Dan Dugan Model E-2A Automatic Mixing Controller

The Dugan Model E-2A Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handle multiple live mics without having to continually ride their individual faders. This signal processor can be patched into the input insert points of an audio mixing console. Then each mic channel is processed in the Dugan controller and returned to the console for mixing. Alternatively, internal mix buses in the Model E-2A can be used to sum channels. The Dugan 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-2A crossfades unscripted dialogue which eliminates cueing mistakes and late fade-ups. It also reduces comb filtering from adjacent mics while avoiding the choppy and distracting effects common to noise gates.

• 28 channels of processing, 12 Analog plus 16 ADAT

• All Dugan algorithms: Speech System, Music System and Gain Limiting

• Six-bus pre/post matrix mixer

• Channels may be grouped into three independent automixers

• Four switched Ethernet ports available for control network

• Remote control from Dugan Control Panel for Java (included) and Dugan Control Panel for iPad (sold separately)

• Physical remote control from Dugan Model K Control Surface (sold separately)

• Miniature control panel for setup or adjustments from front panel Standard Dugan linking for larger systems

AUDIO:

ANALOG I/O:

12 inputs active balanced, 12 outputs balanced and cross-coupled

DIGITAL I/O:

8 inputs, 8 outputs, ADAT optical

LINKING DISABLED:

LINK connectors reassigned as ADAT I/O 9-16

GAIN:

Unity

SAMPLE RATE:

Analog: 48 kHz, Digital: 48 or 44.1 kHz (synchronizes to input)

BIT DEPTH:

24 bit

AUDIO LATENCY:

1.8 ms

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

20 Hz to 12 kHz +/- 0.05 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.2 dB

OUTPUT NOISE:

-87.5 dBu

MAXIMUM OUTPUT:

+22 dBu

DISTORTION:

0.003% (THD + N)

LINKING:

Up to 8 units can be linked into one system in an optical ring network

CONNECTORS:

AUDIO:

: Analog: 3x DB25 wired to TASCAM digital audio pinout Digital: ADAT optical I/O

CONTROL:

4 x RJ45: Four-port internal switch for network

LINKING:

ADAT optical with proprietary format, reassigned for audio I/O when linking disabled

POWER:

CONNECTOR:

Coaxial with locking collar, 5.5 mm o.d., 2 mm i.d., center positive

ELECTRICAL:

Nominal 12 VDC, 1.5 A maximum; accepts 12"24 VDC

EXTERNAL SUPPLY:

Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 30W Output: 18 VDC, 1.33 A Approved UL, CE

PHYSICAL:

DIMENSIONS:

Height = 1.75 in (4.5 cm) Depth = 8.3 in (21 cm) Width = 8.75 in (22.2 cm)

RACK MOUNTING:

1 RU, parts included to mount single unit or two units side-by-side

WEIGHT:

5.9 lb (1.6 kg), 7 lb (2.6 kg) in shipping box with power supply

APPLICATIONS:

TV news and sports panels, political debates

Conference reinforcement, video trucks

Reality shows, game shows

Wireless mics for theater

Boardrooms, civic meeting rooms

Teleconferencing and distance learning Houses of worship

BENEFITS:

Eliminates late upcuts

Reduces PA feedback and studio noise

Reduces comb filtering from adjacent mics