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CMC2

 - Compact Monitor Controller

Drawmer Electronics Ltd., warrants the Drawmer 

CMC2 Compact

Monitor Controller 

to conform substantially to the specifications of

this manual for a period of one year from the original date of purchase

when used in accordance with the specifications detailed in this
manual. In the case of a valid warranty claim, your sole and exclusive

remedy and Drawmer’s entire liability under any theory of liability will

be to, at Drawmer’s discretion, repair or replace the product without

charge, or, if not possible, to refund the purchase price to you. This

warranty is not transferable. It applies only to the original purchaser

of the product.

For warranty service please call your local Drawmer dealer.

Alternatively call Drawmer Electronics Ltd. at +44 (0)1709 527574.

Then ship the defective product, with transportation and insurance

charges pre-paid, to Drawmer Electronics Ltd., Coleman Street,

Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6EL UK. Write the RA number in large

letters in a prominent position on the shipping box. Enclose your

name, address, telephone number, copy of the original sales invoice
and a detailed description of the problem. Drawmer will not accept

responsibility for loss or damage during transit.

This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by misuse,

modification, unauthorised repair or installed with other equipment

that proved to be faulty.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER

ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.

DRAW MER  MAKES NO OTHER W ARRANTY EITHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS

WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS

SPECIFIED HEREIN.

IN NO EVENT WILL DRAWMER ELECTRONICS LTD. BE LIABLE

FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY

DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS,

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED

BY LAW, DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF

DRAWMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and specific countries do not allow the exclusion of

implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may

last, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights. You may have additional rights that vary from

state to state, and country to country.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO

FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off an
on, then the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and  the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorised changes or modification to this system can void the
users’ authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet
FCC class B limit.

For Canada

CLASS B                                    NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

CLASSE B                                    AVIS

Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la classe B au
niveau des émissions de bruits radioélectriques fixés dans le
Règlement des signaux parasites par le ministère Canadien des
Communications.

In the interests of product development, Drawmer reserve the right to modify

or improve specifications of this product at any time, without prior notice.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

CAUTION - SERVICING

DO NOT OPEN. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE/ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO MOISTURE.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE OR TAMPER W ITH THE SUPPLIED MAINS CABLES.

WARNING

THERE ARE NO USER REPLACEABLE FUSES WITHIN EITHER THE CMC2 OR IT’S SUPPLIED

POWER SUPPLY. IF FOR ANY REASON THE CMC2 CEASES TO WORK DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

MEND IT - CONTACT DRAWMER TO ARRANGE FOR A REPAIR/REPLACEMENT.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for CMC2

Page 1: ...tion Power Connection Security Audio Connection Typical Connection Guide Chapter 2 Control Description Contol Description Mix Checking Tips Chapter 3 General Information If a fault develops Contacting Drawmer Specification Block Diagram 3 3 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 13 15 15 15 16 CMC2 DRAWMER COMPACT MONITOR CONTROLLER ...

Page 2: ...hts reserved Under copyright laws no part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means mechanical optical electronic recording or otherwise without the written permission of Drawmer Electronics Ltd 2 ...

Page 3: ...s Youmayhaveadditionalrightsthat varyfrom stateto state andcountry to country For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Thisequipment has beentested and found tocomplywith thelimits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to providereasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential instal...

Page 4: ...to produce a more cost effective solution primarily aimed at the home studio market The CMC2 has 2 Stereo Inputs on balanced jacks plus a 3 5mm jack Aux input with variable level control It supports 2 sets of monitors plus a sub woofer as well as headphones which have a separate level control Key Mix check features such as Phase Reverse Mono DIM are included and the whole package is presented in a...

Page 5: ...nation 3 Inputs in Total Two on balanced jacks and One 3 5mm Front Panel Aux 2x Speakers Plus a Mono Sub can be switched individually simultaneously or give A B comparisons all with timed relay protection on all speaker outputs to prevent power up down bangs A large volume knob incorporating a parallelled custom quad pot for excellent channel matching and smooth feel A Headphone Amplifier with Ind...

Page 6: ...voured to make the CMC2 as small as possible without compromising on controls connections and above all sound quality The unit has a footprint of just 18cm x 16cm with controls on the top headphone and mp3 phone input on the front and all other connections on the rear panel 6 ...

Page 7: ...o invalidate the warranty The power supply will be supplied with 4 interchangeable AC pins for the UK European USA and Australian socket types For your own safety it is important that you use the correct adapter The power supply must not be tampered with or modified Before connecting the CMC2 to the power supply ensure that all knobs are turned off i e fully anticlockwise A switch next to the d c ...

Page 8: ...of the signal cables should be connected to the chassis connection on the XLR connector as opposed to connecting to pin1 The CMC2 conforms to the EMC standards Ground Loops If ground loop problems are encountered never disconnect the mains earth but instead try disconnecting the signal screen on one end of each of the cables connecting the outputs of the CMC2 to the patchbay If such measures are n...

Page 9: ...CMC2 Compact Monitor Controller TYPICAL CONNECTION GUIDE 9 ...

Page 10: ...7 and Headphones 5 Each can be operated individually or simultaneously and in any combination When operated simultaneously the individual signals are summed into a single stereo signal Note that the CMC2 does not provide individual level trims for the I P1 and I P2 inputs and so any level matching should be applied before it reaches the CMC2 An AUX 3 5mm stereo jack input is located on the front p...

Page 11: ... low levels or unwanted harmonics for example more obvious and easier to iron out especially during musical passages that would normally be quiet WARNING It is recommended that you turn the volume control down to a lower level before turning the CMC2 off this is to ensure that a sudden volume increase when turning on does not damage your speakers or your hearing In addition do not use excessive fo...

Page 12: ...d consumer quality headphones as damage could occur INPUTS The CMC2 has three analogue inputs comprising I P1 I P2 both balanced phono jack and also AUX a 3 5mm stereo jack found on the front panel 1b Each input is activated by the Source switches 1a OUTPUTS Two stereo balanced speaker outputs A and B plus a dedicated mono speaker sub woofer output MONO SUB are found on the rear of the unit all in...

Page 13: ...sing the DIM switch and then turn the volume up rather than only turning the volume down as you maintain greater control over the volume as well as better left right channel matching Increase the Volume of Quiet Passages Because the CMC2 circuitry is active it allows for the signal level to be increased rather than only attenuated making subtle problems within the mix such as noise at low levels o...

Page 14: ...n a DAW Where more that one microphone is used to record a source on a multi miked drumkit two mics may pick up the same signal and cancel each other out One handy tip is to adjust the panning of your drums whilst in mono the phase cancellation of the drums will improve and sound even better when reverted back to stereo Listening in mono also highlights problems with the stereo width and balance o...

Page 15: ...returned under the warranty without prior consent from Drawmer or their authorised representative For service claims under the warranty agreement a service Returns Authorisation RA number will be issued Write this RA number in large letters in a prominent position on the shipping box Enclose your name address telephone number copy of the original sales invoice and a detailed description of the pro...

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