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USER GUIDEPublication AP4512 Dual Function Live Sound Console

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ML3000 User Guide 11 MIXMUTEFADERMODEAFLPANBLENDMAINMIXL RLR CLCR+TB ENABLEBALGRP OUT(1-4 ONLY)AFLL MIXFADERTBBALOUTLEFTPress MODE to reverse GRP a

12 ML3000 User Guide Technical Specifications 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms, +4dBu = 1.23 Vrms Operating Levels Channels...

ML3000 User Guide 13 110640252LAMP SOCKETSPHONES SOCKETThe Range • ML3000-24 24 mono, 2 stereo inputs • ML3000-32 32 mono, 2 stereo inputs • ML3

14 ML3000 User Guide Connecting the Power Supply The ML3000 console range is supplied with the RPS11 power supply unit. A redun

ML3000 User Guide 15 Earthing The connection to earth (ground) in an audio system is important for two reasons: 1. SAFETY - To protect the operat

16 ML3000 User Guide Rear Panel Connections CHANNEL INPUT XLR input for mic or line level signals. Pin 2 hot. Phantom power is fed to

ML3000 User Guide 17 MATRIX 1-4 EXT INPUT 0dBu line level balanced TRS jacks to connect external signals into the matrix. Each matrix has its own

18 ML3000 User Guide Audio Connector Types and Wiring SYS-LINK IIBA13 GRP 4+12 AUX 1+11 AUX 2+10 AUX 3+9 AUX 4+8 AUX 5+7 AUX 6+6 PFL+54

ML3000 User Guide 19 Gain Structure How the levels between the different signal stages are set up is referred to as the gain structure. For best pe

2 ML3000 User Guide ML3000 User Guide AP4512 Issue 3 Copyright © 2005 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved This product complies with the

20 ML3000 User Guide MONO INPUT and EQ +48V. Switches +48VDC to the channel input XLR for powering microphones or DI boxes that need phantom p

ML3000 User Guide 21 EQUALISER. The channel equaliser provides adjustment of 4 independent frequency bands. Each has cut/boost and the mids ha

22 ML3000 User Guide GROUP / AUXILIARY SENDS These controls send the channel signal to the audio groups 1-4 and aux sends 1-8. The layout is the s

ML3000 User Guide 23 Internal Link Options Several link options are available to satisfy user preferences. These require removal of the console bas

24 ML3000 User Guide MAIN MIX and INPUT FADERS This section applies to both the mono and stereo channels. MAIN MIX. A single switch routes th

ML3000 User Guide 25 PFL. Press this switch to listen to the channel pre-fade signal in the headphones or engineers monitor without affecting the

26 ML3000 User Guide Using LCRplus The ML3000 LCRplus system extends signal imaging beyond conventional LR and LCR panning by allowing full 3 speak

ML3000 User Guide 27 Positioning the Sound. Use the PAN and BLEND controls to position the sound within the LCR image. It is possible to dynam

28 ML3000 User Guide STEREO INPUT and EQ Two dual input stereo channels are provided to the right of the master section on the standard models. A

ML3000 User Guide 29 Using the Dual Inputs. The 2 (6 optional) stereo channels let you connect up to 4 (12 optional) stereo sources. Two sources

ML3000 User Guide 3 Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the ML3000. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. In

30 ML3000 User Guide GROUP / AUX 1-4 and AUX 5-8 MASTERS GRP/AUX REVERSE MODE This switch reverses the group fader and aux rotary master sec

ML3000 User Guide 31 FADER MASTER A 60mm smooth travel fader is fitted providing +10dB gain above the nominal 0dB operating position. These fad

32 ML3000 User Guide MAIN MIX MASTERS WEDGE MODE. This underpanel mode switch configures the C output to become the engi

ML3000 User Guide 33 MATRIX MIX CONTROLS Each of the 4 groups, L, R and C can be mixed into the matrix. The source is derived post-fader. Adjus

34 ML3000 User Guide VCA GROUPS VCA Groups Explained VCA groups provide an important alternative to audio subgroups for simultaneously controlling t

ML3000 User Guide 35 Using VCA Groups Use audio groups where you want to insert group signal processing or send groups of signals to the matrix. Us

36 ML3000 User Guide Press and Hold with GRP MUTEView on channelsAssign MUTE and VCA groups:Select using GRP MUTEAssign using CH MUTESASSIGNVIEWHow t

ML3000 User Guide 37 MUTE GROUPS and SNAPSHOT MEMORIES Mute Groups Explained A mute group lets you turn a selected combination of channels on or off

38 ML3000 User Guide HEADPHONES / LOCAL MONITOR and 2-TRACK The Console Monitor System The engineer is able to listen to any channel, mix or mat

ML3000 User Guide 39 OSC/NOISE GENERATOR WARNING: The generator is capable of producing a high level continuous signal. To

4 ML3000 User Guide Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS

40 ML3000 User Guide TALKBACK Using Talkback Talkback lets the operator talk to one or more console outputs, for example to communicate with perfor

ML3000 User Guide 41 1216363091815126243027219The Meterpod The Console Meterpod The ML3000 continues the Allen & Heath tradition to provide full

42 ML3000 User Guide MIDI / RS232 The MIDI Cables Use standard 5-pin 180 degree DIN type male-to-male MIDI cables. These should be available from

ML3000 User Guide 43 Channel Mutes Pressing any input or output channel MUTE switch transmits a MIDI Note On message. Similarly, receiving a MIDI

44 ML3000 User Guide Archiving the Console Settings The console settings can be saved to an external device such as a MIDI sequencer or data archive

ML3000 User Guide 45 Operating System Technical Support Operating Software Version Number You can check the current version number of the ML3000 sof

46 ML3000 User Guide USER NOTES :

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ML3000 User Guide 5 Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions. The power unit is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lea

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ML3000 User Guide 9 ML3000 Key Features The Allen & Heath ML3000 is a small footprint, affordable VCA equipped dual function live sound console