Full Product Info
What makes a PowerMate a PowerMate?
All the function groups of the PowerMate are 100%
professional in terms of their design and specification. First comes the
mixing section, where you will find high-quality, discrete microphone
preamps, new, dustproof ALPS faders (specially developed for the PowerMate)
with very high attenuation even in the HF range, 48V phantom power
switchable to the channels in groups of six and a dynamic range that would
put most dedicated professional mixers to shame. AUX 3+4 are separately
switchable pre/post fader. Then come the ultra-efficient Class H power
amplifiers, which now deliver 2 x 700 W into 4 Ohms (PM 1000 and 1600). They
are equipped with dynamic limiters, an extensive range of protections and
the patented LPN filter for clearly improved bass performance. Finally in
the effects section, the two digital effects processors offer 99 studio
quality presets each and are individually foot-switchable.
On top of these, there are many other useful features
designed to solve special problems, such as the two feedback filters, the
vocal voicing filter and the standby switch.
This is a powered mixer that can also be used as a
pure mixer, with power amplifiers every bit as good as dedicated 19” concert
sound amplifiers, and studio quality effects specially optimised for live
performance. Housed in a robust case with a sturdy metal lid, the PowerMate
is manufactured in Germany to the highest standards. Nothing else sounds
like it. Nothing else performs like it. And nothing is as reliable.
Pro-mixing
The discrete microphone preamps of the new PowerMate
1000 and PowerMate 1600 combine outstanding audio quality with extremely low
noise and distortion, setting new standards in professional mixing
technology. Ergonomically designed gain controls with a range of 60 dB,
groupswitchable phantom power, vocal voicing filters, 3-band EQ with
semiparametric mids, four aux sends, PFL, Mute, dust-proof ALPS faders, 2 x
7-band graphic EQs, feedback filters and four stereo channels are just some
of the other professional features.
Pro-power
The integrated high-efficiency Class H power
amplifiers deliver an impressive 2 x 700 watts into 4 ohms and an absolutely
safe 2 x 870 watts into 2.66 ohms with comparatively little heat build-up.
All the protective circuits with which the Dynacord 19” amplfiers are
equipped are present here, including protections against overheating,
short-circuits and DC voltage and HF and back EMF protection. The flow of
current at power up is limited and there is a short delay before power is
switched to the loudspeaker outputs. An LPN filter and a super-fast dynamic
audio limiter are further Dynacord-typical features.
Pro-effects
Two parallel and individually controlled 24-bit stereo
digital effects devices with 48-bit algorithms offer a total of 2 x 99
live-optimised presets in studio quality. User-friendly Up/Down keys are
used to select between room reverb, plate reverb, echo reverb, chorus
reverb, mono/stereo delay, modulated delay effects (like chorus and flanger)
and a large number of other special effects. Your preferred starting presets
can be stored in program mode so as to be instantly available next time you
switch on the device. The effects returns can be switched into or out of the
signal path using either one footswitch for both of the integrated effects
devices or a separate footswitch for each.
MIC / LINE CHANNELS
The MIC/LINE channels of the new PowerMate are
outstandingly well-equipped and offer a multitude of useful extras. To allow
the use of condenser microphones, phantom power can be switched to the
channels in groups of six. Inserts in each mono channel permit the external
processing of the microphone signals. Ergonomically designed GAIN pots with
a range of 60 dB plus Signal Present and Peak LEDs beside the faders provide
optimum control over the performance of the discrete microphone preamps. A
switchable 80 Hz LO-CUT FILTER is provided for the suppression of low
frequency noise. The 3-band EQ section includes a sweepable (100 Hz – 8 kHz)
semi-parametric MID, a LO-SHELV at 60 Hz and a HISHELV at 12 kHz with a
control range of +/- 15 dB in each case. AUX1 and AUX2 are switched
post-fade and control the level of signal sent to the onboard effects
devices FX1 and FX2. AUX3 and AUX4 are designed to be switched pre-fade for
separate monitor mixes but can also be switched post-fade to supply
additional effects devis in the sum. The channel strips also include PAN
pots as well as PFL and MUTE switches, each with its own LED. Ultrahigh
quality dust-protected ALPS faders with extremely high maximum attenuation
levels control the ratios of the individual channels.
FEEDBACK FILTER
The AUX3 and AUX4 auxiliary sends offer switchable
anti-feedback filters, sweepable over the range 80Hz – 7.7kHz, for the swift
and precise elimination of feedback between the microphones and monitor
loudspeakers (a common problem) and for which an additional equaliser would
otherwise be needed.
VOCAL VOICING FILTER
With its special asymmetric structure, this filter,
which can be switched to each micchannel separately, emphasizes the
frequency range in which the fundamental tones of the human voice are
located, raising the profile of the vocals within the overall mix. This type
of contouring, which cannot be achieved using ordinary EQ, solves the
problem of ‘thin voices’.
MIC / STEREO LINE CHANNELS
The MIC/STEREO LINE channels differ from the mono
channels in having separate GAIN MIC and LINE TRIM controls instead of the
LO-CUT and VOCAL VOICING switches, 3-band equalisation (LO, MID and HI) and
a BALANCE control instead of the PAN control offered by the mono channels.
MASTER SECTION
In the master section, too, you’ll find PowerMates are
exceptionally well-equipped. Faders are provided for the returns of the
integrated effects devices, FX1 and FX2, as well as for the AUX3 and AUX4
sends and the stereo MASTER. The left and right channels of the 2 x 7-band
equaliser used to neutralise problematic room acoustics (with frequency
bands optimised for live performance) are separately switchable and
adjustable. The AUX1 and AUX2 sends can be used to supply separate effects
devices, either parallel to the internal ones or on their own, and have
individual level controls. There is an additional MONO OUT, switchable
pre/post. Power, Limit and Clip LEDs and a 2 x 12 LED Master Display provide
a clear overview of the operating state. The 2- TRACK RETURN allows a line
input signal — e.g. from a tape machine — to be fed into the sum or AUX3 and
AUX4 monitor sends with individual level control. Also on hand is a STANDBY
switch that eliminates the mixer section altogether, in which case only the
signals om the 2-TRACK RETURN are fed to the built-in amplifier.
STAGELIGHT
To permit the swift and sure operation of the
PowerMate on dark stages during live performances, a socket is provided for
an XLR gooseneck light (12V, 2.4W) which is available as an optional extra.
PROTECTIVE LID
Included in the delivery is a robust, metal lid that
clicks shut and allows the PowerMate to be transported safely without the
need for an additional flightcase.
HANDLES
Easy and problem-free handling is assured by a beam
running the entire width of the device at the front and the
ergonomically-shaped handles recessed into the sides.
POWER
At 2 x 700 W into 4 ohms and 2 x 870 W into 2.66 ohms,
both PowerMates output considerably more power than conventional power
mixers but with extremely low distortion and intermodulation values. Special
pole zero compensators — Dynacord’s patented LPN filter — eliminate
transient response distortion typically introduced by PA speakers and
provide a degree of punch and impulse-fidelity in the bass reproduction
never before achieved.
Specs PowerMate 1000/1600
- Maximum Midband Output Power, 1 kHz, THD=1%, Dual
Channel
into 4 Ohms 2 x 700 W
into 8 Ohms 2 x 430 W
- Maximum Midband Output Power, 1 kHz, THD=1%, Single
Channel
into 4 Ohms 2 x 870 W
into 8 Ohms 2 x 500 W
- Rated Output Power, THD=0.1%, Single Channel
into 4 Ohms 2 x 700 W
into 8 Ohms 2 x 350 W
- Maximum Output Voltage of power amplifier, no load
70 Vrms
- THD at 1kHz, MBW=80kHz
- MIC input to Main L/R output, +16 dBu, typical <
0.005%
- Power amplifier input to Speaker L/R output < 0.01%
- DIM 30, power amplifier < 0.01%
- IMD-SMPTE, power amplifier, 60Hz, 7 kHz < 0.01%
- Frequency Response, -3dB ref. 1kHz
Any input to any Mixer output 15Hz ... 80kHz
Any input to Speaker L/R output 20Hz ... 70kHz
- Crosstalk, 1kHz
Fader and AUX-Send attenuation > 85 dB
Channel to channel > 80 dB
CMRR, MIC input, 1kHz > 80 dB
- Input Sensitivity, all level controls in max.
position
MIC input -74 dBu (155 ÌV)
- LINE Input (Mono) -54 dBu (1.55 mV)
- LINE Input (Stereo) -34 dBu (15.5 mV)
- Power Amplifier Input +6 dBu (1.55 V)
- Maximum Level, mixing desk
- MIC inputs + 21 dBu
- Mono Line inputs + 41 dBu
- Stereo Line inputs + 30 dBu
- All other inputs + 22 dBu
- Record Send output + 14 dBu
- All other outputs + 22 dBu
- Input Impedances
MIC 2 k?
Insert Return 2.2 k?
EQ Input and 2 Track Return 8 k?
All other inputs > 15 k?
- Output Impedances
Record Send 1 k?
Phones 47 ?
All other outputs 75 ?
- Equivalent Input Noise, MIC Input, A-weighted,150 ?
-130 dBu
- Noise, Channel inputs to Main L/R outputs,
A-weighted 1000 1600
- Master fader down -95 dBu -95 dBu
- Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader down -90 dBu -88
dBu
- Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader 0 dB, Channel gain
unity -83 dBu -82 dBu
- Signal/Noise-Ratio, power amplifier, A-weighted 105
dB
- Equalization
LO Shelving ± 15 dB / 60 Hz
- MID Peaking, mono inputs ± 15 dB /
- 100 Hz .. .8 kHz
- MID Peaking, stereo inputs ± 12 dB / 2.4 kHz
- HI Shelving ± 15 dB / 12 kHz
- Master EQ, 2x7-band, 63, 125, 400, 1k, 2k5, 6k, 12k
Hz ± 10 dB / Q=2.0
- Power Consumption at 1/8 maximum output power, 4?
640 W
- Dimensions, (W xHx D), mm
PM1000 514.5 x 210.3 x 478.7
PM1600 673.5 x 210.3 x 478.7
- Weight, without lid / including lid
PM1000 20 kg / 21 kg
PM1600 23.5 kg / 25 kg
- Optional
RMK-1000 (Rack-Mounting-Kit PowerMate 1000) 112 698
Gooseneck lamp, 12V/2.4W, 12”, XLR 112 700
FS11 (Footswitch with LED) 110 693
* Mixing desk in rated condition, Unity Gain (MIC Gain
20 dB), all faders position 0 dB, all pots in mid position, Master fader +
6dB, amplifier rated output power into 8 ohms, Dual channel, unless
otherwise specified. |
