DDA DMR12
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 56 |
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| Mic preamps | Mic 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 buses | 12 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 8 |
| Frame | Two 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. |
| EQ | 4-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. |
| Buses | 12 group buses routable to 24 multitrack tracks; 24-track monitor returns. Source: brochure. |
| Aux sends — details | 8 aux sends; Aux 7/8 switchable (dedicated effects send or second input to the stereo bus). Source: brochure. |
| Routing and patching | Integral patchbay with Mosses & Mitchell long-frame TT bantam jacks; mics on XLR (Althiway panels), multitrack sends/returns on EDAC multiway connectors. Source: brochure. |
| Audio performance | Mic 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 layers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Automation | Two 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. |
| Metering | Moving-coil VU standard; BBC PPM or LED bargraph optional. Source: brochure. |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Redundant PSU | No |
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| Redundant networking | No |
Physical
| Width | 2,260 mm |
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| Build | Aluminium extrusions and honeycomb base panel for a rigid, light structure; optional floating cable ducts. Source: brochure. |
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