Dynacord CMS 1000-3 Overview
The Dynacord CMS 1000-3 is a compact 10-channel mixer designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and flexibility in a wide range of professional applications. With a combination of high-quality analog features, digital effects processors, and a USB audio interface, this mixer is an ideal solution for musicians, sound engineers, event organizers, and any professional requiring reliable, high-performance mixing capabilities.
Key Features:
- 10 Input Channels: The CMS 1000-3 includes 6 mic/line and 4 mic/stereo-line channels, providing flexibility to mix a variety of audio sources, from microphones to line-level instruments and stereo devices.
- High-Quality Mic Preamps: All 10 input channels feature lowest noise, discrete microphone preamps, ensuring crystal-clear audio capture and minimal interference, even with sensitive sources.
- Dual Effects Processors: Equipped with two studio-grade digital effects processors, offering 100 factory presets for various sound effects and reverb settings. The TAP key enables precise delay time adjustments, and each effect preset can be edited and stored into 20 user memories.
- Professional USB Audio Interface: The mixer features a 4×4 USB audio interface with 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution, ensuring high-quality playback and recording. This allows seamless integration with a PC or Mac for recording or live streaming.
- MIDI Interface: The MIDI interface allows you to integrate external instruments, such as keyboards, into your setup, enhancing the versatility of your performance or recording environment.
- 11-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer: The built-in 11-band stereo graphic equalizer allows for precise sound shaping. It can be routed to either the master or monitor channels, providing optimal control over the audio mix.
- Optional Gooseneck Light: For work in dark environments, the mixer supports an optional gooseneck light connected via a 4-pin XLR, ensuring you have proper lighting during operation.
- Dust-Protected Faders: All faders are dust protected, making the CMS 1000-3 highly durable and ideal for live environments, where dust and debris can affect the performance of sensitive controls.
- Steinberg Cubase License Included: A license for Steinberg’s Cubase software is included, enabling you to seamlessly integrate your CMS 1000-3 mixer with professional digital audio workstations (DAWs) for further audio editing, mixing, and production.
- Robust Protection Cover: An optional robust cover-lid with an integrated handle is available, providing superior protection while maintaining portability without the need for a large flight case.
Applications:
- Live Sound: The CMS 1000-3 is perfect for live performances in various settings, including small to medium-sized venues, theaters, and concerts, offering flexibility with multiple inputs, high-quality effects, and sound-shaping capabilities.
- Recording and Production: The built-in USB interface and integration with Cubase software make this mixer an excellent choice for home studios or small recording setups.
- Event Audio: For corporate events, weddings, and other events where multi-source audio mixing is required, the CMS 1000-3 provides a compact, easy-to-use solution.
- Audio-Visual Applications: The mixer’s high-quality audio processing and easy interface also make it ideal for AV technicians and professionals managing sound at events, installations, and productions.
Channels (Mono + Stereo) | 6 + 4 |
Auxiliarys (MON, FX, AUX) | 2 Pre, 2 Post, 2 Pre/Post switchable |
MIC GAIN (Mono / Stereo) | 0 to +60 dB / +10 to +60 dB |
LINE/CD/USB GAIN (Stereo) | -10 to +20 dB |
THD, at 1 kHz, MBW = 80 kHz | |
MIC input to Master A L/R outputs, +16 dBu, typical | < 0.005% |
Frequency Response, -3 dB, ref. 1 kHz, any input to any Mixer output | 15 Hz to 70 kHz |
Crosstalk, 1 kHz | |
Fader & FX/AUX/MON-Send attenuation | > 85 dB |
Channel to Channel | < -80 dB |
CMRR, MIC input, 1 kHz | > 80 dB |
Input Sensitivity, all level controls in max. position MIC / LINE (Mono) / LINE (Stereo) / CD (Stereo) | -74 dBu (155 µV) / -54 dBu (1.55 mV) / -34 dBu (15.5 mV) / -34 dBu (15.5 mV) |
Maximum Level, mixing desk | |
MIC inputs | +21 dBu |
Mono Line inputs / Stereo Line inputs | +41 dBu / +30 dBu |
All other inputs | +22 dBu |
All other outputs | +22 dBu |
Input Impedances | |
MIC / Insert Return | 2 ㏀ / > 3.3 ㏀ |
2Track Return & CD In | 10 ㏀ |
All other inputs | > 15 ㏀ |
Output Impedances | |
Phones | 47 Ω |
All other outputs | 75 Ω |
Equivalent Input Noise, MIC input, A-weighted, 150 ohms | -130 dBu |
Noise, Channel inputs to Master A L/R outputs, A-weighted | |
Master fader down | -97 dBu |
Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader down | -91 dBu |
Master fader 0 dB, Channel fader 0 dB, Channel gain unity | -83 dBu |
Equalization | |
LO Shelving | ±15 dB / 60 Hz |
MID Peaking, mono inputs | ±15 dB / 100 Hz to 8 kHz |
MID Peaking, stereo inputs | ±12 dB / 2.4 kHz |
HI Shelving | ±15 dB / 12 kHz |
Master EQ 11-band (63, 125, 250, 400, 630, 1k, 1.6k, 2.5k, 4k, 6.3k, 12kHz) | ±10 dB / Q = 1.5 to 2.5 |
Power Consumption | |
without lamp / with lamp | 45 W / 50 W |
Filter | |
LO-CUT, mono inputs | f = 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct. |
VOICE FILTER, mono inputs | switchable |
FEEDBACK FILTER, MON 1/2 | 70 Hz to 7 kHz, Notch, -9 dB |
Effects | |
Type, effects presets | Dual stereo 24/48-bit multi effects processors, 100 Factory + 20 User, Tap-Delay |
Remote control | Footswitch, MIDI |
Display | 128 x 64 pixels, OLED |
Digital Audio Interface | |
Channels | 4 In / 4 Out |
AD/DA Conversion, Sampling Rate | 24-bit, 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz |
PC Interface | USB2.0, Female Type B |
Supported OS | See documentation |
MIDI Interface | 5-pin DIN connector, In / Out |
Protection | |
Mixer Outputs (Relay controlled) | MON 1, MON 2, MASTER A |
Switching Mode Power Supply (µC controlled) | Mains Over/Undervoltage, High Temperature |
Phantom Power, switchable in groups | 48 V DC |
Power Requirements (SMPS with auto range mains input) | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
Dimensions (W x H x D, without lid), mm | 510.5 x 155 x 498.5 Rack-mount: 483.0 x 135.0 x 443.7 |
Device in rated condition, unity gain (MIC gain 20 dB), all faders position 0 dB, all pots in mid position, master fader +6 dB, unless otherwise noted.
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