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georg neumann gmbh · leipziger str. 112 · 10117 berlin · germany
tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com
MT 48
audio interface
Monitor Mission Manual
publ. 03/24
59xxxx/a01

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  • Page 1 MT 48 audio interface Monitor Mission Manual georg neumann gmbh · leipziger str. 112 · 10117 berlin · germany publ. 03/24 tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com 59xxxx/a01...
  • Page 2 APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 MT 48 Monitor Mission | 2...
  • Page 3 . The MT 48 currently supports two missions . Each will put you in control of the tasks you want to accomplish . Today a control room or an on-location monitor controller, tomorrow a music studio or live event interface, the day after, it could be something else altogether, always allow- ing you to succeed in your applications .
  • Page 4 • Crossfeed for headphones . Recreate the stereo image heard from speakers . • Instant access dedicated soft buttons . • Benefit from existing Interfaces over ADAT IO as the MT 48 Monitor Mission outputs or inputs can be extended to the ADAT, meaning that you could have multichannel support over existing Line Outputs interfaces supporting ADAT .
  • Page 5 Setup Place the MT 48 on a hard surface . Make sure it stands on its rubber feet to allow airflow to the MT 48’s bottom plate . Connect the power supply to the USB-C port labelled “Power” Connect the MT 48’s USB-C port labelled “Data” to your computer using the supplied cables (USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A) .
  • Page 6 Refer to the Peering guide for all details . • UNITE – With firmware 1 .5 .1 or newer, the MT 48 can be can also connect to your computer via network, just like the Merging Anubis . This allows for larger IO channel counts than over USB, even at high sampling rates .
  • Page 7 Monitor Mission Selection Before you can select and use the Monitor Mission on your MT 48, you must activate it using the License Manager available from the MT 48 Agent (i.e. the Neumann icon in the menu bar). For users registering their MT 48 before July 1, 2024, the Monitor Mission is free of charge.
  • Page 8 . The MT 48 Monitor Mission allows you to be in complete control of your monitoring: select sources and choose the required playback system – main monitors, nearfield monitors, head- phones .
  • Page 9 Sources vs. Monitors Fundamentals With the MT 48 Monitor Mission, it is important to understand Sources (Mixer inputs) and Monitors (Mixer outputs) as the basis of the MT 48 monitoring engine . Different types of Sources and Monitors going through the Monitor Engine Sources examples •...
  • Page 10 Note: Each of the three modes of MT 48 Monitors have their unique set of features and possibilities. Refer to the table below for more details. Monitor Modes – Features MT 48 MONITOR MODES Features Speaker set Headphone Channel Controls - Solo/Mute/...
  • Page 11 1Fs (44.1-48kHz) 2Fs (88.2-96kHz) 4Fs (176.4-192kHz) Maximum channels for Sources and Monitors (RAVENNA / AES67) SOURCES AND MONITORS MAX CHANNELS Sources Monitors 1 FS (44.1-48 kHz) 2 FS (88.2-96 kHz) 4 FS (176.4-192 kHz) MT 48 Monitor Mission | 11...
  • Page 12 MAIN PAGES – MONITOR MISSION The Monitor Mission has 3 main pages, press the MT 48 home button to cycle between those pages . Monitor Page Source page Meters page Single tap on the MT 48 Home button to cycle between the three Monitor Mis- sion Pages .
  • Page 13 Monitor Page The monitor page is from where you can control your monitoring setup . By default, MT 48 comes with some predefined Monitor Sets for use with a USB data connection . These can be used right away, or reconfigured, or overwritten with your own sets . Otherwise a Monitor Set will only appear once created in the MT 48 Settings, properly configured, and assigned to a specific button (hardware key or softkey) .
  • Page 14 Polarity: Invert the polarity of a chosen speaker in your set up . Tap a speaker to invert its polarity, this can be useful to check or fix phase cancellation problems . The polarity is a latch- ing function that can be applied in addition to Mute/Solo or SoloX options . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 14...
  • Page 15 Settings>Monitors of the selected Cue . Select to recall your reference level, the default Reference level is set to -20 dB and can be configured from the MT 48 Settings>Monitor Levels . Turns the Main Monitor output dimmer on, the default Dim level is set to -20 dB and can be configured from the MT 48 Settings>Monitor Lev-...
  • Page 16 A total of 4 Softkeys are available and can be used to control extra Mon- itor Sets, Cues or Headphones . The SoftKeys mapping must first be con- figured from the MT 48 Settings>Monitors under the Monitor Set set- tings . Tap a Softkey to activate its Monitoring just as you would with a Hardware button, giving you flexibility of local or network Web Access remote control .
  • Page 17 Sources can also be created and routed from the settings or from via ANEMAN (Ravenna/ AES67 stream patcher software) if you are using the MT 48 in RAVENNA/AES67 . 2. AoIP/Stream listeners: Used to monitor streams available over a RAVENNA/AES67 net- work only .
  • Page 18 Source Trims are applied to all monitors and can be adjusted by holding the finger on the Source name while turning the MT 48 Rotary knob . Turn the Rotary clockwise to increase a Trim value and turn the Rotary counter-clockwise to decrease a Trim value .
  • Page 19 Enable the Sum option to select and sum multiple Sources . When disabled the source section will be exclusive . Tapping PK (Peak Reset) resets the meters peaks . By default, Peak Hold is enabled . Permanent Peak Hold can be disabled on the MT 48 >Settings>Meters page . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 19...
  • Page 20 Trim Trim the level of a Source or Monitor by first selecting it, while holding the meter region pressed, adjust the trim by turning the MT 48 Rotary knob. Trim range is -12dB to 0dB Note: The trim level value will be displayed in yellow when adjusted.
  • Page 21 Note: If multiple MT 48 or network interfaces are connected over the same network (AoIP), one of them will be elected the PTP Master. A specific MT 48 can be imposed to be the PTP Master by enabling the PTP Master option in the MT 48 >Settings>General. There is no guarantee it will be the Master as another device can have higher PTP priority/class.
  • Page 22 Settings can be locked by clicking on the lock symbol next to the gain knob . Tip: You can go to the neighboring channels’ preamp page by swiping to the left or right . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 22...
  • Page 23 Split Channel The MT 48 AD front-end topology gives also additional flexibility by offering a split channel functionality, where every input channel has a separate split gain control for sending them to different paths . This feature is available in the Monitor Mission only .
  • Page 24 Settings The MT 48 Settings are accessible from the Home page . For access, long press the MT 48 Home button . MT 48 Home Screen Select the Settings entry to open the Settings page Scroll up or down to navigate through the Settings...
  • Page 25 Master sampling rate of all the devices present in the Zone. In such a case it is recommended to disable the MT 48 Auto Sampling Rate mode to avoid fights over the sampling rate of the non-Crowned devices at a given moment, since those could potentially cause sampling rate flickering.
  • Page 26 On: The ASIO clock will always be generated by this MT 48, whoever the Master Off: The ASIO clock is never generated Note: Set to Off only if you are sure that no MT 48 will be PTP Master, or if you are configured for a Unicast (point to point) workflow.
  • Page 27 Note: By default the MT 48 IP setting is set to “Auto” configuration mode. IP address Set the IP Address for the MT 48 unit by using box selection and changing the value using the MT 48 rotary knob . Available only with IP Settings = Manual Default: 169 .254 .x .x...
  • Page 28 Set the date 24-Hours format by tapping each field (Hours: Minutes: Seconds) one by one and using the MT 48 Rotary Knob to adjust . Note: The Date and Time changes will be saved once you exit the MT 48 Settings or if you save the current configuration from Settings→Exit→Save.
  • Page 29 Save: 18* presets banks of different MT 48 configurations can be stored . Delete a preset by selecting the trash and confirming . During the Preset loading the MT 48 Mute button will blink muting all monitors for a short period .
  • Page 30 RAVENNA / AES67 usage Requires to first establish connections within ANEMAN or the advanced pages . The internal Sources will already be patched to the MT 48 mix engine, so that you can immediately use them for monitoring purposes .
  • Page 31 Enable or disable a Source Disabling a Source will hide it from the main MT 48 menu pages . Doing so will not delete the Source but simply hide it with a gray icon it can be re-enabled at any time .
  • Page 32 Patch: Configure the Source routing by patching each of the Source channels . The Patch num- bering in the Patching dialog starts with the MT 48 hardware input sources followed by the external sources Streams, such as peered device streams from another MT 48, or an Anubis, Horus, Hapi, ASIO, MAD, VAD or MassCore streams .
  • Page 33 *Drum* Contains “Drum” anywhere Drum 5, … MT 48* Begins with “MT 48” MT 48 42; MT 48 Mic 1; … Begins with A followed by any single A? .HDMI A3 .HDMI; Ax .HDMI; … character followed by “ .HDMI”...
  • Page 34 Monitor set . Enable or disable a Monitor Disabling a Monitor will hide this one from the Main MT 48 menu pages . Doing so will not delete the Monitor but simply hide it with a gray icon; it can be re-enabled at any time .
  • Page 35 Cue. Trim Trim the level of a Monitor set, apply by turning the MT 48 Rotary Knob . Range: -36 dB to 12 dB . An individual Channel Trim is available for each channel (refer to the Channel description below) Note: The Trim can also be set directly from the Meters page.
  • Page 36 Trim: A channel trim exclusive to each Monitor Set is available for speakers . Range: -12 dB to 0 dB . Delay: Set a delay to the speaker of your choice . Apply by turning the MT 48 Rotary Knob . Range: 0 ms to 150 ms by steps of 1 ms Note: Audio will cut on all delayed channels when enabling/disabling a delay on a channel.
  • Page 37 USB outputs or RAVENNA/AES67 Stream, the latter cannot be cre- ated from the MT 48 . Use ANEMAN to do so . Scroll to view the entire listing . Patches a single channel at a time .
  • Page 38 24 bands of EQ supported MT 48 EQ for Monitors The MT 48 EQ is built on the existing and universally acclaimed quality of the Pyramix EQ-X and offers extreme definition filtering . EQ support for Monitors is a 24 band fully parametric EQ with independent control of filter type, gain boost and cut, frequency, and Q factor (bandwidth) for each band .
  • Page 39 Tap the EQ UI in order to activate the first 1-4 EQ bands . EQ PARAMETERS CONTROLS Operation: Selected a parameter and use the MT 48 Rotary to change its value . Frequency and amplitude can also be changed by moving the band’s dot with your finger on the touchscreen .
  • Page 40 Monitor Trim Level Fader and Meters At the far left of the MT 48 EQ a Fader is available to control the Monitor Trim level of the selected channel . To operate, make sure no EQ band is selected, then select online the Gain encoder (white) .
  • Page 41 The Sub Settings (Bass Management) are available for Speaker Set Monitor sets with at least one SUB channel type . Based on the ZMAN MT 48 board that offers built-in high-quality fil- ters directly processed in the FPGA . Those will apply a crossover frequency from all channels (except LFE and LF2) and route low frequency information to the SUB channel(s) .
  • Page 42 Typical use: For additional bass frequencies . Reduced (default) Cut the bass content to the channel and route it to the Sub channel . Typical use: Crossover for speakers with limited bass response . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 42...
  • Page 43 Bass Management Signal flow MT 48 Monitor Mission | 43...
  • Page 44 Available Sources At the bottom of the Monitor Settings, you can enable which existing Sources should be visible for a given Monitor Set . A disabled Source will be hidden in the listing . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 44...
  • Page 45 Note: Ref and Dim only apply to Speaker Set Type of Monitor Modes TALKS Settings The MT 48 Talkback logic is not restricted to the built-in mic but is able to use any other microphone (including phantom powered condenser mics) as well . Two Talk- back or Listen mics can be sent to different Speaker Sets/Headphones monitors .
  • Page 46 Name: Select the Talk name from the pre-defined names listingTrim: Apply a trim value to the Talk source Patch: Patch the Talk source: You can choose the local Built-in Mic, any MT 48 input where you would connect a Microphone or an AoIP Stream that could be a Microphone connected to another RAVENNA/AES67 compliant device .
  • Page 47 The operator can define how the Talkback is triggered . That can be from either the MT 48 Talk Button or from GPI (footswitch), a trigger can engage multiple Talk- backs at the same time . Refer to the GPIO Settings for more details .
  • Page 48 -3dB at 0 .45 x FS (21 .6 kHz @48k) Apodizing: Fast Roll-Off filter, Linear phase filter . Latency of 35 samples Brickwall: Ensures rejection of more than -100dB at Nyquist (0 .50 x FS, 24 kHz @48k) . Latency of 35 samples MT 48 Monitor Mission | 48...
  • Page 49 Attenuation*: +0dBu or -36dBu Channel 1: Polarity setting Channel 2: Polarity setting JACK 3/4: Physical TRS jack outputs 3 and 4 located at the back of the MT 48 Same parameters as above (XLR 1-2) HEADPHONE 1: Max Output Level: +8 dBu or +16 dBu Attenuation*: +0 dB to -36 dB...
  • Page 50 Talkback whom status would be reflected (GPO) . Enable the GPIO mode in order to use those I/O (located at the back of the MT 48), by doing so two new entries, GPI and GPO will appear in the Triggers Settings .
  • Page 51 Monitor do not work yet Talkback <Talk name> Talk On/Off/Toggle   Preamp <Input name> On/Off/Toggle     In [1/2/3/4]  Highpass On/Off/Toggle    Presets Recall Preset [1,2,3,4,5]   Transport Stop/Rec Toggle   Play/Stop Toggle MT 48 Monitor Mission | 51...
  • Page 52 Dimed  n/a     n/a  Is Ref  n/a   Talkback <Talk name> Talking  n/a   Preamp In [1/2/3/4] Clipping  n/a Under development Transport n/a  Recording     n/a  Playing     n/a  Stopped   MT 48 Monitor Mission | 52...
  • Page 53 Warning: Inserting a cable Jack ¼ in the MT 48 GPI or GPO connectors could trigger a GPIO event . It is recommended to disable the GPIO actions prior to connecting a Jack ¼ in the connectors . Pedal switch types that can be used for GPIO Momentary switch: Remains in its “on”...
  • Page 54 You can delete the Lock entry by selecting the trashcan . To reinitialize the applied Locks: Save the current Preset Open the MT 48 Settings Go to the Exit page Select Reboot to factory Warning: This will reinitialize all the applied Locks Settings . MT 48 Monitor Mission | 54...
  • Page 55 Reboot the MT 48 Note: To turn OFF the MT 48, press on the POWER button. Save Save the current MT 48 configuration, note that an auto-save runs every two min- utes . Reboot to Factory Reboot to factory will initialize your MT 48 to the default factory settings .
  • Page 56 Important events, warnings and errors that occur during MT 48 operations are kept in the Logs page, which can be accessed from the MT 48 Home page . The reported messages in the logs page are intended primarily to assist the user in case of operation issues .
  • Page 57 Using the MT 48 in RAVENNA/AES67 AoIP mode When the MT 48 is used in AES67 mode, we recommend using the Merging ANEMAN software for connecting AoIP Streams . Refer to the ANEMAN guide available on the Merging website along with the RAVENNA / AES67 Drivers for Mac (VAD) and PC (MAD) support .
  • Page 58 USB output channels 1-2 . Patch your Monitor Set in MT 48 . By default, Main 1-2 is patched to XLR 1-2 channels and assigned to the Monitor A button while the Alternate 3-4 should be patched to TRS 3-4 chan- nels assigned to Monitor B button .
  • Page 59 Sources, a Monitoring Cue must be configured (refer to the Settings → Moni- tors Cue mode section) You are ready to start your MT 48 Monitor Mission and have full control over your DAW moni- toring .
  • Page 60 . To find out the web address of your MT 48, go to the MT 48 Agent, i .e . the Neumann logo int the menu bar/taskbar of your computer and select Open Web Control . The web address in your browser window will work on any web device within your network .
  • Page 61 Select “Chose File” to load externally saved presets ( .NeuMon) . Browse and select the MT 48 preset . Download Preset Download and save an MT 48 preset to an external drive . Browse and select the folder to save a preset . Note: Monitor Mission presets file extensions are .NeuMon while Music Mission Snapshots are .NeuMi files...
  • Page 62 MT 48 itself . Note: Sources and Monitors settings management are not available in the Web Access pages, those can be configured from the MT 48 itself or from the MT 48 Remote App. MT 48 Monitor Mission | 62...
  • Page 63 • An internet connection Procedure To find out if your MT 48 is on the newest firmware, go to Menu → Settings → Info Updating requires the MT 48 driver/agent to be installed on your computer system . The firm- ware update procedure is easy: Download the newest MT 48 toolkit software, unzip and locate the firmware file .