Operation Manual

ML5000 User Guide 21
A MONO INPUT and EQ. The input preamp
matches microphone or line level signals to the
console. The sweepable high pass filter removes
unwanted low frequency sounds below the selected
frequency. The channel insert is post filter, pre EQ.
A swept frequency 4 band equaliser provides
shelving high and low bands with adjustable shelf
frequency, and fully parametric high and low mid
bands with adjustable centre frequency and Q. The
filter and EQ can be independently switched in or
out.
B GRP/AUX SENDS. This section provides
controls for the group routing and auxiliary sends.
Controls 1-8 function according to the setting of the
mode switches in the master section F . These
configure group routing switches and independent
post-fade aux sends for FOH (front-of-house)
application, or pre/post switchable sends for stage
monitor application. Controls 9-16 can be
configured as mono or stereo pre/post aux sends.
C MAIN MIX SENDS. A single switch routes the
channel signal to the main L, R and C outputs. The
balance between the three outputs is determined by
the LCRplus pan and blend controls. Pan can also
be switched in or out of the group routing for stereo
or mono groups.
D INPUT FADERS. Includes the channel fader,
mute, signal meter and PAFL monitoring. The 8
VCA group assignments are displayed. VCA and
mute group editing and channel safe selection is
performed using the mute switch with green
safe/edit indicator below.
E STEREO INPUT and EQ. The input preamp
accepts two stereo sources with independent
control of each. This allows selection of either or
mixing together both sources. A fixed frequency 4
band equaliser provides shelving high and low
bands and two bell mid bands. The EQ can be
switched in or out.
F GRP/AUX 1-8 MASTERS. These are the
fader masters for channel sends 1-8, configurable
using mode switches as fixed level groups or as
variable level pre or post-fade auxes. The output
can be routed to the main mix through LCRplus
controls to create sub groups. LED meters display
the pre-fade mix levels.
G AUX 9-16 MASTERS. These are the fader
masters for channel sends 9-16.
H ROTARY AUX 1-8 MASTERS. These are the
rotary masters for channel post-fade aux sends 1-8.
They 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 MATRIX. This section provides all the controls
for the 8 matrix outputs, including the source and
master rotaries.
K VCA GROUPS. These are the VCA group
master faders, mutes and PAFL monitor switches.
Channels are assigned to the groups using the edit
key. The normal fader operating level is marked ‘0’.
L MUTE GROUPS. These are the master keys
that mute all channels assigned to the group.
Channels are assigned using the edit key.
M SNAPSHOT MEMORIES. Provides the
controls to store, recall and preview the 128
onboard memories, and edit channel safes. Mute
settings and/or VCA assignments can be disabled
from the snapshots.
N SOLO-IN-PLACE. Pressed with the shift key
this puts the console into SIP mode ready to solo
any channel when its mute key is pressed.
O HEADPHONES / MONITOR. Provides source
selection and independent control of the
headphones and local monitor outputs.
P PAFL CONTROL. This section controls how
the intelligent PAFL system functions and provides
the clear all key.
Q OSC/NOISE GENERATOR. Enables and
selects a 1kHz tone or pink noise which can be
routed to any output for line up or system testing.
R INTERCOM. The console talkback mic and
headphones can be interfaced to a ClearCom
compatible intercom system so eliminating the need
for a separate intercom headset.
S TALKBACK. Pressing the talk switch routes
the talkback mic to any output with its TB enable
switch selected. The mic input is duplicated on the
rear panel for plugging in hand held microphones.
T GRP/AUX 1-8 METERS. These moving coil
VU meters display the grp/aux 1-8 outputs.
U LRC/PAFL METERS. The main L,R and C
outputs are simultaneously displayed on both VU
and LED bar meters. These switch to display any
PFL or AFL when selected. The display is mono or
mono + stereo depending on source. The large call
lamp lights to warn when the intercom is signalled.
V AUX 9-16 / MTX 1-8 METERS. These meters
display either the aux 9-16 outputs or matrix 1-8
levels according to the setting of the meter select
switch near section O .