Dan Dugan Sound Design E-1 - Manual (Page 43)

Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide
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Chapter 5: Standalone Hardware Operation
The Dugan Control Panel software provides the complete complement of controls
for the Model E-1A. However, if for any reason you cannot or do not wish to connect
the Dugan Control Panel, you can operate the hardware as a standalone device.
The limitations in standalone operation are:
• Eight channels
• No access to channel weight controls, man mode, preset function, override function
• No unit or channel naming
• No access to groups, input/output level meters, or Master MUTE
Settings
1. Put all the live mic channels in automatic mixing mode by deactivating bypass
and mute.
2. Activate the mute buttons for all unused channels.
Figure 5-1 Channel displays and controls
3. Using a normal speaking voice, adjust the console input trim controls to the highest
possible gain without clipping.
The input gain to the Model E-1A should be high enough keep the level LED lit
green during silences. If the input trim controls do not provide enough level, set
the +4/-10 switch to the -10 position.
If the preamp gain controls are set too low, the inputs drop below their minimum
operating level. This causes downward expansion to prevent feedback but the
smooth ambience is disrupted.