Operation Manual

ML5000 User Guide 17
STEREO IN. Each provides two balanced stereo
inputs which can be selected independently or
mixed into the channel, INPUT A on TRS jacks,
INPUT B on XLR. These accept line level signals.
LOCAL MONITOR OUT. Ground compensated
stereo monitor output on TRS jacks. These can
connect to a stereo amplifier/speaker system for
local monitoring.
2-TRACK IN / OUT. Line level TRS jacks to
connect to a 2-track recorder such as MiniDisc, tape
or DAT. Connect OUT to the recorder input, and IN
to the recorder output. The connections are
balanced. Link ring (cold) to sleeve (ground) when
connecting to unbalanced equipment.
MATRIX EXT IN. Line level balanced TRS jacks to
connect external signals into the matrix. Each
matrix has its own input.
AUX 1-8. These are the ground compensated TRS
jack outputs from the Aux1-8 rotary masters fed
from the channel post-fade sends. They are
normally used as sends to the effects devices.
MAIN OUTPUTS. Line level balanced XLR outputs
for the L, R and C main mix. Pin 2 hot. The 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
RETURN socket. You can tap off the pre-fade
signal without interrupting the signal path by
plugging into the SEND socket.
TALKBACK. This XLR input duplicates the front
panel talkback mic input, convenient for plugging in
a cable microphone. It provides phantom power if
the front panel +48V switch is selected.
INTERCOM. Female XLR socket for connecting
the console to a ClearCom compatible intercom
system. An intercom headset is not required as the
console headphones and talkback microphone are
used. A standard 2-core shielded mic cable is
suitable.
LAMP. 4-pin XLR for plugging in a gooseneck
lamp to illuminate the control surface. Four lamp
sockets are provided along the back of the
meterpod. The right angled Littlite type is
recommended. The 4-pin XLR prevents any
confusion with the 3-pin audio connections.