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Radial Engineering Ltd.
mPress™ Owner’s Manual
2
OVERVIEW
The Radial mPress is a modular press box and command center that can distribute audio to up to eight gallery
recorders on its own, or be combined with multiple Radial Exo-Pod modules to create a larger distribution network.
The mPress (active) and Exo-Pod (passive) can be connected in a star configuration where each output feeds
a single Exo-Pod, a series configuration where up to four Exo-Pods can be daisy-chained from a single mPress
gallery output, or any combination of the two.
(Rear)
iPod
Recorder
Simple 8 Out
The mPress features two microphone preamplifiers with available 48V phantom power. XLR inputs are paralleled
on the front and rear of the unit for convenience. A limiter with adjustable threshold and release controls can be
engaged after the mic inputs to reduce the possibility of overloading recorder inputs.
Program material inputs (3.5mm, RCA & ¼”) are provided with a dedicated level control for the outputs of a mixing
console or a music playback device. Left and right MAIN outputs allow for connection to an amplifier or powered
speakers, and a headphone output allows for easy monitoring.
To feed the press gallery, you can use any or all of the mPress outputs as needed. Each gallery output may be set
to a low level for direct connection to a microphone input on a press recorder or PA system, or to a high level to drive
Exo-Pods. Each optional Exo-Pod is equipped with 10 XLR and four 3.5mm outputs. A trim control is provided on
the Exo-Pod to reduce the level from the mPress, making it suitable for connection for a variety of mic or line level
devices.
Star Configuration
Series Configuration
48V
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MULTI CHANNEL
PRESS BOX
MIC-2 INPUT
48V
MIC-1 LEVEL
ON
GAIN
GAIN
100Hz
ON
100Hz
MIC-2 LEVEL
1
Press
m
Press
2
PUSH SWITCH FOR LOW OUTPUT
LOW
LOW
LIMITER
THRESHOLD
LO
HI
FAST
ON
RELEASE
TEST
LEVEL
SLOW
MAIN OUT
PROGRAM
ON
ON
PHONES
LEVEL
LEVEL
GROUND
LEFT
RIGHT
1k
LEFT
RIGHT
INPUTS
MIC-1 INPUT
VU
VU
MIC INPUTS
LEFT
RIGHT
EXO-POD / GALLERY OUTPUTS
MAIN OUTPUTS
RIGHT
LEFT
MIC-2
MIC-1
+15VDC
-15VDC
+5VDC
1
2 3
4
PROGRAM INPUTS
COM
POWER
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DO NOT USE WHEN FRONT XLR IN USE
GND
LIFT
3
4
5
6
7
8
LEFT
RIGHT
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
48V
®
Made in Canada
MULTI CHANNEL
PRESS BOX
MIC-2 INPUT
48V
MIC-1 LEVEL
ON
GAIN
GAIN
100Hz
ON
100Hz
MIC-2 LEVEL
1
Press
m
Press
2
PUSH SWITCH FOR LOW OUTPUT
LOW
LOW
LIMITER
THRESHOLD
LO
HI
FAST
ON
RELEASE
TEST
LEVEL
SLOW
MAIN OUT
PROGRAM
ON
ON
PHONES
LEVEL
LEVEL
GROUND
LEFT
RIGHT
1k
LEFT
RIGHT
INPUTS
MIC-1 INPUT
VU
VU
MIC INPUTS
LEFT
RIGHT
EXO-POD / GALLERY OUTPUTS
MAIN OUTPUTS
RIGHT
LEFT
MIC-2
MIC-1
+15VDC
-15VDC
+5VDC
1
2 3
4
PROGRAM INPUTS
COM
POWER
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in
Canada
DO NOT USE WHEN FRONT XLR IN USE
GND
LIFT
3
4
5
6
7
8
LEFT
RIGHT
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
mPress
mPress
Exo-Pod
Exo-Pod
Exo-Pod
Exo-Pod
mPress
