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- Page 1 Music & Paging Zone Mixer ® User Manual MP-M80 Firmware Version 1.2 MP-M40 Firmware Version 1.2 TD-001578-01-C *TD-001578-01*...
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Page 2: Maintenance And Repair
QSC authorized service station or QSC International Distributor. Failure to perform necessary repairs could lead to additional damage or to safety hazards. Failure to perform necessary repairs voids the limited warranty and QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related damages arising from any failure to perform those repairs. -
Page 3: Fcc Statement
For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty, visit the QSC website at www.qsc.com Para una copia de la Garantía Limitada de QSC, visite el sitio web de QSC, en www.qsc.com Pour obtenir une copie de la garantie limitée de QSC, visitez le site de QSC à www.qsc.com Besuchen Sie die Webseite von QSC (www.qsc.com) um eine Kopie der beschräenkte Garantie von QSC zu erhalten. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii FCC Statement . - Page 5 To Adjust the AGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Output Zones .
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Page 7: Music & Paging Zone Mixer Reference
Music & Paging Zone Mixer remote apps. Netting Started The QSC MP-M music and paging mixers are fixed architecture mixer/processors offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation. The products are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. -
Page 8: Mp-M Hardware
Rear Panel NOTE!: MP-M80 is shown. – Mic / Line Inputs, balanced, 12 V Phantom power, MP-M80 has 8 inputs, MP-M40 has 4 inputs, 6-pin Euroblock INPUTS (MIC/LINE) connectors – RCA Pairs, summed to mono, MP-M80 has 8 pairs, MP-M40 has 4 pairs... -
Page 9: Specifications
12-band variable notch filters Dynamics Comp/limiter, ducker, loudness Delay 100 msec Factory: Intrinsic Correction™ voicing for QSC loudspeakers Loudspeaker tunings User: 6-band parametric EQ, HPF & LPF (Linkwitz-Riley or Butterworth; 12, 18 or 24 dB/octave) Control Accessories MP-MFC Optional wall controller... -
Page 10: Mp Install
MP Install MP Install is an app that runs on iOS, Android and Windows. It is intended for use by system designers and installers. See the Network section of this document for instructions on logging in to a new MP-M for the first time. Control Panel The Control Panel (right side of screen) provides navigation to all mixer controls, indicators and functions. -
Page 11: Input Channels
Input Channels Input Channels Block Diagrams Touch Inputs Mic/Line Input Channels and Auto-Mixer MP-M40: 1 of 4 Mic/Line Inputs / MP-M80: 1 of 8 Mic/Line Inputs +12 V Level Gain Delay Polarity Low Cut High Cut Gate Store & Comp... -
Page 12: Input Channels - Home Screen
Touch Inputs The Inputs home screen displays a high-level overview of the channels in a channel bank along with links to the various control groups, Setup, PEQ, Dynamics, and so on. 1. Channel Banks (MP-M80 Shown) – Select from channels • Mic/Line –... -
Page 13: Input Channel − Navigation And Master Controls
Input Channel − Navigation Touch an Touch a Channel Inputs Input Bank Setup Button and Master Controls Mic/Line (RCA / More) Input channels are the audio source for all Output Zones and for the MP-M Internal Mixer. All controls on the input channels affect the Mixer and the Output Zones with the exception of the Fader, Pan and Auto-Mix which affect only the Mixer. -
Page 14: Input Channel − Setup
Mic/Line channels. Not available on the USB Player or Wifi Paging. Phantom Power switch – Turns phantom power on or off for the channel (Mic/Line input channels only). (available on MP-M80 channels 1-8 and on MP-M40 channels 1-4) Video Sync Delay slider –... -
Page 15: Input Channel − Overview
Not available on the USB Player or WiFi channels. Phantom Power switch – Turns phantom power on or off for the channel (Mic/Line input channels only). (available on MP-M80 channels 1-8 and on MP-M40 channels 1-4) Polarity switch –... -
Page 16: Input Channel − Presets
Input Channel − Presets Touch a Channel Inputs Touch an Input Bank Presets Button The MP-M includes presets for speech and musical Mic/Line instruments. The musical instrument presets are intended (RCA / More) for applications in which the Mixer section is used for reinforcement of live entertainment. -
Page 17: User Presets
User Presets Touch a Channel Inputs Touch an Input Bank Presets Button The User Preset screen is where custom user tunings and Mic/Line presets are stored and managed. (RCA / More) button – Displays the Presets screen. Presets Save / Save as button –... -
Page 18: Input Channel − Peq
Input Channel − PEQ Touch an Touch a Channel Inputs Input Bank PEQ Button This screen controls and displays the settings for the Mic/Line Input Channel parametric equalization. (RCA / More) The PEQ is a 4-band, fully parametric EQ that includes variable HPF (High Pass Filter) &... -
Page 19: Input Channel − Dynamics (Compressor / Agc)
Input Channel − Dynamics (Compressor / ANC) Touch a Channel Inputs Touch an Input Bank Dynamics Button The Input Channel Dynamics processing block may Mic/Line be configured as either a Compressor or an Automatic (RCA / More) Gain Control (AGC). Compressor The Compressor controls the dynamic range of a signal above a set Threshold. -
Page 20: Automatic Gain Control (Agc)
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Touch Touch a Channel Touch an Input Bank Inputs Dynamics Button The Automatic Gain Control is used to compensate for Mic/Line variations in the audio level of the source material. (RCA / More) Dynamics button – Selects the Compressor / AGC screen. -
Page 21: Input Channel − Gate
Input Channel − Nate Touch a Channel Inputs Touch an Input Bank Nate Button The Gate passes audio above a set Threshold, and Mic/Line attenuates audio below the Threshold. In addition, (RCA / More) the Gate is used as part of the Store & Forward paging function. -
Page 22: Input Channel − Usb Player Setup
Input Channel − USB Player Setup Touch a Channel Inputs Touch an Input Bank Dynamics Button The setup screen includes a number of functions that are More primarily “set once and forget”. Channel Setup is provided for all input channels. Setup button –... -
Page 23: Input Channel − Usb Player Overview
Input Channel − USB Player Overview Touch Input Bank Touch Inputs The Overview screen provides an abbreviated view of More Overview each section in the Input Channel USB Player function. More Only the primary controls are available for adjustment in the overview. -
Page 24: Input Channel − Usb Player
Input Channel − USB Player Touch Input Bank Touch Audio Player Inputs More Button Use the USB Player for MP3 playback from a USB storage More device attached to one of the MP-M USB ports. • The USB storage device must be formatted FAT32. •... -
Page 25: Input Channel − Usb Player Peq
Input Channel − USB Player PEQ Touch the Touch a Channel Inputs More button PEQ Button This screen controls and displays the settings for the More Input Channel 2-Trk PB parametric equalization. The PEQ is a 2-band, high / low shelving EQ that includes variable HPF (High Pass Filter). -
Page 26: To Adjust The Agc
Input Channel – USB Dynamics Automatic Nain Control (ANC) Touch Touch Input Touch the Inputs Bank More Dynamics Button The Automatic Gain Control is used to compensate for More variations in the audio level of the source material. Dynamics button – Selects the AGC screen. switch –... -
Page 27: Output Zones
Mono Input Level Follows Stereo Input Zone Source 4 MP-M40: 4 of 8 potential sources shown Mono Input Level MP-M80: 4 of 16 potential sources shown Stereo Input Stereo (Linked) Zone Zone Outputs Polarity Low Cut High Cut Limiter Delay Φ... -
Page 28: Output Zones - Home Screen
Output Zone processing block. Zones Music on Hold (MP-M80 shown) – Zones displays the Zones (output channels) and processing block for the corresponding Zones. Music on Hold displays the Music on Hold output channel and its processing blocks. -
Page 29: Output Zone − Navigation & Master Controls
Output Zone − Navigation & Touch Touch Setup Outputs Master Controls Output Zone Navigation Icons The icons at the top of the screen display when you select a channel. Use these to navigate to other processing blocks for the output channel. These icons remain visible when an output channel-processing block is selected. -
Page 30: Output Zones − Setup / Delay
Output Zones − Setup / Delay Touch Touch Setup Outputs Various utility setup functions for Aux and Main output channels. Setup button – Selects the Setup screen – Links adjacent channels for stereo Stereo Link operation. Only odd / even linking is supported (1-2, 3-4, etc.). -
Page 31: Output − Music On Hold (Moh)
Output − Music On Hold (MoH) Touch Touch Touch Outputs Music On Hold Setup The MP-M has the ability to route an input signal to a Music On Hold dedicated Music on Hold output that can be connected to a telephone system. -
Page 32: Output Zone − Overview
Output Zone − Overview Touch a Channel Outputs Touch Zones Overview Button The output overview provides an aggregated, “at a glance” Zones view of channel settings. Most of the controls are present on other processing blocks and will be described in detail in the sections covering their respective functions. -
Page 33: Output Channel − Sources
Output Channel − Sources Touch a Channel Outputs Touch Zones Sources Button A primary purpose of the MP-M is to route audio signals Zones from the inputs (Sources) to the outputs (Zones). The Sources screen is where the available sources are assigned to an output and given their roles. -
Page 34: Output Zone − Presets
Filters and PEQ. • Saving and recalling output channel settings. Factory Loudspeaker Library When Factory / User is set to Factory, a list of QSC loudspeakers is displayed. Factory tunings for QSC loudspeakers use a processing block, comprised of FIR and IIR filters, that is not user accessible. -
Page 35: User Presets
User Presets Touch a Channel Outputs Touch Zones Presets Button The User Preset screen is where custom user tunings and Zones presets are stored and managed. NOTE!: Controls described below are unique to the User Preset Library screen. Descriptions of controls which are visible on this screen, but not described below, may be found in the Factory Loudspeaker Library topic or the Filters / PEQ topic. -
Page 36: Filters / Peq
Filters / PEQ Touch Touch a Channel Outputs Touch Zones Filters / PEQ Presets Button The Filters / PEQ screen provides the tools to create Button custom speaker presets. Zones Filters / PEQ The PEQ is a 6-band, fully parametric EQ that includes variable HPF (High Pass Filter) &... -
Page 37: Output Zone − Graphic Equalizer (Geq)
Output Zone − Nraphic Equalizer (NEQ) Touch Touch NEQ Outputs Each output includes a 1/3 octave graphic equalizer (GEQ) that may be used to adjust the tonal balance of the output. button – Touch to access the GEQ. switch – Engages / disengages Nraphic Equalizer In the GEQ. -
Page 38: Output Zone − Anti-Feedback
Output Zone − Anti-Feedback Touch Touch an Anti- Outputs Feedback button For applications in which microphones will be used for live sound reinforcement, the MP-M includes twelve narrow- band, anti-feedback filters on each output. These filters are extremely useful for eliminating feedback frequencies while having very little effect on overall tonal balance. -
Page 39: Output Zone − Loudness
Output Zone − Loudness Touch Touch Outputs Loudness How the human ear perceives tonal balance depends on the level of the sound being heard. As level decreases, more low-frequencies (relative to the mid-frequencies) are needed to maintain the perception that tonal balance is unchanged. -
Page 40: Output Zone − Limiter
Output Zone − Limiter Touch Touch Outputs Limiter The Limiter prevents the audio level from exceeding a preset threshold. – Opens the Limiter screen. Limiter switch – Engages or disengages the Limiter Out/In compressor or limiter. button – Hides all controls except: Simple •... -
Page 41: Mixer Main - Home Screen
Mono Zones To Cue Mixer Main – Home Screen Touch Mixer (MP-M80 shown) 1–8 (Mic/Line), Inputs 9–16 (RCA), USB/FX Inputs (USB Player and FX Channel) banks – Select a bank (or group) of Input Channels. Select (Input Channel Name) – Displays the Input Channel’s friendly name. -
Page 42: Mixer Main - Peq
Mixer Main – PEQ Touch Touch Main Mixer Select This screen controls and displays the settings for the Mixer Main Channel parametric equalization. Main The PEQ is a 6-band, fully parametric EQ that includes variable High Shelf and Low Shelf Filters. Bands 1 and 6 may be configured as shelving filters. -
Page 43: Mixer - Fx Channel
Mixer – FX Channel Mixer – FX Effect Touch the Mixer Touch FX 1 Touch Effect USB/FX Bank The FX Channel is used to assign an effect to any of the USB / FX Input Channels used as inputs to the mixer. Each input FX 1 channel can have different levels of the effect applied. -
Page 44: Mixer - Fx Shelf Eq
Mixer – FX Shelf EQ Touch the Mixer Touch FX 1 Touch PEQ USB/FX Bank This screen controls and displays the settings for USB / FX the FX Channel high and low shelf equalization and FX 1 high-pass filter. • The HPF is variable with a range of 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz. -
Page 45: Setup Izard
Setup izard Touch Setup izard Setting up a multi-source, multi-zone system can be a complex project that requires completion of many tasks. The Setup Wizard assists in three ways. • It provides a list, in work-flow sequence, of the individual tasks that need to be accomplished. •... -
Page 46: Menu
Menu Menu – Home Screen Touch Menu Provides access to various utility functions. Each function is described below. Configurations button – Recall and save system Configurations Scenes button – Recall, save, and manage Scenes. Scenes can include the values of all settings for the included input channels, output channels and the mixer section. -
Page 47: Menu - Configurations
Menu – Configurations Touch Touch Menu Configurations A Configuration is a design file that contains all mixer settings including presets, permissions and scenes. The Configuration may be created online or offline. If a Configuration is exported from one MP-M and loaded onto another, the second MP-M becomes functionally and operationally identical to the first. -
Page 48: Managing Configurations - Offline
• By default, MP Install will store Configuration files in the current user’s Documents directory. The default storage location for MP Install v1.0 was C:1\ProgramData\QSC\MP-M\. For v1.1 and later, the default location is: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\QSC\MP-M\ Which, for example, may equate to an absolute path of C:\Users\my.name\Documents\QSC\MP-M\ Common Workflow Scenarios Fresh Start (New Configuration) In this scenario, there may or may not be any configurations in the MP Install App Storage location on the Windows PC. - Page 49 Importing a Configuration In this scenario, there may or may not be any configurations in the MP Install App Storage location on the Windows PC. The user may have been provided a configuration file created by a colleague or on another device that they wish to continue working on or deploy to hardware. The user will most likely be working offline.
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Page 50: Menu - Scenes
Menu – Scenes Touch Touch Menu Scenes A Scene includes the values of all settings for input channels, output channels and the mixer section. • Scenes may be limited to individual input channels, individual output channels or the mixer section of the MP-M in any combination. -
Page 51: Menu - Scheduling
Menu – Scheduling Touch Touch Menu Scheduling The Scheduling screen is used to set up scheduled recall of scenes. Each scheduled recall is known as an Event. This function is also supported in MP Manage if enabled by the installer. NOTE!: Scheduling depends on the internal clock of the MP-M being set to the correct... -
Page 52: Menu - Controllers
Menu – Controllers Touch MFC Touch Menu Controller Navigates to a screen where you can manage the MFCs. An MP-M can support up to 8 MFCs. You may assigned a unique set of functions to each one. Controllers – Displays a list of 8 “virtual controllers”. -
Page 53: Menu - Smartphone
Menu – Smartphone Touch Touch Menu Smartphone Use Smartphone Access Profiles to define access groups for controlling which functions wireless devices can access with the MP Manage app. For example, a manager may be given access to all MP Manage functions while a bartender may be limited to just control over the source and level for the bar area. -
Page 54: Menu − Gpi Setup
Menu − NPI Setup Touch Touch NPI Menu The General Purpose Input (GPI) is used to recall Scenes using a (hardware) switch connected to the rear panel of the MP-M. There are two GPIs. To use the GPI, at least one Scene must exist. In the diagram, the condition of GPI 1 is open, and the condition GPI-1 GPI-2... -
Page 55: Menu - Report
Menu – Report Touch Touch Menu Report Use this screen to enter information identifying the installation location, installer name and facility contacts. Report Format The report will be saved as an ASCII text file so that it can easily be copied and pasted into other documents. The following sample report is abbreviated to fit the page. -
Page 56: Menu - System Test
Menu – System Test Touch Touch Menu System Test The System Test screen is a setup and trouble-shooting tool used to send test signals to the MP-M outputs. – Source / RTA a. When is selected, a screen is displayed Source with options for selection of signal sources and outputs to test. -
Page 57: Menu − Network
Wi-Fi router. If the optional QSC USB Wi-Fi adapter is installed, the mixer automatically creates its own network on power up. The factory-default network name will be “MPM-” followed by a random number. The mixer’s factory-default local network password is 1234509876. -
Page 58: Menu - Wired Network Setup: Auto Ip Address
Menu – Wired Network Setup: Auto IP Address MP Install Install Manage MP Manage Wireless Router APPS APPS Ethernet Switch DHCP Enabled = wired Ethernet connection (RJ-45 connectors) = wireless connection established between a wireless device and the wireless router = MP Install running on PC and tablet device (MP Manage not available on a PC.) = MP Manage running on a smart phone and tablet device (MP Install not available on a smart phone.) connection –... -
Page 59: Menu - Wired Network Setup: Static Ip Address
Menu – Wired Network Setup: Static IP Address MP Install Install Manage MP Manage Wireless Router APPS APPS DHCP Not Enabled = wired Ethernet connections (RJ-45 connectors) = wireless connection established between a wireless device and the wireless router = MP Install running on PC and tablet device (MP Manage not available on a PC.) = MP Manage running on a smart phone and tablet device (MP Install not available on a smart phone.) Connect an Ethernet IMPORTANT!:... -
Page 60: Menu - Wireless Network Setup: Create New Network
MP-M and Android and/or iOS devices (2) with the MP Install (3) or MP Manage (4) app installed. If the optional QSC USB Wi-Fi adapter is installed, the mixer automatically creates its own local network on power up. The factory-default local MP-M network name is “MPM-nnnn”... -
Page 61: Menu - Wireless Network Setup: Connect To Existing Network
APPS APPS MP-M QSC Dongle IMPORTANT!: Requires an Ethernet Wi-Fi router and the USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part # cp-000033-00). Connect to Existing (Ethernet) Network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle provides short range wireless communication (1) between an MP-M mixer and a longer range wireless router. The Android and/or iOS remote devices with the apps, MP Install (3) or MP Manage (4) installed, communicate (2) with the MP-M via the wireless router. -
Page 62: Menu - Security
Menu – Security Touch Touch Menu Security is used to change the Security Setup Admin for the MP Install and MP Manage apps. The Passwords default passwords are shown in the image below. These should be changed to prevent unauthorized access. Touch one of the Set Password fields to display a... -
Page 63: Menu - Settings
MP-M time to the connected device’s time. Storage and Log: Save System Log to USB button – Touch to save a log that may be useful to QSC technicians for trouble- shooting purposes. CAUTIONG!: Formatting a drive removes all data stored on the drive. Make sure there are no valuable files on the drive. -
Page 64: Multi-Function Controller
Multi-Function Controller Friendly name MFC Name Current source Source The controller controls volume, source, and scene selection with the available parameters and limits that were assigned to the zone during setup. Volume: Volume indicator Setup Refer to Menu – Controllers on page 46 Operation Enter Starting from Sleep mode:... -
Page 65: Mp Manage
MP Manage MP Manage − Security Touch the MP Touch Password Touch the Manage Start icon button Security button The Music & Paging Manager App (MP Manage) is a stand-alone app for use by facility manager and staff. The MP Manage app may be run on tablet devices or smartphones. -
Page 66: Mp Manage − Home Screen
MP-M. Connect to the MP-M with the MP Manage app and you will see your custom logo instead of the default QSC logo. Once the logo has been verified, the thumb drive can be removed, and the custom logo will continue to be used. -
Page 67: Mp Manage − Zone Overview
MP Manage − Zone Overview Touch Zones The Zone Overview screen shows high-level settings for all zones on a single screen as well as links to individual zones. – Displays the zone number Zones Friendly Name – User-defined name of the zone. Source –... -
Page 68: Mp Manage − Scheduler
MP Manage − Scheduler Touch Scheduler Displays a list of scheduled events. Up to 32 events may be scheduled. A Scene is recalled when a scheduled event occurs. Each event is displayed as a row with these settings: button – Returns to the Home screen. Back –... -
Page 69: Mp Manage − Scenes
MP Manage − Scenes Touch Scenes This screen is used to recall scenes (Presets) from a menu. The “Manage” function is only available to authorized devices. To recall a scene scroll and select from the list and touch Recall. A confirmation pop-up displays. button –... -
Page 70: Mp Manage − Mixer
MP Manage − Mixer Touch Mixer This screen is used to adjust the levels of the Input channels going to the MP-M Internal Mixer and the output of the mixer. The mixer output can be designated as a source for the MP-M outputs. 1. -
Page 71: Mp Manage − Paging
MP Manage − Paging Touch Paging These screens are used to record, preview, and send pages over the MP-M system. Make sure the tablet or smartphone is set up so that the MP-Manager app has access to the device’s microphone. Make sure that the Zones to receive the pages are set up so that WiFi Paging is a Priority Source to the Zones. -
Page 72: Mp-M Dimensions
MP-M Dimensions 481.3 mm 18.95 in 43.6 mm 1.72 in 465.4 mm Front mounting bracket 18.32 in Rear mounting bracket 31.8 mm 1.25 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5.9 mm 0.23 in 23.9 mm 0.94 in Rear View 377.0 mm 14.84 in 345.4 mm 13.6 in... -
Page 73: Mp-M Block Diagrams
Input 1 From Mic/Line Compare Mic/Line To Cue Input 2 Auto-Mixer Ch. 2 Algorithm To FX From Mic/Line To Mixer Compare Mic/Line Input 3 Ch. 3 From Mic/Line Compare Mic/Line Input 4 Ch. 4 MP-M40: 4 Channels MP-M80: 8 Channels TD-001578-01-B... -
Page 74: Line Inputs, Usb Inputs, Music On Hold, Cue, Ireless Paging
Line Inputs, USB Inputs, Music on Hold, Cue, ireless Paging Line Level Input 1 Low Cut High Cut Delay Dynamics Gain Gain Mute Mute To Outputs Line Input 1 & 2 To Mixer Level Linked To FX Low Cut High Cut Delay Dynamics Gain... -
Page 75: Mono Zone Output
Level To Zone Routers Gain Gain Ducker Ducker Source 3 Zone Mono Input Level Follows Stereo Input Zone Source 4 MP-M40: 4 of 8 potential sources shown Mono Input Level MP-M80: 4 of 16 potential sources shown Stereo Input TD-001578-01-B... -
Page 76: Stereo (Linked) Zone Outputs
Output Mono Input Level Level Stereo Input Gain Gain Ducker Ducker Source 3 Mono Input Level Stereo Input Source 4 Mono Input Level Stereo Input MP-M40: 4 of 8 potential sources shown MP-M80: 4 of 16 potential sources shown TD-001578-01-B... -
Page 77: Mixer
Mixer Section Mixer Level Gain Mute Gain From Linked Input Zones Channels E ects Level E ects Mono Zones To Cue TD-001578-01-B... -
Page 78: Contact Qsc
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