ALLEN & HEATH ML5000 User Guide

ML5000 User Guide 3
Contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
Warranty............................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 5
Mains Plug Wiring Instructions............................ 6
General Precautions ............................................ 6
ML5000 Key Features ......................................... 7
Quick Start Sheet................................................. 8
System Block Diagram ...................................... 10
Technical Specifications.................................... 12
The Range ......................................................... 13
Installation Details.............................................. 13
Connecting the Power Supply .......................... 14
Turning the Console On or Off .......................... 14
Earthing.............................................................. 15
Rear Panel Connections.................................... 16
Audio Connector Types and Wiring .................. 18
Gain Structure.................................................... 19
Control Layout and Key..................................... 20
Mono Input and EQ ........................................... 22
Using the Equaliser ........................................... 23
Channel Group / Auxiliary Sends ...................... 24
Channel Internal Link Options........................... 25
Using the GRP/AUX Sends ............................... 25
Channel Main Mix and Fader ............................ 26
Removing the Fader .......................................... 27
Checking the Channel Signal Level .................. 27
Using LCRplus™................................................ 28
Stereo Input and EQ.......................................... 30
Using the Dual Inputs ........................................ 31
Group / Aux Fader Masters ............................... 32
Rotary Aux Masters............................................ 34
Main Mix Masters............................................... 35
Using the Engineers Wedge Monitor ................ 35
Matrix ................................................................. 36
2-Track Output................................................... 36
VCA Groups....................................................... 38
VCA Groups Explained...................................... 38
Assigning VCA Groups...................................... 40
Mute Groups...................................................... 41
Assigning Mute Groups..................................... 41
Snapshot Memories .......................................... 42
Channel Automation Safes................................ 43
Previewing Snapshots ....................................... 44
Storing Snapshots ............................................. 44
Recalling Snapshots.......................................... 45
Setting Auto-increment...................................... 45
Turning all Mutes On or Off ............................... 45
Solo-In-Place ..................................................... 46
Channel Solo Safes ........................................... 47
Headphones / Local Monitor / PAFL ................. 48
Oscillator / Noise Generator.............................. 50
Intercom............................................................. 51
Talkback ............................................................ 52
Meterpod ........................................................... 53
MIDI Overview.................................................... 55
Changing the MIDI channel number ................. 55
MIDI Channel Mutes .......................................... 56
MIDI Snapshot Messages ................................. 56
MIDI AFL Messages........................................... 56
Archiving the Console Settings ......................... 57
Operating System Technical Support............... 58
Operating Software Version Number ................ 58
Loading New Operating Software ..................... 58
Console Reset ................................................... 58

ALLEN & HEATH ML5000 Specifications

General

Brand	ALLEN & HEATH
Model	ML5000
Category	DJ Equipment
Language	English