Massive Audio D2500.1 block series Specifications Page 1

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8control offers a wide range of control covering from 0 dB to 120 dB. Press the GAIN switch and use the Data Wheel to adjust the level either up or do

9Using the ANALYZE ModeBefore you get started using the ANALYZE mode, press and hold the ANALYZE switch for about two seconds and take notice of the p

10Using the D1500’s EQ DisplayThe D1500 can be used to display the equalization curve from 1, or up to 16, D2500 Digital Equalizers. The D class units

11• Next, select the signal you want to generate by pressing the SOURCE switch and selecting either WHITE, PINK or SINE WAVE.• If you are using a

12Storing Programs in the D1500 The D1500 has 99 memory locations for storing user presets. You can save the equalization curve, as well as all the pa

13Setting the D1500 to Transmit and Receive MIDITo enable the D1500 to send and receive MIDI data follow these steps:• Press the MIDI switch until t

14Selecting MIDI Omni modeYou can program the D1500 to receive MIDI mes-sages in Omni mode by following the next steps. • Press the MIDI switch until

15Using the D1500 with the D2500In order for the D1500 and D2500 to communicate with each other it is necessary to configure the MIDI parameters so t

16Using the D1500’s EQ DisplayThe D1500 can be used to display the equalization curve from 1, or up to 16, D2500 Digital Equalizers using the standard

17• Now run your mic, MP3, or CD player signal, press RTA on the D1500 and check the LCD Meters on the D1500. • While the D1500 is set to RTA, yo

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18When you use the D1500 RTA and the D2500 digital EQ together they combine to create a powerful auto-matic equalization system. You simply connect t

19Using AUTO EQ with the D2500 Digital EqualizerWhen you use the D1500 RTA and the D2500 digital EQ together they combine to create a powerful auto-ma

20Operating the D1500 with an Analog 31-band EqualizerNow that you have set good levels for the mixer, and the D1500 Pink Noise generator, Mic input

21Using the D1500 to Tune an Electronic CrossoverA REAL TIME ANALYZER (RTA) is an especially useful tool for setting up your crossover, as it will ena

22Setting the Crossover Level Controls Using the D1500It is critical to set the GAIN output controls so that all the frequency bands combine to create

23Grounding TechniquesHum and buzz are the biggest enemies you face when interconnecting a large number of different pieces of equipment to one anothe

24D1500 Wiring Guide  

25SpecificationsInputsType electronically balancedConnector XLRImpedance 22 kΩ at 1 kHzMax. input level +22 AIO1: +14dBu AIO2: +20dBu Out

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2Congratulations on purchasing the Samson D1500 dual channel,1/3 Octave, Digital Real Time Analyzer! Although this product is designed for easy opera

3D1500 FeaturesThe Samson D1500 Digital Real Time Analyzer uses high quality audio converters along with state of the art 32-bit floating point DSP ru

41 LED METER – 13-segment LED fader for each frequency band, which can be software set for the centers fre-quency and resolution.2 FREQUENCY LED –

5Controls and FunctionsRear Panel Layout 19 EQ – When selected, the unit is ready to display the equalization curve from any connected Samson Digi

6between the parameters Input selection and Mic Gain. You can edit the parameters of any of these functions by using the large Data Wheel located by

7• Next, set the MIC GAIN by pressing the GLOBAL switch until you see the menu: MG. 0 dB.• While the music is playing, you should see the input