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Power and control

This page describes how to connect the miniDSP DDRC-24 to power, and the connections needed to configure it using Device Console and Dirac Live.

Power

The supplied 12 VDC power supply includes a set of interchangeable power pins (for USA, UK, Europe and Australia). Fit the correct pins for your country. Connect the DC plug to the 12 VDC power socket.

Connecting the miniDSP DDRC-24 to power

Apply power to the DDRC-24 only after all input and output connections have been made. When applying or removing power, the following sequence is recommended:

  • On: Power on line-level equipment, including the DDRC-24, then turn on power amplification.

  • Off: Turn power amplification off, then power off line-level equipment, including the DDRC-24.

Configuration over USB

The USB port is used to configure the DDRC-24 with Device Console and Dirac Live. Usually, this is connected directly: use the supplied cable to connect a free USB 2.0 port of your computer to the USB port (Type Mini-USB) on the DDRC-24 input panel.

Configuring the miniDSP DDRC-24 over USB

If longer cable lengths are required, an active USB extension cable can be used.

Configuration over the network (Device Console only)

For configuration using Device Console, an optional miniDSP Wi-DG Wi-Fi to USB bridge can be used. This enables configuration over the Wi-Fi network, without the USB cable. The figure below shows a typical connection example.

Configuring the miniDSP DDRC-24 with Wi-DG

Info

Configuration via a Wi-DG works with Device Console only. It does not work with Dirac Live. For Dirac Live, a wired USB connection is required.