Live digital console control centre with 144 input channels, 120 mix buses, 96 khz sample rate, 21" touch screen and touring grade road case (109 pages)
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DY11 7HJ. England. Tel:+44 1562 741515 Fax:+44 1562 745371 Email: midas.info@uk.telex.com Website: midasconsoles.com MIDAS Heritage 1000 Operators Manual DOC02-H1000 Issue 1.1 - February 2003 Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specification and features may be subject to change without notice.
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Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage (s) Current Freq 115V AC 50/60Hz Heritage 1000 Audio Mixing Console 230V AC and dual redundant PSUs to which this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following directives and/or standards:- Directive(s) Test Standard(s)
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ATTENTION! The following special limitations apply to the console and must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility performance: POWER CONNECTION The console should only be operated with the power supply connected to ground via its mains supply connector. CONTROL CONNECTIONS The console should only be operated with high quality screened control cables.
input gain treble gain freq Midas HS1001 Mono Input bass insert Module high pass level level level level level level level (pan) level level (pan) level masters masters MONO masters pan to groups MUTE disable all automation SAFE SOLO input MIDAS HS1001...
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The INPUT B switch disconnects the main XLR input from the channel and replaces it with the second (B) input. The B input is also an XLR but it is normalled through a ¼ inch jack The 48V switch connects 48 volt socket which provides a input for input phantom power to both of the XLR...
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level The AUX controls (1 to 10) give level continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the aux busses. The level adjustment is from + level 6dB to off. level level Aux send ON/OFF switching is achieved using the console assignment The aux PRE switches change the system.
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The ST switch connects the post fader channel signal to the master stereo bus masters The MONO switch connects the post masters MONO fader channel signal to the mono The PAN defaults to control the master bus. channel placement within the master masters stereo mix and has a constant power The SIS switch enables the spatial...
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The 48V switch connects 48 volt phantom power to both of the XLR input connectors. This is suitable for a condenser microphone or DI box. The dual concentric GAIN control left gives continuous and independent The left PHASE switch activates a 180 adjustment of the input amplifier gains degrees phase change within the left from + 15dB to + 60dB.
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level The AUX controls (1 to 10) give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the aux busses. The level adjustment is from + 6dB to off. All aux signals default as a level mono sum of the left and right channel but aux 7,8,9 and 10 can also be configured in stereo if required by pressing the stereo switch on the...
The ST switch connects the post fader The LEFT TO BOTH switch takes the channel signal to the master stereo bus left input and routes it to all left and via the bal control. masters right outputs; cutting the right input signal.
MIDAS HS1011 peak meter auxiliary master select TALK Group Module reverse MUTE group SAFE level SOLO fader swap master master MONO master group group group MUTE SAFE SOLO MUTE auto disable SAFE group MIDAS HS1011...
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The METER monitors the peak signal level of the post fader sub group outputs and the BUS PEAK LED indicates that signals are near clipping on the sub group bus (pre insert signals). The METER TO AUX switch moves the meter and peak LED to monitor peak aux signals in place of the sub group meter...
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The ST switch connects the post fader group signal to the master stereo bus master via the pan control. master MONO The MONO switch connects the post fader group signal to the mono master master bus. The SIS switch enables the spatial imaging system which operates in conjunction with the pan control to produce a left, centre, right mix.
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The VCA MUTE switch acts on the post fader signals of any input channels which are assigned to the MUTE VCA master. The switch can be controlled from snapshot automation. auto disable The recessed AUTOMATION The SAFE switch removes the VCA DISABLE switch disconnects the SAFE virtual fader and mute from snapshot...
MIDAS HS1012 peak meter auxiliary master select TALK Stereo Aux reverse stereo MUTE group Group Module SAFE level SOLO fader swap master master MONO master group group group MUTE SAFE SOLO MUTE auto disable SAFE group MIDAS HS1012...
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The METER monitors the peak signal level of the post fader sub group outputs and the BUS PEAK LED indicates that signals are near clipping on the sub group bus (pre insert signals). The METER TO AUX switch moves the meter and peak LED to monitor peak aux signals in place of the sub group meter...
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The ST switch connects the post fader group signal to the master stereo bus master stereo via the pan control. group master The MONO switch connects the post MONO fader group signal to the mono master bus. master The SIS switch enables the spatial imaging system which operates in conjunction with the pan control to produce a left, centre, right mix.
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The VCA MUTE switch acts on the post fader signals of any input channels which are assigned to the VCA master. The switch can be controlled from snapshot automation. MUTE The SAFE switch removes the VCA virtual fader and mute from snapshot auto automation control.
left center right mono MIDAS HS1021 peak peak peak master Masters left right Module peak peak peak monitor lamp dim tape input led dim MONO freq (hz) mono solo level stereo solo PINK MONO mono monitor SOLO source GROUP SOLO talk stereo MONO...
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The MASTER METERS monitor the peak signal level of the master post fader left, center and right outputs. left center right mono The BUS PEAK LED's indicate that signals are near clipping on the master peak peak peak busses (pre insert signals). master right left...
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The MONO SOLO TRIM adjusts the incoming solo level before sending it The STEREO SOLO TRIM adjusts the to the monitor output. The control incoming solo level before sending it range is from +6dB to off with a center to the monitor output. The control 0dB calibration point.
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The SOLO ON / CLEAR switch and indicator has two functions; it illuminates when any solo switch is active and when pressed it clears any active solo switches. The st to mono ON switch sums the pre fader left and right mix signals and solo CLEAR The SOLO ADD MODE switch...
MIDAS HS1041 peak peak peak peak TALK TALK Matrix Module 7-10 7-10 9-10 MUTE SAFE level SOLO upper to upper to LINK lower lower 7-10 7-10 9-10 MUTE SAFE level SOLO matrix MIDAS HS1041...
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The MATRIX METERS monitor the peak signal level of the matrix post fader outputs. The BUS PEAK LED's indicate that signals are near clipping on the matrix The TALK switches connect the busses (pre insert signals). peak peak master module talkback systems to the individual matrix busses.
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The AUX 7-10 TO MTX switch allows matrix inputs 7 through to 10 to be sourced from the aux outputs instead of the group outputs. 7-10 9-10 The LEFT/RIGHT dual concentric rotary controls give continuous adjustment of the levels sent from left and right master outputs to the matrix busses.
lock mute MIDAS HS1033 s-group Automation Module active system solo in place (hold 3 seconds) automutes virtual (hold 3 fast fader seconds) scenes automation system system store midi insert delete copy check cancel confirm scene act/scene down last next headphones MIDAS HS1031...
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ASSIGN KEYS AND MODE SWITCHES. The LOCK switch will toggle state each time it is pressed. The N-1 switch (optional) is used in When the LOCK switch is illuminated all assignment changes conjunction with the SET switch on are disabled and virtual fader operation is locked (either on or each input channel to connect the off).
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The SOLO IN PLACE switch sets the console to solo in place mode. In this mode any input solo that is pressed activates a mute of all the other channels. To protect against accidental operation the solo in place switch must be pressed for 3 seconds before it will operate.
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SNAPSHOT AUTOMATION SYSTEM. Snapshots can be stored in the automation system as ACTs or SCENEs. There is no difference between an ACT or a SCENE apart from the numbering; scenes are just sub sets within acts. The SYSTEM switch gives the operator access to the system menu.
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The MIDI key allows the operator to edit the snap shot Operating the STORE key will store MIDI information. On entering this mode the operator the current console assignments and will be presented with a menu of the four MIDI settings to the snap shot being messages that are stored within each snap shot, its displayed on the numeric display.
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VCA MASTER FADER AUTOMATION. The fader automation operates in two main ways:- REAL FADER MODE and VIRTUAL FADER MODE. MUTE In REAL FADER MODE all of the internal VCA systems are controlled auto by the real (physical) faders. The automation system can assist in the disable control of the real faders by prompting the operator using the 11 LED's SAFE...
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The differences between virtual fader recall and store are explained in more detail in the chart below:- Recall Mode Store Mode Recall a new scene and leds will indicate the current Recall a new scene and leds will indicate the current virtual fader positions.
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Any virtual fader can be isolated from further scene Any virtual fader can be isolated from further scene recall by pressing the SAFE switch. After the switch recall by pressing the SAFE switch. After the switch is pressed it will also be possible to “pick up” the is pressed it will also be possible to “pick up”...
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Heritage Menu Overview Ver 2.06 (Key this symbol denotes a CONFIRM button press ) Menu Menu 1 Menu 2 Button Level Level SYSTEM LOCK TOTL All automation and assignment functions are disabled. MENU A-LK Only Assignment functions are available RCAL Only recall and assignment functions are available.
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Store Menu If storing new scene When storing a new scene there are no options available, the scene will be stored with the fastest cross fade speed and the display will revert back to default. Store Menu When Overstoring When Overstoring an existing scene the following options are available. OVERSTORE OVR/STOR The scene is over stored and display reverts back to scene number...
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Unlocking the Console: To unlock the mixing console press the SYSTEM menu button. Using the up/down keys scroll through the menu until LOCK is displayed, press CONFIRM. Using the up/down keys scroll through the menu until the desired level of unlock is displayed on the screen, then press the confirm button. Locking the Console: To lock the mixing console press the SYSTEM menu button.
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Storing a Scene Cont. Selecting a memory number and storing the memory: a/ The numbers in the display can be altered as follows. Select either Act or Scene using the ACT/SCENE C/O switch. You will see either act or scene illuminate below the display.
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Editing the Cross fade Value of a Scene: a/ Recall the scene you wish to copy by selecting the scene number and pressing the NOW button. b/ Press the STORE button, and using the UP and DOWN buttons scroll through the display until XFADE is shown, press CONFIRM.
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Midi In Assignment: Setting The Console to Respond to Midi Changes: The console settings can be accessed via the “AUTO” submenu after pressing the “System” button. This submenu option is only available when in “SYS” Lock-Mode. After selecting “AUTO”, there are two further sub-menus: 1.
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Note 2 As the Solo add and Clear function of the Heritage 1000 are controlled differently to that of the 3000 and 2000. The solo CLR and ADD functions are not linked and must be triggered locally on any 1000 linked into a system.
HERITAGE 1000 SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW AND STATISTICS. 1. The 1000 is a 26 buss console with an additional 13 x 8 output matrix. The busses are as follows:- 10 audio groups = 10 6 mono aux 2 stereo aux 1 stereo master...
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7. The 1000 has 71 long throw faders for mix control. 8. The 1000 has a total of 1539 automated switch functions as follows:- 480 input channel aux virtual assign switches 480 input channel VCA sub group virtual assign switches 480 input channel mute sub group virtual assign switches 48 input channel mute switches 10 audio sub group mute switches...
HERITAGE 1000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Input Impedance 2k Balanced Line 20k Balanced Input Gain Continuously variable from (all faders at 0dB) + 15dB to + 60dB Mic + Pad Continuously variable from - 15dB to + 30dB Line Level Inputs Maximum Input Level...
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Output Impedance All Line Outputs 50 Ohms Balanced Source to drive > 600 Headphones To drive > 8 Maximum Output Level All Line Outputs + 21dBu Headphones + 21dBu Nominal Signal Level - 60dBu to + 10dBu Line 0dBu Headphones + 10dBu Equaliser Hi pass Slope...
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