Dynacord CMS1000-3
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Dynacord
CMS1000-3
Product Info
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The CMS1000-3 is a solid, no-nonsense mixer geared towards touring sound engineers and rental houses needing a reliable workhorse. It's got a great feature set for the price point and Dynacord’s reputation for build quality shines through. Perfect for bands needing flexible routing and a clean, professional sound without the complexity of a massive console.
Product Description
- Dynacord CMS1000-3
- 19" Mixer
- With built-in dual effects section
- Connections: 6x Mic/Line inputs + 4x Mic/Stereo inputs
- 3-Band EQ with parametric mid-band and voicing filter
- 6 AUX paths
- mute and PFL
- 11-Band EQ in total
- XLR output
- Lamp connector: 4-Pin XLR
- USB interface for direct playback or recording
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 510 x 155 x 499 mm
- Suitable rack mounts: Article no. #177268# (not included)
- Dimensions of rack mounts: 483 x 135 x 444 mm
PROS
- • Robust metal chassis ensures long-term reliability and road-worthiness
- • Parametric mid-band EQ offers precise tonal sculpting capabilities
- • Dynacord's effects are surprisingly clean and usable, a real bonus
- • Comprehensive aux sends simplify complex monitor and effects routing
CONS
- • The 19-inch rack format can be restrictive for smaller setups
- • Lacks dedicated USB audio monitoring controls on the mixer itself
- • Limited headroom compared to higher-end consoles in demanding scenarios
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
10
Aux Sends
6
EQ Bands
11
Effects
Dual effects section
Phantom Power
Yes, 48V
Weight
14.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The USB interface is primarily for playback from a USB drive, but it does offer basic multi-track recording capabilities to a connected computer, though driver compatibility should be verified.
The voicing filter is a preset EQ curve designed to optimize the sound for common applications like live vocals or instruments; it's a quick way to achieve a balanced tone.
While the CMS1000-3 shares Dynacord's robust construction, it's positioned at a more accessible price point, so materials and component quality are slightly more modest than their flagship models.
