User Guide

User Guide – AP9209_3 6 ALLEN&HEATH
3. Front Panel
4. Rear Panel
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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.
An indicator next to each port
lights yellow to show it is linked
to its connection, and flashes to
show network activity. It lights
red during start up or when an
error is detected.
Network Reset – A
recessed switch for power
up reset of the ME-U
network address to
factory default.
Input Port – To receive sources to
distribute to ME personal mixers. The ME-D
input card is provided as standard. Several
other option cards are available from Allen
& Heath letting you interface the ME-U to
other mixing systems: Dante, MADI, Waves
SoundGrid, EtherSound.
 The ME-U input works with 48kHz 24-bit
audio only.
Network Port – To connect a PC or Mac
computer for system setup and channel naming.
10 Output Ports – To distribute audio and
power to up to 10 ME-1 or ME-500 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:
 Up to 40 channels of audio
 Channel names (ME-1 only)
 Channel stereo linking
 PoE power
 Locking EtherCon connection
 The ME-U outputs are compatible with the
Allen & Heath ME system only.
 Use the mains lead for your territory as
supplied with the ME-U.
 Secure the mains lead using the plastic clip to
prevent it being pulled out.
 Heed all the warnings printed in the Safety
Instruction sheet and on the rear panel.
 To ensure adequate cooling do not obstruct
the ventilation slots.
ME-D standard input card.
The Lnk/Act indicator flashes
when working with ACE or
dSNAKE. It stays on when
working with Aviom
®
.