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NAGRA ARES-ML
USER MANUAL
Software version
V3.24 Build 0218
April 28, 2009
Copyright © NAGRAVISION S.A. 2005-2009
P/N CD : 7070 104 000
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  • Page 1 NAGRA ARES-ML USER MANUAL Software version V3.24 Build 0218 April 28, 2009 Copyright © NAGRAVISION S.A. 2005-2009 P/N CD : 7070 104 000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.16 USB status ..........................10 6.17 Keyboard status ........................10 6.18 Battery status........................10 7 USING THE ARES-ML ........................11 7.1 Recording audio in the field ....................11 7.1.1 The Automatic Gain Control (A.G.C) ................12 7.2 Playback of a previous recording ..................12 7.2.1 Adjusting playback levels .....................
  • Page 3 11 LINE INPUTS ON THE ARES-ML....................23 12 MICROPHONES AND SETTINGS....................23 13 LOW CUT FILTER OR NOT ON THE ARES-ML ................24 14 AUDIO COMPRESSION (WHY AND WHEN TO USE IT)............. 24 15 MP2 OR MP3 IMPORT / PLAYBACK.................... 25 16 USB ..............................

  • Page 4: Guarantee

    1 GUARANTEE Nagra / Kudelski certifies that this instrument was thoroughly inspected and tested prior to leaving our factory. We guarantee the products of our own manufacture against any defect arising from faulty manufacture for a period of two years from the date of delivery.

  • Page 5: Delivered With

    2 DELIVERED WITH The package includes: ARES-ML Wrist-strap NM-WSI 2070 114 CD including manuals 7070 104 000 Carrying case NM-CCI 2070 212 000 Mic cable CM-MICM 2070 122 000 End cap NM-CAP 2070 131 000 USB cable CM-USB 2070 116 000 Software updates and user manual reprints are available from www.nagraaudio.com (Pro,...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3.1 Front panel key functions OK / II key: • Pause / Next recording function during record. • Pause function during playback. • Executes functions in the menu mode. • Selects PRE-RECORD from STOP. REC led: • Turns red during record (flashing).

  • Page 7: Left Side Key Functions

    3.2 Left side 1Record switch: • Sliding the switch up puts the ARES-ML in record. 2 AGC switch (Automatic Gain Control): • Sliding the switch up turns on the Automatic Gain Control 3 Hold switch: • Sliding the switch up locks the keyboard controls.

  • Page 8: Top Face

    Insert 2 “AA” batteries taking care of the correct polarity and close the cover. Rechargeable batteries (NiCd or Ni-mH) can also be used but they can not be charged inside the ARES-ML. 5 FIRST POWER ON Push and hold the “Play & Stop” key (5) for 3 seconds, the machine turns on and shows the ARES-M icon for 1.5 seconds followed by the “STOP”...

  • Page 9: Record Window Description

    The output volume level for headphones, line output or internal speaker (play mode) can be adjusted with the buttons (Right side 2, VOL +, -) from – 40.0 dB to + 1.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. 6.7 VOR status This function is disabled on the Ares-ML. Page 9 of 44 April 28, 2009...

  • Page 10: Modulometer

    6.8 Modulometer Full scale from -40 dB to 0 dB with peak hold indicator for left and right channels. 6.9 Play / Record file name The name of the current file during record or playback. 6.10 Play / Record time Display in hours, minutes &...

  • Page 11: Using The Ares-Ml

    “MENU” key according to the pre-saved templates. When ready, press the “OK” key and the ARES-ML will go to the “PRE-REC” mode where the audio input can be heard on the headphones and the levels seen on the display. In this mode the Pre- record buffer (1 second) is also active.

  • Page 12: The Automatic Gain Control (A.g.c)

    (see Record window description) and stored in the memory of the machine. 7.3 Storing settings in a template Templates are used to store the settings for the ARES-ML. These templates contain input device, levels, filter selection, Electret powering, type of compression, mono or stereo etc.

  • Page 13: Deleting An Audio Recording Rapidly

    “DELETE” key and confirm to delete the file. 8 MENUS All the settings and parameters of the ARES-ML are made through a selection of Menu’s. There are two sets of menus. One is used for the selection of the pre-set choices and the other is used for storing the different settings of the machine.

  • Page 14: Menu Tree

    8.1 Menu Tree The “Tree” shows all the different menus available. All BLUE text is preset in the “Setup” menus and can be personalized. In general to set or confirm a selection, press the “OK” key (1) or the “RIGHT” key (9).

  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    9 SETUP MENU The “SETUP” menu gives access to several sub-menus. The most important are the Template creation and the Input device manager as they can be recalled by the blue “MENU” key to select the type of compression as well as the input device.
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  • Page 17: Display Language

    While surfing through the different menu windows, in some cases not only the “OK” key or Note: “RIGHT” key can be used to advance one step but also the “UP” and “DOWN” keys. To go one step back or to escape from a particular screen press “C” or the “LEFT” key. When appears, select the microphone icon and press “OK”...

  • Page 18: Sampling Rate Setting "Sr

    9.5.1 Input device manager, NAME To enter a new name or to change the name of an input device, first select the desired name “NAGRA” and press “OK”. NAGRA InDev manage...

  • Page 19: Input Device Type Manager

    “Manager input device” and press “OK” followed by the “DOWN” key. Then “TYPE” will be highlighted. NAGRA InDev manage Manager input device NAME: NAGRA Five selections are possible: Internal mike, External mike, Line, Line Lo and Line Hi TYPE: EXT-MIC input.

  • Page 20: Speaker Mode

    Next record selected: Permits to use the OK key as a second record key. From stop mode, press once the OK key and the ARES-ML is in PRE-REC mode, pressing a second time the OK key put the machine in record mode, pressing a next time starts a new seamless recording index.

  • Page 21: Check Disk Space

    Note: The xxx.dat files are storing all the entered templates, language selection, record name prefix etc. 9.15 Check Disk space USED: 210 MB Indicates in Mbytes, the remaining space left in the memory. FREE: 1898 MB 9.16 Check Software version Infomedia This sub-menu shows the type of the machine and the software version ARES-M II...

  • Page 22: Ares-Ml Gain And Level Structure

    Level). This setting is available in 3 dB steps and is also found in the Screwdriver menu and allows a range of 24 dB variation. This value is factory set to 9 dB for the NAGRA microphone and 6 dB for an external dynamic microphone such as a Sennheiser MD21.

  • Page 23: Line Inputs On The Ares-Ml

    11 LINE INPUTS ON THE ARES-ML The line inputs of the ARES-ML are asymmetrical and present an input impedance of about 60 kΩ. They allow the entire dynamic range of the machine to be used, typically 95 dB ASA weighted when measured on the USB output, or 92 dB ASA weighted on the analogue outputs.

  • Page 24: Low Cut Filter Or Not On The Ares-Ml

    14 AUDIO COMPRESSION (WHY AND WHEN TO USE IT). The ARES-ML is able to record using different Audio qualities PCM Linear, MPEG 1 Layer II (MP2) and MPEG layer III (MP3) that have their own particular advantages, which are explained below.

  • Page 25: Mp2 Or Mp3 Import / Playback

    A few guidelines should be considered: For journalism / interview work it is unnecessary to use PCM linear. Generally MPEG 1 Layer II is used and the compression / bit rate is generally defined by the broadcaster. For music / effects PCM linear is the best quality although MPEG at a high bit rate is probably good enough and gives faster download time.

  • Page 26: Usb

    The miniature USB port serves two purposes: File download or external DC powering. As the internal memory of the ARES-ML cannot be removed, audio can be extracted either through the line output in normal playback mode or alternatively via the USB port to the PC / MAC.

  • Page 27: Software Update

    Mac or PC, this is to prevent any loss of audio files. To install new firmware in the Ares-ML, a computer, the machine and a USB cable are needed. New software, called “APP.COE” can be downloaded from the web at www.nagraaudio.com...

  • Page 28: File Types

    18 FILE TYPES Recording Sampling Bitrate Mono Rec. T Recording Sampling Bitrate Mono Rec. T type Frequency Stereo On 1 GB type frequency Stereo On 1 GB kb/s M / S __h__m kb/s M / S __h__m WAV- BWF- PCM16 48000 2h53 MP1L2...
  • Page 29 RAW- MP1L2 48000 27h46 RAW- MP1L2 48000 23h08 RAW- MP1L2 48000 23h08 RAW- MP1L2 48000 19h50 RAW- MP1L2 48000 19h50 RAW- MP1L2 48000 17h21 RAW- MP1L2 48000 17h21 RAW- MP1L2 48000 13h53 RAW- MP1L2 48000 13h53 RAW- MP1L2 48000 11h34 RAW- MP1L2 48000...
  • Page 30 Recording Sampling Bitrate Mono Rec. T Recording Sampling Bitrate Mono Rec. T type frequency Stereo On 2 GB type frequency Stereo On 2 GB kb/s M / S __h__m kb/s M / S __h__m RAW- RAW-MP1L3 48000 69h26 MP1L3 44100 19h50 RAW- RAW-MP1L3...

  • Page 31: Alarms

    If the machine is in stop or play mode, a warning message “ Low power, please change batteries” appears for a few seconds. The Ares-ML will continue to work for a few minutes. The battery icon will be shown empty.

  • Page 32: Default Settings

    BWF-MP1L2 48000 Hz 256 kbps ST Manager input device Name Type Gain EXT-MIC + 6 dB +34 dB 20-20 kHz NAGRA EXT-MIC + 9 dB + 19 dB 100-20 kHz INT-MIC + 10 dB LINEH LINE + 24 dB LINEL...

  • Page 33: Messages

    21 MESSAGES Message Symptom Solution “Hold” key is engaged Move the “Hold” switch to the other position “Key is locked, can’t power up!” Features during record are blocked Stop recording first and press the “C” key. “If you want to change module, first stop recording!”...

  • Page 34: Language Table

    22 LANGUAGE TABLE English Spanish French German Pause REC Pausa REC Pause ENR Pause REC Split track Nuevo Nouveau Neue Datei Cancel Anula Annul. Abbruch 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec 5 sek 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sek 15 sec 15 sec 15 sec...
  • Page 35 Return Vuelve Retour Zurück Play Lecture Play Erase Borra Effacer Löschen Rename Renombra Renommer Rename Return Vuelve Retour Zurück Erase Borra Effacer Löschen Rename Renombra Renommer Rename Return Vuelve Retour Zurück Entry Entra Entrée Enter Play Lecture Play Erase Borra Effacer Löschen Return...
  • Page 36 Apagado Auto Auto Auto Auto Cancel Anula Annul. Abbruch Reset counter Puesta a cero Reset Cancel Anula Annul. Abbruch Format Formato Format Löschen Cancel Anula Annul. Abbruch Entry Entra Entrée Reset Cancel Anula Annul. Abbruch Manual Manual Unlock Lock Bloquear Lock Cancel Anula...
  • Page 37 Key is locked, can't power up! Teclado bloqueado, no arranca! Clavier verrouillé ! Kann nicht einschalten, bitte entriegeln! Stop record Para grabación Stopper l'enr. Stop Record Battery low power, will power off! Bateria baja, se apagará Batterie vide, extinction ! Batterie leer, schalte ab! Can't start record, because disk is full! imposible iniciar grabación, disco lleno...
  • Page 38 STOP key in record Retardo STOP en REC Délai STOP en ENR. STOP während Aufnahme Timer on Timer An Timer off Timer Aus Save as a new file Salvar como nuevo a. Sauver comme nouveau f. Save neue datei Set display brightness Luminosidad pantalla Luminosité...
  • Page 39 If you want to change module,first stop Voor aanpassing instellingen, opname recording! Aby zmienić tryb zatrzymaj nagranie! beëindigen! Play Odtwórz Weergave Erase Kasuj Rename Zmień Herbenoem Return Powrót Terug Play Odtwórz Weergave Erase Kasuj Rename Zmień Herbenoem Return Powrót Terug Erase Kasuj Rename...
  • Page 40 Ustaw urządz. wejścia Beheer ingangsbron Set speaker mode Ustaw tryb głośnika Kies luidsprekermodus Clear record counter Zeruj licznik nagrań Zet teller op 0 Lock input device gain Blokada wzmocnienia wej. Vergrendel ingangsgevoeligheid Set record name prefix Ustaw prefiks nazwy nagr.
  • Page 41 USB Transfer Transm. USB USB-overdracht USB Charge Ładow. USB USB-laden Key is locked, please unlock first! Odblokuj klawiaturę! Vergrendeld, eerst ontgrendelen! Key is locked, can't power up! Blokada zasilania! Vergrendeld, inschakelen onmogelijk! Stop record Stop nagrania Stop opname Battery low power, will power off! Słaba bateria! Batterij bijna leeg, ik schakel uit! Can't start record, because disk is full!

  • Page 42: Specifications

    23 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Data Storage medium Built-in 2GB memory FAT 32 Recording Method Digital (PCM) or Digital compression Compression type ISO MPEG 1 Layer II / III A/D & D/A, PCM, MPEG conversion 24 bit Philips UDA1380 File Format 16 Bit Wave Format (xxx.WAV) or MPEG Raw (xxx.MP2, xxx.MP3) Sampling Rate From 8 to 48 kHz...

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity

    Infomedia & Phihong pour NAGRAVISION FABRICANT: MANUFACTURER: Infomedia & Phihong for NAGRAVISION ARES-ML & alimentation PSC03R-050 APPAREIL : MODEL: ARES-ML & power supply PSC03R-050 NORMES APPLICABLES : APPLICABLE NORMS: Champ électromagnétique rayonné EN 55022 Cl. B Radiated electromagnetic field EN 55022 Cl. B Immunité...
  • Page 44 NAGRAVISION SA KUDELSKI GROUP Route de Genève 22 CH-1033 Cheseaux Switzerland Phone +41 (0)21 732-0101 Fax +41 (0)21 732-0100 E-mail: audio_pro@nagra.com All rights reserved-© April, 2009 Page 44 of 44 April 28, 2009 Copyright © NAGRAVISION S.A. 2005-2008...

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