Solidyne MX 2100 User Manual

Portable mini console

Advertisement

Quick Links

p o r t a b l e
c o n s o l e s
MX 2100
Portable mini console
U s e r ' s m a n u a l
Solidyne SRL
3 de Febrero 3254 (CP 1429) Bs As, Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4702 0090 Fax: +54 11 4702-2375
Revision
e-mail: info@solidynepro.com www.SolidynePRO.com
April 2015

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the MX 2100 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Solidyne MX 2100

  • Page 1 MX 2100 Portable mini console U s e r ' s m a n u a l Solidyne SRL 3 de Febrero 3254 (CP 1429) Bs As, Argentina...
  • Page 2 Page 2 www.SolidynePro.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Overview..............5 1.1 Features.................5 Maximize the cell phone transmission................5 Designed for Internet......................5 High performance......................6 1.1.1 Inputs......................6 1.1.2 Outputs......................6 1.1.3 Power supply....................7 1.1.4 Portability.......................7 1.1.5 Connectivity....................7 2. INPUTS, OUTPUTS AND CONNECTIONS....9 2.1 REAR PANEL.................9 2.1.1 Inputs......................9 2.1.1.1 Microphone inputs....................9 2.1.1.2 Line input......................9 2.1.2 Input connections..................10 2.1.3 USB power supply..................10...
  • Page 4 3.3.2.2 About the return from Studio................25 3.3.2.3 About signals that can be managed..............25 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......26 Whats in the box Inside the box you will find: 1 Solidyne MX2100 console  1 USB multivoltaje charger  mini-USB to USB-A male 1 cable ...
  • Page 5: Overview

    With the MX2100 eliminates the analogical connection between conventional audio consoles and the audio inputs on the laptops, which are not designed for professional use. The Solidyne MX2100 connects to the computer with a standard USB cable, which resolves the sends and returns via Internet to link with the radio.
  • Page 6: High Performance

    3 inputs for dynamic microphones, 1/4” TRS female  jack. Non-saturation pre-amplifiers with “local- feedback” technology by Solidyne. 1 built-in condenser microphone (shares the knob with  the line input). 1 line input (mono), compatible with headphone  output of portable players and digital recorders.
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Headphones outputs (cue): 3 outputs for  headphones. Headphone mix combines sources and return signals according to the connections diagrams. RJ11 to land-line or wired cell phone.  Bluetooth to link to studios or remote journalist.  USB port for streaming via Internet (using a laptop). ...
  • Page 8 Page 8 www.SolidynePro.com...
  • Page 9: Inputs, Outputs And Connections

    REAR PANEL REAR PANEL 2.1.1 Inputs 2.1.1.1 Microphone inputs The console Solidyne MX2100 has 3 microphone inputs (MIC-1, MIC-2, MIC-3) using ¼” TRS connectors. Pre-amps use a technique called "local feedback" that avoids saturation when the sound pressure level over the microphone capsule is high (e.g.
  • Page 10: Input Connections

    2.1.2 Input connections LIN-4 Microphones Sleeve Sleeve Signal Ring Balanced (+) Balanced (-) If connects a stereo signal to line input, take in mind that this input is monoaural,  so only the left channel will be used. A plug-plug stereo TRS cable can be used without risk, since at the console the ring (right channel) leaves unconnected.
  • Page 11: Headphones Outputs

    Balanced output TRS (Plug) to balanced input XLR Balanced output TRS (Plug) to unbalanced input (stereo TRS o RCA mono) The program signal is processed by a compressor to reduce the dynamic range, avoiding differences of levels on the air or distortion on the telephone line due to signal peaks.
  • Page 12: Link The Cell Phone To The Console

    opposite side of the console, are good places. The Bluetooth wireless connection has better audio quality since the signal remains in the digital domain from the cell phone to the MX2100. 2.2.1.1 Link the cell phone to the console By linking cell phones to the console creates a link between two devices, and allows the phone to remember the unique ID of the console (ID).
  • Page 13: Re-Connections

    In some cell phones, it is necessary to "connect" the new device found to active it. In others, the new device is activated after being detected.  If there are other Bluetooth devices near to the MX2100, turn off Bluetooth on the MX2100, repeat the search in the cell phone and write-down the existing devices.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Land-Line

    The cell phone manages through this connector the audio signals. The console sends PGM signal to the cell, which transmits to the radio. The radio sends back to the telephone, which enters through the cell phone to the console and sent to the headphone mix (Studio). Usually, the microphone and speaker phone are disconnected while using the audio connector for hands-free.
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    Dial the phone number. • To talk, you can use the built-in microphone (Line-1 / MIC), or a • microphone connected to the console (recommended). Both signals are sent to studios via land line. The RJ-11 connections are: No connected LINE LINE No connected...
  • Page 16: Receiving At The Studios

    Studios the signal of MX2100 is received using a standard telephone hybrid. To achieve good results it is recommended to use professional quality equipment. Solidyne provides high quality telephone hybrid, both rack- mount units (Series HL-202 and Bluetooth HL-203VQ) and built-in systems into the on-air consoles.
  • Page 17: Using The Console

    USING THE CONSOLE 3 . 1 F r o n t p a n e l 3.1.1 Power on Pressing “ON” the console starts up, either the console is connected to a charger or operating with internal battery. When the unit is connected to USB, to the charger or computer, charging indicator LED ("CHG") is on, while the console is off.
  • Page 18: Headphones

    WHEN THE CONSOLE IS USED FOR FULL-DUPLEX REAL-TIME LINK, ALWAYS CONNECT THE MICROPHONE TO THE INPUT MIC-3, since it switches the USB return for direct monitoring in headphones. In this condition USB is not available for PGM ("3.3.1 Remote Studio"). The knob 'MIC-4/LIN/Bluetooth' manages the signal from the built-in microphone;...
  • Page 19: Signal Level Indicator

    Hybrid's return. • (c) If the communication is full duplex via Internet (using a VoIP software with the laptop, see “3.3.1 – Reporter or real time mobile unit”) there is no delays. The signals available at the headphones are: The PGM mix conformed by MIC-1; MIC-2; MIC-3 •...
  • Page 20: Telephonic Link

    3 . 2 T e l e p h o n i c l i n k The communication is done from the phone connected to the console, either land-line or cell phone (See “2.2 link with the radio station”). The following describes the procedure for both cases: 3.2.1 Cell phone If the cell phone is linked via Bluetooth, call to the radio station...
  • Page 21: If The Communication Is Interrupted

    3.2.4 If the communication is interrupted... As the cell phone ends the call when the connection is broken, you can wait for the radio to call and respond by pressing YES/SND on the cell phone, or '#9' on console's keypad. When answer, the radio link is restored. If you are using a land-line and communication lost, release the ON-AIR to make or receive a new call.
  • Page 22: Reporter Or Real Time "Mobile Unit

    3.3.1 Reporter or real time “mobile unit” 3.3.1.1 About transmission This case refers to full duplex transmission to Studios. The console connects via USB to a laptop with Internet access. The link with the studio is done with the laptop using a VoIP software (like Skype ) which provides great audio quality with minimal delay even with low bandwidth.
  • Page 23: Mobile Unit In Real Time Transmission

    3.3.1.3 Mobile unit in real time transmission www.SolidynePro.com Page 23...
  • Page 24: Remote Studio Using Streaming

    3.3.2 Remote studio using streaming Page 24 www.SolidynePro.com...
  • Page 25: About The Transmission

    In the previous case, the MX2100 is a remote studio, which transmits to the radio station. The link is half-duplex, using a high quality audio streaming. 3.3.2.1 About the transmission The console connects via USB to a laptop with Internet access.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 Microphone inputs; 3 external dynamic MIC and one internal condenser MIC. Audio inputs 1 line (mono) to connect portable recorders. USB to connect a laptop From -20 dBu to -75 dBu. Non clipping MIC amplifier at any MIC Input levels level.
  • Page 27 www.SolidynePro.com Page 27...

Table of Contents