User manual

CMC7 - Surround Monitor Controller

WARNING:

It is recommended that you turn the volume control down to a lower level before

turning the CMC7 off - this is to ensure that a sudden volume increase when

turning on does not damage your speakers or your hearing.

In addition, do not use excessive force at either end of the volume knob - it’s

size would mean that damaging the potentiometer is possible.

OUTPUT

Mute: Cuts the volume of all channels (especially useful in an emergency). Note

that Mute does not affect the headphones in the same way as it does the speakers.

With the Mute switch active the headphones will still pass audio in just the same

way as if it was inactive, they are not affected. This allows for someone to edit audio

using headphones whilst a conversation is occurring in the control room, for

example.

Dim: With the switch active the output level is attenuated by 20dB’s. It enables you

to lower the volume without adjusting any of the settings.

STEREO MIX

Active: W hen active mixes down all eight channels to their relevant position within

the stereo mix and outputs the signal via the Left and Right speakers and also the

Sub signal to the LFE of the surround setup.

SUB: Toggles the Sub (LFE) on and off to hear the stereo mix through the L and R

speakers only. Note that this switch only functions when the stereo mix is active.

HEADPHONES

The CMC7 has a dedicated headphone output, via 1/4” TRS jack on the rear face

(7), with individual headphone amplifier and level control (4) on the top face - Note

that the level control is not affected by the main large monitor volume knob (1), and

has no bearing on the volume of the speaker outputs (6). The headphone operates

in stereo, with all eight channels mixed down to their relevant position within the

stereo mix.

Warning:

It is advisable to unplug the headphones before switching the CMC7 on or off.

It is also recommended that you turn the headphone level down before inserting

the jack, and turn it up to your desired listening level - these measures will not

only prevent your ears from being damaged but also the headphone’s drivers.

Also, note that these are high quality circuits and have been designed for

professional headphones, so care must be taken when using lower standard,

consumer quality headphones as damage could occur.