Personal Mixer Hub User Guide Publication AP9209 User Guide – AP9209_3 1 ALLEN&HEATH
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Contents 1. 1. Contents ...................................................4 2. Introduction to ME-U ................................5 3. Front Panel ...............................................6 4. Rear Panel ................................................6 5. Installing ME-U .........................................7 5.1 Rack or Surface Mount......................7 5.2 Changing the Input Card...................7 6. Connecting ME-U .....................................8 6.
2. Introduction to ME-U The ME Personal Mixing System is a uniquely flexible yet intuitively easy to operate solution giving individual musicians, performers and presenters the freedom to control their own monitor sound on stage. ME-U is a touring grade, 10 port PoE hub for use with Allen & Heath ME personal mixers. It provides power and up to 40 channels of audio to multiple ME-1 or ME-500 mixers.
3. Front Panel 10 Output Ports – To distribute audio and power to up to 10 ME-1 or ME-500 personal mixers. Can also connect to the input of another ME-U hub when connecting to more than 10 ME-1 mixers. Each port provides: Up to 40 channels of audio Channel names (ME-1 only) Channel stereo linking PoE power Locking EtherCon connection Input Port – To receive sources to distribute to ME personal mixers. The ME-D input card is provided as standard.
5. Installing ME-U Make sure the ME-U is turned off before installing it or removing or fitting its Input card. 5.1 Rack or Surface Mount ME-U can be positioned on a flat surface or mounted into a standard 19” equipment rack. It requires 2U rack space. If necessary, remove the plastic feet by carefully prising them off using a flat bladed screwdriver. Mount the ME-U in the rack using 4 rack bolts with protective washers to protect the panel. Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit.
6. Connecting ME-U 6.5 Cat5 cables 6.1 Connecting the output ports Use STP (shielded twisted pair) CAT5e or higher cables. Those with both foil and braided screens provide shielding from interference and are generally more rugged. Stranded core cables are less prone to damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled. ME-U provides locking Neutrik EtherCon sockets to protect the connections and ensure suitability for touring. We recommend you use cables fitted with locking EtherCon plugs.
6.6 Input source – Qu, SQ, GLD or dLive 6.7 Input source – iLive ACE Using the standard ME-D input card. Plug any of these ports into the ME-D: GLD mixer dSNAKE port EXPANDER port Qu mixer dSNAKE port SQ mixer SLink port dLive MixRack ME Monitor port AR2412 rack MONITOR port AR2412 / AB168 EXPANDER port Plug iLive ACE from the MixRack Port B. Do not use the MixRack surface link ACE. To receive channel names you need to connect a second Cat5 cable from an iLive Network port into the ME-U Network port.
6.8 iLive via ME-U ACE card 6.9 Input source – iLive mixer MMO Using the ACE card option in the ME-U. Using the standard ME-D input card. iLive Port B MMO card Aviom® out Plug iLive ACE from the MixRack Port B. Do not use the MixRack surface link ACE. To receive channel names you need to bridge the iLive network across the ACE connection using two jumper cables as shown here. To receive channel names you need to connect a second Cat5 cable from an iLive Network port into the ME-U Network port.
6.10 Input source - Aviom® A-Net 16 Using the standard ME-D input card. Use the ME-U to connect to ME-1 and ME500 mixers only. It is not intended for nor compatible with Aviom® mixers.
7. The default ME-U network address is: IP address = 192.168.1.40 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 If this has been changed and is not known then it may be incompatible and the computer may not connect. If this is the case reset the ME-U network settings using the front panel recessed switch. Starting ME-U Connect to your mains power outlet and press the rear panel ON/OFF switch to turn the ME-U on. The front panel blue power indicator lights. Wait until the ME-U has booted. This takes around 20 seconds.
8.4 The Status page This page shows information about the ME-U. It lets you check the current status of the hub, its input source and connected units: Firmware – The current operating firmware running in the ME-U. Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest version available. Temperature – The current operating temperature measured inside the unit. If this reads higher than 40 degrees C then check that there is adequate airflow around the unit and that its ventilation slots are not blocked.
8.5 System Setup page Use this page to access ME-U system settings: ME-U IP Settings – Displays the current network static TCP/IP settings. You can change these if you wish to access the ME-U via a different network. Default settings can be restored using the front panel recessed ‘Reset’ switch. IP address = 192.168.1.40 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.1.
8.6 Channel Setup page Some Allen & Heath digital mixers can broadcast their channel names and stereo link status to the ME-U for distribution to all connected ME-1 and ME-500 mixers: iLive – Data is sent over an additional cable plugged from an iLive Network port into the ME-U Network port. Qu, SQ, GLD and dLive – Data is sent over the Cat5 connection along with the audio into the ME-D input.
Manual names and stereo links If your source does not broadcast the channel data then you can manually enter names and stereo linking for the 40 channels. Tick and then untick the (All) box in the ‘Use Received’ column. Click a Name box and type in a name with up to 6 characters. This is the name that will be displayed on the ME-1 mixer screen when its key is assigned for ‘Default’ name. Tick the Stereo Link box for channels you wish to link, for example left and right of a stereo keyboard.
8.7 Firmware page 8.8 To exit Setup Make sure you have saved any changes you have made to the ME-U. These settings are stored in the ME-U. If you have changed the ME-U IP address then keep a note of this as you will need it next time you want to open the Setup Application. To exit the Setup Application simply close the web browser. You can disconnect your computer from the ME-U once setup is complete. The ME-U does not require a computer to run it. The computer is used only for setup and to view status.
9. ME-U Specification 92.20 76.20 9.1 Dimensions 88.00 353.00 482.60 173.00 40.00 253.00 9.2 Specification 9.
