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Reference Monitor Controllers User Handbook
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
1 Reference Monitor Controllers Introduction
The Reference Monitor Controllers are a range of 1U rack-mount audio production
control units, for providing source selection, volume, DIM and CUT controls for
external analogue monitors, together with light controls for the Sonifex SignalLED
range of studio signs, or similar.
Each of the products has a light control section. This section has 3 buttons:
Transmit (TX), STANDBY and Rehearse (REH). The TX and REH buttons control
opto-isolated outputs on the rear panel remote connector, and these provide a
direct control interface to the Sonifex SignalLED illuminated studio sign, allowing
twin signs to be controlled individually.
The Standby button initiates a 2 minute countdown where the TX and REH
buttons and their associated remote outputs ash alternately. After the 2 minutes
has elapsed, the TX output remains on.
The remote port also has open-collector tally outputs for Transmit (TX) and
Rehearse (REH), as well as remote input control for the audio controls DIM and
CUT, and the light controls TX, Standby and REH. There is also a +12VDC source at
200mA maximum.
The TX, STANDBY and REH buttons can optionally be replaced if you want to use
dierent buttons for other applications.
There are four Monitor Controller products:
RM-MC1L Monitor Controller, Single Stereo Input & Output With Light Control
RM-MC4L Monitor Controller, 4 Stereo Inputs, 1 Output With Light Control
RM-MC51L Monitor Controller, 5.1 Stereo Inputs & Outputs With Light Control
RM-MCL Monitor Light Controller, 3 Button, TX-STANDBY-REH