Description
DM16 Analogue Mixer
The compact DM16 honors your stage or studio desktop space, providing incredible sonic performance, amazing versatility, and an unprecedented level of affordability.
The secret behind DM16’s superb, studio-quality sound lies in its 12 award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers with true +48 V Phantom Power, revered globally by audio engineers for their transparency and nuanced low noise, high-headroom design. Complemented by TRS Line Inputs on all 16 channels (8 mono and 2 stereo), mono channel Inserts, 3-band EQ with mid-frequency sweep, switchable pre/post-fader aux sends, monitor outs, and 2-track RCA I/O, you get an analog work of art – the fully featured DM16!
Features
- Live performance and studio recording analogue mixer with 16 input channels
- 12 mono input channels with award-winning MIDAS microphone preamplifiers
- 2 electronically-balanced stereo line input channels on 1/4″ TRS connectors
- 3 band EQ on mono channels with swept mid band
- 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching
- 60 mm precision long-life faders
- Rugged chassis construction for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Specifications
Mono Inputs
| Mic inputs (MIDAS mic preamp) |
12 |
| Type |
XLR, balanced |
| Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 50 ? source at insert send |
-131 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Mic EIN @ 60 dB gain, 150 ? source at insert send |
-128 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Noise @ 10dB Gain, at insert send |
-97 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency response (-1 dB) at main output |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (-1 dB) |
| Frequency response (-3 dB) at main output |
70 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Mic Gain range |
+10 dB to +60 dB |
| Max. input level |
+11 dBu @ +10 dB gain |
| CMRR @ +60dB gain |
Typically -90 dB |
| Impedance |
2 kO, balanced |
| Distortion (THD+N) at 0 dBu |
0.005% @ 1kHz |
| Phantom power |
Switchable, +48 V |
Line Input
| Type |
¼” TRS, balanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO balanced / unbalanced |
| Line Gain range |
-10 dB to +40 dB |
| Max. input level |
+30 dBu |
Stereo Inputs
| Type |
4 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO balanced / unbalanced |
| Gain range |
-20 dB to +20 dB |
| Max. input level |
+21 dBu |
Equaliser
| Low |
±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving |
| Mid (mono inputs only) |
±15 dB @ 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, variable semi-parametric |
| High |
±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving |
Channel Inserts
| Type |
¼” TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Max. input / output level |
+21 dBu |
Aux Sends
| Type |
2 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Monitor Out
| Type |
2 x ¼” TRS connector, balanced |
| Impedance |
240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Out
| Type |
2 x XLR, electronically balanced |
| Impedance |
100 O balanced, 50 O unbalanced |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Out Inserts
| Type |
2 x ¼” TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Max. input / output level |
+21 dBu |
Phones Output
| Type |
¼” TRS connector, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
25 O |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
2-Track Input
| Type |
2 x RCA, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
20 kO |
| Max. input level |
+21 dBu |
Record Out
| Type |
2 x RCA, unbalanced |
| Impedance |
1 kO |
| Max. output level |
+21 dBu |
Main Mix System Noise
| Main mix @ -?, channel fader @ -? |
-104 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ -? |
-91 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ 0 dB |
-84 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Power Supply / Voltage (Fuses)
| Switch mode power supply |
100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, switchable (T 1.6 A H 250 V) |
| Power consumption |
40 W |
| Mains connection |
Standard IEC receptacle |
Dimensions / Weight
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
95 x 438 x 370 mm (3.7 x 17.2 x 14.6″) |
| Weight |
5 kg (2.3 lbs) |
