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SPL MMC1 User Manual

Multichannel mastering console
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Input
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DTS
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R
Film
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LS
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LC
SDDS
Channel
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Channel
Assignment
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LS
RS
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RS
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Multichannel Mastering Console MMC 1
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LFE
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RTW S
URROUN
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RS
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Summary of Contents for SPL MMC1

  • Page 1 RTW S URROUN Multichannel Mastering Console MMC 1 Input Film SDDS Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Manual...
  • Page 2 However Sound Performance Lab (SPL) reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time. Changes without notice. This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or full without the authorization of SPL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Fade In ......................Measurements ....................Confi guration Overview/Signal Flow ............... Block Diagram ....................Installation ..................... VU Room Temperature Calibration ..............Control Surface ....................Power Supply ....................The Sections In Detail ..................Warranty ......................Source, Input ....................Insert ......................Storing a processor sequence ................. Monitor Section: Speaker Management, Speakers/Dim, Monitor Level ...

  • Page 4: Fade In

    fi nal monitoring quality. SPL takes pride in being the fi rst audio manufacturer to have developed a multi- New Technologies channel mastering console that provides a complete spectrum of engineering solu- tions to multi-channel sources for surround mastering.

  • Page 5: Confi Guration Overview/Signal Flow

    Confi guration Overview/Signal Flow The Source section provides for the selection of inputs (4 x stereo/4 x 8-channel) and The Output section offers the same precision trim controls as the Input section. returns (8 x stereo/8 x 8-channel). The selected input can be monitored at the input In each channel, level differences, which may have been introduced by outboard or output stage of the console.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Press Back in the Speaker/Dim section on the control surface of the MMC1 once when 6. RTW external power supply powering up the MMC1 for the fi rst time to reset all relays and the TTL logic. Usually this switch is used to release both Dim and Mute switch functions at once.
  • Page 7 The remote control for the RTW Surround Monitor is already built into the control surface of the MMC1 next to the calibration switches for the VUs. In case you have connected the multi-channel inputs in SMPTE order (L/R/C/LFE/ The metering always follows the selected busses: input, output and return.

  • Page 8: Control Surface

    Control Surface 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 MODE SELECT MEMO 1 _ L 2 _ R 3 _ C 4 _ LFE O U -1 0 O U -1 0 GAIN 10 7 10 7...

  • Page 9: The Sections In Detail

    The Sections In Detail Source Source The Source section is subdivided into two parts. At the left are the input selectors, which Returns are fed to the mastering path. Here the MMC 1 can accept four stereo inputs and four Return Inputs 8-channel inputs.

  • Page 10: Insert

    The Sections In Detail Page 9 continued: The routing selector translates any possible channel confi gurations into the SMPTE confi guration. The high-quality switch has gold-plated silver contacts with a life span of over 25,000 switching cycles. The audio signal continues through an On and a Phase Reverse switch, followed by the 32-position Trim switch.

  • Page 11: Storing A Processor Sequence

    The Sections In Detail Storing a processor sequence 1. Press New 2. Select processor sequence 3. Press Store 1, Store 2 or Store 3 To recall a stored processor sequence, press the respective Recall button. To exclude one or more processors from a stored preset, press the according Processor Selection button (illumination off).

  • Page 12: Monitor Section: Speaker Management, Speakers/Dim, Monitor Level

    The Sections In Detail Monitor Section The Monitor section is divided into four sub sections: Speaker Management, Speakers/Dim, Monitor Level, Metering/RTW Surround Monitor & VUs. 1. Speaker Management Each loudspeaker is controlled by an On switch, and each is shown with its respec- tive loudspeaker position.

  • Page 13: Monitor Section: Rtw Surround Monitor & Vus

    The Sections In Detail Because such an engineering masterpiece deserves an appropriate optical and func- 10 7 10 7 tional presence, this control sports a massive, 60 mm diameter aluminum knob. The MODE scaling is illuminated with 30 blue LEDs on a circular area of 120 mm with a pointer SELECT element from miniature orange LEDs.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel/Connections

    Rear Panel/Connections The MMC 1 provides both balanced XLR an EDAC input and output sockets, working EDAC 38 Pin I/Os in parallel. REC OUT REC OUT REC OUT REC OUT MONITOR B MONITOR A RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN...

  • Page 15: Stereo And Multi-Channel Inputs

    Stereo and Multi-channel Inputs INPUT D INPUT C INPUT B INPUT A...

  • Page 16: Multi-Channel Returns

    Multi-channel Returns RETURN RETURN M-CH. H M-CH. A . . .

  • Page 17: Stereo Returns

    Stereo Returns RETURN RETURN STEREO B STEREO A...

  • Page 18: Monitor Outputs

    Monitor Outputs MONITOR B MONITOR A...

  • Page 19: Stereo Recording Outputs

    Stereo Recording Outputs REC OUT STEREO...

  • Page 20: Multi-Channel Recording Outputs

    Multi-channel Recording Outputs REC OUT REC OUT REC OUT M-CH. C M-CH. B M-CH. A...

  • Page 21: Mechanical Drawings

    Mechanical Drawing/Control Surface...

  • Page 22: Front View

    Mechanical Drawing/Front View 30 mm 820 mm 30 mm (1.1811") (32.2834") (1.1811") (34.6456") (.7874") (.7874") 920 mm (36.2204")

  • Page 23: Side View

    Mechanical Drawing/Side View ≥120 (4.7244") (24.92121") (1.9685") (12.83462") Table ø 32 510 mm ≥20 (.7874") (.7874") (20.0787") (8.6614") (.7874") ≥40 (1.5748")

  • Page 24: Rear View

    Mechanical Drawing/Rear View VU/RTW frame Table thickness max. 30 mm REC OUT REC OUT REC OUT REC OUT MONITOR B MONITOR A RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN INSERT INPUT D INPUT C INPUT B INPUT A Meter bridge M-CH.

  • Page 25: Insert Box

    Mechanical Drawing/Insert Box 8 U high Depth: 500 mm 19" mounting is possible if the insert box is to be installed in a 19" rack. 354,8 From Device To Device 8 – R 8 – R From Device To Device 7 –...
  • Page 26 Mechanical Drawing/Meter Bridge 5x3mm 6x3mm holes for holes for metal screws wood screws 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 166,6 166,6 MODE SELECT MEMO 4/LFE O U -1 0 O U -1 0 GAIN RESET 10 7...

  • Page 27: Internal Wiring

    Internal Wiring 1 _ L 2 _ R 3 _ C 4 _ LFE O U -1 0 O U -1 0 5 _ LS 6 _ RS 7 _ L 8 _ R Insert Sequence Processor Position Selection...

  • Page 28: Measurements

    Measurements Audio Precision MMC1 CMRR Input - Monitor Out Audio Precision MMC1 Frequenz Input - Monitor Out +4.5 +3.5 +2.5 +1.5 +0.5 -0.5 -1.5 -2.5 -3.5 -100 -4.5 100k 200k CMRR Input - Monitor Out at 2c A-A FREQ RESP Input-Monitor at 2c...
  • Page 29 Measurements Audio Precision MMC1 Frequenz Input - Rec Out Audio Precision MMC1 THD+N vs. Amplitude Input-Monitor Out +4.5 +3.5 +2.5 +1.5 +0.5 -100 -110 -0.5 -120 -1.5 A-A THD+N VS AMPL Input-Rec Out at 2c -2.5 -3.5 -4.5 100k 200k...
  • Page 30 Measurements Audio Precision MMC1 FFT Spectrum Input - Monitor Out Audio Precision MMC1 CMRR Input - Insert Send -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -100 -150 CMRR Input - Insert Send at 2c A-A FFT XLR Input - Monitor Out at 2c...

  • Page 31: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 32: Vu Room Temperature Calibration

    VU Room Temperature Calibration Please refer to page 7 for details on the room temperature calibration.

  • Page 33: Power Supply

    External Power Supply The MMC 1 comes with an extraordinary linear power supply featuring toroidal trans- formers for optimal audio quality and dramatically reduced inductive disturbance/ interference. The power supply is divided into two separate parts to constantly provide stable power conditions.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    SPL has been advised of this possibility, this limited warranty does not cover any such consequential or incidental damages. Some states or countries do not allow the limitations or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

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