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dbx PMC16 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 P e r s o n a l M o n i t o r C o n t ro l l e r Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential • this device may not cause harmful hazards with electrical products.
  • Page 3 11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Signal Processing shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or mois- 8760 South Sandy Parkway ture.
  • Page 4 In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty. Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly.
  • Page 5 In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ............. 1 LIvE MODE–THE PMC16 MONITOR MIxER ....... 36 Live Mode Introduction ..........36 PHILOSOPHY ..............2 Using Multi-Select ...........39 FEATURES ..............4 Using Groups ............40 PACkAGE CONTENTS ............5 Adjusting Channel Levels ..........41 QUICk START ..............6 Adjusting Channel Pans ..........42...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    PMC16 allows performing musicians to control their own personalized stage monitor mix with ease. Using BLU link, the PMC16 is capable of receiving up to 16 channels of high-end digital audio via CAT5e cable. The PMC16 comprises a 16 channel monitor mixer section with full control of levels, panning, effect send levels, muting, and soloing.

  • Page 8: Philosophy

    The PMC16 has two modes of operation: Setup Mode and Live Mode. Setup Mode refers to the Setup Wizard and Setup Menus which are visible when the WIZARD button is pressed.
  • Page 9 The on-board USB, DSC, and Ethernet ports allow the PMC16 to be built upon and exciting new features to be added in the future, ensuring the PMC16 is prepared for what lies ahead.

  • Page 10: Features

    • LCD Display With 16 Channel Metering • Lexicon Courtesy Reverb © • dbx PeakStopPlus™ Limiting • Global High & Low EQ • Global Master Level Control • Global Stereo Width Control • BLU link High Bandwidth, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus •...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    The PMC16 was packaged with extreme care. Please take a moment to ensure the items listed below were received and that no damage to contents has occurred. • PMC16 Personal Monitor Controller • Power Supply • Manual Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    5. Connect the BLU link output of the sending BLU link device to the PMC16’s BLU LINK IN port. 6. Connect the BLU LINK OUT port of the PMC16 to the next BLU link device in the ring. 7. Connect the included power supply to the PMC16’s power input jack and the other end to an available AC outlet.
  • Page 13 11. Once the Wizard is complete, press the <PRESET> button to return to Live mode. 12. Apply power to your amplifier or powered monitor. 13. Send signal to the PMC16 (signal presence can be verified on the PMC16’s LCD display which displays all input level meters on the Meters page).

  • Page 14: Panel Descriptions

    panel deScriptionS Top Panel 1. LCD Display This LCD display shows input metering, menus, pages, and parameters and is used during configuration and operation. 2. DATA Encoder The DATA encoder is used for navigating menus, on-screen option selection, and parameter editing. Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 4. Function Buttons • WIZARD Button–Pressing this button allows access to the PMC16 Setup Wizard and Setup Menus for initially configuring the PMC16. • GROUP Button–Toggles the Group function on and off.
  • Page 16 7. HIGH knob This control allows for quick adjustment of the high band shelving filter. This control affects all outputs and is used to control the high-end frequencies of the mix. 8. MASTER knob This control allows for quick adjustment of the master output level. This control affects all outputs and is pre-limiter.

  • Page 17: Rear/Side Panels

    Rear/Side Panels 9 10 1. Power Supply Input Jack Used for providing power to the PMC16. Connect only the included power supply to this jack. 2. Power Cord Clip This clip holds the power cord, preventing the power plug from accidental removal.
  • Page 18 5. DSC Input Port This port allows for future expansion of the PMC16’s feature set. 6. USB Port This Mini USB port is used for updating the PMC16’s firmware. 7. 1/4” Outputs Connect these balanced outputs to any balanced or unbalanced line level device, such as an in-ear transmitter or recording device.

  • Page 19: Mic Stand Mounting Instructions

    Mic Stand Mounting inStructionS To install the PMC16 to a mic stand: 1. Align the mounting hole on the bottom of the PMC16’s chassis to the threads on the top of the mic stand. 2. Carefully turn the PMC16 clockwise to begin threading the PMC16 to the mic stand, ensuring the threads are properly aligned.

  • Page 20: Making Connections-Cabling

    Making connectionS–cabling Power Use only the included power supply for supplying power to the PMC16. A power supply with the incorrect specifications may cause damage to the device. See “Specifications” for further information on this power supply. Analog Outputs 1/4”...

  • Page 21: Blu Link

    BLU link BLU link is a proprietary point to point networking protocol that requires CAT5e or better cable. The BLU link ports are auto sensing, so you can use either a straight through cable (same termination on both ends) or crossover cable between them. The maximum allowable cable length of a single BLU link connection is 100 m (328 ft).

  • Page 22: Applications

    Personal Monitoring w/dbx TR1616 FRONT OF HOUSE Mixer Outputs <--BLU link LOOP IN Transmit Bank: 1 Receive Bank: 1 Transmit Bank: 1 Receive Bank: N/A BLU link LOOP OUT--> TR1616 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Powered Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor BLU link OUT--> IN--> RX: 1 RX: 1 RX: 1 BLU link Legend PMC16 PMC16 PMC16 BLU link--> BLU link--> BLU link Connection Analog Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Personal Monitoring W/Bss Audio Soundweb London System

    Personal Monitoring w/BSS Audio Soundweb London System BSS SOUNDWEB LONDON SYSTEM <--BLU link IN BLU-800 BLU-800 Receive Bank: 1 Transmit Bank: 1 BLU link OUT to PMC16 BLU link IN--> BLU-800 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 <--To BLU-800 BLU link IN Powered Powered Powered Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor BLU link OUT--> IN--> BLU link Legend PMC16 PMC16 PMC16 BLU link--> BLU link--> BLU link Connection Analog Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: 16 X 16 Digital Snake W/Personal Monitoring

    16 x 16 Digital Snake w/Personal Monitoring FRONT OF HOUSE Mixer From Instruments Outputs On Stage SNAKE OUT--> Transmit Bank: 1 Receive Bank: 2 <--SNAKE IN TR1616 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor Instrument Instrument Instrument RX: 1 or 2 RX: 1 or 2 RX: 1 or 2 Legend PMC16 PMC16 PMC16 BLU link--> BLU link--> BLU link Connection BLU link Snake Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Analog Connection Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: 32 X 32 Digital Snake W/Personal Monitoring

    32 x 32 Digital Snake w/Personal Monitoring FRONT OF HOUSE Mixer From Instruments From Instruments Outputs On Stage On Stage Transmit Bank: 1 Transmit Bank: 2 Receive Bank: 3 Receive Bank: 4 TR1616 TR1616 <--BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN-->...
  • Page 29 Powered Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor Wedge Monitor Instrument Instrument Instrument RX: 1 RX: 1 RX: 1 Legend PMC16 PMC16 PMC16 BLU link--> BLU link--> BLU link Connection BLU link Snake Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Analog Connection Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: The Lcd Display

    The Meters page is the first page displayed on the LCD display after boot up and is considered the “Home Page” of the PMC16. This page displays input level meters for all 16 input channels, offers details about which preset is currently loaded, and shows BLU link cable connection status, BLU link network sample rate, and BLU link clock sync status.
  • Page 31 Displays the name of the currently loaded preset. 4. BLU link Sample Rate & Clock Sync Status Displays the sample rate of the PMC16 and BLU link network. The Lock icon shows when BLU link clock sync has been established (icon locked) and when clock sync has not been established (icon unlocked).

  • Page 32: Setup Mode-The Setup Wizard & Setup Menus

    If desired, the system engineer can then enter the Setup Menus to manually tweak the configuration and set global system parameters. The edited preset can then be updated (or re-stored). The PMC16 is now in Live Mode and ready for use by the on-stage musician. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: The Setup Wizard

    The Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard allows for quick and easy configuration of the PMC16. To enter and navigate the Setup Wizard: 1. Press the <WIZARD> button. 2. Ensure “SETUP WIZARD” is selected in the LCD display. If it is not, turn the <DATA>...

  • Page 34: Setup Wizard Options

    • PRESET–Select this option to load the mixer level, pan, and effect send level settings from another stored preset. INPUT SETUP This option allows you to route the desired BLU link channels to the PMC16’s inputs. When selecting this option, you will receive a prompt allowing you to select between the following options: •...
  • Page 35 • OTHER–Select this option when you wish to independently route BLU link channels to the PMC16 or select a range of consecutive BLU link channels for routing to the PMC16. CHANNEL SETUP This option allows you to stereo link and name input channels.

  • Page 36: The Setup Menus

    The Setup Menus The Setup Menus allow the system engineer to manually edit individual elements of the configuration and set global parameters and functions. To enter and navigate the Setup Menus: 1. Press the <WIZARD> button. 2. Ensure “MENU” is selected in the LCD display. If it is not, turn the <DATA> encoder to select it.

  • Page 37: Setup Menu Options

    This menu allows the system engineer to route the desired BLU link audio channels to each of the PMC16’s inputs. Any available BLU link channel on the network can be assigned to any of the PMC16’s inputs. Each PMC16 on the network is independently assignable, allowing for unique combinations of channel assignments with each PMC16.
  • Page 38 REVERB TYPE The PMC16’s reverb offers 5 Lexicon® reverb types. The available options in this menu are: ROOM, SMALL PLATE, LARGE PLATE, SMALL HALL, and LARGE HALL. The wet/dry parameter is fixed at 100% since the reverb is configured as a send/return effect in the signal path.
  • Page 39 Limiter Threshold. The Limiter Threshold parameter determines the level at which limiting will begin to occur. When configuring the PMC16 in the Setup Wizard, the limiter may be set automatically, depending upon the options selected. Only adjust the limiter threshold manually if you are sure you want to change the setting or if you need to calibrate the limiter for speaker protection.
  • Page 40 OUTPUT TYPE This menu allows the system engineer to optimize the PMC16’s outputs for the type of monitoring device used. The available options are: HEADPHONES, IN-EAR MONITORS, and SPEAKER OR WEDGE. When the “SPEAKER OR WEDGE” option is selected, the PMC16’s output compensation feature is activated.
  • Page 41 Meters page after a pre-determined time of inactivity. Time Out can be configured in 1 minute increments (up to 10 minutes) or disabled. INFO This page displays the PMC16’s currently installed firmware version and IP address. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Live Mode-The Pmc16 Monitor Mixer

    Mode–the pMc16 Monitor Mixer Live Mode Introduction Live Mode is the normal operating mode of the PMC16 and is the mode in which the on- stage musician (or end user) will be in when editing their monitor mix. Live Mode consists of the four pages within the PMC16’s monitor mixer section, which are: the Meters page,...
  • Page 43 The PMC16 monitor mixer consists of the following four pages: METERS PAGE This is the first page visible on the PMC16’s LCD display after boot up. Preset1 The Meters page allows you to see the input level meters for all 16 input channels.
  • Page 44 PAN PAGE The Pan page allows you to adjust each channel’s pan setting. The Pan page can be accessed by pressing P A N the <PAN> button. EFFECTS PAGE The Effects page allows you to adjust each channel’s effect send level. The EFFECT Effects page can be accessed by LEVELS...

  • Page 45: Using Multi-Select

    Using Multi-Select The PMC16’s operation was designed to provide an efficient workflow. There is a feature which was designed to allow the user to perform tasks on multiple channels as quickly as possible. This feature is referred to as “Multi-Select”. Multi-Select is used during Live Mode operation and allows for quick selection of multiple channels and/or groups for multi-channel muting, soloing, or editing of channel levels, pans, or effect send levels.

  • Page 46: Using Groups

    1”, “Tom 2”, “Tom 3”, “Left Overhead”, “Right Overhead”, and “Hi-Hat”. By creating a drum group during PMC16 configuration, all 8 drum channels can be assigned to a group. With the Group button disabled, the musician monitoring through the PMC16 can adjust the individual drum channels to create their initial drum mix.

  • Page 47: Adjusting Channel Levels

    Adjusting Channel Levels The Levels page allows you to adjust each channel’s level. To adjust a channel’s Level: 1. Press the <LEvEL> button. You should now be in the Level Edit page, indicated by the LEVEL button LED lighting. 2. Select the channel(s) and/or group(s) which you would like to edit, using the <CHANNEL SELECT>...

  • Page 48: Adjusting Channel Pans

    Adjusting Channel Pans The Pan page allows you to adjust each channel’s pan setting. To adjust a channel’s pan: 1. Press the <PAN> button. You should now be in the Pan Edit page, indicated by the PAN button LED lighting. 2.

  • Page 49: Adjusting Effect Sends

    Adjusting Effect Sends The Effects page allows you to adjust each channel’s effect send level. To adjust a channel’s effect send level: 1. Press the <EFFECTS> button. You should now be in the Effects Edit page, indicated by the EFFECTS button LED lighting. 2.

  • Page 50: Using The Solo Function

    To enable the Group function and solo/unsolo all channels ActivAtiNg groups: within a group, press the <GROUP> button then perform the above steps. Multiple channels can be selected for soloing using the PMC16’s Multi-Select Note: feature (see “Using Multi-Select”). Conversely, the <SOLO> button can also be pressed and held, allowing multiple channels to be quickly soloed using the channel’s <CHANNEL...

  • Page 51: Using The Mute Function

    To enable the Group function and mute/unmute all channels ActivAtiNg groups: within a group, press the <GROUP> button then perform the above steps. Multiple channels can be selected for muting using the PMC16’s Multi-Select Note: feature (see “Using Multi-Select”). Conversely, the <MUTE> button can also be pressed and held, allowing multiple channels to be quickly muted using the channel’s <CHANNEL...

  • Page 52: Using The Clear Function

    Using The Clear Function The clear function allows all active mutes or solos to be cleared very quickly. To clear all soloed channels: 1. Press the <CLEAR> button. The CLEAR, SOLO, and MUTE button LEDs will begin flashing, indicating the clear function is ready to be performed. 2.

  • Page 53: Using The Global Trim Function

    Using The Global Trim Function The Global Trim function allows you to adjust the levels of all 16 channels in unison, while retaining the level relationship between the channels. This is a very handy feature and can be a tremendous time saver. For example, let’s say you just completed your mix, but have just realized you’re not hearing enough of the bass guitar.

  • Page 54: The Top Panel Knobs

    The four knobs on the top panel of the PMC16 provide quick access to the following PMC16 global parameters: REVERB This control allows for quick adjustment of the reverb’s return level, which affects the overall reverb level. This control has a range of -120 dB to +6 dB and the knob’s twelve o’clock position represents approximately -10 dB.

  • Page 55: Presets

    (i.e. channel pans, channel levels, and channel effect send levels). Up to 16 presets can be stored in the PMC16. Mute and solo states are also not stored to presets (however, mute and solo states are retained after a power cycle).

  • Page 56: Storing & Recalling Presets

    There are 3 options available when entering the Presets Menu. They are: • OvERWRITE CURRENT PRESET–Use this option to quickly update the currently loaded preset with any edits which have been made, storing the preset with the same preset name and to the same preset location. •...
  • Page 57 To store a preset: 1. Press the <PRESET> button. 2. Turn the <DATA> encoder to highlight the “STORE” option then press the <DATA> encoder to select it. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to rename the preset. 4. Select “NEXT” on the LCD display then press the <DATA> encoder. 5.

  • Page 58: Factory Reset

    The PMC16 provides a factory reset function for resetting all parameters within the device back to the factory default state. Performing the factory reset will permanently delete all stored user presets WArNiNg! from the PMC16. To perform the Factory Reset procedure: 1.

  • Page 59: Firmware Updates

    The PMC16’s installed firmware version can be found on the bottom of the LCD display during boot up or in the “INFO” Setup Menu. The firmware in the PMC16 is updatable via the Mini USB port. Available firmware updates can be downloaded from www.dbxpro.com.

  • Page 60: Block Diagram

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  • Page 62: Dimensions

    diMenSionS 9.742 .880 1.293 2.594 4.808 4.590 11.332 2.098 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    SpecificationS AUDIO PERFORMANCE Frequency Response: +0/-0.2 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Measured at 0 dBu output level) Dynamic Range: >108 dB unweighted 22 Hz – 22 kHz bandwidth >112 dB A-weighted THD+N: <.005% 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Measured at 0 dBu output level) Crosstalk: <97 dB 20 Hz –...
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