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- Page 1 User‘s Manual Version 1.1...
- Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2017 page 2 of 32...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Speaker Off ....................23 Monitoring ....................24 Signal Input / Output ................... 25 Servicing ...................... 26 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 27 Maintenance ....................27 CHAPTER 6: Technical Data MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 3 of 32... - Page 4 Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out DSUB-9 (female) ..................30 Index page 4 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1...
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Page 5: About This Manual
N OT E S ! are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WAR NI N GS! alert you when an action should always be observed. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 5 of 32... -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Overview Introduction MI6 is DirectOut’s monitoring device for signal control in MADI environments. MI6 provides three MADI inputs and outputs, an analog stereo line out and an AES I/O. Up to 8 stereo or 16 mono channels can be summed with individual levels onto a main mix. -
Page 7: Applications
CHAPTER 1: Overview Applications MI6 can be used for monitoring, line checking and mixing of digital signals. Typical applications include: • creation of individual monitor feeds for commentators • fl exible signal control of a MADI signal • basic mix of 8 stereo or 16 mono channels •... -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts
We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts for repair. page 8 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 9: First Aid (In Case Of Electric Shock)
Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor. Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 9 of 32... -
Page 10: Updates
This guide refers to firmware version 1.5. Intended Operation The MI6 is designed for monitoring and mixing of digital audio signals. In this context digital audio refers to a MADI signal (AES10). WARN ING ! No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above. -
Page 11: Conformity & Certificates
09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 Contact DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100 Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 Mail: sales@directout.eu www.directout.eu MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 11 of 32... -
Page 12: Contents
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your MI6 package should include: • 1 x MI6 (19’’, 1 RU) • 1 x power chord • 1 x fixing unit for power plug • 1 x Manual Accessory The Line Out and AES3 I/O are available as a DSUB-9 socket. - Page 13 - 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm (Receiver overload) Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius Type of DDM/DOM internal internal Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 13 of 32...
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Installation
Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. NOT E ! Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. page 14 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... - Page 15 Optional: Connect a USB cable to the USB port for fi rmware updates. This requires the USB Serial driver (Windows) being installed fi rst. The driver and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 15 of 32...
- Page 16 NOT E ! To update the fi rmware an installed USB Serial driver (Windows) and the Update Tool are necessary. The software and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. page 16 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1...
- Page 17 • follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ TI P ! Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 17 of 32...
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Page 18: Chapter 4: Operation
Unlit leds at the front panel do not guarantee that the device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device is completely disconnected from mains voltage, the power chords must be disconnected. page 18 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 19: Input Selection
Push button - bank selection of the <1..> / <17..> / <33..> / <49..> MADI signal. Press to cycle the bank selection. Press and hold > 2 s to override key lock. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 19 of 32... -
Page 20: Monitoring Mode (Mono / Stereo)
To override active key lock temporarily: • press the push button (‘INPUT’ or ‘STEREO’) > 2 s • the corresponding led(s) will start blinking • press the push button short to change the selection page 20 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 21: Mixing
• Muted channels are stored in the background when ‘ISOLATE’ is activated - see „Isolate“ on page 22. • Mutes are stored in the device and mute selection is resumed after power cycle. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 21 of 32... -
Page 22: Isolate
If ‘ISOLATE’ is active when the device is switched off, the ‘ISOLATE’ function is resumed and its selection is preserved after switch on. WARN ING ! Toggling <MUTE> or <ISOLATE> may result in abrupt changes of loudness. page 22 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 23: Speaker Off
(OFF) - Speaker output not muted (ON) - Speaker output muted SPEAKER Push button - toggles mute state of the speaker output. Press to mute / unmute the speaker output. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 23 of 32... -
Page 24: Monitoring
Speakers 2 x XLR connector (female) Line Out Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. 1 x XLR connector (female) AES Out Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. page 24 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 25: Signal Input / Output
WAR NI N G! Only use the original adaptor or observe correct pin assignment - see “Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out” on page 30. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 25 of 32... -
Page 26: Servicing
CHAPTER 4: Operation Servicing An integral USB port is used for fi rmware updates. USB 2.0 socket (Type B) Connect here for fi rmware updates. page 26 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... -
Page 27: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. N OT E ! The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 27 of 32... -
Page 28: Chapter 6: Technical Data
• 1 x SFP (empty cage without module) Sample Rate • 30 - 50 kHz @1 FS • 60 - 100 kHz @2 FS MADI Format (I/O) • 48k Frame, 96k Frame • 56 channel, 64 channel page 28 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1... - Page 29 • 2 speakers 2 W / 4 W (rated / max.) • mean SPL 81 dB (1 W / 1 m) • 1 x USB socket (Type B) • for firmware updates MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 29 of 32...
- Page 30 Line Out L - Line Out R - AES RX - AES TX - Line Out L+ Line Out R+ NOT E ! The pinout does not comply with the adaptor delivered with MA2CHBOX.XT. page 30 of 32 MI6 Manual - Version 1.1...
- Page 31 Environmental Conditions ....14, 28 Feature Summary ........6 Firmware ..........16 First Aid ............. 9 Fuses ............28 Input Selection ......... 19 Intended Operation ........10 Key Lock ..........20 Lock see Key Lock MI6 Manual - Version 1.1 page 31 of 32...
- Page 32 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-5665-100 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-5665-101 Germany www.directout.eu...
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