M-Audio DMP3 - User Manual

Ver. # DMP3-121701
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DMP3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Front & Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DMP3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VU Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hi/Lo Gain Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Low-Cut Rumble Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phase Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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M-Audio DMP3 Specifications

General

Type	Microphone Preamplifier
Number of Channels	2
Instrument Input Impedance	1MΩ
Inputs	2 x XLR
Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS
Gain Range	0dB to +60dB
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Phantom Power	+48V
Power Supply	AC power adapter
Signal to Noise Ratio	110dB (A-weighted)
EIN	-129dBu (A-weighted)

Summary

Introduction

DMP3 Features

Lists key features of the DMP3, including dual channels, gain ranges, filters, and phantom power.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel Overview

Details the function of each control and indicator on the DMP3's front panel.

Rear Panel Connections

Describes the rear panel connections, including power, outputs, and input jacks.

DMP3 Operation

Setting the Gain

Guides users on adjusting gain levels for optimal signal input and output.

VU Meter Explanation

Explains the function and calibration of VU meters for visual output level reference.

Hi;Lo Gain Switches

Details the two gain ranges (Hi/Lo) and how to select them for different input signals.

Low-Cut Rumble Filter

Explains how to use the low-cut filter to reduce unwanted low-frequency sounds.

Phase Inversion

Describes the phase inversion feature for correcting out-of-phase signals.

Phantom Power

Details the phantom power feature necessary for condenser microphones and its safe application.

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Outputs

Explains the difference between balanced and unbalanced audio outputs and their respective connectors.

Technical Specifications

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Notes and Version