Audio & Network - Martin Audio MLA User Manual

MLA System
USER GUIDE
Audio & network
The main connection panel is on the rear of the cabinet to the right and is identical to all MLA enclosures featuring a male input
and female link 3 pin XLR for balanced analogue or AES/EBU digital input signals. Input type is selected via the Vu-Net software.
The Neutrik XLR's are fitted with a hinged cover for protection when not in use.
Two 8-pin ODU rugged latching push-pull style data connectors are provided for the U-Net network connection. The two ports
are available so that the network connections can be daisy chained between other MLA cabinets or U-Net equipped devices.
Either connector can be used as input or link.
A single green LED indicates power and two bi-colour LED's indicate U-Net network integrity. Green indicates that the network
is stable and red indicates an error.
U-Net connections are made using Cat5 cables fitted with 8-way push pull latching connectors compatible with ODU Series K.
Robust Cat 5 cable should be used such as Neutrik Etherflex or Belden 1305A, this will ensure reliable network connections of up
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