M Audio Stereo System DMP3 User Manual

DMP3  
Dual mic preamp / direct box  
User Guide  
 
F ro n t & R e a r P a n e ls  
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1. Gain Adjustment Knobs: Separate gain controls for pre-amp channels A and  
B adjust the output volume levels independently. Full  
counter-clockwise is the minimum gain position, while full clockwise is  
maximum gain.  
2. VU Meters: These VU meters show output level, calibrated to correspond to digital  
peak meters, where 0 VU is approximately 3dB to 6dB below clipping.  
3. Clip LEDs: The Clip LED will light when that input signal is too strong and is  
about to distort, or clip” (4dB below clipping). If this LED remains lit for more  
than a few moments, reduce the gain adjustment knob setting.  
4. Low Cut LEDs: The "Low Cut" LED, when lit, indicates that the Low Cut  
Filter switch has been engaged for the corresponding channel.  
5. Hi/Lo Gain Switch: This switch will set the gain range” (or, amount of gain  
possible) for the corresponding input channel. Once the gain range is set,  
gain is adjusted via the Gain Adjustment Knobs. In the “Out’ position, the gain  
range is 32dB to 66dB (Hi gain). In the ‘In’ position, the gain range is 6dB to  
36dB (Lo gain). See sections, Setting the Gain” and “Hi/Lo Gain Switches”  
for more information.  
6. Low Cut Filter Switch: Pressing and locking this switch to the In’ position  
engages the Low-Cut filter for the associated channel. Pressing and releasing  
to the Out’ position disengages the filter.  
7. Main Power LED: When the proper power supply is applied to the DMP3 and  
the Main Power switch is switched to the On’ position, this LED will light,  
indicating that the unit is powered up.  
8. Phantom Power LED: When lit, this LED indicates that phantom power has  
been switched on for both of the mic pre-amp channels.  
9. Main Power Switch: This switch, when pressed and locked to the In’ position,  
switches the DMP3 power on.  
10. Phantom Power Switch: When this button is pressed and locked to the In’  
position, phantom power (48v) will be sent to both XLR In 1 and XLR In 2.  
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1. 9vAC Power Supply Jack: This power jack accepts a 9v AC 1 Amp 2.5mm  
power supply. This power supply is included with your DMP3, and ONLY the  
proper supply should be used.  
2. Output Jacks A and B: These 1/4” TRS jacks are the main outputs for the  
pre-amps. Using a TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) 1/4” plug, the DMP3 will provide a  
balanced line-level output. Using a TS (tip-sleeve) 1/4” plug, the outputs will  
be unbalanced.  
3. Phase Inversion Switches: Each switch will invert the phase of the signal for  
the selected channel 180 degrees (see section, "Phase Inversion").  
4. High Impedance Instrument Inputs A and B: These high impedance (100k  
Ohm) inputs are optimized for guitars or high impedance microphones. These  
jacks are 1/4” TRS, and will accept either 1/4” TRS or TS plugs (balanced or  
unbalanced, respectively). When an instrument is plugged into this jack, the  
corresponding channel’s XLR input is disabled.  
5. Microphone Inputs A and B: These are the balanced, low impedance  
microphone inputs to the pre-amp channels. NOTE: When phantom power is  
engaged, power is sent to the ground wire on BOTH of these channels. An  
XLR jack is disabled when an instrument is plugged into the corresponding  
1/4” jack .  
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D M P 3 O p e ra tio n  
A preamp is a necessary component of any signal chain, when a microphone, guitar  
pickup or other instrument needs an increase in gain to “line level.” The DMP3 will  
perform that role in your signal chain. The drawing below shows the DMP3 in use with  
a computer sound card, which in this case is the Delta 66 from M-Audio.  
It is conceivable that once the DMP3 is attached to your system and powered up, you  
will be plugging and unplugging different microphones and instruments. Follow this  
simple procedure, making sure that the gain controls on the DMP3 are at their lowest  
levels when attaching or changing mics or instruments.  
1. Plug in the 9v "wall wart" power supply into the wall receptacle, and the other  
end into your DMP3 9v power jack.  
2. Make the necessary connections from the outputs of the DMP3 to the inputs  
of your computer sound card, mixer (use the line level inputs), or sound  
systems power amp. NOTE: If your target device accepts a balanced signal  
either on a 1/4” TRS or XLR jack, use a TRS plug (tip-ring-sleeve, typically a  
stereo plug) on the outputs of the DMP3. If your target device accepts only  
an unbalanced line in, then use a TS’ plug (tip-sleeve, i.e. a standard guitar  
cable). Check the documentation of your sound card or other receiving device  
if you are unsure. When possible, always use the balanced outputs as this  
will provide a quieter and hotter signal.  
3. With all volume controls at their lowest settings, turn on your DMP3, then  
your sound system.  
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S e ttin g th e G a in  
The DMP3 provides up to 66dB of gain on the XLR and 1/4” high impedance inputs.  
Microphones and guitar pickups typically emit a low signal level, requiring a "pre-amp"  
such as the DMP3. Other instruments, such as keyboard sound modules, may also  
benefit from a little bit of punch from the DMP3.  
Plug in your mic or instrument with the gain controls turned down, then turn the gain up  
incrementally while testing the mic or playing the instrument. When the VU meters  
show activity at a fairly consistent level, youve reached a good signal level for the  
DMP3 (see section, VU meters). Some users may wish to experiment a little further  
to find what audibly might be referred to as a "sweet spot." Note that when the "clip"  
LED lights, it is indicating that the signal is at least 4dB below clipping. Let your ears  
be the judge, but when the clip LED lights and stays lit, you are approaching or have  
reached distortion in your DMP3 signal.  
NOTE: You must also consider the level that is being sent from the DMP3 to  
your recording device, sound card input, mixer or sound system. Check the  
input meters at the receiving device and make sure that they are neither too low  
nor clipping (too hot). You may be able to adjust the input level or operating  
line level of this device, otherwise an adjustment in gain on the DMP3 may be  
necessary.  
Sound cards and other recording devices may or may not have an input level  
adjustment. If your recording device (tape recorder, computer & sound card, etc.) does  
not provide input level adjustments, then the signal level that you use to record will rely  
totally on your source (voice/mic, guitar/instrument, etc.), and the level you set on the  
DMP3. If your recording device does provide input level adjustments, then we suggest  
using a unity gain setting as a starting point. This is usually around the 2:00 position,  
though your user guide may provide more information.  
VU M e te rs  
The VU meters on the DMP3 are there to provide a visual reference to the signal at the  
output of the DMP3. They are, however, calibrated to correspond more closely to the  
level you will see on a recording device that has digital peak meters to show input level.  
VU meters show an average of the signal voltages, while peak meters show the true  
peaks in that signal. Peak meters are, in that sense, more sensitive than VU meters, and  
are more affected by timbre and pitch. It is possible that a peak meter could be  
approching the 0dB level (the maximum possible before clipping), while the VU meter  
shows very little movement.  
The VU meters on the DMP3 are adjusted so that a more accurate visual representation  
is created in relation to the peak meters in your computer or digital recording device. As  
mentioned, this relationship will vary between instruments of different timbre and pitch.  
Because of that, you may want to compare the DMP3 VU levels to the inputs levels on  
your recording device for each performance, and decide how hot” you can go on the VU  
meters before clipping occurs on your recording device.  
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H i/ Lo G a in S w itc h e s  
Two gain ranges are provided for the DMP3 preamps. The “Hi/Lo Gain” switch on the  
front panel is used to select between the two gain ranges, with the Out’ position being  
the default.  
The Hi/Lo Gain switch in the Out position is the “Hi Gain” range, while the In’ position  
switches the DMP3 to the “Lo Gain” range. The gain range is considered to be from  
the beginning to the end of the Gain Adjustment Knobs travel from left to right. In the  
Out, or Hi Gain position, the DMP3 preamp of the corresponding channel will provide  
32dB to 66dB of gain using either the microphone inputs or the 1/4” high impedance  
instrument inputs. In the In, or Lo Gain position, the DMP3 preamp (of the  
corresponding channel) will provide 6dB to 40dB of gain using the microphone or 1/4”  
high impedance instrument inputs.  
Some mics or instruments will have a hotter output signal than others. As a general guideline,  
if you use a mic or instrument in the Hi Gain position and find that you can achieve a  
desirable output level with the Gain Adjustment Knob set somewhere between 10:00 and  
2:00 (or higher if necessary), then the Hi Gain position is a proper choice. If, however, you  
find yourself clipping while hardly any movement of the Gain Adjustment Knob has been  
made, then switching to the Lo Gain position is advised. Conversely, if you are in the Lo Gain  
position and find that you have to turn the Gain Adjustment Knob past 2:00, then you might  
want to try lowering the gain and switching to the Hi Gain position.  
Lo w -C u t R u m b le F ilte r  
When foot movements, mic stand noise, or other low frequency sounds are unwanted,  
use the DMP3 Low-Cut filter to reduce or remove them. The DMP3 uses a 3-pole filter,  
attenuating the signal 75Hz and below at the rate of 18dB per octave.  
A “Low Cut” switch is provided on the front panel of the DMP3. Pressing and locking  
this switch to the In position will engage the low pass filter, indicated by the lit low cut  
filter LED.  
P h a s e In v e rs io n  
It is possible, with a stereo configuration (2-channel) or when two microphones are  
recording one instrument, for the two signals to become "out of phase" with each  
other. When similar signals are out of phase, they tend to cancel each other out,  
greatly reducing signal level. Engaging just one of the DMP3 Phase Inversion switches  
will remedy this situation. If you suspect that your two channels are out of phase, simply  
switch phase reverse for one of the channels and see if the sound suddenly ‘comes  
alive.’  
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P h a n to m P o w e r  
Unlike dynamic microphones, condenser microphones need to receive a DC voltage  
(generally 48v) from an external source before they can generate an output signal. If  
the condenser mic doesnt come with its own power supply, then "Phantom Power"  
must be applied from the pre-amp. Pressing the "Phan" button and engaging phantom  
power on the DMP3 will send the necessary voltage to both of the XLR Mic Inputs.  
Phantom power will not affect a dynamic mic adversely, so its okay to have a dynamic  
mic at the XLR input while phantom power is switched on. Just to be safe, check you  
mics documentation to see if it will accept or needs phantom power.  
B a la n c e d v s . U n b a la n c e d O u tp u ts  
A "balanced" line runs the signal on two wires of opposing polarity, as a twisted pair’  
surrounded by a grounded shield. Doing so, it can send a hotter’ signal over a longer  
distance with less added noise. Using a TRS (tip-ring-sleeve, sometimes referred to as  
stereo) plug on the 1/4” outputs of the DMP3 will give you this balanced linetip  
positive, ring negative, and sleeve ground. Generally speaking, if the DMP3 outputs  
connect to a system that accepts a balanced line at +4dB (nominal level) operating  
level, you should use TRS plugs on the outputs.  
An unbalanced line on the DMP3 outputs connects to a 1/4” TS (tip positive, sleeve  
ground) plug on a shielded cable with a single conductor, and is appropriate to use  
when your sound card or sound system accepts a 1/4” TS plug, RCA plug, or the right  
or left mono side of a stereo mini-plug. Typically, the signal on unbalanced lines has an  
operating line level of –10dB (nominal level), though this may vary somewhat.  
You may want to consult the user guide of your sound card, recording device or  
signal processor, mixer, or sound system if youre not sure what type of signal it can  
accept. If you need to, find a primer on recording or sound reinforcement to learn  
more about this and the other subjects covered in this manual.  
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S p e c ific a tio n s  
Maximum Input:  
+10 dBv  
Maximum Output - Balanced:  
Maximum Output - Unbalanced:  
Headroom:  
+22 dBv  
+16 dBv  
22 dB  
Meter headroom:  
12 dB  
Meter level:  
0 VU @ +12dBV, 1KHz  
66 dB  
Maximum Gain - Mic/Instr. In:  
Gain Range:  
13dB to 73dB  
3 dB below threshold of clipping  
3 dB down @ 72 Hz  
18 dB/Octave  
3 kOhms  
Clip Indicator:  
Low Cut Filter Cutoff:  
Low Cut Filter Slope:  
Input Impedance (1 kHz) - Mic In:  
Input Impedance (1 kHz) - Instr. In: 100 kOhms  
Noise Factor:  
Signal to noise:  
THD:  
< 1.5dB @ maximum gain  
115dB A” weighted @ minimum gain  
0.02% @ minimum gain (THD is below  
noise oor at most higher gain settings)  
Frequency response:  
Weight:  
20Hz to 80KHz; +0; -1 dB  
Under l lb.  
Power Supply:  
Output Impedance:  
9vAC 1Amp supply w/2.5mm plug.  
500 Ohms.  
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wa s h ha nds  
a fte r ha ndling.  
DMP3  
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FCC standards  
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