Martin Audio MLA, User Manual

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MLA System
USER GUIDE
MLA System
User Guide V2.1
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PWA00038 This is an 800mm (2.5 ft) cable used to link MLA or MLA Compact cabinets in an array.
PWA00039 This is a 3m (10ft) cable for linking MLX or DSX subs.
PWA00051 A 5m (16ft) cable for short runs to ground stacked systems where a rack is positioned close to the cabinets
PWA00063 A 15m (50ft) cable for longer runs from racks to ground stacked arrays. Also suitable for Ethernet linking
between Master and slave racks across stage in smaller venues.
PWA00057 A versatile 35m cable for U-Net connection from a Master or Slave Rack up to the first and last cabinets in a
flown array, usually as part of a loomed cable bundle. It is also frequently used as an Ethernet cross-stage link between stages in
larger venues and even as an Ethernet connection from the Master rack to Front of House in smaller venues.
PWA00052 This is a 75m (246ft) cable supplied on a drum. It can be used to build longer array looms for very large arenas
or those where a cable pick has to be employed to avoid site-line issues. It can also be used as an Ethernet cross stage link
between racks for very large stages at Stadium or festival events. Finally it can be used as the Ethernet connection to Front of
House from the Master rack.
PWA00041 This is a 120m cable (390ft) that is available as an optional accessory; it is not supplied with any standard
systems. It may be used for U-Net connections where exceptionally long cable runs are required. It is the longest run that U-Net
supports so cannot be joined to make it longer or via the parallel link connection on the patch panel. It MUST NOT , under any
circumstances be used for Ethernet connections, Ethernet is not supported over cable lengths greater than 100m.
Adaptors
There are three adaptors available for use with Network cables to assist with connectivity.
PCX00048 This is an ODU to ODU barrel connector housed in a Neutrik D-Type module housing. This can be used to
extend U-Net or Ethernet cables.
PCX00043 This is an ODU to RJ45 barrel connector also housed in a Neutrik D-Type module housing. Typically this would
be used to connect to the PC at Front of house using the 75m ODU network cable connected to the Master rack and using the
PCX00043 in conjunction with a short Cat5e patch cable to connect to the Ethernet port on the PC.
PWA00056 This is a 10m rugged Cat5e cable, one end is terminated in an ODU connector, the other in a standard RJ45.
This can also be used to connect a PC to a Master rack, either directly when the PC is close to the rack during set-up or using the