Technical

Specifications

Inputs / Outputs

Total inputs56
Mic preampsMic gain (channel input to mix) 65 dB; line gain 10 dB. Input impedance: mic >2 kΩ, line >10 kΩ. Source: brochure (technical specs).

Processing

Mix buses12
Aux sends8
FrameTwo frame sizes: large 2.26 m (89") holding up to 56 modules (44 inputs + 12 outputs, 56/12/24 style); small 1.95 m (77") up to 44 I/O modules (20/12/24 style). Source: DDA DMR12 brochure.
Architecture"Multiple Input Concept": every module is an input module. Modules carry a second line input beside the mic; via Aux 7/8 returns, capacity can reach up to 112 inputs at mixdown. Source: brochure.
EQ4-band EQ: HF shelf ±15 dB at 12 kHz; two swept mids ±15 dB (500 Hz–16 kHz and 75 Hz–2.4 kHz, Q 1.5); LF shelf ±15 dB at 70 Hz. Source: brochure.
Buses12 group buses routable to 24 multitrack tracks; 24-track monitor returns. Source: brochure.
Aux sends — details8 aux sends; Aux 7/8 switchable (dedicated effects send or second input to the stereo bus). Source: brochure.
Routing and patchingIntegral patchbay with Mosses & Mitchell long-frame TT bantam jacks; mics on XLR (Althiway panels), multitrack sends/returns on EDAC multiway connectors. Source: brochure.
Audio performanceMic EIN (55 dB gain, 200 Ω ref) < -127 dBv; distortion < 0.05%; adjacent-channel crosstalk -90 dB at 1 kHz; electronically balanced outputs <75 Ω. Source: brochure.

Surface

Fader layers1
TouchscreenNo
AutomationTwo systems catered for: "DDA MIDI Muting" (128 mute patches, 9 mute groups, solo-in-place, MIDI channel selection) and VCA fader & mute automation compatible with third-party Audio Kinetics Reflex, Optifile and Steinberg Mimix systems. Source: brochure.
MeteringMoving-coil VU standard; BBC PPM or LED bargraph optional. Source: brochure.

Recording

Onboard recordingNo

Networking

Redundant PSUNo
Redundant networkingNo

Physical

Width2,260 mm
BuildAluminium extrusions and honeycomb base panel for a rigid, light structure; optional floating cable ducts. Source: brochure.