Allen&Heath DP 1000 USER GUIDE - Manual (Page 9)

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NTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the new generation of live performance mixing !
The Allen & Heath icon SERIES combines the established principles of audio
mixing with state-of-the-art digital electronics and control technology to bring
you a revolutionary new set of live sound tools more powerful and yet easier to
use than traditional analogue mixers. The unique versatility makes
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suited to many small sound reinforcement applications including bands, duos,
soloists, cabaret, clubs, theatres, multi-function venues, schools, churches, PA
rental … and more.
This User Guide describes two models in the icon SERIES, the DP1000 and the
DL1000. The models are identical except that the DP1000 includes a built-in dual
power amplifier. The overview, installation and operation of these mixers is
described in the sections that follow. For further information on the basic
principles of audio system engineering please refer to the specialist publications
available from bookshops and audio equipment dealers. Further support is
available from your dealer and the Allen & Heath Internet web site.
To get started quickly please refer to Section 5
G
ETTING
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TARTED .
However, we recommend that you take the time to read the rest of this guide to
enjoy the full benefit of your icon mixer.
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VERVIEW
The icon is a 10 input 4 output digital audio mixer with performance memory system designed
for small high quality live sound applications. It provides a complete sound system in a single
portable package by including both mono and stereo input channels, built-in parametric and
graphic EQ, compressors, noise gates, dual effects processing, together with full mixing
facilities and a built-in power supply. Additional outputs are provided for recording, auxiliary
and slave amplifier feeds. The DP1000 is a known as a ‘powered’ mixer as it includes a built-
in power amplifier for direct connection to loudspeakers. The DL1000 is identical except that
it does not include the power amplifier. Instead it provides a pair of main outputs suitable for
driving an external amplifier system, or for use as a sub-mixer.
Unlike traditional analog mixers, the control settings can be stored and recalled from memory.
The stored memories can be sequenced for recall in the required order. This makes it very easy
to automate the performance or change between events without having to manually reset the
controls. The benefit to the musician or small band is that the settings appropriate to each song
can be recalled according to the set being played by simply pressing a pushbutton, footswitch
or MIDI. Additional memories store the settings appropriate to the venue being played.
Theatre shows can be automated by storing and recalling the settings for each scene according
to cue list. Control settings for regular events typical of multi-function venues, clubs, schools,
churches, conferences centres and so on can be set up and instantly recalled from memory.
Memories can be copied, named, archived and locked to prevent them being accidentally
overwritten. MIDI and RS232 ports are provided to allow data archiving and downloading of
future software upgrades. Version 2 software now includes the ability to control all the
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performance parameters via MIDI.
The icon is easy to use with a simple uncluttered control layout that does not sacrifice the
instant access so important in live performance. The large illuminated LCD display and
custom soft touch backlit controls allow operation in both light and dark conditions and
provide a very graphical display of the selected functions without complex multi-level menus.
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