Mackie DS 3232 Digital Snake Expansion 32x32 for TT24

Mackie DS-3232
Digital Snake Expansion 32x32 for TT24

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Mackie DS-3232

Designed specifically for use with the Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console, the DS3232 features balanced XLR connectivity, Mackie mic preamplification, and high-definition 24-bit/96kHz digital audio conversion. Most importantly, signals are sent to and from the stage via standard, low-cost, lightweight Cat-5 cable (up to 300 feet away).

The DS3232 starts with 32 ultra-high quality Mackie mic preamps to ensure clean, articulate reproduction of vocals, drums, strings, guitars etc. The preamps are controlled digitally from the TT24 mixing console, which has a full DSP package available for each preamp. This includes dynamics control (Gate & Comp) plus 4-band EQ for all 32 snake input channels.

Along with digitally controlled Preamps, each snake input features a -23dB pad, phantom power and its own High Pass Filter - all (including premplifier gain) recallable from the console. With its expanded channel capability and extremely quiet operation, the DS3232 Digital Snake is ideal for mobile FOH and monitor applications, fixed installations, and houses of worship.

With onboard 24-bit/96 digital-to-analog converters, there is zero degradation of your signal from mixer to stage. All of the TT24's outputs are simultaneously available at the DS3232 via balanced, locking XLR male connectors, including Aux Sends, Flex Groups, Left, Right and Center/Mono outputs, and talkback.

With the finest mic preamps and 24-bit/96kHz digital converters onboard, the DS3232 communicates with the TT24 entirely in the digital realm. Everything is fast, accurate, and clean, and all settings can be recalled instantly at the next gig. With standard Cat-5 cable running between the snake and console, the DS3232 is easy to setup and teardown, as opposed to more troublesome, expensive, and cumbersome analog snakes.

The DS3232 employs Mackie’s proprietary U-Net networking protocol to transfer 32 channels at up to 96kHz sampling rate to and from the TT24. In addition, control data is passed in both directions, allowing you to control the snake preamps remotely from the TT24.

The network is also scalable and can be used for a number of alternate applications, including linking two TT24 consoles (for expanded input count front of house applications) as well as support routing signals to and from other U-Net capable proprietary and 3rd party devices. New U-Net products and features can be added to the TT24 and DS3232 Digital Snake in the future, due to being easily upgradable.

Features:

Digital snake featuring 32 channels of analog I/O with balanced XLR connectivity
Full DSP (gate, compressor, EQ) available for all 32 input channels
Locking EtherCon connector on front panel
Instant, remote recall and adjustment of input gain, pad and phantom power settings
Can be placed up to 300 feet from TT24 using Cat-5 cabling
Eliminates signal degradation usually associated with long audio snake runs
Locking EtherCon connector on front panel
U-Net enabled for communication with other proprietary and 3rd party devices
Super quiet fan for cool operation in extreme environments
Requires Mackie U100 networking card

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