Owner’s Manual HV-3R Remote-Controllable High Voltage Microphone Preamplifier Millennia Music & Media Systems
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................ 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ............... 6 Channel Display ..............................................7 Channel Number Indication .............................. 7 Gain Setting ...................................................7 Overload Indication .........................................7 Channel Mute .................................................7 Level Meter ....................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Millennia Media HV-3R Remote-Controllable High Voltage Microphone Preamplifier. The HV-3R is the result of meticulous listening tests on numerous circuit, topology, and packaging designs. Your HV-3R is a finely tuned instrument intended for critical professional applications — we feel it offers the world's most sonically neutral microphone preamplification.
FCC Notice Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MILLENNIA MEDIA, INC. (Millennia) could void your authority to operate this equipment under the EC, ICAN, or FCC rules. Copyright: You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the HV-3R is transferred to you. The HV-3R serial number is located on the rear left side of each unit. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below.
7 Front Panel Functions The 3/8” thick hand-machined aluminum front panel consists of two LCDs, one rotary encoder, 32 LED channel status indicators, and 18 functional pushbutton switches. 5 6 1. Large Rotary Encoder – Adjusts gain. 2. Column of Five Illuminated Pushbutton – Used to toggle a selected mic preamp’s parameters: • • • • • MUTE Audio POLarity inversion PAD 14dB attenuation +48Volt phantom power LINK Channels 3.
Channel Display The large LCD displays the channel number, the gain setting (8 dB to 69 dB in 1.0 db increments), overload indication via a small “OL” icon, channel mute, and a channel bar graph level meter. Channel Number Indication – Channel indication is shown numerically when in Local and LAN remote mode, and alpha-numerically when in MIDI remote. For example, if the unit is assigned Unit ID 01, channel 6 is displayed as “6” in Local and LAN modes.
OPTION SLOT PANEL 8 7 8 7 9.0 MIDI IN 10.5 110-120 MIDI OUT MIDI THRU ETHERNET B OUTPUT 6 5 4 3 4 3 PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 5 C OUTPUT 2 5 2 1 6 1. AC Power – Worldwide (user configurable 100-240VAC) IEC power inlet. 2 1 LAN Remote ## Local 4. Analog I/O – Eight channels of XLR analog I/O connectors. Eight female XLRs for microphone-level input and eight male XLRs for line-level output. or 5.
Choosing Startup Settings – The HV-3R is shipped to startup with the default settings: • • • • • • • • • All functions turned off (MUTE, POL, PAD, 48V, LINK). Startup in Local mode with LAN Remote 01 set for remote operation (MIDI OFF). Startup with memory location 01. Front Panel Lock OFF Auto Save (for LAN Remote operation Only) ON IP Address set to 192.168.1.201. User Mode set to Basic. Menu timeout set to 180 sec. Gain range set to 69dB.
Local Operation The HV-3R is fully functional as a stand-alone microphone preamplifier without the need for any remote control. Local operation of the HV-3R is straight forward. To modify any control on a channel, press the desired channel’s Select button. It will then illuminate, indicating that the controls on the left side of the front panel are active for that channel. Press the five rectangular parameter buttons (Pad, Link, etc.) to change the channel’s parameters.
LAN/MIDI Remote Local Remote Name Enter Name Save Where? <”## “Name“ > Overwrite Setup? No, Yes Save Recall Save Setup Name, Save, Del Recall <”## “Name“ > > Save Where? <”## “Name“ Delete Setup <## Name > Overwrite Setup? No, Yes MIDI Unit ID ## MIDI ## page 11 of 40 Status See Advanced Utility See Advanced Startup IP Address Mode Are You Sure? No, Yes Unit ID Startup Mode Local, Remote Setup Starting Setup <## “Name” IP Address, Save DHCP > Auto Save On, Off rev 1.4.
Basic Menu Mode Remote Mode 1) Local Local Mode 1) Save – Menu for saving, naming, and deleting setups stored in memory. (A) Name – Allows nine character naming of each memory location. (B) Save – Saves all current setup parameters to a specified memory location. (i) Location (a) Overwrite (C) Delete – Deletes a saved setup from memory, effectively setting all parameters of that setup to default. (i) Are You Sure 2) Recall – Recalls all parameters of a previously saved Setup.
Remote Operation 3. Ethernet and MIDI control cannot be used simultaneously in an HV-3R remote system – only one remote control protocol can be used in an HV-3R network. Unit ID 01 Remote Operation of HV-3R with Ælogic Software (PC Only) 4. The HV-3R is shipped with a proprietary Graphical User Interface, Ælogic, created specifically for the task of controlling up to 48 HV-3Rs simultaneously. There are a few steps that must be completed to insure proper communication over the LAN.
Locking the Unit in Remote Mode – The unit may be locked in the remote mode on startup to prevent tampering. Navigate to “Setup” and select “Startup” Press the right arrow twice to select “Locked” Choose “Locked” (or Unlocked) and press ENTER. You can manually go in and out of this mode from the front panel by putting the unit into the Local mode. Be sure you are at the top of the menu tree by pressing the up arrow several times. Pressing the < then key places the unit in locked Remote mode.
Installing the Ælogic Software – Insert the Ælogic Disc into the computer (Windows XP or Vista only) that will be used to control the HV-3R(s). The following screen will appear. If it doesn’t, browse to the CD and open setup.exe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to open its properties. Select “Use the following IP addresses. Enter 192.168.1.200 in IP Address. Enter 255.255.255.0 in Subnet mask. Click OK and continue to exit out of Network Connections.
Scene Window Unit Status Window Control Section Ælogic Operation Millennia’s Ælogic remote control software is straightforward to operate. Here is an in-depth description of the available functions of the GUI. Refer to Appendix for a list of keyboard shortcuts. Unit Status Window – The example screen above shows a Unit Status window in which six HV-3R units (48 channels) are connected to the remote network. The Unit Status window displays an icon of each HV-3R unit on the network.
Overview Overview – Expands the channel control area to show multiple units. Virtual switches are replaced by small virtual LEDs. Link switch is replaced by link group number only. Other attributes are shrunk to fit. All functions remain accessible and adjustable on the Overview Screen. Ælogic is always the master control when the unit is in Remote Mode. Any changes made in to the unit’s front panel in the Local mode will be overwritten when the HV-3R is put back into Remote Mode.
Channel Strip Display and Functions Control Layout The main control section, starting from the top down, graphically represents these features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Channel Gain Faders/Gain Display – A traditional looking “mixer fader” that adjusts preamp channel gain. A text box below the fader indicates the actual channel gain setting in decibels. Standard gain range is 8 dB to 69 dB. A range of 8 dB to 80 dB is a no-charge option. Gain is segmented in 1 dB steps. The Up and Down keyboard arrow keys can also be used to adjust the channel gain in 1dB steps.
Link Matrix The Link Matrix dialog box provides for easier linking and unlinking of channels and can be accessed via shortcut ctrl-L or from the pull down menus (Edit>Link). • • • Name a Link Group by right clicking a Link Group number. See the members of a group by double clicking the group’s name. Right click a link to bring up the channel naming dialog box.
The Scene List – Scenes are arranged sequentially within the Scene Window (000, 001, 002, etc.). The Scene List is a scrollable list of all Scenes within the Scene Window. Left-clicking a Scene Number/Name will highlight it. No system functions will change until the Recall button is clicked or until the desired scene is double-clicked. Project and Scene Management Creating a Project – Before anything (new scenes, changes to scenes, etc.) can be saved, a project itself must be created by doing a Save.
Recalling Scenes – Scenes can be recalled two different ways: 1. 2. Highlight the desired scene and click the “Recall” button. Double click the scene name. The scene’s parameters will be transmitted to all HV-3R units on the network. Scenes are not saved until you save the project.
Remote Operation with Pro Tools HD (Version 7.3 Tested) Setting the MIDI Channel on the HV-3R 1. Parameters for Remote Operation LAN Remote ## Local Pro Tools can control the following front panel parameters on the HV-3R: 1. Polarity 2. Pad (14dB) 3. 48V (Phantom Power) 4. Gain (08 dB to 69 dB) 2. 3. Pro Tools does however turn the Mutes on each HV-3R channel off upon sync up. 4.
Setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools Before setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools, make sure all Digidesign software and hardware and your MIDI interface are installed, connected, and working properly. Once a New or Existing session is opened follow this procedure to control your HV-3R parameters in Pro Tools. Choosing the MIDI Channel and Port Number in Pro Tools 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the “Setup” pull down menu and choose “Peripherals…” (the Peripherals window will pop up looking like this).
Assigning the HV-3R Outputs to Recording Interface Inputs in Pro Tools In order to have Mic Preamp controls available in Pro Tools you have to map the outputs of the HV-3R to the inputs on your Recording Interface. Make sure you know which outputs of the HV-3R are going into which inputs on your Recording Interface before proceeding. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the “Setup” pull down menu and choose “I/O…” (see I/O Setup window above) Click the “Mic Preamps” tab.
Accessing Remote Controls of the HV-3R in Pro Tools Edit and Mix Windows When you add new audio tracks that have inputs corresponding to outputs from an HV-3R, there will be special controls available on each channel in Pro Tools. To access controls in the Edit Window: • Select View > Edit Window > Mic Preamps from the drop down menus. If you click the button labeled “Mic Type” in the previous diagram, a larger Pro Tools fader with the same buttons will appear such as the example to the right.
Appendix Ælogic Keyboard Shortcuts Keys Function Alt Click-and-Drag fader of linked group Allows you to trim member of group Alt E Edit Menu Alt F File Menu Alt F4 Close program Alt S Setup Menu Click and Drag on Link Matrix Drag across to link/unlink channels Click and Drag POL or Pad or 48V or Mute or Link Drag across channel buttons to select or unselect Click and Drag Scene name Drag to new place in list Ctrl H Help Menu Ctrl I Unit identity check Ctrl L Brings up Link Matrix Ctr
Advanced Menu Mode To access push both Left and Down buttons at the same time after selecting Advanced Mode. These controls can get you into trouble, so be careful with function like clearing memory and resetting defaults. They have no undo. LAN/MIDI Remote Local Remote See Basic Save See Basic Recall See Basic Setup See Basic Status IPAddr Pwr Ver MAC Current IP 192.168.1.201 Power 470C, 3.3 > Firmware Version Ver. 0.132.
HROE (option) Jumper Diagram Polarity and Pad Functions • • The XLR outputs are A. They are locally or remotely controlled. The Polarity and Pad on Outputs B and C can be configured to either follow A or remain fixed at the values below by moving the associated jumpers. Channels *Polarity Follows A Polarity Fixed *Pad Follows A Pad Fixed at -13.
Inductor Installation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Clocks - the AD-R96 should have only one clock source. If running with the internal clock, make sure SW4 is in the INT position and no external clock is connected. AD-R96 (Option) User Guide Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components on the AD-R96 board. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the HV-3R’s chassis.
MIDI If the HV-3R is going to be controlled via MIDI without Pro Tools, a MIDI controller can be programmed, or MIDI manipulation software such as PD (Pure Data) can be used to control the preamp’s functions. This is a brief overview of how MIDI works in regards to the HV-3R in order to help in the process of programming a controller or software properly.
MIDI Implementation Charts HV-3R Channel Function Channel 1 Pad Data Byte 1 Controller Number (hex/dec) Data Byte 2 Value (hex/dec) 0x02 / 2 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 Channel 2 48V 0x04 / 4 " Polarity 0x05 / 5 " Mute 0x07 / 7 " Gain 0x09 / 9 See Gain Table Pad 0x12 / 18 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 Channel 3 48V 0x14 / 20 " Polarity 0x15 / 21 " Mute 0x17 / 23 " Gain 0x19 / 25 See Gain Table Pad 0x22 / 34 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 Channel 4 48V 0x24 / 36
HV-3R Channel Function Channel 6 Pad Data Byte 1 Controller Number (hex/dec) Data Byte 2 Value (hex/dec) 0x52 / 82 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 Channel 7 48V 0x54 / 84 " Polarity 0x55 / 85 " Mute 0x57 / 87 " Gain 0x59 / 89 See Gain Table Pad 0x62 / 98 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 Channel 8 48V 0x64 / 100 " Polarity 0x65 / 101 " Mute 0x67 / 103 " Gain 0x69 / 105 See Gain Table Pad 0x72 / 114 Off = 0x00 / 0 On = 0x7F / 127 OMNI 48V 0x74 / 116 " Polarity 0x75 /
MIDI Gain Table Decimal Value Hex Value HV-3R Value 0 0x00 8 1 0x01 8 2 0x02 8 3 0x03 9 4 0x04 12 5 0x05 15 6 0x06 18 7 0x07 21 8 0x08 14 9 0x09 17 10 0x0A 30 11 0x0B 33 12 0x0C 36 13 0x0D 39 14 0x0E 42 15 0x0F 45 16 0x10 48 17 0x11 51 18 0x12 54 19 0x13 57 20 0x14 60 21 0x15 63 22 0x16 66 23 0x17 69 Extra Gain Options 24 0x18 72 25 0x19 75 26 0x1A 78 27 0x1B 80 page 35 of 40 rev 1.4.
Simple MIDI Controller Lagniappe – Something extra, our summer intern, Turner Kirk, made this for testing and we thought it might be a useful thing to have. It is not supported by Millennia, so please don’t call and ask for help. There are many places on the internet where you can. Go to this website: http://www.puredata.org/downloads Download the PD install file for your Operating System and run the installation procedure. Download the PD patch from Millennia Media website. http://www.mil-media.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Purple and Red Icons Trying to set up IDs and IP address while Ælogic is running. Configure hardware before running the software. Close Ælogic and restart it. HV-3R powers up in Local Mode. Create and save startup mode Unit doesn’t appear in Ælogic. Change mode to Remote on front panel Parameters saved in the startup register have changed. You had been using the unit in LAN mode with auto save on. It works in Pro Tools HD until the unit is powered down and back on.
Specifications Minimum Gain 8 dB Maximum Gain (1 dB per step, 61 steps) 69 dB (80 dB on request) Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB sub 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz Noise 60 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, Inputs common -130 dB EIN Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, +27 dBu Out < .002%, Typ. < .0007% Intermodulation Distortion (50 Hz & 7 kHz) 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out < .
Maximum Non-harmonic Spurious Tones Better than -140 dB Intrinsic Jitter 20Hz-20kHz @ 48kHz 50 pS RMS typical 32-96 kHz External Clock Lock Range all measurements with HV-3D in circuit page 39 of 40 rev 1.4.
Warranty Millennia Media will repair this product, free of charge, for products sold in the USA and Canada, in the event of defect of materials or workmanship for one (1) year following date of purchase. A proof of purchase is required. If there is not a valid proof of purchase, the warranty period will begin from the manufacturing date located on the serial number sticker on the product. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser.
