Devine DI-P User manual

DI-P
Passive DI box
User manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Devine DI-P passive DI box. Before you unpack all the received items,
carefully read this manual to become familiar ith the functions of this product. Also check the contents of
the box to make sure all necessary parts are included. If the DI-P fails to operate properly, or if you have any
problems hile using it, disconnect it from the signal chain and contact your local dealer for more information
and/or help.
Box contents:
- Devine DI-P passive DI box
Unit and accessory inspection
- If you suspect that your device is broken or damaged, contact your local dealer or a certified technician to
inspect the unit.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual may vary from the actual product.
Contact:
Devine pro audio products
Verrijn Stuart eg 18
4462 GE Goes
The Netherlands
Please do not send any products directly to this address. If you wish to return a product for a refund or
repair, please contact your local dealer for an R A (Return aterial Authorisation)
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Safety instructions
Every person involved ith the installation, operation and maintenance of this device must:
- Be qualified
- Follo the instructions in this manual
- Make sure there is no damage to the device caused by transport. If the device seems damaged from the
outside, do not use it and contact your dealer for more information.
- Make sure the device is in perfect condition and safe to operate. Follo the instructions and adhere to the
arning notes in this user manual.
- Damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device are not covered by the arranty.
- This device does not have any user-serviceable parts inside. This device must be serviced by qualified
technicians.
Important notes regarding health and safety:
- Never remove any arning or informative labels from the unit.
- Never leave cables lying around.
- Do not open the device and do not modify any hard are or soft are.
- Do not po er the inputs of the fixture ith a signal greater than required to ork at full performance.
- Use this device indoors only, avoid contact ith ater, moisture and other liquids. Do not place items filled
ith liquids on top of the unit.
- Avoid nearby flames or heat sources, do not place this device near flammable liquids, gas or flammable
items.
- Al ays disconnect the device hen it is not in use for an extended period or time, hen servicing is
needed, or hen the device needs cleaning.
- Never pull the cable to remove a connector from its socket, as this could lead to damage.
- Never use other types of cables other than those specified in this manual. Do not use defective or
malfunctioning cables. Contact your dealer if the included or required cables do not ork properly ith this
device.
- If the device has been exposed to considerable temperature changes (for example, transport from outdoors
to indoors), do not activate the device until it has reached room temperature as moisture may have built up
inside the unit, hich could cause a short-circuit and/or electric shocks.
uidelines and types of use:
- This device is intended for use by professionals on stage, in theaters, clubs and in other entertainment
venues.
- This device is not suitable for use by children and must al ays be operated by an adult.
- Only use the device in a suitable environment here it cannot cause any damage. Do not use the product
in damp or dusty environments or here permanent damage may occur such as:
- indoor s imming pools here chlorine is used
- beaches, here sand and salt are present
- outdoors
- indoor areas here intense heat sources are present or here the temperature exceeds levels that
are comfortable for humans.
- Avoid impacts and collisions during use and transport. Do not transport the device hile in use. Avoid brute
force during the installation and operation of this device.
- Familiarise yourself ith the functions of the device before use. Do not allo operation of the device by
unskilled or unqualified people.
- Use of the device in ays other than described in this user manual may cause damage and/or injury.
Devine cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by improper use.
Storage and transport:
- This device is intended for mobile use. Al ays transport the device in the original packaging or in a flight
case ith a proper fitted foam inlay.
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- This device is not intended for permanent (24/7) use. Regular breaks in operation ill ensure the expected
lifespan of this device remains unchanged. Disconnect the device hen not in use.
- If you do not plan to use the unit for an extended period of time, disconnect it and store it in a dust-free
environment.
- Do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing:
- Inspect the housing of the device frequently and al ays before use. Severe dents, cracks and missing
scre s should be avoided at all costs. Do not use the device hen the housing is not in optimal condition.
Contact your dealer or a skilled technician hen in doubt about the state of the device.
- Check the fixture and scre s for corrosion. Corrosion should not be present on the fixture. Contact your
dealer or a skilled technician if corrosion is found on the fixture.
- Every po er or signal chassis/connector should be attached securely and tightly. Do not use the device
hen connectors are loose.
- Avoid the buildup of dust and dirt. Clean the exterior of the fixture once a month ith a dry or damp cloth. If
you use the device intensively, increase cleaning frequency.
Symbol clarification:
WEEE: Dispose of this product properly. This product is part of the WEEE directive – the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive. The requirements stated in this directive
apply to all manufacturers and producers of electronic equipment in the EU.
Do not dispose of this product together ith regular household trash. Contact your local
government for more information about proper disposal and recycling of electronic products in
your region. By recycling this product properly after use, e can ork together to enjoy these
products and protect our environment from pollution.
CE: The CE mark indicates that the product complies ith applicable European directives and
regulations.
Indoor use only: This device is designed to be used indoors only. The maximum ambient
temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Overview and use of the device
1. 6.35 mm TS jack input, 50 kilohm impedance
2. 6.35 mm TS jack link output (parallel), 50 kilohm impedance
3. balanced 3-pin XLR output, microphone signal level
4. ground lift s itch
5. attenuator (-0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
Use of the device
The Devine DI-P is a passive DI box, used to transform unbalanced high impedance audio signals to
balanced audio signals. This makes the signal more suitable to travel long distances to mixing consoles or
audio interfaces. By doing this, the chance of audio disturbance and un anted noise is decreased
significantly.
The Devine DI-P is a passive unit and requires no additional po er source. DI boxes come in several
varieties, for example po ered by a 9 Volt DC battery, or by an additional po er adapter. The DI-P uses
passive internal electronics and components to transfer any unbalanced signal to a balanced signal.
The DI-P is equipped ith a 6.35 mm TS jack input ith 50 kilohm impedance, suitable for devices such as
electric guitars, (mono) keyboard signals, etc.
A parallel output is available to transfer the signal to other equipment. For example, if you ish to connect a
keyboard but mean hile also use a stage monitor, the link output could be sent directly to a stage monitor for
the keyboard player.
The various signal sources, such as guitars or keyboards, also feature other signal impedances. To
compensate for the different input impedances, an attenuator is provided hich can decrease the incoming
signal. Choose bet een an attenuation of –0 dB, -20 dB or -40 dB.
When connecting the balanced output to your mixing console, audio interface or other processing equipment,
you ill almost instantly see hich attenuation orks best.
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Devine recommends to start ith -40 dB attenuation. This ay, you ill start ith the least po erful volume
level possible and you can see on your mixing console if the signal is strong enough. If not, you can s itch
the attenuation to -20 dB and see if the signal is strong enough, but not overpo ering the inputs on your
processing equipment. If this attenuation also on't provide adequate signal levels, the -0 dB attenuation can
be chosen.
Some equipment, such as the po er adapters from keyboards, link-connected amplifiers or the pickups of
electric guitars, can cause un anted noise and hums. To eliminate these problems, a ground lift is available.
The ground lift disconnects the connection bet een the ground of the balanced signal, the housing and the
ground of the incoming and outgoing input/link signals. If no audio-problems are present, the ground
connection does not need to be lifted.
The balanced output sends out a balanced microphone level signal, suitable for connecting to the
microphone inputs of a PA-mixer, audio interface or other equipment provided ith microphone preamp
circuits.
DI box troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems ith your DI box, consult this troubleshooting section for possible solutions. If
this troubleshooting section does not solve your problem, contact your dealer for more information and help.
This troubleshooting section contains the most frequently occurring problems and is not a complete
collection of possible faults, defects and solutions. This troubleshooting section applies to DI boxes. It is
possible that the problems, causes and solutions described belo do not apply to your situation as product
details may vary from product to product.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Incoming sound level on my
mixer/interface is too lo
Source signal output too lo Increase source signal output level
Attenuation too high Decrease attenuation to -20 dB or
-0 dB
Incoming sound level on my
mixer/interface is too high
Source signal output too high Decrease source signal output
level
Attenuation too lo Increase attenuation to -20 dB or
-40 dB.
Strange buzzing or humming noise
present in the sound
Ground problem Activate ground lift s itch
No sound entering my mixer /
interface at all
Defective XLR cable Replace XLR cable and check
again if there is still no signal
present
Defective instrument cable Replace instrument cable and
check again if there is still no
signal present
Sound source does not produce
sound
Check if the sound source is
producing any sound at all by
connecting a speaker or
headphones
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Technical specifications
- passive DI box
- sturdy metal housing
- lo -profile design
- no batteries or po er source required
- transforms unbalanced, high-impedance audio signals to microphone level balanced audio signals
- 6.35 mm TS jack unbalanced input
- 6.35 mm TS jack unbalanced link output (parallel)
- balanced 3-pin XLR output
- input impedance: 50 kilohms
- output impedance: 600 ohms
- built-in attenuator s itch: -0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB
- built-in ground lift s itch
- S/N ratio: > 95 dB
- frequency response: 15 Hz – 30 kHz
- dimensions: 127 x 74 x 45 mm
- eight: 0.43 kg
- ta max.: 40 degrees Celsius
All information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0 Creation date + author initials: 26-01-2016 RV Revision date + author initials: