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Audio Technica ATUC-M43H Instruction Manual

Digital conference system, gooseneck microphone with led ring, discussion unit, control unit
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Digital Conference System
ATUC-50
Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring
ATUC-M43H/58H
Discussion Unit
ATUC-50DU
Control Unit
ATUC-50CU

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Digital Conference System ATUC-50 Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring ATUC-M43H/58H Discussion Unit ATUC-50DU Control Unit ATUC-50CU...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Features of ATUC-50CU ............4 Displaying the system information ([System Info]) ..... 37 Features of ATUC-50DU ............4 Preparing for conferences Features of ATUC-M43H/58H ..........4 ([Setup Conference]) ..........38 Connection example of digital conference 1 Recalling the preset ([Recall Preset]) ......38 system ATUC‑50 ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Rack equipped with safety guardrails to support the CU and a • ATUC-M: “Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring” board on which the CU is to be placed ATUC-M43H/ATUC-M58H Symbols W hen installing the CU(s) in a rack, keep the temperature within the rack below 45°C (113°F).

  • Page 4: Atuc-50 System

    ATUC-50 System Features • Up to 4 channels (WAV: up to 4 channels, MP3: up to 2 channels) can be recorded on a USB device (mass storage device) • Audio processing by the feedback suppressor and the like enables Features of ATUC‑50 system the control unit to deliver high-quality sound • Design with future expansion and renewal considered • Audio processing by the feedback processor and the like enables...

  • Page 5: Connection Example Of Digital Conference System Atuc-50

    Connection example of digital conference system ATUC-50 DU chain Windows/Mac Tablet Web Remote Web Remote Control Control CU (extension) Router Switching hub CU (extension) USB device (mass storage device) to be used for recording/SFX Speaker ATUC-50CU (primary) Microphone Amplifier Interpretation system Interpretation Recorder...

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions ATUC-50CU Front panel ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ① Power switch NOTICE • If you remove the USB device (mass storage device) Turns the power of the CU on and off. while in a recording state or recording-pause state, the recorded file may not be written correctly.
  • Page 7 ⑫ Jog dial/ENTER button 3 Conference preparation (Pst) Rotate the jog dial to select the desired item and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Rotating the jog dial also adjusts the setting values. • Locking the operation buttons (Key Lock function) • [1] Recall Presets : Rotate the jog dial to move “>”...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel * The serial number label is located on the top panel. ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ⑯ Analog output (balanced) terminals: OUTPUT 1-4 (BAL) NOTICE • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the • Euroblock external devices.

  • Page 9: Atuc-50Du

    ATUC-50DU ⑦ (talk) button ① Press this button to send a request to talk. Press the button again ② to finish talking or cancel the request to talk. DUs designated as a priority DU can cut other DU speakers short and mute other ③...

  • Page 10: Atuc-M

    ATUC-M ① ② ⑧ ③ ① Microphone ② Ring LED Lights red when the microphone is activated. ⑨ Blinks red while waiting to talk. ③ Connector ⑩ ⑪ ⑬ ⑫ ⑧ Headphone jack ⑨ Rear LED The LED color can be set for each DU. It is useful when dividing DUs into groups by color.

  • Page 11: Changing Settings From Atuc-50Cu

    Changing settings from ATUC-50CU 20 No.ofExtensionCU 21 Total No.of DU [3] Audio Setting ( page   You can change CU settings by selecting “Set” on the HOME screen 01 MIC/LINE Input 1 of the CU display. Changeable items are as follows. 01 Input Type Mic, Line +4dBu, Line 0dBV For more detailed settings and settings of each DU, use Web...

  • Page 12: Entering Letters

    Entering letters For example, when entering letters from [4] Recorder Setting → 09 Filename Prefix , follow the procedure below. Rotate the jog dial to select a letter. You can use the following characters. (1) Password A to Z, a to z, 1 to 9, 0 (2) Device Name A to Z, a to z, 1 to 9, 0, ! “...

  • Page 13: System Connections And Configuration

    System Connections and Configuration Connecting devices W hen securing a DU to a desk or table, use the screw holes (3 holes) on the bottom side of the DU (screw: M3, P=0.5, within 6mm from the bottom side to the tip of the screw). NOTICE • Do not plug in the supplied AC power cord until all other connections have been completed.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Dus Together

    Ring connection: • You can configure the CU LINK A/B terminals as DU CHAIN C/D terminals, and you can also connect DUs in Connect as many DUs as necessary to each of the DU CHAIN the same manner as the DU CHAIN A/B terminals. A/B terminals and then connect together the 2 DUs on both However, the maximum number of DUs you can connect ends of the chain so as to form a ring.
  • Page 15 Relationship between Ethernet cable length and the number of connectable units: 1 port daisy-chain/1 ring connection 2 port daisy-chain connection DU-DU CU-DU Number of Ethernet cable Number of Ethernet cable connectable DUs total length connectable DUs total length 1.5m 45Units 76.0m 1.5m 40Units...
  • Page 16 4 port daisy-chain connection 2 ring connections DU-DU CU-DU Number of Ethernet cable Number of Ethernet cable connectable DUs total length connectable DUs total length A/B: 15 × 2Units A/B: 120m × 2 A-B: 22Units A-B: 155m 5.0m C/D: 10 × 2Units C/D: 95m ×...
  • Page 17 CU Link connection: • You can either daisy-chain (   page 14) or ring (   page 14) DUs to each CU. Up to 3 CUs can be cascaded (cascade CUs using the CU LINK A/B terminals as shown below). Set one of the CUs as the primary unit.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Microphone Atuc-M To The Du

    NOTICE • W hen connecting external devices, refer also to the 3 Connecting the microphone ATUC‑M instruction manuals supplied with them. to the DU 5 Turning on the CU and testing DU Connect the ATUC‑M to the microphone jack on operations the DU.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Network

    (talk) button of After the CU starts up, press the each DU to confirm operation. NOTICE • W hen the DUs are placed close to each other, excessively raising the volume of the DU speakers may cause NETWORK terminal howling. In such a case, move the DUs farther away from each other or decrease the volume.
  • Page 20 To connect the CU directly to the your Windows PC/Mac using an Ethernet cable If your computer is equipped with an NIC (Network Interface Card), you can also connect the CU directly to the computer using an Ethernet cable. NOTICE • Be careful NOT to connect the Ethernet cable from the computer to the CU LINK terminal or DU CHAIN terminal.

  • Page 21: Preparing To Use Web Remote

    Preparing to use Web Remote For iOS users: Search from App Store and install “Locate”. What is Web Remote? Proceed to step 4. Web Remote is a web application to control this system. For Android users: Using Web Remote enables you to remotely perform the following operations from a computer or mobile device (hereinafter, control Search from Google Play and install “Locate”.

  • Page 22: Configuring And Operating Conferences Using The Web Remote Control Function

    Configuring and Operating Conferences Using the Web Remote Control Function About Web Remote [Presets] ( page 37)   Allows you to preset settings configured from [Install Settings] and recall the settings. You can also export the desired preset setting and import it to another ATUC-50. Overall structure of Web Remote [Logging] ( page 37)

  • Page 23: Starting Up Web Remote And Preparing For Operations

    Starting up Web Remote and preparing for operations This chapter explains the Web Remote startup operation and the header always displayed on the top of the screen. Starting up and logging in to Web Remote Display the Web Remote login screen. After successfully logging in to Web Remote, the Home screen appears.

  • Page 24: Configuring Detailed System Settings ([Settings & Maintenance])

    Configuring detailed system settings Change the settings as necessary, then click [Apply]. ([Settings & Maintenance]) From this menu, detailed system settings can be configured. Utilities for troubleshooting and maintenance are also available. How to operate the [Settings & Maintenance] menu On the Web Remote Home screen, click [Settings &...

  • Page 25: Menu Item ① ([System Settings])

    Menu item ① ([System Settings]) The setting values and default setting of each item which you can set from [System Settings] are as follows. The item names with on the left are the names displayed on the CU display. Items with are included in the preset settings.
  • Page 26 Auto Mode Change When Network Connection Lost Automatically switches the conference mode to [Free Talk] Mode when a network error occurs Enabled while operating in [Full Remote] Mode. Auto Mode Change On, Off Set the time interval until [Full Remote] Mode switches to [Free Talk] Mode after a network error occurs.
  • Page 27 Settings & Maintenance Enable/disable access authority for detailed setting of each item ([Settings & Maintenance] on Web CU Display Menu Remote, Set on the CU display). Install Settings Audio Setting, Recorder Yes, No Setting Presets Yes, No Logging Yes, No System Info Yes, No Utilities ([Utilities])
  • Page 28 Updates the DU firmware. ① ② ③ DU Firmware Update ① Click the checkbox next to the [Serial Number], [Delegate Name], and the current [Firmware Version] of each DU you want to update. W hen you want to select all DUs, click [All] on the upper left of the DU Firmware Update section on the screen.

  • Page 29: Menu Item ② ([Install Settings])

    Menu item ② ([Install Settings]) The setting values and default setting of each item you can set from [Install Settings] are as follows. The item names with on the left are the names displayed on the CU display. Items with are included in the preset settings.
  • Page 30 Feedback Suppression Settings Configure the FBS (Feedback Processor) settings. Ticking the checkbox sets FBS of the corresponding [Audio Group] to [On] and makes the setting button ( ) selectable. Click the Enabled setting button ( ) to open the [Feedback Suppression Settings] screen and configure advanced settings.
  • Page 31 Configure the DYN (dynamics) settings. Ticking the checkbox sets DYN of Output 1 to [On] and makes the setting button ( ) selectable. Click the setting button ( ) to open the [Dynamics (Output 1 only) Settings] screen and then configure various settings as follows. Enable/disable the dynamics settings.
  • Page 32 Select a color for the rear LED from the drop-down list. Color 10 colors (Red) Select 1 or more DUs from the list and perform the following operations. Operations for the DU(*3) Edit Detail Settings, Copy, Select all, Deselect all, Delete *1: About setting changes Settings can be changed when all DUs are in the Talk OFF state.
  • Page 33 DU Detail Settings ([DU Detail Settings]) Item name Description and setting values (default settings are shown in bold) Microphone Configure microphone-related settings. Level Meter Displays the level with a level meter. Set the microphone input gain. Input Gain –20dB to +20dB (0dB) Enable/disable AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
  • Page 34 Conference Settings ([Conference]) Select the conference mode according to the conference operation and control method and configure detailed settings. • The following setting items are also included in [Setup Conference] where you can configure the same settings. • [Free Talk] In this mode, attendees can talk when the (talk) button is pressed or when their DUs automatically detect their voices.
  • Page 35 You can register up to 3 audio files such as a buzzer and a chime. Registered audio files are assigned SFX 1-3 Setting to the 3 buttons displayed on the [Audio Control] screen and these audio files can be played as you  ...
  • Page 36 Specify prefix for recorded audio files. Rec Filename Prefix   Up to 30 characters can be used. (Some characters cannot be used ( page 12). The default Filename Prefix setting is atuc‑50.)

  • Page 37: Accessing Your Presets ([Presets])

    Accessing your presets ([Presets]) Log management ([Logging]) Recall, save, import/export presets. Configure the system log settings. You can also download the log file. Click ○ on the right side of the preset number Enabled ( Logging ): you want to select. Set whether to save the system log.

  • Page 38: Preparing For Conferences ([Setup Conference])

    Preparing for conferences ([Setup Conference]) To handle many different types of conferences using an ATUC-50 system, it is recommended to preset multiple types of conference settings. Basic conference preparation can be carried out simply by recalling the preset that best suits an upcoming conference. Up to 8 conference settings can be preset.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Du Settings ([Du Settings], [Du Detail Settings])

    Configure DU detail settings and click [Apply] to 3 Adjusting the DU settings ([DU apply the changes. Settings], [DU Detail Settings]) Configure DU settings and DU detail settings. Change the settings as necessary. To configure detail settings: Proceed to step 2. To finish settings without configuring detail settings: Click [Next], then click [Done].

  • Page 40: Operating And Controlling Conferences ([Start Conference])

    Operating and controlling ⑦ Perform the recording operations. See “Recording operations”  page 41 conferences ([Start Conference]) ⑧ Click repeatedly to adjust the volume level. Click the up/down buttons to adjust the volume level for OUTPUT 1. By ticking the checkbox ⑨ , the level can be adjusted in [Step x10] increments. The [Start Conference] screen is displayed by clicking [Start *1 From the [Conference Manager] screen, the [Priority] and [Color] Conference] (...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Advanced Audio-Related Settings And Performing Audio Operations ([Audio Control])

    Recording operations: button plays the corresponding audio file. Click the button again to stop playing. Recording operations such as starting and stopping recording can be ⑤ This is the recording level meter and indicates the level of the performed either on the [Conference Manager] screen or on the  ...

  • Page 42: Information

    Information Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Check your connections. 2. Verify that the system is being operated as described in this instruction manual. 3. Check that the external devices are operating properly. Check the operation while the devices are not connected to the CU. 4.

  • Page 43: Atuc-50Du

    Symptom Cause/Solution Page Follow the procedure below to reset the password. ① Display the HOME screen of the CU display and then while pressing the BACK button on the CU front panel, rotate the jog dial clockwise until it clicks 3 times. You forget the password.

  • Page 44: Web Remote

    Web Remote Symptom Cause/Solution Page Check the connections of units including the CU and the control device such as a page 19 “Locate” does not recognize the CU computer. that you want to control via Web Check that the CU and the control device such as a computer are connected to the Remote.

  • Page 45: Error Messages

    Error messages • Error messages displayed on the Web Remote screen and CU displays are as follows. • The states of the CU LED error indicators are described together with the CU display error messages. • If the same error persists even after the following remedies are taken, or when the unit(s) requires repair or parts replacement, contact our sales representative.
  • Page 46 CU display Web Remote State/remedies (LED indicators) USB Format Error USB Format Err There is a problem with the USB device (mass storage device). • Check the format of the USB device (mass storage device). • Use a USB device (mass storage device) formatted with FAT16 or FAT32. Failed Failed (1) The setting cannot be configured due to some system errors.
  • Page 47 CU display Web Remote State/remedies (LED indicators) Unable to Set Unable to Set (1) Unusable characters are contained in the string of letters you have entered. • Delete unusable characters. (2) The change cannot be applied because the entered values are out of the permitted range or the change is not allowed.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications ATUC-50CU specifications General specifications Inputs Mic/Line×2, AUX (ST)×1, INTERPRETATION RETURN×2 I/O Connectors Outputs BAL.×4, UNBAL.×1 LINK/CHAIN DU A/B terminals, CU A/B terminals (DU C/D terminals) 1/2/3/4 track (WAV) (BWF standard) Via USB storage device 1/2 track (MP3) (Original format) Recording(*1) MP3 bit rate 64kbps/128kbps/192kbps/256kbps/320kbps...

  • Page 49: Input/Output Specifications

    Input/output specifications Analog input specifications Input Level Load Balanced/ Input Terminals Gain Connector Impedance Unbalanced Minimum Unity Maximum 15-59dB 5k ohm –60dBu –40dBu –16dBu Euroblock Balanced MIC/LINE +4dBu*/ +24dBu*/ Input 1-2 Line 15-59dB 20k ohm –40dBu Euroblock Balanced 0dBu +20dBu 0dBV*/ +20dBV*/ AUX Input LR (Mono ×2)

  • Page 50: Atuc-50Du Specifications

    ATUC-50DU specifications General specifications Inputs Microphone jack×1 I/O connectors Outputs Headphone jack×1 CHAIN DU/CU connection terminals Sampling frequency 24bit/48kHz Frequency response +1.0, –2.0dB 20Hz - 20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz. Dynamic range 107dB A-Weighted Signal to noise 87dB A-Weighted Headroom 20dB Equivalent input noise...

  • Page 51: Atuc-M Specifications

    Control I/O specifications Terminals Format Level Connector Option port UART +5V, TX, RX, GND RJ-11 ATUC-M specifications ATUC-M43H ATUC-M58H Type Back electret type Directional characteristics Hyper-cardioid Frequency characteristics 100-15,000Hz Sensitivity (0dB=1V/1Pa, 1kHz) –40dB Maximum input sound pressure level 134dB S.P.L.
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