SPL 2381 Owner's Manual

SPL 2381 Owner's Manual

Monitor & talkback controller

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Owner's Manual
Monitor & Talkback Controller
Model 2381
Stereo volume, source and monitor control with Cue Mix and Talkback functions

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  • Page 1 Owner‘s Manual Monitor & Talkback Controller Model 2381 Stereo volume, source and monitor control with Cue Mix and Talkback functions...
  • Page 2 Sohlweg 55 41372 Niederkruechten Germany Tel. +49 (0)2163 983 40 Fax +49 (0)2163 983 420 Email: info@soundperformancelab.com www.soundperformancelab.com © 2004 SPL electronics GmbH. All rights reserved. Names of other companies and their products are trademarks of their respective owners. MTC 2381...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SP 1 to SP 3, Mono, Dim, HP On, Talk ............11 Operation/Control Functions ..............12 Cue Mix/Musician, Cue Mix/Mix, Cue Mix/Volume, Talkback/Level ... 12 Control Room/Source Blend, Master Volume ..........13 Specifications ................... 14 Warranty ....................15 MTC 2381...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Monitor & Talkback Controller MTC 2381 combines volume level control, source switching and loudspeaker management for stereo monitoring with comfortable talkback and cue mixing functions. The organizational focus that such essential services bring, coupled with an extraordinary tonal quality, makes possible an unrivaled convenience in DAW-based monitor management –...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    An AC power cord is included for connection to the standard 3-prong IEC connector. The transformer, power cord and IEC connector are VDE, UL and CSA approved. The AC fuse is rated at 315 mA for 220/240 V and 630 mA for 110/120 V. 2381...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Graphic & Cabling Overview

    Tip=hot (+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=GND The following graph shows the correct wiring for connecting unbalanced signals to the balanced XLR connectors: balanced unbalanced Graphics “DAW“ and “Speakers“ by courtesy of Christian Preissig, media dell‘ arte - text&ton, E-Mail: media_dell_arte@mac.com 2381...
  • Page 7: Connectors/General Advice

    Footswitch This 1/4 inch footswitch input can accept an on/off switch or key/button input that allows remote control over which the Talkback function. Any sort of switch (including footswitches familiar to keyboard players) can be used here. Footswitch 2381...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel/Outputs

    You can connect a headphone amplifier to these balanced 1/4 inch plugs. Cue Mix Speaker 1-3 Speaker outputs 1 to 3 provide for the stereo out signal. A loudspeaker pair may be connected to each pair of balanced XLR connectors. Speaker 1 L 2381...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel/Power Connection And Switches

    If needed, the monitor pair can be deactivated over the corresponding front panel SP switch (refer to Operation/Switch Functions/SP 1-3 on page 11). The volume for the headphone, along with speakers, is regulated by the Master Volume control, too. (refer to Operation/Control Functions/Master Volume on page 13). 2381...
  • Page 10: Operation/Switch Functions

    These switches can be activated in two or altogether to determine routing for monitor buss summing. This selection process also determines which signals appear at the Slave Out output. Possible level differences must be compen- sated for at the source units. 2381...
  • Page 11: Sp 1 To Sp 3, Mono, Dim, Hp On, Talk

    Tip: When employed, an external key/button behaves just as if it were the installed talk button, e. g., you may speak until releasing the key/button. On the other hand, using an external switch means that your talk function will remain active until you again trip the switch. 2381...
  • Page 12: Operation/Control Functions

    The Mix potentiometer determines the level of the Mix signal as a second Cue-Mix component. Cue Mix/Volume Volume This potentiometer adjusts the total Cue-Mix volume. Tip: Cue-Mix volume can also be adjusted by the musician himself through a subsequent headphone amplifier. Talkback/Level Level This potentiometer controls the Talkback signal level. 2381...
  • Page 13: Control Room/Source Blend, Master Volume

    Leaving the MTC Master Volume control as set, you then perform the same adjustment for the other monitor/speaker pairs until each produces the same sound level as the first pair. Lacking an sound pressure level meter, you may still accomplish this adjustment well enough by ear. 2381...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Max. input level Balanced, RCA +21 dBu Unbalanced, RCA +19 dBu Dynamic Range (bal./unbal.) 108,4/110,4 dB CMRR › 70 dBu Power Consumption 10 W Dimensions H x B x T (mm): 91 x 272 x 220 Weight 2.5 kg/5.5 lbs 2381...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    SPL warranty repair facility in the country where purchased, or to the SPL factory in Germany, in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by SPL, with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner.
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