KLARK TEKNIK DN32-ADAT ADAT Expansion Module User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Klark Teknik

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
LIMITED WARRANTY
Introduction
Installation
Connector Plate
Connection Scenarios
Mixer Setup
Specifications
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
References
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Klark Teknik DN32-ADAT
ADAT Expansion Module with up to 32 Record/Playback Channels
Quick Start Guide KLARK TEKNIK DN32-ADAT ADAT Expansion
Module

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do notremove the top cover (or the rear section).No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.
Warning
Failure to observe the following warnings may lead to fatality or serious injury from fire or electric shock.
Before installing the card, you must refer to the owner’s manual of the host device or to klarkteknik.com to verify that your host device supports this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination with other Midas or third-party cards.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Do not apply excessive force to board connectors or other board components. Mishandling of board may lead to shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure.
Disconnect the power cable from the main unit before installing this card to eliminate shock hazard.

Caution
Failure to observe the following precautions may lead to personal injury, or may result in damage to equipment or other property.

Do not touch the board’s metallic leads (pins) when handling the card. Pins are sharp and may cause injury.
The card is electrostatic-sensitive. Before handling the card, you should briefly touch the main unit’s metal casing with your bare hand so as to drain off any static charge from your body. Music Tribe assumes no responsibility for data loss, equipment damage, or injury caused by inappropriate handling or usage.

Introduction

The DN32-ADAT card is a multichannel audio interface expansion card for the Midas M32 series of digital mixers. It provides 32 channels of input and output via 8 Toslink connectors and word clock transmission via coaxial connector. The interface is perfect for recording with standalone ADAT hard disk recorders and offers options for incorporating external processors with ADAT connectivity.

Installation

Before you install the DN32-ADAT card in the expansion slot of the M32 console, you must check klarkteknik.com to verify whether the console firmware supports that card.
Caution – before installing the DN32-ADAT card into the console, you must make sure that the console’s power switch is turned off. Malfunctions or electrical shock may occur otherwise.

Make sure that the mixer’s power is turned off.
Loosen the 2 screws left and right that fasten the slot, then remove the slot cover or currently-installed card and keep it in a safe place.
Before removing the DN32-ADAT card from its protective bag, we recommend touching the grounded metal chassis of the console to prevent electrostatic discharges affecting the sensitive electronic components. It is generally a good idea to hold the card either by the face plate or by the two small handles, but never touching the components on the circuit board directly.
Align both edges of the card with the guide rails inside the slot and carefully insert the card into the slot. Push the card all the way into the slot to ensure that the contacts of the card are correctly inserted into the connector inside.
Fasten the card using the included screws. Be aware that damage or malfunctions may occur if the card is not fastened.

Connector Plate

KLARK TEKNIK DN32-ADAT ADAT Expansion Module - fig 2

Single BNC coaxial, in/output switchable, no internal termination, LED indicates WC output (Master mode)
4x Toslink inputs and 4x Toslink outputs, 8 channels per connector
2x small handles for removing the expansion card from the slot
2x M3x6 screws left and right for fastening the card in the slot
2x small counter sunk screws below the handles and 8 screws above the connectors. Do not loosen these!

Connection Scenarios

DN32-ADAT → external hard disc recorder
(providing Word Clock via BNC coaxial connection) KLARK TEKNIK DN32-ADAT ADAT
Expansion Module - fig 3 DN32-ADAT → external automixer → return to DN32-ADAT

Out 1-8 and 9-16 to Auto-mixing Processor inputs
In 1-8 and 9-16 from Auto-mixing Processor outputs
Routing/home > Input 1-16 = Card In 1-16, Routing/card out > Output 1-16 = Local 1-16

Note, this would also apply for any other sort of specialized outboard processing that features ADAT I/O. It can be used for all 32 x 32 channels simultaneously, even spread over several external processors. KLARK TEKNIK
DN32-ADAT ADAT Expansion Module - fig 4

Mixer Setup

KLARK TEKNIK DN32-ADAT ADAT Expansion Module - fig 5 Word clock I/O selector:

either word clock slave (input), allowing the console to sync to external WC devices or
word clock master (output), providing system word clock to other devices

DN32-ADAT card can be selected as the clock source on the M32 Setup/config page. In this case, the mixer will be slaved to the ADAT clock received on BNC input or fiber optic Toslink inputs.
Note that this may require the console to be rebooted if the internal and external clock rates are different (i.e. 44.1/48 kHz).
Word clock selection box for choosing the external clock synchronisation source:

fiber optic inputs 1-4 or
coaxial BNC WC input
local clock indicates the console’s internal clock.

Specifications

Connectors

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Klark Teknik
DN32-ADAT
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com
DN32-ADAT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with
Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU,
Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom