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- Page 1 Commentator Units CM-CU1 Commentator Unit for 1 Commentator & Line Input CM-CU21 Commentator Unit for 2 Commentators & 1 Guest Manufacturers of audio & video products for radio & TV broadcasters...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Product Warranty - 2 Year Extended CM-CU1 Configuration Options Sonifex Warranty & Liability Terms & Conditions Entering Setup Mode 1. Definitions Changing The Current Page 2. Warranty Changing The Option Mode Setting Unpacking Your Product Config Page 1 - ON AIR Button Enable/Disable & TALKBACK Button Repairs &... - Page 4 Contents CM-CU21 Configuration Options Entering Setup Mode Changing The Current Page Changing The Option Mode Setting Config Page 1 - ON AIR Button Enable/Disable & TALKBACK Button Latching Modes Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing to Output Config Page 3 - Commentator Mic & Line Input Routing to Headphones Config Page 4 –...
- Page 5 Figures Figures Fig 1-1: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Fig 1-2: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Block Diagram Fig 1-3: Top Panel View Of CM-CU1 Fig 1-4: Front Panel View Of CM-CU1 Fig 1-5: Rear Panel View Of CM-CU1 Fig 2-1: CM-CU21 Commentator Unit...
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Page 6: Warranty
To register your product, please go online to www.sonifex.co.uk/register Sonifex Limited — 61 Station Road — Irthlingborough — Northamptonshire — NN9 5QE — United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1933 650 700 — Fax: +44 (0)1933 650 726 — Email: technical.support@sonifex.co.uk — Internet: www.sonifex.co.uk... - Page 7 ‘the Contract’ means the quotation, these Conditions of Sale and any other document incorporated in a contract between the Company and the As standard, Sonifex products are supplied with a 1 year back to base Purchaser. warranty. In order to register the date of purchase and so that we can keep...
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Page 8: Unpacking Your Product
Warranty the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test specified by the Purchaser; the Goods to ascertain performance levels and provide a report of the results of that test. The report will be accurate at the time of the vii. -
Page 9: Repairs & Returns
Repairs & Returns Fuse Rating Please contact Sonifex or your supplier if you have any problems with your The product is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the Sonifex product. Email technical.support@sonifex.co.uk for the repair/ mains power input. -
Page 10: Weee Directive
Australasian 3 flat pin to IEC lead Zealand placed on the case. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the product when it reaches its “end Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and of use”, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use”... -
Page 11: Cm-Cu1 Commentator Unit Introduction
Fig 1-1: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit to either the left, right or both ears. The CM-CU1 Commentator Unit is a high quality, portable broadcast mixer and 4-wire talkback unit. Its sturdy construction and flexibility of features A GPIO port gives an open-collector driven output indication of any active make it suitable for use in a wide variety of environments. -
Page 12: Fig 1-2: Cm-Cu1 Commentator Unit Block Diagram
CM-CU1 System Diagram Fig 1-2: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Block Diagram... -
Page 13: Cm-Cu1 Main Panel Controls & Indicators
On Air control is active, the button illuminates red and the corresponding open collector driver output on the GPIO port is activated. The line input signal is permanently routed to the mix output by default. Fig 1-3: Top Panel View Of CM-CU1... -
Page 14: Talkback Buttons
CM-CU1 Mains Controls & Indicators It is possible to configure the line input signal to be routed only when the the state of the On Air control line input. See Page 10 ‘Config Page 3 - ON AIR button is active. See Page 10 ‘Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing Commentator Mic &... -
Page 15: Cm-Cu1 Front Panel Controls & Connections
36dB of additional gain. Headphone Output The front panel mounted headphone output is via a ¼” stereo jack socket, which is locking to prevent the headphone plug from being accidentally pulled out. Fig 1-4: Front Panel View Of CM-CU1... -
Page 16: Cm-Cu1 Rear Panel Controls & Connections
-13dB to the maximum output level of +25dB. rear panel, indicated by the “ON AIR LOCK” text on the top panel, then slide your finger down the slot until you reach the pushbutton. Fig 1-5: Rear Panel View Of CM-CU1... -
Page 17: Test Tone Switch
Talkback D 5 pulses When powering the CM-CU1 via the DC supply input, it is important to ensure that the unit is suitably earthed. An earth connection point is The 5 return audio inputs function normally when the test tone is enabled. -
Page 18: Gpio Port
CM-CU1 Rear Panel Controls & Connections GPIO Port Mains Power The CM-CU1’s GPIO port has 5 open-collector driven outputs and 4 active Mains power is applied via a standard three-pin IEC male socket. Mains low inputs. The open-collector outputs, which are low (conducting) when voltages between 85V and 264V AC at frequencies between 47 and 63Hz active, indicate which of the On Air or Talkback channels are active. -
Page 19: Cm-Cu1 Configuration Options
The configuration option settings for each page are listed below. The factory default settings for each option are shown in brackets: The CM-CU1 has several user configurable options that can be changed to suit specific operational or personal requirements. These options can only Config Page 1 - ON AIR Button Enable/Disable &... -
Page 20: Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing To Output
CM-CU1 Configuration Options Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing to Output Config Page 5 - Limit LED Colour & Limit/Power LED Brightness ON AIR button: ON AIR button: Mode 1 Line input permanently routed to Mix Output (default). Mode 1 Limit indicator illuminates blue when active (default). -
Page 21: Config Page 7 - Save/Load Configurations & Firmware Version
CM-CU1 Configuration Options TALKBACK A button: To Save The Current Option Settings to Backup Set 1 Press and hold the ON AIR and TALKBACK B buttons for 2 seconds. These Mode 1 PPM display brightness level 1 (minimum brightness). Mode 2 PPM display brightness level 2. -
Page 22: Cm-Cu1 Technical Specification
CM-CU1 Technical Specification CM-CU1 Technical Specification Microphone Input Frequency Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz Gain Range: +20dB to +86dB Noise: -94dB Average weighting Maximum Input Level: -6dBu Ref +8dBu Equivalent Input Noise: 130dB Ref. 80dB gain with 150Ω termination THD &... - Page 23 CM-CU1 Technical Specification Rear Panel Operational Controls Maximum Output Level: +19dBu Frequency Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz On Air Lock: Switch to prevent On Air control from being deactivated Noise: -85dB Average weighting Momentary push-button to override on air lock...
- Page 24 CM-CU1 Technical Specification Rear Panel Connections Physical Specification Prog, A, B, C & D Inputs: 5 x XLR-3 pin female (transformer balanced) Dimensions (Raw): 270mm (W) x 230mm (D) x 70mm (H - front) x 95mm (H - rear) Comm Output: 1 x XLR-3 pin male (electronic balanced) 10.6”...
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Page 25: Cm-Cu21 Commentator Unit Introduction
CM-CU21 - Introduction 2 CM-CU21 Commentator Unit Introduction Two talkback output channels, with a built in limiter, are available to each of the two main commentators. They have adjustable gain and can be linked to provide simultaneous operation. A wide input gain range and switchable phantom power on each commentary position provides supports for a variety of microphone types, from high output phantom units to low output ribbon microphones. -
Page 26: Fig 2-2: Cm-Cu21 Commentator Unit Block Diagram
CM-CU21 System Diagram Fig 2-2: CM-CU21 Commentator Unit Block Diagram... -
Page 27: Cm-Cu21 Main Panel Controls & Indicators
CM-CU21 Mains Controls & Indicators CM-CU21 Main Panel Controls & Indicators The main or top panel of the Commentator Unit is split into four areas. To the left and right are the main commentator position controls, with the third commentator/guest position controls located in the centre, below the power indicator, mix output limiter active indicator and the PPM meter display. -
Page 28: Talkback Buttons
CM-CU21 Mains Controls & Indicators headphones permanently, regardless of the state of the corresponding On Air Talkback Buttons The Talkback A and B buttons allow either of the two main commentators’ control. See Configuration Options on Page 24 for details. microphone signals to be redirected to the corresponding Talkback output. -
Page 29: Power Led
CM-CU21 Front Panel Controls & Connections commentator position has a three way switch that sets the input type. Power LED The power LED indicates that the unit has power from either of its mains When the switch is in the bottom position, the input is a line level input. or DC inputs when it illuminates red. -
Page 30: Cm-Cu21 Rear Panel Controls & Connections
CM-CU21 Rear Panel Controls & Connections CM-CU21 Rear Panel Controls & Connections Limiter Controls The limiter enable switch and level potentiometer control the limiter that is The rear panel of the Commentator Unit carries the four return audio applied to the main mix outputs. The potentiometer sets the threshold level inputs and all comm., talkback and mix output connectors. -
Page 31: Talkback Controls
CM-CU21 Rear Panel Controls & Connections all talkback outputs, if required. This is applied prior to the limiter and is Test Tone Manual Mode With the test tone in manual mode, all On Air and Talkback buttons will adjusted using the rear panel GAIN potentiometer. flash amber. -
Page 32: Gpio Port
CM-CU21 Rear Panel Controls & Connections GPIO Port Mains Power The Commentator Unit’s GPIO port has 7 open-collector driven outputs and Mains power is applied via a standard three-pin IEC male socket. Mains 4 active low inputs. The 7 open-collector outputs, which are low (conducting) voltages between 85V and 264V AC at frequencies between 47 and 63Hz when active, indicate which of the On Air or Talkback channels are active. -
Page 33: Cm-Cu21 Configuration Options
CM-CU21 Configuration Options CM-CU21 Configuration Options The configuration option settings for each page are listed below. The factory default settings for each option are shown in brackets: The Commentator Unit has several user configurable options that can be changed to suit specific operational or personal requirements. These Config Page 1 - ON AIR Button Enable/Disable &... -
Page 34: Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing To Output
CM-CU21 Configuration Options Commentator 2 TALKBACK A button: Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button: Mode 1 Commentator 2 TALKBACK A button momentary mode enabled No associated option on this page. (default). Commentator 2 ON AIR button: Mode 2 Commentator 2 TALKBACK A button latching mode enabled. Mode 1 Commentator 3 line mode input is routed to Commentator 2 Mode 3... -
Page 35: Config Page 4 - Miscellaneous
CM-CU21 Configuration Options Mode 2 Commentator 3 input routed to Commentator 1 headphones only Commentator 2 ON AIR button: when Commentator 3 ON AIR is active (default). Mode 1 Temporary muting of enabled ON AIR channels is disabled (default). Commentator 2 ON AIR button: Mode 2 Temporary muting of enabled ON AIR channels is enabled. -
Page 36: Config Page 6 - On Air/Talkback Button & Ppm Brightness
CM-CU21 Configuration Options Commentator 1 TALKBACK A button: Mode 6 ON AIR and TALKBACK button brightness level 6. No associated option on this page. Mode 7 ON AIR and TALKBACK button brightness level 7 (maximum brightness) (default). Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button: No associated option on this page. -
Page 37: Config Page 7 - Save/Load Configurations & Firmware Version
CM-CU21 Configuration Options Config Page 7 - Save/Load Configurations & Firmware Version To Exit Setup Mode The last page allows you to save the current option settings to either of two Press and hold the Commentator 1 and Commentator 2 On Air buttons for available backup sets that are unaffected by subsequent changes to the 3 seconds. -
Page 38: Cm-Cu21 Technical Specification
CM-CU21 Technical Specification CM-CU21 Technical Specification Microphone Input Transformer Balanced Talkback Outputs Gain Range: +20dB to +86dB. Maximum Output +8dBu. Level Limited: Maximum Input Level: -6dBu. Frequency Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dB @ 1kHz. Equivalent Input Noise: 130dB Ref. 80dB gain with 150Ω termination. Noise: -94dB Average weighting Ref +8dB Line input. - Page 39 CM-CU21 Technical Specification PPM Meter: 21 segment display showing mix output level, Display Preferences: Limit LED colour and brightness brightness level Is selectable Button LED brightness PPM meter LED brightness/disable Limit LED: Indicates main output limiter is active, colour & brightness level is selectable Permanent Option Save/load options to/from Permanent backup Backup:...
- Page 40 Accessories Weight: Nett: 3.34kg Gross: 4.32kg Nett: 7.35lbs Gross: 9.5lbs Accessories CM-CU21CP Commentator Unit Front Cover Plate CM-TC1 Commentator Unit Transport Case Dimensions (Raw): 530mm (W) x 210mm (D) x 415mm (H) (CM-CU21TP) 20.9” (W) x 8.3” (D) x 16.3” (H) Dimensions (Boxed): 600mm (W) x 260 (D) x 420 (H) (CM-CU21TP)
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Page 41: Accessories
Accessories CM-TC1 Transport Case For both the CM-CU1 and CM-CU21 there is a transport case, (CM-TC1), which is supplied empty. The illustrations below show the case open and empty with foam cut out for unit and cable (Fig 3-1a), and also closed, (Fig 3-1b). -
Page 42: Accessories Continued
Accessories Accessories continued... Commentator Front Cover Plate For the CM-CU21 there is a front cover plate (CM-CU21CP) which is used to cover the adjustments available on the front of the CM-CU21 commentator unit with the exception of the MIC INPUT 1, jack socket, MIC/LINE INPUT and the MIC INPUT 2. - Page 43 Notes...
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