Dan Dugan E1A Late 2014 - Original

Dan Dugan: The Pioneer of Automatic Mixing

Dan Dugan is a legendary American audio engineer and inventor who revolutionized live sound by developing the world’s first effective automatic microphone mixer.

• The Invention: Motivated by the challenge of manually mixing the complex, unscripted dialogue in the 1968 production of Hair, Dugan developed the "Dugan Music System" algorithm.
• A "Sound Design" Pioneer: In 1968, Dugan was the first person in regional theatre to be officially credited with the title "Sound Designer".
• Direct Sales to Global Licensing: After initially manufacturing the "Model A" directly in the early 1970s, Dugan began licensing his patented "Dugan Speech System" to major companies like Altec Lansing.
• Industry Standard: Today, the Dugan algorithm is the industry standard for transparent gain-sharing, licensed to global leaders including Yamaha (notably the MY16-Dugan card), Sound Devices, and Waves.
• Accolades: For his monumental contributions to broadcast and live audio, Dan Dugan was awarded a Technical Emmy in 2020.

DAN DUGAN E1A Automatic Mixing Module

Why the E-1A?

Unlike standard noise gates that "chop" audio, the E-1A provides a transparent, gain-sharing experience. It allows an engineer to manage 8 analog or 16 digital (ADAT) channels simultaneously, ensuring the "total gain" of the system remains equal to one open microphone. This effectively eliminates late up-cuts, feedback loops, and distracting ambient noise, making it an essential tool for high-stakes environments like houses of worship, corporate boardrooms, and broadcast panels.

Description:

Elevate your live sound or broadcast workflow with the industry standard in transparent automated mixing. This is the third Gen System, Dan Dugan E-1A Automatic Mixing Controller in excellent working condition. This unit is a "set-and-forget" solution for managing multiple live microphones, eliminating late upcuts and significantly reducing system noise and feedback without the need for constant fader riding.

Technical Highlights:

• Seamless Automation: Features the legendary Dugan speech system for fast, transparent crossfades across 8 channels of analog I/O (patchable into console inserts) or digital console interface through ADAT
• Expandability: Supports 16-channel mode via ADAT optical and can be linked with up to 8 additional units for larger configurations.
• Superior Audio Quality: 48 kHz/24-bit internal processing with a 112 dBA dynamic range and ultra-low 2ms latency.
• Versatile Control: Compatible with the Dugan Control Panel software for remote monitoring and additional settings.

The "Ready-to-Work" Bundle Includes:

1. Dan Dugan E-1A Unit: Fully tested with original power supply.
2. 1RU Vented Rack Shelf: Heavy-duty shelf for secure mounting in any standard 19" rack.
3. 8-Channel 20’TRS Insert Snake: High-quality Monoprice cable set designed for direct patching into your mixing console’s insert points (Tip=Send, Ring=Return).

This is a professional-grade solution perfect for houses of worship, corporate boardrooms, or broadcast environments where natural, un-chopped dialogue is a priority.

Condition: Used - Great.

Price: 375.00