them, while the third is turned down. The level LED indicates when the audio level is within the range for correct processing. It should stay illuminated when the room is quiet. If it goes out, the input gain on the mixing board should be increased until the level is sufficient. A five-LED ladder, the same as on the original Model D, indicates the gain that the automatic mixing function is applying to the channel. The bypass button disables automixing and passes the channel through unchanged. The mute button mutes the channel. When the controller is patched pre-fader (true for most mixing boards), mics should be muted here, not on the mixer. An internal Web server downloads a Java applet that provides a real-time remote control panel in any Web Browser. The Model E's eight analog inputs and outputs are on TRS connectors. Digital I/O is via ADAT Lightpipes. Multiple units can be linked in a ring using the ADAT optical LINK connectors. The ANALOG/DIG switch selects the input--both outputs are always active. The NORM/SLAVE switch sets the mode for linking--one unit must be the master. The +4/-10 switch adjusts the side-chain sensitivity for professional or consumer levels. The 10/100BASE-T jack accesses an internal web server for remote control and firmware updates. Specifications Audio Inputs: unbalanced, 6K ohm, -22 to +4 dBu nominal level, +21 dBu maximum Audio Outputs: unbalanced, 100 ohm source, will drive a 600 ohm load Maximum Output: +21 dBu Output Noise: less than -91 dBu (A-wtd); 112 dBA dynamic range Digital I/O: ADAT optical, 48 KHz or 44.1 KHz 24-bit Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 22 KHz, +0/-1 dB Crosstalk: -81 dB at 20 KHz Distortion: less than .003% THD+N at +21 dBu Gain: unity A/D-D/A: 48 KHz, 24-bit (will operate with 44.1 kHz digital I/O) Audio Latency: 0.6 ms Linking: optical, up to 8 units (64 channels) may be linked in a ring Links with models D-2, D-3, and E Connectors: Audio: .25" tip-ring-sleeve; tip input, ring output 10/100 BASE T: RJ-45 Linking and Digital I/O: ADAT optical Power: coaxial 5.5 mm o.d., 2 mm i.d. Power: Nominal 12 VDC, 1.3A maximum Accepts 9-24 VDC, either polarity, or 9-18 VAC Dimensions: 8.75" x 1.75" x 8.3" depth behind panel (22.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 21 cm)