Personal Mixer Hub User Guide
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1. l 5 z g 1 Ll CES 353 00 p 482 60 a I P qe a z 5 he p 173 00 40 00 B 253 00 a 9 2 Specification 9 3 Further information Input Card option slot 40 channels Visit the Allen amp Heath web site to find out 48kHz digital audio more about the ME Personal Mixer System ME D dSNARE ACE Aviom card provided www allen heath com Aviom A Net16 compatible 16 channels M Dante network card option available M MADI card option available M ES EtherSound card option available Outputs 10 ports Compatible with ME mixers Locking EtherCon connectors PoE available on all output ports Network Port Ethernet TCP IP System setup receiving iLive channel data Setup Uses PC or Mac web browser Received or manual channel names Received or manual odd even stereo links iLive mode for receiving iLive names links Change TCP IP address Default IP address 192 168 1 40 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 02. Slide card in to plug into connector MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 Make sure the ME U is turned off before installing it or removing or fitting its Input card Rack bolts with protective cups or washers Plastic feet for surface mounting ME D Standard digital input card for connection to Allen amp Heath digital mixers via dSNARE or ACE and to Aviom A Net16 sources Digital Input Compatible with GLD dSNAKE PX iLive ACE CZ Aviom 16 Lnk Act _ ALLEN amp HEATH Dante To interface with other systems over a Dante network 48kHz MA ALLEN amp HEATH Dante WI G ig E Lnk Ac K J MADI To interface with other systems via MADI 48kHz OUT1 mirror welk IN IN1 thru welk OUT AAS 4 NN JJI WAX WAS H D Y Jy Se 7 eet fo Re 7 SE 7 Ses ft WYEry y f NAN S G REA 4 mM WS Hy Se IN 1 OUT AUX IN 2 OUT O wy lt Lu o Lu EtherSound To interface with other systems over an EtherSound network ALLEN amp HEATH ALLEN amp HEATH 6 Connecting ME U 6 1 Connect
3. ACE card option Plug your ME U setup computer into any iLive Network port Without Network bridge e 40 audio channels No channel names and link information With Network Bridge e 40 audio channels e Channel names e Stereo link information Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links Y Manual names and stereo links yY iLive Source Mode VY turn this on iLive Mix Rack Y select from list Use the iLive Outputs Port B screen to assign the 40 channel sources e Map Port B ACE outputs 21 60 to ME channels 1 40 Port B Ch21 ME Chi Port B Ch22 ME Ch2 Port B Ch23 ME Ch3 Port B Ch60 ME Ch40 MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 ME D standard card Plug your ME U setup computer into any iLive Network port Using 1 cable only Aviom e 16 audio channels e Stereo link information No channel names Using 2 cables Aviom and Network e 16 audio channels e Channel names e Stereo link information Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links Y Manual names and stereo links iLive Source Mode Y turn this on iLive Mix Rack Y select from list Use the iLive Outputs Port B screen to assign the 16 Aviom sources and links ALLEN amp HEATH 6 11 Input source Aviom A Net 16 Using the standard ME D input card e Use the ME U to connect to ME 1 mixers only It is not intended for nor compatible with Aviom mi
4. 6 3 ME 1 series connection You can daisy chain ME 1 mixers from any The first ME 1 in the chain gets PoE to power it over its Cat cable Use external power units for the others in the chain Unplugging one ME 1 mixer disconnects others further down the chain 6 4 Linking ME U hubs You can link ME U hubs to connect to more ME 1 mixers ED ie EN AQ A ie CN O e WH WH LA Po Ke a SE SY ll a 7 MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 Connect any Output port from the first ME U to the Input port of the next ME U Use the first ME U hub Setup Application to set its names and stereo links Tick the iLive source Mode if connecting an iLive system Use the next ME U hub Setup Application for received names and stereo links Make sure you untick its iLive Source mode ALLEN amp HEATH 6 6 Input source GLD mixer Plug any GLD dSNAKE into the ME D GLD mixer dSNARE port EXPANDER port MONITOR port EXPANDER port AR2412 rack Digital Input CS Compatible with ALLEN amp HEATH GLD can send e 40 audio channels e Channel names e Stereo link information Key v Available x Not av
5. 14 8 6 Channel Setup page 15 8 7 Firmware PAGE ccseceeeeeeeneeeenees 17 8 8 TO exit SOtUP e eeuu eeeaa 17 9 ME U Specification ee 18 9 1 DIMENSIONS ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeees 18 9 2 Specification ccccccccseecesseeeeeeees 18 9 3 Further information 18 Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version of this user guide AU User Guide AP9209 1 ALLENGHEATH The ME Personal Mixing System is a uniquely flexible yet intuitively easy to operate solution giving individual musicians performers and presenters the freedom to control their own monitor sound on stage ME 1 is a stand alone digital personal mixer receiving up to 40 sources via a single Cat5 cable from the main console and mixing these to a stereo and mono output to drive headphones in ears loudspeakers or other monitoring devices Connecting mixers in series ME 1 can be daisy chained where the Link Output of one feeds the Link Input of the next Any number can be connected in this way Each mixer requires its own power unit Connecting mixers in parallel ME 1 can also be connected in parallel where each has its own cable back to an Ethernet switch hub which connects to the source Advantages are that unplugging one cable does not affect other mixers and that each mixer can get its power via its Cat5 link cabl
6. Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Mains Input 100 240V AC 47 63Hz 250W PoE capability 15W at each ME U output Dimensions Width x Depth x Height 2U rack 483 x 253 x 92mm 19 x10 x3 6 Weight 4 6kg 10 1lbs unpacked e ME U application examples e The ME System knowledgebase e The latest ME U operating firmware e The latest ME 1 mixer firmware e Allen amp Heath contact for your territory
7. may take longer than normal whilst the warranty is confirmed and parts are sourced Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may vary Check with your ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent for any additional warranty which may apply lf further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath Ltd Compatibility directives 2004 108 EC and the European Low Voltage Directives 2006 95 EC Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it C The ME range of products complies with the European Electromagnetic ME U Personal Mixing System Hub User Guide AP9209 Issue 1 Copyright 2013 Allen amp Heath All rights reserved ALLEN amp HEATH http www allen heath com READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST A Safety instructions Before starting read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sheet supplied with the equipment and downloadable from the Allen amp Heath web site For your own safety and that of the operator crew and performers follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed in the sheet this guide and on the equipment A General precautions e The hub is designed to be rack mounted or used on a flat surface Ensure it is securely positioned and cables are routed to avoid a trip hazard e To prevent damage to the equipment avoid dropping it placing ob
8. meet your application requirements More information is provided later in this guide Register Your Product Register your ME U with Allen amp Heath online at htto www allen heath com uk support Pages ProductRegistration aspx 1 Contents he CEC ONMO cee A A 4 2 Introduction tO cecceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Oe FON PANC anoa as 6 A Rear F ANC eeiionmdmtmemiement stadm 6 5 Installing ME U ssie 7 5 1 Rack or Surface Mount 7 5 2 Changing the Input Card 7 6 Connecting ME U ccccccccseeeeeeeeeeees 8 6 1 Connecting the output ports 8 6 2 ME 1 parallel connection 8 6 3 ME 1 series connection 8 6 4 Linking ME U hubs 8 65 Oa Ca DIES o 8 6 6 Input source GLD mixer 9 6 7 Input source Qu mixer 9 6 8 Input source iLive mixer ACE 9 6 9 iLive via ME U ACE Card 10 6 10 Input source iLive mixer MMO 10 6 11 Input source Aviom A Net 16 11 6 12 Input source Other systems 11 fs Saning IVE sere seecece nese cen eeeececce ene 12 8 Setting up ME U ee e ee 12 8 1 Setting the network addresses 12 8 2 Starting the Setup Application 12 8 3 Reset the ME U network settings 12 8 4 The Status page 13 8 5 System Setup page
9. panel recessed switch around 20 seconds The Output Port indicators briefly flash red once the system has booted With nothing connected they 8 2 Starting the Setup Application then turn off With a ME 1 mixer connected they flash yellow Start your computer web browser Enter the ME U IP address into the browser address bar 192 168 1 40 8 Setting up ME U The computer should connect and display the Status page of the ME U Setup The ME U is set up using a PC or Mac Application computer connected to the Network port A TOE setup application held within the ME U is AEE accessed using a web browser on the ALLEN HEATH computer similar to the method typically ME E used to set up a wireless router Setup functions available View and update the ME U firmware View the unit operating temperature View the current input source View audio clock sync status View port link and PoE status Change the ME U network settings Select name link Source Mode iLive 8 3 Reset the ME U network settings Choose the iDR MixRack iLive fth ter fails t EE Vievv and edit the 40 channel names Ei eae Dei deri media resetting the ME U network settings View and edit the channel stereo links Settings are stored in the ME U and Turn the ME U off Use a thin pointed object remembered on power up to press the recessed Reset switch Turn power back on and keep the switch pressed for 20 seconds while the unit reboots This
10. 4 Host MAC Address 00 04 c4 00 8b 48 dSNARE MAC Address 00 04 c4 00 8b 49 Source Mode iLive read channel names and stereo links from iDR Mix Rack iDR Mix Rack Selection Found Units iDR Mix Rack iDR Mix Rack I Default 4 Sync complete If you make changes to the settings click Save to confirm or Cancel to restore the previous settings iDR Mix Ratk iDR Mix Rack Default Unsaved changes Cancel Save MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 14 Use this page to access ME U system settings ME U IP Settings Displays the current network static TCP IP settings You can change these if you wish to access the ME U via a different network Default settings can be restored using the front panel recessed Reset switch IP address 192 168 1 40 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 e lf you are using the Network port to receive names from an iLive system then make sure the ME U and iLive network addresses are compatible e if you are not sure how to set these settings then refer to your IT administrator Host MAC Address This is the permanent address assigned to the ME U hardware dSNAKE MAC Address This is the permanent address assigned to the input card found in the Input Port Source Mode If you are using ME U with an iLive system and connecting its network to receive its names and stereo link status then tick the iLive mode box e If you a
11. 8 1 Setting the network addresses resets the ME U network to IP address 192 168 1 40 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Plug a Cat5 cable from your computer Network LAN port to the ME U front panel Network port For the computer to communicate with ME U Ss it must have a compatible static TCP IP pn os address Check that your computer LAN port is enabled with its DHCP turned off Set a static computer IP address IP address 192 168 1 nnn Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Where nnn is between 1 and 254 not 40 8 4 The Status page ME Channel Setup System Setup ALLEN HEATH 4 Sync complete Firmware 1 00G 12031 Temperature 28 C Audio Source ME D dSNAKE ACE Source Mode iLive iDR Mix Rack iDR Mix Rack Source Clock Sync Ethernet Linked PoE Active Port Status Displays the current connection status of each of the 10 output ports Ethernet Linked The box is ticked if a network connection to a ME 1 mixer has been recognised PoE Active The box is ticked if the port is supplying power over the Cat5 cable to the ME 1 mixer MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 13 This page shows information about the ME U It lets you check the current status of the hub its input source and connected ME 1 units Firmware The current operating firmwa
12. ALLEN HEATH MSU Personal Mixer Hub User Guide Publication AP9209 Limited One Year Manufacturer s Warranty This product 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 the place of purchase If this is not possible then please contact the authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent in your country as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by ALLEN amp HEATH Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase an authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent with proof of purchase Please discuss this with the distributor or the agent before shipping If the unit is to be repaired in a different country to that of its purchase the repair
13. E U Secure the mains lead using the plastic clip to prevent it being pulled out Heed all the vvarnings printed in the Safety Instruction sheet and on the rear panel To ensure adequate cooling do not obstruct the ventilation slots 6 ALLEN amp HEATH 5 1 Rack or Surface Mount ME U can be positioned on a flat surface or mounted into a standard 19 equipment rack lt requires 2U rack space lf necessary remove the plastic feet by carefully prising them off using a flat bladed screwdriver Mount the ME U in the rack using 4 rack bolts with protective washers to protect the panel e Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit Do not block the ventilation slots 5 2 Changing the Input Card The Me U is supplied with the ME D Digital Input card as standard This can be replaced with a different card if required To replace the Input card e First turn the ME U power off e Remove the two front fixing screws Pull out the ME D card and unplug the internal cable harness e Carefully fold the cable back into the slot The replacement card does not use the internal cable harness e Slide the new card in and push it in until it clicks into the internal connector socket e Replace the two fixing screws 2x M3 screws
14. Update Choose File Ready to update Update Use this page to update the ME U operating firmware e Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version available Read the firmware Release Notes Firmware Displays the firmware version currently running on the ME U Choose File Click this button to browse the folders on your computer and choose the firmware file to load The file has the following format for example AllenHeathME U_V1 00 Rev12345 ulmage To update the firmware Click the Update button to start the firmware update It can take up to 6 minutes to complete e Do not turn the power off while the firmware is being updated When complete click the Continue button This will automatically restart the ME U unit UI User Guide AP9209 1 17 8 8 To exit Setup Make sure you have saved any changes you have made to the ME U These settings are stored in the ME U t Unsaved changes Cancel Save Defaults If you have changed the ME U IP address then keep a note of this as you will need it next time you want to open the Setup Application To exit the Setup Application simply close the web browser You can disconnect your computer from the ME U once setup is complete The ME U does not require a computer to run it The computer is used only for setup and to view status ALLENGHEATH 9 ME U Specification
15. ailable Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links Y Manual names and stereo links iLive Source Mode turn this off Use the GLD 1 O Monitor screen to select ME 1 Mode and assign the 40 channel sources and stereo links 6 7 Input source Qu mixer Plug Qu dSNAKE into the ME D Qu mixer dSNAKE port AR2412 rack MONITOR port EXPANDER port M Digital Input Compatible with ALLEN amp HEATH Qu can send e 40 audio channels Stereo link information not yet available No channel names Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links X Manual names and stereo links Y iLive Source Mode turn this off Use the Qu Setup Audio dSNAKE screen Fn key page to view its fixed assignments to the 40 ME channels MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 6 8 Input source iLive mixer ACE Using the standard ME D input card Plug iLive ACE from the MixRack Port B e Do not use the MixRack surface link ACE To receive channel names you need to connect a second Cat5 cable from an iLive Network port into the ME U Network port ME D standard card Plug your ME U setup computer into any iLive Network port Using 1 cable only ACE e 40 audio channels No channel names and link information Using 2 cables ACE a
16. e if the hub provides PoE power over Ethernet You can use a standard Ethernet switch or the dedicated ME U Personal Mixer Hub AU User Guide AP9209 1 ME U is a touring grade 10 port PoE hub for use with Allen amp Heath ME 1 personal mixers It provides power and up to 40 channels of audio to connect to multiple ME 1 mixers ME U comes with a standard input card to interface with Allen amp Heath digital mixers or Aviom A Net sources The standard input can be replaced with an option card to interface the ME with third party mixing systems via Dante MADI or EtherSound Features e 10 ports to connect to ME 1 e Hubs can be linked for more ports e Power PoE available on all ports e Locking EtherCon connectors e Dedicated input in addition to the 10 ports e Standard ME D input card dSNARE GLD and Qu mixers ACE iLive system Aviom A Net 16 e Option cards to interface to other systems Dante MADI EtherSound e Network port for setup e Names and stereo links can be received e Names and links can be manually set e Rugged 2U rack mount construction e Quiet fan cooling ALLEN amp HEATH 3 Front Panel 10 Output Ports To distribute audio and povver to up to 10 ME 1 personal mixers Can also connect to the input of another ME U hub when connecting to more than 10 ME 1 mixers Each port provides 40 channels of audio Channel names Channel stereo linking Power for the ME 1 mixer PoE Locking Ethe
17. ing the output ports 6 1 Connecting the output ports The ME U output ports are for connection to Allen amp Heath ME products only e Donot connect ME U output ports to other mixers or equipment Connect each ME U Output port to the Link In port of the ME 1 mixer Each sends e 40 Channels of audio e Channel names and stereo link status e Power over the Cat5 cable PoE e Each port can power one ME 1 mixer If you daisy chain mixers then power is fed to the first mixer only 6 2 ME 1 parallel connection You can connect up to 10 ME 1 mixers each with their own Cat5 cable a S i CN e S ES TES ie FS FS Q Oo CO CE El 6 5 Cat cables Use STP shielded twisted pair CAT5e or higher cables Those with both foil and braided screens provide shielding from interference and are generally more rugged Stranded core cables are less prone to damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled ME U provides locking Neutrik EtherCon sockets to protect the connections and ensure suitability for touring We recommend you use cables fitted with locking EtherCon plugs Maximum length per cable 100m 330 Each ME 1 is powered over its Cat5 cable You do not need to use its power unit Unplugging one ME 1 mixer does not affect the others
18. jects on its surface scratching the surface with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration in operation or transit e Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination e The hub has an internal fan and ventilation slots on the rear and sides to aid cooling Ensure adequate ventilation around the equipment e Avoid operating the equipment in extreme heat or cold Recommended operating temperature is 5 to 35 degrees Celsius e Clean the surface with a soft brush and dry lint free cloth Do not use chemicals abrasives or solvents e tis recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen amp Heath agent Allen amp Heath do not accept liability for damage or data loss caused by maintenance repair or modification by unauthorised personnel O Operating firmware The function of the ME U hub is determined by the operating firmware that runs within it Firmware is updated when new features are added or improvements made Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version available This can be downloaded and then loaded into the ME U hub using its Setup application Note ME 1 mixers must be running firmware version V1 1 or higher to work correctly with the ME U hub Download the latest version from the Allen amp Heath web site Cables Cat5 cables are required to connect the ME U hub to ME 1 mixers These are not provided with the ME U Source cables of suitable length to
19. mes and link status received from the source Untick the box to use the manually entered data Tick individual channels or tick All at the top to affect all 40 channels Sync ME U checks every few seconds to update the list of received names and links displayed with those assigned at the mixer Default Click to reset all the manual names to numbers 1 40 clear all stereo links and to set all channels to use received data ALLEN amp HEATH t Unsaved changes Cancel Save Defaults Stereo Link Received AL 1 o BEE CNI LO 8 E KB2 Gtr Acou Flute VOX 9 10 If you make changes to the settings click Save to confirm or Cancel to restore the previous settings Unsaved changes Cancel Save Defaults Received Channel Name Stereo Link Use Received All L1 Stereo Link 1 KKin 2 KKout 3 SNtop 4 SNbot OH 11 PAD 12 EBASS 13 DBASS 14 GTR1 rj R2 8 FT 9 OH1 10 OH2 11 PAD 12 EBASS 13 DBASS 14 GTR1 MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 lt Ist Cs is fs leg fs SIs lt R fs E lt 8 T bf 8 8 8 El a co co sJ an vn Qu M 16 Manual names and stereo links If your source does not broadcast the channel data then you can manually enter names and stereo linking for the 40 ME 1 channels Tick and then untick the All box in the Use Received column Click a Name box a
20. nd Network e 40 audio channels e Channel names e Stereo link information Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links Y Manual names and stereo links yY iLive Source Mode Y turn this on iLive Mix Rack y select from list Use the iLive Outputs Port B screen to assign the 40 channel sources e Map Port B ACE outputs 21 60 to ME channels 1 40 Port B Ch21 ME Chi Port B Ch22 ME Ch2 Port B Ch23 ME Ch3 Port B Ch60 ME Ch40 ALLEN amp HEATH 6 9 iLive via ME U ACE card Using the ACE card option in the ME U Plug iLive ACE from the MixRack Port B e Do not use the MixRack surface link ACE To receive channel names you need to bridge the iLive network across the ACE connection using two jumper cables as shown here ACE To receive channel names you 6 10Input source iLive mixer MMO Using the standard ME D input card iLive Port B MMO card Aviom out need to connect a second Cat5 cable from an iLive Network port into the ME U Network port
21. nd type in a name with up to 6 characters This is the name that will be displayed on the ME 1 mixer screen when its key is assigned for Default name Tick the Stereo Link box for channels you wish to link for example left and right of a stereo keyboard Type a name for the linked channels into the top name box The lower name box is disabled on linked channels Clearing names and links Click Defaults to reset all manual names to their number 1 40 and all stereo links off This also sets all channels to use received data You can use this to reset names and links as a starting point for entering manual names In this case remember to untick the Use Received boxes Manually editing received names You can use a combination of received and manual data This example shows names and stereo link status received from the input source for example iLive or GLD The names are those assigned at the source mixing console Here CH9 and 10 are linked for stereo operation at the ME 1 mixers In this case only one name is used This example shows how you can edit some of the received names and stereo status to suit your ME personal mixing requirements Here CH9 and 10 are manually edited to combine the two overhead drum mics as a stereo pair at the ME 1 mixer Untick the two Use Received boxes ALLEN amp HEATH 8 7 Firmware page ALLEN HEATH ME Channel Setup System Setup Firmware 1 00X 11975
22. rCon connection The ME U outputs are compatible with the Allen amp Heath ME system only 1 2 3 4 ar fort i Input Port To receive sources to distribute to ME 1 personal mixers The ME D input card is provided as standard Several other option cards are available from Allen amp Heath letting you interface the ME U to other mixing systems ME D dSNAKE ACE Aviom A Net16 Dante MADI EtherSound The ME U input works with 48kHz 24 bit audio only SHAKE MONITOR Outputs with Power 10 tma Histroria 5 6 T i 9 o ow oo ooo o p qo Gh ve ope HOOOO0GO6 A An indicator next to each port Network Reset A ME D standard input card lights yellow to show it is linked recessed switch for power The Lnk Act indicator flashes to its connection and flashes to up reset of the ME U when working with ACE or show network activity It lights network address to dSNAKE It stays on when red during start up or when an factory default working with Aviom error is detected 4 Rear Panel Network Port To connect a PC or Mac computer for system setup and channel naming Main Input IEC connector fuse and ON OFF push switch for the built in universal voltage power supply unit This accepts worldwide voltages from 100 to 240V AC 50 60Hz Check that you have received the correct mains lead for your territory AU User Guide AP9209 1 Use the mains lead for your territory as supplied vvith the M
23. re running in the ME U e Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version available Temperature The current operating temperature measured inside the unit e If this reads higher than 35 degrees C then check that there is adequate airflow around the unit and that its ventilation slots are not blocked Audio Source Displays the Input card type and information on the source connected to the ME U The following will display depending on input card fitted and source ME D dSNAKE ACE ME D Aviom Aviom source recognised Dante Option Card MADI Option Card EtherSound Option Card ACE Option Card not typical use ME D Source Mode iLive will appear if the ME U has been set to work with iLive In this mode the ME U attempts to find channel names and stereo link information from the iLive e iLive mode should only be set if you are working with an iLive system For all other sources turn this mode off using the System Setup page IDR Mix Rack This displays the name of the unit the ME U attempts to connect to when set to work with iLive This information does not appear if iLive mode is turned off Source Clock Sync The box is ticked if the ME U audio clock has synchronised to the source ALLEN amp HEATH 8 5 System Setup page ME Channel Setup System Setup ALLEN HEATH ME U IP Settings IP Address 192 168 1 llao Default Net Mask 255 Default Gateway 192 168 IL 25
24. re not connecting to an iLive system then make sure the box is not ticked Failure to do so may result in the ME U being unable to find names from the connected system iDR Mix Rack Selection The Found Units list shows any iDR racks found on the network Choose the rack to connect to The IDR Mix Rack box shows the name of the iLive iDR rack the ME U looks for when starting This setting is only used if iLive Source Mode has been selected Default Restores the factory default iDR Mix Rack name ALLEN amp HEATH 8 6 Channel Setup page ME ALLEN HEATH Channel Setup System Setup Use this interface to set the channel names and stereo link status to be broadcast to connected ME 1 mixers Check Use Received boxes to use names and link status received from the input source Uncheck Use Received boxes to use manually entered names and link status stored in the ME U t Source Mode iLive read channel names and stereo links from iDR Mix Rack Sync complete Defaults Use Manual Received Channel Name Stereo Rece a ed Name Stereo Link AW Link 1 1 o O 2 2 3 3 o Ll 4 4 5 5 o d 6 6 7 7 o Ll 8 3 El El o Ll 10 10 11 11 o O 12 12 13 13 o Ll 14 14 15 15 a m This example shows no name and stereo link data received This is the default on power up when no input is connected or when you are working with a source that does not broadcast the channel da
25. ta If you make changes to the settings click Save to confirm or Cancel to restore the previous settings Defaults Cancel Save Unsaved changes Received Manual Name Use Channel Stereo Link Stereo Link Name R au L MAUJ User Guide AP9209 1 15 Some Allen amp Heath digital mixers can broadcast their channel names and stereo link status to the ME U for distribution to all connected ME 1 mixers iLive Data is sent over an additional cable plugged from an iLive Network port into the ME U Network port GLD Data is sent over the SNAKE port along with the audio into the ME D input Odd even channels can be linked at the source so that the ME 1 mixers automatically link the two channels for stereo operation assigned to a single key Use this page to view and edit the names and stereo link status of the 40 audio channels sent to the 10 ME U Output ports The page displays two main columns Received Channel names and stereo link status received from the source The list is blank if none are received e The ME U remembers the last received settings for example when the mixer is turned off or the ME U input cable is unplugged Reboot the ME U if you wish to clear and refresh the received settings Manual This column lets you manually enter channel names and select odd even pairs to be stereo linked Use Received Tick this box to use the na
26. xers Any Aviom A Net 16 source lelelelelelelelelomet CH Qa ay eu oa a a ee Ne o ME D standard card The Aviom source can send e 16 audio channels e Stereo link information No channel names Use the ME U Setup Application Received names Received stereo links yY Manual names and stereo links iLive Source Mode turn this off The ME U gets its audio and link information from Aviom channels 1 16 6 12Input source Other systems Fit a Dante MADI or EtherSound card to interface other mix systems to the ME U 48kHz only The source can send e Up to 40 audio channels No stereo link information No channel names Use the ME U Setup Application Received names and stereo links Manual names and stereo links iLive Source Mode turn this off Option card inputs 1 40 are used to feed the ME 1 mixers MAU User Guide AP9209 100001 s ALLENGHEATH The default ME U network address is f Starting ME U IP address 192 168 1 40 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Connect to your mains power outlet and press the rear panel ON OFF switch to turn If this has been changed and is not known the ME U on then it may be incompatible and the The front l bi ndcaoriahi computer may not connect If this is the case a P a are uns reset the ME U network settings using the Wait until the ME U has booted This takes front
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