Dan Dugan Model E-1A Automatic Mixing Controller

The Model E-1A Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handle multiple live mics without having to continually ride their individual faders. This eight-channel (analog) or sixteen- channel (digital) 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-1A'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.

• Eliminates late upcuts

• Reduces PA feedback and studio noise

• Eight channels analog or sixteen channels digital

• Dugan Control Panel for Java included

• Channels may be grouped into three independent auto mixers Half-rack size " mount two in one RU

• Link up to eight units for up to 128 channels

ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS:

unbalanced, 6 kOhm, -22 to +4 dBu nominal level, +21 dBu maximum

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS:

unbalanced, 100-Ohm source, drives a 600-Ohm load, +21 dBu maximum

output noise: less than -91 dBu (A-wtd); 112 dBA dynamic range

DIGITAL I/O:

ADAT optical, 48 kHz/24 bit (will operate with 44.1 kHz digital I/O)

Due to the Model E-1's compact size and close spacing of the ADAT connectors, some large cables may not fit. The maximum cable width is 0.48 in (12 mm).

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

10 Hz to 22 kHz, +0/-1 dB

CROSSTALK:

-81 dB @ 20 kHz

DISTORTION:

less than 0.003% THD+N at +21 dBu

GAIN:

unity

A/D AND D/A:

48 kHz/24 bit (will operate with 44.1 kHz digital I/O)

AUDIO LATENCY:

2 ms

OPTICAL LINKING:

up to 8 units (128 channels) may be linked; links with Models D-2, D-3, E, E-1, E-1A, E-2, E-3, and Dugan-MY16

CONNECTORS:

AUDIO:

1/4-in TRS; tip input, ring output

10/100 BASE T:

RJ-45

LINKING, DIGITAL I/O:

ADAT optical

POWER:

coaxial 5.5 mm o.d., 2 mm i.d.

POWER:

nominal 12 VDC 1.3 A maximum; accepts 9"24 VDC, either polarity, or 9"18 VAC separate power supply unit; Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.7 A; Output: 18 VDC, 1.33 A; Approved UL, GS, CE, FCC, CCC, LPS

DIMENSIONS:

1RU H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm) D = 8.3 in (21 cm) W = 8.75 in (22.2 cm)

RACK MOUNTING:

parts supplied for mounting one or two units in 1RU of 19-in rack

WEIGHT:

3.4 lb (1.5 kg)

7.0 lb (3.2 kg) in shipping box with power supply

APPLICATIONS:

News panels, sports commentary

Conference reinforcement, video trucks

Film and television dialogue, reality shows Multiple wireless mics for theater

Boardrooms, civic meeting rooms, community TV Teleconferencing and distance learning

Houses of worship