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Duality SE Installation Guide
Pre Installation Information Section 3
Cable Access and Ducting
Cable ducting will almost certainly be required between the console and any outboard equipment/patch racks and the
recording areas. If a full remote patchbay is being provided then the ducting between the console and the patch racks will
need to be of sufficient size to accommodate the following numbers of cables:
24 channel remote patch will have 36 off 11mm diameter cables
48 channel remote patch will have 54 off 11mm diameter cables
72 channel remote patch will have 72 off 11mm diameter cables
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6 channel remote patch will have 90 off 11mm diameter cables
A cable tray is fitted to the rear of the console to support the cable looms is located directly below the connectors. The
tray is provided with holes that coincide with the console leg positions. The console legs are hollow with holes through
each foot so that any leads can be hidden within the console legs. It is recommended that the cables are dropped using
the nearest leg. Where floor ducting is not available, the lower section of each leg’s rear cover is removable to allow cables
to exit to the rear.
Thermal Considerations
The console is cooled by convection from the front inlet (in the knee panels) to the exit at the top of the rear panels. It
is essential that these ventilation grills are not obstructed in any way.
Particular care must be taken when considering the installation of studio furniture – such as shelving – across the rear of
the console. Sufficient space must be left for the free flow of air from the rear grills, and also above the heatsink fins.
Clearance behind the console must not be less than 50mm and clearance above the console not less than 200mm.
The heatsink fins on the console rear panels can reach temperatures of approximately 30 degrees Celsius above
ambient room temperature.
Service Access
Although access to all electronic assemblies within the frame is from the front of the console, note that each of the
console’s channel modules is secured by a screw through its rear panel. It is still necessary therefore, to have access to
the rear of the console.
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