ALLEN & HEATH ML5000 User's Guide

USER GUIDE Publication AP3736 Dual Function Live Sound Console

10 ML5000 User Guide SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM +-INPUTGAIN+48VPADHPF INSENDLF LM HM HFEQ INFREQ4 BAND EQUALISERFILTERMETER+-RETURNINSERTPOST-EQPRE-EQPAN B

ML5000 User Guide 11 MIXSEND+-RETURNINSERTMUTEFADERMUTE GROUPSmodeMETERPEAKL AFLR AFLAFLAFL LOGICPANBLENDMAINMIXL RLR CLCR+L MIXR MIXC MIXTB ENABLE

12 ML5000 User Guide Technical Specifications 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms, +4dBu = 1.23 Vrms Operating Levels Channels...

ML5000 User Guide 13 The Range • ML5000-32 32 mono, 4 stereo inputs • ML5000-40 40 mono, 4 stereo inputs • ML5000-48 48 mono, 4 stereo inputs •

14 ML5000 User Guide Connecting the Power Supply The ML5000 console range is supplied with the MPS14 power supply unit. A second MPS14 may be conn

ML5000 User Guide 15 Earthing The connection to earth (ground) in an audio system is important for two reasons: 1. SAFETY - To protect the operat

16 ML5000 User Guide Rear Panel Connections IN. XLR input for mic or line level signals. Pin 2 hot. Phantom power is fed to pins 2 and 3 through

ML5000 User Guide 17 STEREO IN. Each provides two balanced stereo inputs which can be selected independently or mixed into the channel, INPUT A o

18 ML5000 User Guide Audio Connector Types and Wiring

ML5000 User Guide 19 Gain Structure How the levels between the different signal stages are set up is referred to as the gain structure. For best per

2 ML5000 User Guide Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the ML5000. We recommend that you read this fully before starting.

20 ML5000 User Guide CONTROL LAYOUT A MONO INPUT and EQ B GRP/AUX SENDS C MAIN MIX SENDS D INPUT FADERS E STEREO INPUT and EQ F

ML5000 User Guide 21 A MONO INPUT and EQ. The input preamp matches microphone or line level signals to the console. The sweepable high pass

22 ML5000 User Guide A MONO INPUT and EQ A1 +48V. Switches +48VDC to the channel input XLR for powering microphones or DI boxes that need p

ML5000 User Guide 23 A7 EQUALISER. The channel equaliser provides adjustment of 4 independent frequency bands. Each has cut/boost and fr

24 ML5000 User Guide B GROUP / AUXILIARY SENDS These controls send the channel signal to the audio groups 1-8 and aux sends 1-16. They are the

ML5000 User Guide 25 Internal Link Options Several link options are available to satisfy user preferences. These require removal of the console bas

26 ML5000 User Guide C MAIN MIX D INPUT FADERS C1 MAIN MIX. A single switch routes the channel signal to the 3 output main mix.

ML5000 User Guide 27 D3 SAFE / EDIT. This green LED has a different function according to console operating mode: Normal The LED lights when

28 ML5000 User Guide Using LCRplus The ML5000 LCRplus system extends signal imaging beyond conventional LR and LCR panning by allowing full 3 speak

ML5000 User Guide 29 Positioning the Sound. Use the PAN and BLEND controls to position the sound within the LCR image. It is possible to dynam

ML5000 User Guide 3 Contents Introduction... 2 Warranty...

30 ML5000 User Guide E STEREO INPUT and EQ Four dual input stereo channels are provided to the right of the master section on standard models.

ML5000 User Guide 31 Using the Dual Inputs. The 4 (8 optional) stereo channels let you connect up to 8 (16 optional) stereo sources. Two sources

32 ML5000 User Guide F GROUP / AUX 1-8 G AUX 9-16 MASTERS F1 AUX/GRP MODE. This switch configures each fader master 1 to 8 as eit

ML5000 User Guide 33 F5 G1 TB ENABLE. Press these to enable talkback to any combination of grp/aux master outputs. When selected, pressing

34 ML5000 User Guide H ROTARY AUX 1-8 MASTERS These are the masters for the channel post-fade aux sends 1-8. They are normally used as sends to

ML5000 User Guide 35 I MAIN MIX MASTERS Using the Engineers Wedge Monitor It is best to use the same type of monitor speaker as provided on stag

36 ML5000 User Guide J MATRIX and 2-TRACK 2-TRACK Output The 2-track output is sourced from the main LR mix. The factory default setting is po

ML5000 User Guide 37 J7 SAFE / EDIT. This green LED has a different function according to console mode: Normal The LED lights when the matri

38 ML5000 User Guide K VCA GROUPS VCA Groups Explained VCA groups provide an important alternative to audio subgroups for simultaneously controll

ML5000 User Guide 39 Using VCA Groups Use audio groups where you want to insert group signal processing or send groups of signals to the matrix. Us

4 ML5000 User Guide This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European

40 ML5000 User Guide K4 VCA GROUP FADER. The fader adjusts the level of all channels assigned to the group. The ‘0’ position is referred to as

ML5000 User Guide 41 L MUTE GROUPS Mute Groups Explained A mute group lets you turn a selected combination of channels on or off with a single ke

42 ML5000 User Guide M SNAPSHOT MEMORIES A Note on Snapshot Mutes The input and output channel mutes can be stored and recalled from the snap

ML5000 User Guide 43 Channel Safes Explained A channel is referred to as being made ‘safe’ when it is protected from being overwritten or affected b

44 ML5000 User Guide M2 PREVIEW. Press this switch to enter preview mode. The green LED flashes to warn that you are in preview mode. The

ML5000 User Guide 45 To Recall a Snapshot Memory Set the underpanel DISABLE switches M8 for recall of just the mutes, VCA assignments, or both. Se

46 ML5000 User Guide N SOLO-IN-PLACE Solo-In-Place Explained Solo-in-place (SIP) provides the sound engineer with a useful tool for checking t

ML5000 User Guide 47 N1 SOLO-IN-PLACE (SIP). Use this switch to put the console into SIP mode. Nothing happens if you press the switch by i

48 ML5000 User Guide O HEADPHONES / LOCAL MONITOR P P/AFL SYSTEM The Console Monitor System The engineer is able to listen to any channe

ML5000 User Guide 49 O1 PFL TRIM. Adjust this control to set the listening level of the PFL selection. Provides a range from -12dB attenuat

ML5000 User Guide 5 Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS O

50 ML5000 User Guide Q OSC/NOISE GENERATOR WARNING: The generator is capable of producing a high level continuous signal. To avoid

ML5000 User Guide 51 R INTERCOM R1 INTERCOM TRIM. Adjusts the level of the intercom signal in the console headphones. This is not affe

52 ML5000 User Guide S TALKBACK Using Talkback Talkback lets the operator talk to one or more console outputs, for example to communicate with

ML5000 User Guide 53 T U V The Meterpod The Console Meterpod The ML5000 continues the Allen & Heath tradition to provide f

54 ML5000 User Guide T GRP/AUX VU Meters 1-8. Illuminated moving coil VU (volume unit) meters display the output levels of mix 1 to 8. Depend

ML5000 User Guide 55 PREVIEWSTOREVCA assignMUTESSTATUSMIDI RS232RECALLDisable store/recallMIDICHCLR/SETALLDUMP(SHIFT)MUTES / VCA ASSIGNAUTO-INCON/OFF

56 ML5000 User Guide Channel Mutes Pressing any input or output channel MUTE switch transmits a MIDI Note On message. Similarly, receiving a MID

ML5000 User Guide 57 Archiving the Console Settings The console settings can be saved to an external device such as a MIDI sequencer or data archive

58 ML5000 User Guide Operating System Technical Support Operating Software Version Number The version number is briefly shown on the snapshot displa

ML5000 User Guide 59 USER NOTES :

6 ML5000 User Guide Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions. The power unit is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead

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ML5000 User Guide 7 ML5000 Key Features The Allen & Heath ML5000 is a large format VCA equipped dual function live sound console. It can be qu

8 ML5000 User Guide QUICK START SHEETConfigure the Mode Switches : Use a pen or pointed object to select the underpanel mode switches. FRONT-OF

ML5000 User Guide 9 How to Assign a VCA or MUTE GROUP : 1. Press EDIT GROUP. The key flashes. 2. Press MUTE on the master you want to edit. It fl