OB truck or live stage environment. Every function of the 4081 can be controlled directly from the front panel or by remote control using a Mac or Intel based computer with Neve Remote Control software. This provides a simple and elegant solution for users of ProTools, Nuendo, Cubase and similar DAW systems.
By default, the unit powers-up with all functions locally controllable and settings are retained on power-down. The unit is powered by the silver switch with the Neve logo, which will light red once the power is on. Front panel control is available on each input for: 48V –...
OUT of the 2nd to the IN of the 3rd and so on. These units should have the blue USB/RS485 button on the rear de- selected to select RS485 control. Note that each 4081 unit should have a unique ID as described on page 7. - 6 -...
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 4081 unit ID dip switches When remotely controlling more than one unit, the adjacent ID dip- switches need to be set so that each sequentially numbered unit on the chain responds to the correct commands.
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 Optional Digital / Firewire card This optional module has 2 FireWire ports, Wordclock sync IN and OUT and a 25-way D-type connector for AES Ins/Outs. If this option is not present, there will be a blanking plate fitted instead, (as shown in the previous section), plus the Sample Rate leds &...
4081 User Manual Issue 1 Installing the software – PC (NOT RELEASED) The install procedure is the same, regardless of whether the software is installed on a standalone PC or on a Pro Tools PC. Double-click the Setup icon and the install will begin.
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 Click Install. The software will start to install. Click Finish. (If you wish to launch the programme at this point, click Launch Mic Line Control before clicking Finish). Standalone Control Setup - PC The software is launched from Windows Start Menu / Programs / Mic Line Control / Mic Line Control.
4081 User Manual Issue 1 Installing the software – Mac The install procedure below is for V10.4. At any point in the install, you can return to the previous screen by click Back If you have a different version of software installed, there may be subtle differences on the screens shown below, but the basic install is still the same.
4081 User Manual Issue 1 Once installed, a confirmation screen will report it has been installed successfully. Click Close. Once installed, a program called Remote Mic Control will be placed in the Applications folder. - 12 -...
4081 User Manual Issue 1 Pro Tools Control Setup Control is sent and received between the 4081 and Pro Tools via USB or RS 485 protocol. Open the Remote Mic Control.app application. This will appear either as an icon on the desktop or can be accessed from the Applications folder.
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 Click 81 Setup at the top of the screen. Click MIDI Rack Setup and the rack display page will open. Click the Reset button if you want the racks to be reset. Click the General button.
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 Dimensions: single unit - 15 -...
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4081 User Manual Issue 1 Dimensions: 2 units for rack-mounting - 16 -...
External Power supply Rated Voltage 100 – 240V AC External Power supply Rated Frequency 50 - 60 Hz External Power supply Rated Current 1.9A Max Fuse (INSIDE THE 4081 unit): Input voltage 48V DC Fuse rating / type 20mm x 5mm Location...