SM PRO AUDIO MPatch 5.1 Mpatch 5.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or rear panel of this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered to before operating this equipment. Retain Instructions: Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
SM PRO AUDIO MPatch 5.1 FOREWORD Dear Customer, Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM Pro Audio products by purchasing this unit. The MPatch 5.1 was designed to be a comprehensive surround-sound monitor controller for home, project and professional studios, live sound rental companies, repair centers, schools and fixed installations—in short, virtually any and all venues where audio products are used.
The MPatch 5.1 is a multi-channel passive analog attenuator designed to provide sonically transparent level control over surround-sound signals. Housed in a desktop/rack-mountable chassis, the unit features a main rotary volume controller utilizing discrete 0.5% resistors with a switched mechanism—a design that offers superior accuracy over standard variable resistor designs, especially at critical low levels.
SM PRO AUDIO MPatch 5.1 Mpatch 5.1 Rear Panel Inputs A: Balanced 5.1 input via 25-pin D-Sub connector B: Unbalanced 5.1 input via RCA connectors C: Balanced L/R input via 25-pin D-Sub connector D: Balanced and unbalanced L/R input via RCA and 1/4” TRS Outputs L/R balanced XLR stereo outputs 6 x 1/4” TRS for surround 5.1 output Switches Individual MUTE switches for each stream of the 5.
The MPatch 5.1 features four (4) separate inputs labeled A, B, C, and D (Input section on rear panel of MPatch 5.1). important The MPatch 5.1 accepts mic or line level input signals only. Do not connect your power amplifier outputs to the MPatch 5.1 inputs! Balanced Inputs A and C Balanced main 5.1 input A and balanced stereo input C are routed to the MPatch 5.1 via the 25-pin DSub connector.
SM PRO AUDIO MPatch 5.1 Mpatch 5.1 Audio input Connections Unbalanced Input B Unbalanced 5.1 RCA inputs, ideal for direct output from unbalanced sources such as DVD players, Blue Ray players, and media servers.
Stereo Operation The MPatch 5.1 features three sets of outputs. For monitoring the L/R stereo signal, you would normally use the Stereo Balanced XLR outputs. If your speakers are unbalanced, you can use this output with an adaptor that connects to Pin 1 (hot) and Pin 3 of the XLR connector. The L/R stereo signal also appears at outputs 7 and 8, respectively, of the D-Sub Slave Output.
SMP RO AUDIO MPatch 5.1 Output selector switches Individual mute switches 5.1 Surround Monitors L R SL SR C LFE Stereo Monitors A+B A/B + C/D C+D L/R-MONO SL/SR-MONO -20db PAD ALL MUTE MPATCH 5.1 Passive volume control monitor switcher Master Stereo input selector Surround or stereo input selector Surround input selector Mute all outputs 5.1 Surround Monitors L R SL SR C LFE Stereo Monitors A+B A/B + C/D C+D L/R-MONO SL/SR-MONO -20db PAD ALL MUTE MPATCH 5.
Volume Control The MPatch 5.1 main volume control features a specially designed attenuator that provides exceptional accuracy in 12 steps. When used in conjunction with the -20dB Pad, the attenuator offers 24 different volume levels that can be instantly and accurately recalled. Mute The MPatch 5.1 outputs are muted when the ALL MUTE button is pressed. 5.1 Surround Monitors L R SL SR C LFE Stereo Monitors A+B A/B + C/D C+D L/R-MONO SL/SR-MONO -20db PAD ALL MUTE MPATCH 5.
You can use both active and passive speakers with the MPatch 5.1, connecting the MPatch 5.1’s outputs directly to active speakers or to power amplifiers driving passive speakers. Passive and active speakers may be freely mixed. WARNING: Never connect the output of a power amp to an MPatch 5.1 input. This will damage the unit and void your warranty.
DVD with Built-In Decoder CD Player Digital Workstation POWER OFF Surround Speaker Outputs SLAVE OUTPUT ON LFE C RS LS Stereo Speaker Outs R L L LFE LS L R C RS INPUT B R Balanced input and Link to output Balanced Left Power Input Right INPUT D (90-240V ac) 25-pin D-Sub connection for analog channels SM Pro Audio, Digidesign, TASACAM, Mackie, etc. INPUT A+C Channels 1-6 (5.
SMPROAUDIO M-Patch M-Patch 5.1 2 SMPROAUDIO WARRANTY SM Pro Audio warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of retail purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations. If any defects occur within the specified warranty period that are not caused by normal wear or inappropriate use, SM Pro Audio shall, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product.
RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER The product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the Return Authorization number, to: SM Pro Audio Service Department, W25 26-28 Roberna St., Moorabbin, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 31892. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be returned freight prepaid by SM Pro Audio within Australia. Outside of Australia, please contact you local distributor for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions.
