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USER GUIDE

Publication AP3736

Dual Function Live Sound Console

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Страница 1: ...USER GUIDE Publication AP3736 Dual Function Live Sound Console ...

Страница 2: ...rough our world wide network of approved dealers and service agents You can also access our Web site on the Internet for information on our product range assistance with your technical queries or simply to chat about matters audio To help us provide the most efficient service please keep a record of your console serial number and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regardi...

Страница 3: ...LCRplus 28 Stereo Input and EQ 30 Using the Dual Inputs 31 Group Aux Fader Masters 32 Rotary Aux Masters 34 Main Mix Masters 35 Using the Engineers Wedge Monitor 35 Matrix 36 2 Track Output 36 VCA Groups 38 VCA Groups Explained 38 Assigning VCA Groups 40 Mute Groups 41 Assigning Mute Groups 41 Snapshot Memories 42 Channel Automation Safes 43 Previewing Snapshots 44 Storing Snapshots 44 Recalling S...

Страница 4: ... HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured read this User Guide before operating In the event of a failure notify and return the defective unit to ALLEN HEATH or its authorised agent...

Страница 5: ...in the power cord Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the power unit or console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings Ventilation Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console or power unit where the air flow required for ventilation is impeded If...

Страница 6: ...nment Protect from excessive dirt dust heat and vibration when operating and storing Avoid tobacco ash smoke drinks spillage and exposure to rain and moisture If the console becomes wet switch off and remove mains power immediately Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again Radiation To avoid induced noise and interference pickup do not operate the console close to strong sources of electromag...

Страница 7: ...Centre configurable as the engineers monitor 8 Groups 16 Auxes Group Aux 1 8 and Aux 9 16 with faders and inserts Aux 1 8 with rotaries Matrix 1 8 with inserts and external inputs 2 Track monitor input and recording send Stereo headphones and local monitors Dual mic talkback input and ClearCom compatible intercom interface Groups and Automation 8 VCA groups with mutes and PAFL monitoring 8 audio g...

Страница 8: ... AUX 9 16 MIX 9 16 switchable pre or post fade and mono or stereo in pairs Fader masters with inserts MAIN C OUT Engineers wedge monitor DUAL MODE Set the mode switches to configure fader masters 1 8 in any combination of audio groups and aux sends AUX mode GRP AUX mode GRP up down WEDGE mode MONITOR C down Using LCRplus PAN and BLEND Two controls adjust the balance between L R and C MAIN MIX Rout...

Страница 9: ...24 30 27 AFL R 21 21 AFL CALL AFL L 9 9 PAFL AFL M 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 16 12 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 27 30 24 21 9 AFL CALL PAFL AFL 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 16 12 12 16 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 3 6 3 0 9 18 15 12 6 27 30 24 24 30 27 off 21 21 off 9 9 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 16 12 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 27 30 24 21 9 16 12 12 16 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 3 6 3 ...

Страница 10: ... TO TB OSC NOISE TO TB DIM MONITOR DIM TB PINK NOISE 1kHz OSC TRIM Disable OSC NOISE TALKBACK TALK TO INTERCOM MONITOR DIM TRIM SIDETONE LISTEN TO PHONES INTERCOM CALL INPUT B GAIN LF EQ IN 4 BAND EQUALISER METER POST EQ PRE EQ BAL BLEND MAIN MIX L R LR C L R C PEAK LCR PRE FADE POST FADE PRE GRP BAL ON AUX1 GRP1 POST AUX1 POST MUTE PRE FADE AUX OPTION LINKS MONO STEREO GRP2 POST AUX2 AUX2 PRE SET...

Страница 11: ...K TB BAL OUT CENTRE C MIX LEFT RIGHT CENTRE L C METER C R GRP AUX GRP AUX 1 16 POST AUX 1 8 MASTER SNAPSHOTS MUTE GROUPS SNAPSHOTS MUTE GROUPS SNAPSHOTS MUTE GROUPS SNAPSHOTS EXT IN GRP AUX1 GRP AUX 2 GRP AUX 3 GRP AUX 4 GRP AUX 5 GRP AUX 6 GRP AUX 7 GRP AUX 8 L R C SEND RETURN INSERT TB ENABLE TB LEVEL MUTE BAL OUT MUTE GROUPS SNAPSHOTS AFL AFL LOGIC L AFL R AFL MATRIX MATRIX L AFL PFL R AFL WEDG...

Страница 12: ...l MPS14 Type External 2U rack or floor mount Mains input 100 230V 50 60Hz universal input Power consumption 500W Full protection and fan cooling Built in combiner for redundant supply Dimensions Width Depth Height 32 Channel 1596 62 8 872 34 3 298 11 7 40 Channel 1851 72 9 872 298 48 Channel 2106 82 9 872 298 Sidecar 831 32 7 872 298 MPS14 psu 483 19 260 10 2 Weights 32 Channel 84 kg 185 lbs 40 Ch...

Страница 13: ...14 User Guide AP3737 ML5000 Service Manual AL4061 Gooseneck lamp 18 Installation Details Weights 32 Channel 84 kg 185 lbs 40 Channel 96 kg 211 lbs 48 Channel 110 kg 242 lbs 24 Channel sidecar 45 kg 95 lbs MPS14 psu 2 5 kg 5 lbs 130 872 298 HEADPHONES SOCKETS UNDER ARMREST LAMP SOCKETS ML5000 48 2106 ML5000 40 1851 ML5000 32 1596 ML5000 24SC 831 90 FC 76 2 482 6 440 263 REMOVABLE RACK EARS 2U HEIGH...

Страница 14: ...om the DC POWER OUT 1 socket on the backup supply to DC POWER OUT 2 on the main supply Turning the Console On or Off First check that the mains and DC leads are correctly plugged in and secured Turn on the power supply using its front panel mains switch The console must be connected to the power supply before turning it on Failure to do so will result in the unit powering up in protect mode Turn o...

Страница 15: ...e your mains system checked by a qualified electrician If the supply earthing is solid to start with you are less likely to experience problems Do not remove the earth connection from the console mains plug The console chassis is connected to mains earth through the power cable to ensure your safety Audio 0V is connected to the console chassis internally If problems are encountered with earth loop...

Страница 16: ...puts of the expander sidecar into the main console These provide inputs to all the mix busses and P AFL system They are balanced and operate at 2dBu Up to two sidecars may be connected Note that the audio outputs of the first sidecar plugs into the second The output of the second presents the combined mix to the main console The expander inputs conform to the Allen Heath SYS LINK II standard You c...

Страница 17: ...C output is available as the engineers wedge monitor feed when the front panel mode switch is selected GRP AUX MATRIX OUTPUTS Line level balanced XLR outputs for Grp Aux 1 8 Aux 9 16 and Matrix 1 8 Pin 2 hot INSERTS Each of the 27 mix outputs has a pre master fader insert point These provide separate TRS jack sockets for send and return The mix signal path is interrupted when you plug into the RET...

Страница 18: ...18 ML5000 User Guide Audio Connector Types and Wiring ...

Страница 19: ...R output level of 0dBu for a meter reading of 0 and 22dBu maximum to allow plenty of headroom for driving equipment hotter If you are connecting directly to a sensitive power amplifier it is advisable to turn down its input trim control if the normal console level is too high Simply turning down the console output faders degrades the output stage noise performance and reduces the resolution of the...

Страница 20: ... FADERS J MATRIX K VCA GROUPS L MUTE GROUPS M SNAPSHOT MEMORIES N SOLO IN PLACE O HEADPHONES MONITOR P PAFL CONTROL Q OSC NOISE GENERATOR R INTERCOM S TALKBACK T GRP AUX 1 8 METERS U LRC PAFL METERS V AUX 9 16 MTX 1 8 METERS 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0...

Страница 21: ...y provide the independent effects sends when the fader masters are configured as groups They still function when the fader masters are configured as pre post auxes but would not normally be required I MAIN MIX FADERS Provides separate master faders and mutes for the main L R and C outputs A mode switch configures the C output as the engineers wedge monitor feed for the stage monitor application J ...

Страница 22: ...es or sources and can be effective in reducing phasing problems between microphones or acoustic feedback between the microphone and loudspeakers A5 HPF FREQUENCY Adjusts the cut off frequency of the high pass filter between 20Hz and 400Hz to reduce low frequency source noise The filter attenuates frequencies below cut off by 12dB per octave A6 HPF IN Switches the high pass filter in or out When sw...

Страница 23: ...r can be used to creatively enhance or correctively improve the tonal quality of the sound For example to brighten up a guitar so that it stands out in the mix to cut back the boominess of the kick drum while enhancing the snap of the beater or to notch out a ringing frequency associated with the position of a mic on stage to help increase its gain before feedback Before using the equaliser make s...

Страница 24: ...mode switch in its up position it affects the level to the rotary master H only The source is post fade With the mode switch in its down position it affects the level to both the rotary master H and the fader master F In this case the source is post fade to the rotary master and pre or post to the fader master according to the position of its associated PRE switch B3 STEREO These configure aux 9 1...

Страница 25: ...hannel signal by pressing one or more group switches B1 For mono groups make sure the GRP PAN ON switch C4 is in its up position For stereo groups select this and press the related odd even pair of routing switches Use the PAN control C3 to position the signal in the stereo image and the fader to control its level Effects Sends Use post fade aux sends to feed effects processors such as reverb The ...

Страница 26: ...ted The control has a 3dB attenuation at centre position C4 GRP PAN ON In the up position the groups are sourced pre pan Use this setting for creating mono groups not affected by the position of the PAN control When pressed the groups are sourced post pan Use this setting for creating stereo groups where the signal is balanced between L and R using the PAN control D1 IDENT STRIP Identifies the cha...

Страница 27: ...preamp is clipping while signal reads low due to attenuation through an inserted processor D6 VCA GROUP Indicators These LEDs light to show which VCA groups the channel is assigned to The channel can be assigned to more than one group The channel is assigned or removed from a group using the EDIT GROUPS function in the VCA master section K The LEDs function according to console operating mode Norm...

Страница 28: ...The C output is not used L R C STEREO PA PAN BLEND C LR R L STEREO CENTRE FILL A centre fill speaker is used to reinforce the sound to the first few rows of the audience when the L and R speakers are positioned far apart Start with BLEND fully anticlockwise to set up the main LR mix Then gradually rotate BLEND clockwise to raise the signal in the fill speaker as required It should not be necessary...

Страница 29: ...tem with vocals and key sounds such as kick and bass fed to the main centre cluster and backing instruments fed to the LR stacks This helps the clarity and intelligibility of these sounds Use BLEND to position each sound in the LR or C speakers You can dynamically bring a sound forward by panning it from LR to C For example use this to improve the focus of a backing instrument such as guitar for t...

Страница 30: ...ff E3 MONO L R With both switches up the selected source is routed through the channel in stereo Press MONO L to select the left input as a mono source Press MONO R to select the right input as a mono source Press both switches to sum the left and right inputs together as mono E4 EQUALISER The stereo channel equaliser provides adjustment of 4 independent frequency bands Each has a cut boost contro...

Страница 31: ... rather than trying to cue up a single player Alternatively this could be used for a backup machine Using Mono Sources The stereo channels can also be used with mono line level sources Plug into either the left or right channel connector and select MONO L or MONO R as appropriate Alternatively use these switches to select one track of a backing or dual track tape where different material is record...

Страница 32: ...re post fader selectors for each send Note that the channel rotaries continue to feed the independent rotary masters H with the post fade signals regardless of the setting of these pre post selectors In this mode the rotary masters would not normally be used F2 MAIN MIX A single switch routes each grp aux 1 to 8 signal to the 3 output main mix Select this to create up to 8 subgroups to the main mi...

Страница 33: ... and reduce the input level if necessary You can use VCA groups to simultaneously control the level of more than one channel Also check inserted processing for correct operating level F8 G4 AFL Press this switch to listen to the master signal in the headphones or engineers monitor without affecting the main outputs The signal is monitored post insert post fader pre mute so that any adjustments mad...

Страница 34: ...ecide the number of audio groups required The rest can be configured as fader controlled auxes Front of House This is the application with all mode switches in their default up position This provides 8 audio groups with individual routing switches and LCRplus sub grouping 8 post fade auxes on rotary masters for effects sends and a further 8 auxes on faders for monitors and special feeds The groups...

Страница 35: ...ing mode I2 SAFE EDIT This green LED has a different function according to console mode Normal The LED lights when the master has been made safe from the snapshot and MIDI automation Solo in Place The LED lights when the master has been made safe from solo in place Edit Safes Indicates that the master is safe from the automation when entered from normal mode or safe from solo in place when entered...

Страница 36: ... The source is derived post fader Adjust the level clockwise from fully off to a maximum 6dB boost J3 EXT IN Each matrix has an input connector for mixing in an external line level source Adjust the level clockwise from fully off to a maximum 6dB boost J4 TB ENABLE Press this to enable talkback to the matrix output When selected pressing the TALK TO TB switch S6 routes the talkback mic signal or p...

Страница 37: ...o provide duplicate main outputs or to create new mixes from the main outputs The possibilities are endless A few applications are discussed below Distributed Speaker Systems The traditional application for the matrix is to feed a multi speaker system such as that found in theatre sound reinforcement Use the console L R and C outputs to feed the main front speakers typically hung around the prosce...

Страница 38: ...ping Effects balance is maintained Because the channel post fade sends are affected the reverb level returned elsewhere in the console also follows the group fader movements Stereo groups on one fader Because the level is controlled before the channel pan circuit a single VCA group fader is all that is required to control a stereo or LCR group This would take 2 or 3 faders using audio groups if th...

Страница 39: ... key when in EDIT GROUPS mode The VCA group mute cannot be assigned to a mute group or snapshot memory However channels which have been muted by the group can be stored in the memories K2 SAFE EDIT This green LED has a different function according to console mode Normal No function Solo in Place The LED lights when the group has been made safe from solo in place Edit Safes Indicates that the group...

Страница 40: ...s in edit mode Press at any time while the LED is flashing to restore normal operating mode All the VCA group MUTE LEDs K1 and channel SAFE EDIT LEDs D3 turn off when edit mode is first entered This means that no group is selected for editing The same edit groups mode is used to edit both the mute and VCA groups Pressing the associated master switch while in edit mode selects the mute group or VCA...

Страница 41: ...TE GROUP Press one or more of these momentary action switches to mute the channels assigned to them The switch illuminates when the group is selected Press again to turn the group off Note that you can release and reselect the assigned channel mutes while the group is on To Assign a Mute Group Press EDIT GROUPS L1 Next press the MUTE switch L2 for the group you want to edit Both switches flash The...

Страница 42: ...for sophisticated show control and archiving of the memories The required one of 128 snapshots is scrolled using up down keys displayed on the three digit display and its contents recalled or overwritten with the current console settings A mode function sets whether the recall auto increments or remains at the displayed number Snapshot settings may be checked before recall using the preview functi...

Страница 43: ...In this case you can start by making all channels safe and then remove those you want to be automated This affects inputs and outputs While in edit mode hold down SHIFT M9 and press RECALL M7 two times until the display flashes SEt Release shift and press RECALL again to confirm All channel SAFE EDIT LEDs turn on indicating that all channels are assigned M3 The DISPLAY The 3 digit LED display norm...

Страница 44: ...y together with another to action that keys shifted function This provides access to additional setup controls such as selecting the MIDI channel number and protection for functions such as solo in place Previewing Snapshot Memories The preview function lets you check the contents of a stored snapshot without overwriting the console settings for example to find a memory or check a scene before rec...

Страница 45: ...n tool Decide first if and how you wish to use the system Disabled If you do not need to use the snapshots then you should disable them by pressing both DISABLE switches M8 This prevents accidental overwriting of your console settings Alternatively you could use the snapshots simply to send MIDI program messages to change patches on remote equipment such as effects and signal processors Mutes only...

Страница 46: ...ned This normally applies to the outputs being listened to which would obviously kill the soloed channels if they were muted It is also useful to listen to the addition of effects such as reverb when soloing vocal or instrument channels This is done by making the effects return channels solo safe SIP is entered from normal console mode The console is then armed ready to solo one or more channels C...

Страница 47: ...wer is removed Making a Channel Solo Safe From SIP mode press EDIT SAFES M1 The red LED flashes together with the SIP switch Now press the mute switches on the channels you want to make safe or restore to solo in place The channel SAFE EDIT LED lights if the channel is safe Press EDIT SAFES again to return SIP mode or press the SIP switch to exit solo and return to normal mode To clear all channel...

Страница 48: ...vides extended monitoring capability The inputs can be selected as mono PFL or stereo in place AFL the outputs as mono or stereo AFL Selection is auto cancel or add mode How the switches are pressed determines if they have a latching or momentary function Together with the wedge monitor capability this gives the engineer total and conveniently quick monitoring of all sounds passing through the con...

Страница 49: ... prevent damage to your hearing start with the headphones level set to minimum Avoid continued high listening levels in the headphones or any other earpiece P1 ADD MODE This switch determines how the P AFL system works It selects whether pressing one or more input PAFL switches cancels or adds to the previous selection the same for the output AFL switches It does not affect the how the PAFL and AF...

Страница 50: ...oise generator This protects against accidental operation during live performance Using the Osc Noise Generator Start with the TRIM control Q1 turned down Use switch Q2 to select either pink noise or the 1kHz tone as the test signal Check all the TB enable switches F5 G1 J4 S4 S5 are correctly set to route the signal to the required outputs Make sure the DISABLE switch Q4 is up flush with the pane...

Страница 51: ...as a microphone cable The Intercom Explained A Clearcom compatible interface is built into the console This industry standard intercom system provides two way talk and signal communication so that technicians and stage crew can communicate during set up and performance It uses a three wire connection such as a microphone cable The intercom interfaces with the talkback mic and console headphones sy...

Страница 52: ...tive cable microphone so avoiding the cable dragging over the controls S2 48V Press this underpanel switch to assign 48V to the XLR for microphones that require phantom power This affects both the top panel and rear panel talkback mic inputs To avoid loud clicks do not press the TALK TO TB switch while you are switching phantom power on or off or plugging or unplugging the microphone S3 TALKBACK T...

Страница 53: ...nded 16 12 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 27 30 24 21 9 16 12 12 16 0 3 6 3 12 15 18 9 6 3 6 3 0 9 18 15 12 6 27 30 24 24 30 27 R 21 21 AFL CALL L 9 9 PAFL C MATRIX 8 MATRIX 7 MATRIX 6 MATRIX 5 MATRIX 4 MATRIX 3 MATRIX 2 MATRIX MATRIX 1 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1 0 3 5 5 20 10 7 3 1...

Страница 54: ...master section N to switch the right hand VU meters to display the Matrix 1 8 rather than Aux 9 16 output levels The green LED in the meterpod lights when matrix is selected V2 AUX MATRIX VU Meters Illuminated moving coil VU volume unit meters display the output levels of Aux 9 16 or Matrix 1 8 if selected The signal is metered post fade level post mute Meter Types Both VU and LED bar types of met...

Страница 55: ...f signal processor remote controllers and archiving of the console settings and memories for later re use What the console MIDI can do 9 Turn channel mutes on and off 9 Recall snapshot memories 9 Snapshot program change messages 9 AFL SysEx messages for BSS dbx controllers 9 Archive console settings and memories What the console MIDI cannot do 8 Turn Mute Groups on and off 8 Turn VCA group mutes o...

Страница 56: ...AUX 1 01 GRP AUX 2 GRP AUX 2 GRP AUX 2 02 GRP AUX 3 GRP AUX 3 GRP AUX 3 03 GRP AUX 4 GRP AUX 4 GRP AUX 4 04 GRP AUX 5 GRP AUX 5 GRP AUX 5 05 GRP AUX 6 GRP AUX 6 GRP AUX 6 06 GRP AUX 7 GRP AUX 7 GRP AUX 7 07 GRP AUX 8 GRP AUX 8 GRP AUX 8 08 AUX 9 AUX 9 AUX 9 09 AUX 10 AUX 10 AUX 10 0A AUX 11 AUX 11 AUX 11 0B AUX 12 AUX 12 AUX 12 0C AUX 13 AUX 13 AUX 13 0D AUX 14 AUX 14 AUX 14 0E AUX 15 AUX 15 AUX 1...

Страница 57: ...re overwritten During this time dPI is displayed Note that this operation can take a while during which time the console mute assignment SIP and PAFL operations will be interrupted If you are using a MIDI sequencer to record the dump out data string then make sure you play it back at the same speed you recorded it If you dump it back into the console faster than it was recorded some data may not l...

Страница 58: ...witch back to the MIDI position Power Up and Power Down The console settings are saved when power is removed On power up these settings are restored To Reset the Console Settings Hold down SHIFT and RECALL while turning on the console to reset all current settings This does not affect the contents of the snapshot memories The default settings are restored Selects normal console operating mode Clea...

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