1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sonifex Manuals
  4. Mixer
  5. CM-CU21
  6. User handbook manual

Sonifex CM-CU21 User Handbook Manual

Commentator unit
Hide thumbs Also See for CM-CU21:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
CM-CU21 Commentator Unit
User Handbook

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CM-CU21 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Sonifex CM-CU21

Summary of Contents for Sonifex CM-CU21

  • Page 1 CM-CU21 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-CU21 Commentator Unit Introduction Main Panel Controls & Indicators On Air Buttons Talkback Buttons Headphone Monitor Controls...
  • Page 4 Fig B: Power Connections Fig C: Mains Lead Table Fig 1-1: CM-CU21 Commentator Unit Fig 1-2: CM-CU21 Commentator Unit Block Diagram Fig 2-1: Top Panel View Of CM-CU21 Fig 3-1: Front Panel View Of CM-CU21 Fig 3-2: Rear Panel View Of CM-CU21...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in the course of the agency); CM-CU21 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-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Commentator Unit

    Sonifex Ltd in the UK. 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-CU21 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-Cu21 Commentator Unit

    1 CM-CU21 Commentator Unit Introduction Fig 1-1: CM-CU21 Commentator Unit The CM-CU21 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: Configuration Option Settings For

    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-CU21 Commentator Unit Block Diagram CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 13: Main Panel Controls & Indicators

    CM-CU21 COMMENTATOR UNIT 2 Main Panel Controls & Indicators Fig 2-1: Top Panel View Of CM-CU21 The main or top panel of the Commentator Unit is split into four areas. To the left and right are the main commentator position controls, with the third commentator/guest position controls located in the centre, below the power indicator, mix output limiter active indicator and the PPM meter display.

  • Page 14: Headphone Monitor Controls

    The PPM scale conforms to IEC60268-10 11a and a dB scale is also shown. There are options to set the brightness level of the PPM meter, or it can be disabled if it is not required. See section 5 Configuration Options on page 10 for details. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 15: Limit Led

    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-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Controls & Connections

    CM-CU21 COMMENTATOR UNIT 3 Front Panel Controls & Connections Fig 3-1: Front Panel View Of CM-CU21 The front panel of the Commentator Unit has all of the commentator inputs and headphone outputs as well as the microphone power and gain controls.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Controls & Connections

    CM-CU21 COMMENTATOR UNIT 4 Rear Panel Controls & Connections Fig 3-2: Rear Panel View Of CM-CU21 The rear panel of the Commentator Unit carries the four return audio inputs and all comm., talkback and mix output connectors. Four additional controls are located on the rear panel;...

  • Page 18: Return Audio Inputs

    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: Pin 1: 0V Pin 2: No connection Pin 3: No connection Pin 4: +VE (12-24 Volt DC) CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 19: Gpio Port

    Mains power is applied via a standard three-pin IEC male socket. Mains voltages between 85V and 264V AC at frequencies between 47 and 63Hz are accepted without adjustment. A 1A, 5 x 20mm SB fuse is used. The Earth pin MUST be connected to ensure safety. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 20: Configuration Options

    Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button: Mode 1 Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button momentary mode enabled (default). Mode 2 Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button latching mode enabled. Mode 3 Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button momentary and latching modes enabled. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 21: Fig 1-1: Cm-Cu21 Commentator Unit

    Commentator 3 line mode input is not routed to Commentator 2 headphones. Commentator 2 TALKBACK A button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 2 TALKBACK B button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 3 ON AIR button: No associated option on this page. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 22: Configuration Option Settings For Page 3

    Configuration option settings for page 4 Commentator 1 ON AIR button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 1 TALKBACK A button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 1 TALKBACK B button: No associated option on this page. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 23: Configuration Option Settings For Page 5

    Power and limit indicator brightness level 8 (maximum brightness). Commentator 2 TALKBACK A button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 2 TALKBACK B button: No associated option on this page. Commentator 3 ON AIR button: No associated option on this page. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 24: Configuration Options For Page 7

    The load/save functions will only work whilst in page 7. Page 7 also shows the current firmware version by flashing the Limit LED in a recurring sequence i.e. 1 flash for version 1, 2 flashes for version2 etc. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 25 Commentator 1 Talkback B and Commentator 2 Talkback A buttons pressed for 5 seconds. These buttons will then illuminate red to verify that the default options have been loaded. After the default options have been restored, the unit will return to normal operating mode. CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...

  • Page 26: Technical Specification For Cm-Cu21 Commentator Unit

    CM-CU21 COMMENTATOR UNIT 6 Technical Specification For CM-CU21 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.
  • Page 27 (Prog, A, B & C): 4 x XLR-3 pin female latching (transformer balanced). Commentator Outputs (Comm1-3): 3 x XLR-3 pin male (electronic balanced). Talkback A & B Outputs: 2 x XLR-3 pin male (transformer balanced). CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 28 270mm (W) x 230mm (D) x 70mm (H - front) x 95mm (H - rear) 10.6” (W) x 9” (D) x 2.8” (H - front) x 3.74” (H - rear) Weight: Nett: 3.34kg Gross: 4.32kg Nett: 7.35lbs Gross: 9.5lbs CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 29 NOTES CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 30 NOTES CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 31 NOTES CM-CU21 Commentator Unit User Handbook...
  • Page 32 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