Rane DA 216a (1999 version) - Manual

DA 216a
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
Data Sheet-1
General Description
The Rane DA 216a Distribution Amplifier is a two-input,
sixteen-output splitter/distribution amplifier. The DA 216a is
capable of providing sixteen discrete balanced outputs from
one or two balanced mic-level or line-level inputs. The level
of each output is individually adjusted via one of the sixteen
screwdriver Output Level controls on the front panel. Each
output may be assigned to either or both inputs via front
panel accessible slide switches.
The Master A and B Level controls affect the overall level
of each input. In other words, they allow all assigned outputs
to be turned up or down at once. LEDs indicate an Overload
(OL) at either the inputs or at the internal gain stages.
Each input is set to either Mic or Line level via the rear
panel Input Pad pushbutton. The Input Gain pushbutton
switches provide a microphone input with +60 or +40 dB of
gain, or a line input with +20 or 0 dB of gain. With Input
Gain, Master Levels and Output Levels, any reasonable input
signal may be adjusted to a nominal +4 dBu and still have 17
dB of headroom. The Phantom Power switch provides +15
VDC for condenser microphones. Any input assigned to line-
level has this phantom voltage turned off automatically. A
rear-panel LED indicates when the Phantom Power is
engaged.
Each output stage incorporates a high-current balanced
output line driver for driving long lines with optimal perfor-
mance.
Features
• New! A, B, A&B Output Assign Switches
• Sixteen Balanced Outputs, Individually Assignable
• Two Balanced Inputs
• Studio Grade Low Noise Input Amp
• Input Overload Indicators
• Mic/Line Input Switches
• Gain Switches: 40/60 dB Mic, 0/20 dB Line
• Phantom Power Switch
• Master Input and Individual Output Level Controls
• Stable High-Current Line Drivers
• All Outputs Capable of Driving 600 Ohm Loads Simultaneously
• #6 Screw Terminals
• UL/CSA/CE and 100/120/230 VAC Remote Power Supplies
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