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ALLEN & HEATH ML5000 User Manual

Dual function live sound console
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Dual Function Live Sound Console USER GUIDE Publication AP3736...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the ML5000. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings, system block diagram and technical specification. For further information on the basic principles of audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications available from bookshops and audio equipment dealers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2-Track Output........... 36 Mains Plug Wiring Instructions......6 VCA Groups............38 General Precautions ..........6 VCA Groups Explained........38 ML5000 Key Features ......... 7 Assigning VCA Groups........40 Quick Start Sheet..........8 Mute Groups............41 System Block Diagram ........10 Assigning Mute Groups........

  • Page 4: Warranty

    EMC and safety issues can contact Allen & Heath. NOTE: Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only. Installation Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 6: Mains Plug Wiring Instructions

    The console should be transported in the original packing or purpose built foam lined flightcase. Protect the control surface from damage during transit. The console is a large and heavy item. To avoid injury ensure adequate man power and precaution when lifting or moving the console. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Ml5000 Key Features

    ML5000 Key Features The Allen & Heath ML5000 is a large format VCA equipped dual function live sound console. It can be quickly configured for front-of-house (FOH) or stage monitor mixing. As one console suitable for both applications it is equally well suited to installation, rental and touring. It offers an...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Sheet

    L, R and C. MAIN MIX = Routes the BLEND BLEND channel to the main L,R,C outputs. GRP PAN ON = Press for stereo (follow pan) groups. STEREO PA MAIN BLEND BLEND BLEND ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 9 Check that it has not been made safe (green SAFE/EDIT PAFL LED on in normal console mode). CALL The STORE function does not work. Hold down SHIFT AFL-L AFL-R AFL-M and press the UP key to toggle store on or off. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 10: System Block Diagram

    FOR EITHER AUX OR GROUP OSC/NOISE/TALKBACK INTERCOM TRIM OSC/NOISE TO TB SIDETONE LISTEN TALK TO INTERCOM PINK NOISE +48V TRIM TO PHONES TRIM TALK TO TB LAMP INTERCOM IN/OUT 1kHz OSC CALL TB MIC MONITOR DIM Disable MONITOR DIM ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 11 METERS 9-16 R AFL MIX GRP/AUX MATRIX R AFL C METERS METER SELECT MONITOR SOURCE FROM INTERCOM PHONES WEDGE MON HEADPHONES TRIM TB DIM 2TRK MONO 2TRK LOCAL MUTE LOCAL MONITOR INPUT PAFL OUTPUT AFL PAFL LOGIC ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    2-Track ......TRS jack ..ground comp, tip+ ..<50 ohm....-2dBu........Max +21dBu Local Monitor ....TRS jack ..ground comp, tip+ ..<50 ohm....0dBu ........Max +21dBu Headphones....TRS jack ..tip left, ring right..for stereo headphones >30 ohms ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 13: The Range

    The Range • • ML5000-32 32 mono, 4 stereo inputs 002-583 2.8 metre DC power lead • • ML5000-40 40 mono, 4 stereo inputs 002-584 0.5 metre DC combiner lead • • ML5000-48 48 mono, 4 stereo inputs AP3736 ML5000 Console User Guide •...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Supply

    Connecting the Power Supply The ML5000 console range is supplied with the DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS. CAUTION MPS14 power supply unit. A second MPS14 may DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD.

  • Page 15: Earthing

    Use good quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints. Allow sufficient cable loop to prevent damage through stretching. If you are not sure ... Contact your service or local Allen & Heath agent for advice. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Connections

    These provide inputs to all the mix busses and P/AFL system. They are balanced WARNING Use only the DC power and operate at –2dBu. Up to two sidecars may be cable provided with the console. connected. ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 17 L, R and C main mix. Pin 2 hot. The C recommended. The 4-pin XLR prevents any output is available as the engineers wedge monitor confusion with the 3-pin audio connections. feed when the front panel mode switch is selected. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 18: Audio Connector Types And Wiring

    Audio Connector Types and Wiring ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Gain Structure

    ‘-10’ to ‘0’ for loudest average volume required. This allows plenty of additional headroom Using the Meters. The ML5000 provides metering if you need it. If you are connecting to crossovers at all important stages through the signal chain. For...

  • Page 20: Control Layout And Key

    Q OSC/NOISE GENERATOR G AUX 9-16 MASTERS R INTERCOM H ROTARY AUX 1-8 MASTERS S TALKBACK I MAIN MIX FADERS T GRP/AUX 1-8 METERS J MATRIX U LRC/PAFL METERS K VCA GROUPS V AUX 9-16 / MTX 1-8 METERS ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 21 9-16 outputs or matrix 1-8 as pre/post auxes but would not normally be levels according to the setting of the meter select required. switch near section O . ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 22: Mono Input And Eq

    150Hz), reduce handling noise and stage rumble, or protect the speakers from very low frequency energy (set around 30 to 50Hz). Switch out to preserve full sub energy for low frequency 1kHz sounds such as kick drum, bass and special effects. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Using The Equaliser

    Use the in/out switch to compare the original and equalised sound. The equaliser has a flat response and therefore no effect when all the cut/boost controls are set to their centre detented position. 1kHz ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 24: Channel Group / Auxiliary Sends

    AUX SEND 9-16. These rotary controls adjust how much channel signal is sent to the auxiliary outputs 9-16. They function according to the position of the STEREO switches described above. An extra +6dB boost is available. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Channel Internal Link Options

    POST-MUTE Special Sends. The aux sends can be used for PRE-FADE MUTE PRE-MUTE any application where an independent mix is required. Select pre or post-fade and mono or CONNECTORS stereo as required. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 26: Channel Main Mix And Fader

    The switch also functions as a solo select when the console is in SIP mode, and as an edit key when in EDIT GROUPS or EDIT SAFES mode. channel mute status is always displayed on the switch regardless of mode. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Removing The Fader

    PK can flash, for displayed on the main VU and LED bar meters example, if the preamp is clipping while signal reads providing finer resolution and dynamic display. low due to attenuation through an inserted processor. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 28: Using Lcrplus

    Using LCRplus STEREO + CENTRE FILL. A centre fill speaker is The ML5000 LCRplus system extends signal used to reinforce the sound to the first few rows of imaging beyond conventional LR and LCR panning the audience when the L and R speakers are by allowing full 3 speaker balance and positioning positioned far apart.
  • Page 29 BLEND volume associated with switched routing. While you could use the matrix to balance groups of sounds between the speakers, LCRplus lets you balance the image independently for each sound. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 30: Stereo Input And Eq

    250Hz. The low frequency band has a shelving response that cuts or boosts the lower (bass) frequencies by up to 15dB. The shelf turning point is 60Hz. 1kHz E5 EQ IN. Switches the equaliser in or out. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Using The Dual Inputs

    You can also mono a stereo source by pressing both MONO L and MONO R together. Use this when the stereo image is too wide or not appropriate for the application. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 32: Group / Aux Fader Masters

    R outputs. It does not affect the C output. At the detented centre position the signal routes equally to L and R. PAN and BLEND combine to adjust the balance between the 3 outputs. The control has a 3dB attenuation at centre position. ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 33 The talkback and osc/noise signals are routed pre-insert. The ML5000 intelligent P/AFL system provides the following operating capabilities: Mono or stereo AFL. Press a single AFL switch MUTE. This momentary action switch to listen to that master as a mono signal fed to both turns the grp/aux master signal on or off.

  • Page 34: Rotary Aux Masters

    Each mix provides an insert for patching in an equaliser or other signal processing, full metering, mono or stereo AFL, and talkback enable. The rotary master outputs would not normally be used when the fader masters are configured as monitor sends. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 35: Main Mix Masters

    0dB operating position. Pressing the TALK TO TB switch S6 automatically These faders are not part of the console VCA group dims the output by 20dB to prevent feedback system. between the local speaker and talkback mic. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 36: Matrix

    The switch also functions as a solo select when the CONNECTORS console is in SIP mode, and as an edit key when in EDIT GROUPS or EDIT SAFES mode. The mute status is always displayed on the switch regardless of mode. ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 37 Use the grp/aux 1-8 controls to create the The ML5000 intelligent P/AFL system provides the required balance, for example just the vocal groups following operating capabilities: to improve speech intelligibility. You could add in a small amount of the main mix with the LRC controls Mono or stereo AFL.

  • Page 38: Vca Groups

    The ML5000 has 8 VCA groups. Mono and stereo to feed different groups of signals into the matrix. input channels can be assigned to one or more However, fewer such groups are usually required groups.
  • Page 39 The signal follows the fader levels and image controls with C mixed into the L and R so that you can listen to the LCR mix in stereo. CHANNEL MASTER FADER FADER DC VOLTAGE ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 40: Assigning Vca Groups

    All channel SAFE/EDIT LEDs turn on indicating that all channels are assigned. Example 2 CHANNEL GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Example 3 CHANNEL GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 +10dB (max) CLR/SET RECALL (SHIFT) ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Mute Groups

    (cleared) or turned on (set) using the shifted recall function. The ML5000 has 8 mute groups. You can select Using Mute Groups more than one group at the same time. VCA group mutes cannot be assigned to the mute groups.

  • Page 42: Snapshot Memories

    Clear all - Turn all console mutes off groups. The groups always take priority. • MIDI program message send and receive • MIDI dump in/out for archiving • MIDI channel number select • MIDI / RS232 activity indicators • Console vs memory status indicator ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Channel Automation Safes

    RECALL two times until the display flashes SEt. Release shift and press RECALL Er#. MIDI receive error (# = error number) again to confirm. All channel SAFE/EDIT LEDs turn on indicating that all channels are assigned. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 44: Previewing Snapshots

    M9 SHIFT. Press and hold this key together with another to action that keys shifted function. This provides access to additional setup controls such as selecting the MIDI channel number, and protection for functions such as solo-in-place. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 45: Recalling Snapshots

    To turn all Mutes on or off in a snapshot. cues. Recall the snapshot. Clear or set all console mutes Refer also to the section on MIDI /RS232 for details as above. Now store the snapshot again. on archiving the console settings and memory contents. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 46: Solo-In-Place

    SIP mode to arm console ready for solo • Channel solo safes VCA assign Disable store/recall • Add, remove channels from the solo mix MUTES • Clear-all to restore full mix (SHIFT) • Toggle last solo to compare with full mix ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Channel Solo Safes

    The safe settings are not making to the overall sound. lost when power is removed. When you have finished soloing the channels simply press the SIP switch again to restore normal console operation. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 48: Headphones / Local Monitor / Pafl

    20dB when the TALK switch is LOCAL MONITOR pressed. The ML5000 features an intelligent P/AFL system that provides extended monitoring capability. The MUTE inputs can be selected as mono PFL or stereo in- place AFL, the outputs as mono or stereo AFL.
  • Page 49 PAFL and AFL switches. Its LED checking signals in the headphones. lights to show that one or more switches are active and can be cleared. Note that this switch also provides the clear/toggle function in SIP mode. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 50: Oscillator / Noise Generator

    When you have finished using the generator be sure to disable it if you want to avoid the possibility of accidental operation during performance. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 51: Intercom

    LISTEN is turned off. The controls are logically grouped near the talkback section for easy single handed operation of the listen, signal and talk functions. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 52: Talkback

    TB enable switches and use TALK TO TB as monitor by 20dB. a monitor dim function, for example when using the intercom, when talking with someone at the console, or to dim the pink noise signal when testing speakers. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Meterpod

    AUX 9-16 MTX 1-8 The Console Meterpod The ML5000 continues the Allen & Heath tradition to provide full signal metering at all key stages in the signal chain. The channel LED meters give you important signal information and multipoint peak PAFL sensing.

  • Page 54: Meter Types

    Both VU and LED bar types of meter are provided levels of mix 1 to 8. Depending on the setting of the on the ML5000. This gives you the best of both underpanel mode switches F1 these display group average and peak metering.

  • Page 55: Midi Overview

    MIDI MIDI Overview The ML5000 includes a Musical Instrument Digital MIDI PREVIEW Interface (MIDI) port. Standard 5-pin IN, THRU and OUT sockets allow connection to external MIDI MUTES / VCA ASSIGN equipment such as computer show control systems, sequencers, instruments...

  • Page 56: Midi Channel Mutes

    These messages are subject to further development MAIN L MAIN L MAIN L MAIN R MAIN R MAIN R and addition. Please check the Allen & Heath Web MAIN C MAIN C MAIN C site for the latest information. ML5000 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Archiving The Console Settings

    Transmit and Receive. The format for a single at a later date, for example a re-run of a previous packet is as follows: performance. You can also use the dump facility to program additional ML5000 consoles, for example <SysEx header> <packet type>...

  • Page 58: Operating System Technical Support

    Allen & Heath or your (SHIFT) appointed service agent. Technical support is available through your dealer or by visiting the Allen & Heath Internet Web site. www.allen-heath.com ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 59 USER NOTES : ML5000 User Guide...
  • Page 60 Visit Allen & Heath : http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.mlseries.com ML5000 User Guide ML5000 User Guide...

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