1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sonifex Manuals
  4. Mixer
  5. CM-CU1
  6. User handbook manual

Sonifex CM-CU1 User Handbook Manual

Commentator unit
Hide thumbs Also See for CM-CU1:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
CM-CU1 Commentator Unit
User Handbook

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CM-CU1 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Sonifex CM-CU1

Summary of Contents for Sonifex CM-CU1

  • Page 1 CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fuse Rating Power Cable and Connection Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Introduction Main Panel Controls & Indicators ON AIR Button TALKBACK Buttons Headphone Monitor Controls...
  • Page 4 Fig B: Power Connections Fig C: Mains Lead Table Fig 1-1: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Fig 2-1: Top Panel View Of CM-CU1 Fig 3-1: Front Panel View Of CM-CU1 Fig 3-2: Rear Panel View Of CM-CU1 CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in the course of the agency); CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 6 Seller in Condition (c). Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Commentator Unit

    In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design improvements or modifications, it is important to complete the warranty registration document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK, or register online at www.sonifex.co.uk/register For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the Commentator Unit).

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains power supply. Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 9: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead

    SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Commentator Unit from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead...

  • Page 10: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

    It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.

  • Page 11: Cm-Cu1 Commentator Unit

    1 CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Introduction Fig 1-1: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit The CM-CU1 Commentator Unit is a high quality, portable broadcast mixer and 4-wire talkback unit. Its sturdy construction and flexibility of features make it suitable for use in a wide variety of environments.
  • Page 12 The Commentator Unit has a built in line-up tone generator for easy channel identification and cabling checks, and a flexible range of options allow the unit to be customised to better suit the operational and users’ personal requirements. Fig 1-2: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Block Diagram CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 13: Main Panel Controls & Indicators

    MAIN CONTROLS & INDICATORS 2 Main Panel Controls & Indicators Fig 2-1: Top Panel View Of CM-CU1 The main panel of the Commentator Unit is split into two areas. At the top are the mix output PPM meter display, mix output limiter active indicator and the power indicator LED.

  • Page 14: Headphone Monitor Controls

    DC inputs. If this indicator is not on when mains power is connected to the unit, this may indicate a ruptured mains fuse or a problem with the internal power supply module. The power LED also indicates when the unit is in setup mode by flashing amber/red. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls & Connections

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 3 Front Panel Controls & Connections Fig 3-1: Front Panel View Of CM-CU1 The front panel of the Commentator Unit has the commentator input and headphone output as well as the microphone power and gain controls.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Controls & Connections

    -13dB to the maximum output level of +25dB. Test Tone Switch The CM-CU1 has a built in test tone generator which selectively routes a line-up tone to all outputs to assist channel identification and cabling checks. There are two test tone modes;...

  • Page 17: Return Audio Inputs

    Pin 3: Non-phase DC Supply Input The commentator unit can be powered from an external, regulated 12V or 24V DC power source. The DC input is via a 4 pin male XLR-4 connector with the following connections: CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 18: Gpio Port

    Pin 4: +VE (12-24 Volt DC) When powering the CM-CU1 via the DC supply input, it is important to ensure that the unit is suitably earthed. An earth connection point is provided on the rear panel in the form of a M4 stud and screw and this should be connected directly to a technical earth.

  • Page 19: Configuration Options

    CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 5 Configuration Options The CM-CU1 has several user configurable options that can be changed to suit specific operational or personal requirements. These options can only be changed by entering a setup mode, which is accessible when the unit is powered-up.

  • Page 20: Config Page 2 - Line Input Routing To Output

    TALKBACK B, C & D buttons: No associated option on this page. Config Page 4 - No Function ON AIR button & TALKBACK A, B, C & D buttons: No associated option on this page. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 21: Config Page 5 - Limit Led Colour & Limit/Power Led Brightness

    PPM display brightness level 6. Mode 7 PPM display brightness level 7 (maximum brightness). Mode 8 PPM display disabled. TALKBACK B button: No associated option on this page. This button illuminates red to indicate button brightness level. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 22: Config Page 7 - Save/Load Configurations & Firmware Version

    Apply power to the unit whilst keeping TALKBACK C and TALKBACK D buttons pressed for 5 seconds. These buttons then illuminate red to verify that the default options have been loaded. After the default options have been restored, the unit returns to normal operating mode. CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 23: Technical Specification For Cm-Cu1 Commentator Unit

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 6 Technical Specification For CM-CU1 Commentator Unit Microphone Input Gain Range: +20dB to +86dB Maximum Input Level: -6dBu Equivalent Input Noise: 130dB Ref. 80dB gain with 150Ω termination Equivalent Input Noise: 128dB Ref. 50dB gain with 150Ω termination C.M.R.R.

  • Page 24: Technical Specification

    Indicates operating mode; normal or setup Front Panel Operational Controls Phantom: Switch to enable 48V microphone phantom power Mic Gain: Microphone gain potentiometer and range select switch selects +20dB to +56dB or +50 to +86dB CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 25 4 x XLR-3 pin male (transformer balanced) Mix Output: 1 x XLR-3 pin male (transformer balanced) GPIO Port: 15-way ‘D’-type socket Mains Input: Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC, 47-63Hz, 10W Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 26 10.6” (W) x 9” (D) x 2.8” (H - front) x 3.7” (H - rear) Dimensions (Boxed): 380mm (W) x 350mm (D) x 200mm (H) 15” (W) x 13.8” (D) x 7.8” (H) Weight: Nett: 3.3kg Gross: 4.3kg Nett: 7.3lbs Gross: 9.4lbs Accessories CM-CU21TP Commentator Unit Transport Case CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 27 NOTES CM-CU1 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 28 w w w . s o n i f e x . c o . u k t:+44 (0)1933 650 700 f:+44 (0)1933 650 726 s a l e s @ s o n i fe x . co. u k...

Table of Contents