Dan Dugan Sound Design Model E1A Automatic Mixing Controller Unbalanced Analog I/O

Dan Dugan Sound Design Model E1A Automatic Mixing Controller

The Dan Dugan 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.

Dan Dugan E1A Features

• 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

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

Specifications

• 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)
• 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: 0.6 ms
• Optical Linking: Up to 8 units (128 channels) may be linked; links with Models D-2, D-3, E, E-1, E-1A 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 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 27 W; output 12 VDC, 1.5 A; Approved UL, CUL
• 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