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Summary of Contents for ALLEN & HEATH ME-1
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Page 1: User Guide
Personal Mixer User Guide Publication AP8997 User Guide – AP8997 iss.3 ALLEN&HEATH... - Page 2 Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it. ME-1 Personal Mixer User Guide AP8997 Issue 3 Copyright © 2014 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved ALLEN&HEATH http://www.allen-heath.com...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
To avoid the risk of damage to your hearing when working with headphones, ear pieces or loudspeakers do not operate at high volumes for an extended period of time. The ME-1 mixer provides a limiter function which can be set to prevent the level exceeding a comfortable maximum. -
Page 4: Register Your Product
Operating firmware The function of the ME-1 mixer is determined by the operating firmware that runs within it. Firmware is updated when new features are added or improvements made. Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest version available. This can be downloaded, transferred to USB key and then loaded into the ME-1 mixer using the Firmware Setup menu. -
Page 5: Contents
Packed Contents The following items are included in the box when the ME-1 mixer is shipped: ME-1 Personal Mixer The mixer. DC Power Supply for the ME-1 mixer A universal voltage mains power supply unit is provided. This comes with a choice of 4 different worldwide plug adapters. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Setting up ME-1 ........23 Contents Patching mixer outputs to ME-1..23 Setup mode ........24 Contents ..........6 Adjusting the brightness ....24 Introduction ..........8 The About screen ......24 A first look…... - Page 7 ME-1 is part of the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system. ME-1 can work with Allen & Heath GLD, iLive and Qu mixers, or with third party systems via the ME-U hub. Any number of ME-1 mixers can be positioned on stage or anywhere personal control is needed.
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Page 8: Introduction
Store and recall presets of your mix. Protect while away using Standby mode The ME-1 is a stand-alone digital personal mixer receiving up to 40 sources via a single Customise to suit each musician Cat5 cable from the main console and mixing... - Page 9 ® Standard switch use Aviom PoE from hub Power ME-1 with its external PSU if you use an Aviom ® iLive Port B ACE via ME-U Two cables - Audio and Network PoE hub Channels Network link ...
- Page 10 Daisy chain External power units Channels Stereo links from Qu Auto names from Qu From rear panel dSNAKE port Parallel connection PoE or external power Channels Stereo links from Qu Auto names from Qu Standard switch ...
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Page 11: A First Look
Keys Vocals Room MyGtrs Aux In Tone Power up the ME-1 mixer – Fit the correct power unit plug adaptor for your local mains Group mode Solo, Mute supply. Plug in and apply power. Listen to MP3 player Turn, Press+Turn Finding your way around ME-1 –... -
Page 12: Front Panel
Front Panel Master Level – Adjust the Local Mic – Built-in Screen – Illuminated screen overall mix level. Does not microphone to add stage for big display of selection affect local mic level. sound and hear fellow name, level and pan and musicians who come up and stereo signal meter. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
DC cable of the mains power Receives 40 channels of audio surface. unit provided with the ME-1 when connected to GLD or Qu into this socket. Top or mic stand – Built-in dSNAKE, iLive ACE or to the underside standard 3/8”... -
Page 14: Installing Me-1
802.3af (15.4W at source) or 802.at (25.5W at source) is suitable. Check that the overall power rating is enough to provide for all ME-1 mixers you wish to connect (allow 15W per mixer). The Allen & Heath ME-U hub provides PoE and connections for up to 10 ME-1 mixers. -
Page 15: Connecting Audio
Using 2 stereo jacks transmitter. RIGHT Maximum line output level = +21dBu. ME-1 Stereo Out The ME-1 presents both the left and right signals on the same TRS (3-pole stereo) LEFT GROUND output jack. The same stereo signal is RIGHT... -
Page 16: Operating Me-1
– Scroll through and adjust illuminate so they can be seen in dim lighting. level and pan for members of the group. ME-1 starts in Normal mode with previous Solo mode (Solo key flashing or held) – settings restored and all keys turned off. -
Page 17: Screensaver
7.5 Screensaver 7.8 Adjusting Master Level Displays a moving Config Name if the keys or Turn the Master Level control to adjust output rotary are left untouched for more than 10 volume. This is a global control that is not minutes. -
Page 18: Selecting Sources
If a channel is assigned to a Select key and is 7.10 Selecting sources also a member of a Group then a pointer on Press a Select key. Depending on how it is its level bar shows the current group master assigned the following screens may appear: level setting: Group master level... -
Page 19: Muting A Source Or Master
Muting a source here will only mute it Note The group master level must be turned locally. It does not mute it on other ME-1 up for its source members to be heard. mixers in the system. It is typical for the sound engineer to mute 7.16 Adjusting Group source levels... -
Page 20: Adjusting The Master Eq
Each Select key can be assigned a preset mode by the system engineer to allow store and recall or recall only. Presets can also be stored to and recalled from USB key and transferred between ME-1 mixers. A Preset stores: Key setup – Source and name ... -
Page 21: Recalling A Preset From Usb
USB key with the default Hold Shift and press the Recall key to enter ‘PRESET’ name. Store mode. Once stored the ME-1 exits Store mode. Select keys light to show preset status: Shift 7.24 Editing a Preset... - Page 22 To clear the preset name – Scroll to the X. Press the Rotary to clear all characters. Store: Preset4 Clear Preset To Clear the preset contents and name – Scroll to Clear Preset and press the encoder. Store: Preset4 Clear Preset Clearing a preset clears it contents and resets its name to blank (no name).
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Page 23: Setting Up Me-1
Setting up ME-1 The system engineer configures ME-1 to suit the operating requirements of the user. Patch mixer outputs USB key: Link channels as stereo Transfer presets Name channels Export/import config Update firmware Screen Press Shift + Menu navigation: Local Mic... -
Page 24: Setup Mode
1kHz Sine – A sine wave tone for testing and Unit: setting levels of equipment connected to the Firmware: V1.00r9057 ME-1 outputs. Mac: 00:04:C4:00:73:3A Channels 1-40 – Assign an individual source to the key from one of up to 40 channels received via the Cat5 cable. -
Page 25: Auto Names And Stereo Linking
ME-1 will display this as the Default. Aux2 – If a name has not been applied or has been reset at the source then the ME-1 will display channel type and number. Unused – If the channel has been ... - Page 26 ® hub. Use the power unit provided with the ME-1 mixer. The ME-U hub interfaces audio from a digital network to multiple ME-1 mixers. Inputs can be sourced from dSNAKE, ACE, Dante or MADI. Input Option card –Availability of remote...
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Page 27: Setting Up Groups
Members screen: 1kHz Sine Source: Group Name: Drums Auto Mode is most effective when the ME-1 is Members: able to detect stereo linking and channel StoreRecall Preset: names. Auto Mode – The key looks for the first available channel that is:... -
Page 28: Assigning Key Names
To transfer presets via USB key – You can archive individual presets on your computer Press the Master key to return to the Key or transfer them to other ME-1 mixers using Setup screen. the Store and Recall modes described in the Operating section of this guide. -
Page 29: Working With Configurations
This also becomes the name of the config file transferred via USB key. Working with Configurations – You can set up one ME-1 mixer and store all its settings Name: MATT and presets as a Config file, and export this to USB key. -
Page 30: Changing The Unit Name
8.12 Changing the Unit Name 8.13 Local Mic Mute Option The ME-1 mixer can be given a Unit name to The built-in local mic is useful to add stage identify the hardware. Hold Shift and press sound to the mix or to hear fellow musicians the Group key to open the Setup Menu. -
Page 31: Reference
Check the key - Plug in and check that the and power up the mixer. Release the keys key is recognised by the ME-1. To do this once the following screen appears. Confirm press the Recall key. The screen should to reset the mixer. -
Page 32: Specification
Freq Response - +0/-1dB 10Hz to 20kHz Mains Power Unit – 100-240V AC 50/60Hz, +12V DC 1.25A out PoE Requirement – 10W at ME-1 (We recommend 15W at PoE hub) Dimensions – Width x Depth x Height 225 x 150 x 55mm (8.9” x 5.9” x 2.2”) Weight –...