Euphonix ML530 User manual

ML530 Mic-Line Interface Manual
Version 1.0
Part# 840-07522-01
Publish date: November 1999
Euphonix Inc. 220 Portage Avenue Palo Alto , CA 94306
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ML530 MIC-LINE INTERFACE...................................................................... 4
Box Inventory...........................................................................................................................4
Safety and Precautions.........................................................................................................4
System Setup.............................................................................................................................5
Power On Sequence ..................................................................................................................5
CE................................................................................................................................................5
Component Overview............................................................................................................6
Functional Description...............................................................................................................6
Features.....................................................................................................................................6
Applications Typical Use............................................................................................................6
Physical Specifications.........................................................................................................7
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................................8
Dimensions................................................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................9
Performance Specifications.......................................................................................................9
Environmental Requirements...................................................................................................10
Power Requirements................................................................................................................10
Power Consumption.................................................................................................................10
User Reference......................................................................................................................11
ML530 Mic/Line Interface Cable Specification – Standard Configuration.................................12
ML530 Mic-Line Interface Hookup Diagram – Standard Configuration.....................................13
ML530 Mic-Line Interface Cable Specification – Optional Input Patch.....................................14
ML530 Mic-Line Interface Hookup Diagram – Optional Input Patch .........................................15
Input and Output Pinout Diagrams, Channels 1-12, ELCO 38 Pin ............................................16
Input and Output Pinout Diagrams, Channels 13-24, ELCO 38 Pin...........................................17

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ML530 MIC-LINE INTERFACE
Box Inventory
TheML530Mic-LineInterfaceboxcontainsthefollowingitems.
Description Part # Qty
ML530 Mic-Line Interface 956-06648-01 1
Power supply, ML530 946-06692-01 1
ML530 Manual 840-07522-01 1
TheML530 is packagedwithoutcables. Sync,Control,MADI,andaudiocablesare
required. 10meter,20meterorcustomlengthcablekitsareavailablefororder. Seethe‘User
Reference’section.
Safety and Precautions
1) ReadInstructions-Readallthesafetyandoperationinstructionsbeforeoperatingthe
MC524converters.
2) HeedWarnings–Followallwarnings ontheMC524andintheseoperatinginstructions.
3) WaterandMoisture–DonotusetheMC524nearwater.
4) Heat–LocatetheMC524awayfromheatsources.
5) PowerSources–ConnecttheMC524onlytoapowersupplyofthetypedescribedin
theseoperationinstructionsorasmarkedontheMC524.
6) PowerCordProtection–Routepowercords sothatthearenotlikelytobewalkedupon
orpinchedbyitemsplacedonthem.
7) ObjectandLiquidEntry–DonotdropobjectsorspillliquidsontheMC524.
8) DamageRequiringService–TheMC524shouldbeservicedonlybyqualifiedpersonnel
when: a) Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasspilledintotheMC524;or
b) TheMC524doesnotappeartooperateorexhibitsamarkedchangein
performance;or,
c) TheMC524havebeendroppedorthereisdamagetoachassis.
9) Servicing–DonotattempttoservicetheMC524beyondthosemeansdescribedinthis
operationmanual. Allotherservicingshouldbe referredtotheEuphonixTechSupport
department.
10) Fusereplacement–Topreventelectric shockandavoidriskoffire,replacefuseonly
withthesametypeandrating.
11) Topreventelectricshock,donot usetheMC524polarizedplugwithandextension
cord,receptacleorotheroutletunlessthebladescanbefullyinsertedtopreventblade
exposure.
12) GroundingorPolarization–Donotdefeatthegroundingorpolarization oftheMC524.

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13) Cooling-Inorderto provideadequateventilationforproductcooling,Euphonix
recommendsthatOne(1)rackspacebeleftopenonTOPofevery two(2)boxdevices
excepttheS5computers..Examples ofboxdevicesare2RUhighconverters,the
Mic/LineInterfaceandtheMonitorController.TheMic-LineandtheMonitorboxmust
beontheTOPofthegroupoftwo.
THEREARENOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTSINTHEML530
System Setup
TheML530receivescontrolinformationfromtheSystem5InterfacePilotviaa15pinDsub
cable.
AllnecessaryconnectionstotheML530 aredescribedinthecablespecificationsandhookup
diagramsinthisdocument.
Power On Sequence
TheML530canbepoweredupindependentlyoftheDigitalCorecomponents. Itcanbeleft
poweredoncontinuouslyinatypicalinstallation.
CE
CEcertificationfortheML530isavailablefromthefactory.

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Component Overview
Functional Description
TheML530Mic-LineInterfaceisa24channeldigitallycontrolledanalogpreamplifier. Digital
controloftheML530isprovidedbytheSC253iInterfacePilotwhichisundercontrolofthe
systemoperatorfromtheSystem5controlsurface.
Inadditiontogain,theML530alsofeaturesahighpassfilter,Hi/LoZswitch,andphantom
power. TheML530ispackagedina2RUenclosure.
Features
TheML530providesgainoverarange of-12dBto+72dBin 1/2dBincrementsforeach
channel.
FrontpanelLEDsprovidestatusinformationofallfeaturessotheoperatorcandetermineat
aglancethestatus of each input channel. Red front panel LEDsindicatesignalclipping,mute,
impedanceor phantom poweractivation. GreenLEDsindicate signal presence or the activation
ofthe high passfilter, or padattenuator. (Mute,signalpresent,padandmutearenotcurrently
implemented.)
Redundantpowerissupportedbythepurchaseofanadditionalpowermodule964-06692-
01.
Applications Typical Use
UsedinconjunctionwiththeEuphonixAM713analogtoMADIconverter,theML530
providesmultiple variablegaininputsforthe System5system. Ifmorethan 24 channelsof
variableinputsaredesired,additionalML530unitscanbeaddedtotheSystem5configuration.

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Physical Specifications
Front Panel
LEDs 8LEDsprovidestatusinformationforeachofthe24channelsasfollows:
Clip Signalclipping(red)
Mute Channelmuted(red) (currentlynotimplemented)
LowZ Lowimpedance(red)
48V Phantompower (red)
Sig signalpresent(green) (currentlynot implemented)
HPF Highpassfilter(green)
Phase Phaseinvert(green) (currentlynotimplemented)
Pad 12dBattenuation(green) (currentlynotimplemented)
Power Switch On/Offbuttonpowerstheunitup.
Sincethe ML530 is digitallycontrolledvia software, therearenootherusercontrolsonthe
frontpanel.
LEDs
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Clip Mute LowZ 48V
PadPhaseHPFSig
(Red)
(Green)
Power Switch

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Rear Panel Connectors
Inputs (38pin ELCO). A totalof 24 inputsare provided ontwo38pinELCOconnectors. Allsignals
inputattheseportscanbelevelboostedorattenuated. Instandardconfiguration,input cable is
configuredbycustomer. ELCOconnectors and pins are provided. (Seepinoutson pages 14
and15.)
Outputs (38pinELCO) Atotal of 24outputsareprovidedon two38pinELCOconnectors. Thesupplied
outputcablesfanoutto2 setsof12XLR Femalesforconnectiontothe AM713AnalogtoMADI
converter. (Seepinoutsonpages14and15.)
Control (DB15) Digitalcontrol inputfrom253iPilotcomputer. Signal formatisEuphonixTCCbi-
directionalserialprotocol.
AC Line In (IEC) and FuseTray TheIECpowerconnectoracceptsstandardIECpowercords. 90-250VAC,
50or60Hzcanbeappliedatthisconnector.
Dimensions
Height: 3.5inches
Width: 19inches
Depth: 18.6inches
Weight: 17lbs
Approximately6 inchesofdepthshould beleftbehindthe ML530forcableconnections.
CONTROL
OUTPUTS INPUTS
1 -12
13-24
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Technical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Gain Range -12dB–72dBin0.5dBsteps
Phantom Power +48V+/-2% (Switchedperchannel)
Maximum Input Level 41dB (Padinserted, unity gain, @1KHz, @1% THD+N)
DifferentialInputImpedance 200Kohms (HiZ,Padoff,+48Voff)
200Kohms (HiZ, Pad on, +48V off)
12.7Kohms (HiZ, Pad on, +48V on)
12.7Kohms (HiZ, Pad off, +48V on)
1.5Kohms (LoZ, Pad off, +48V off)
1.5Kohms (LoZ, Pad on, +48V off)
1.4Kohms (LoZ, Pad on, +48V on)
1.4Kohms (LoZ, Pad off, +48V on)
Maximum Output Level: 29dB (@1KHz, @1% THD+N)
Output Impedance: 100ohms
Frequency Response: 10Hz-90KHz (-0.5dB@unity gain)
20Hz-50KHz (-0.1dB@unitygain)
10Hz-60KHz (-0.5dB@30dBgain)
22Hz-22KHz (-0.1dB@30dBgain)
10Hz-90KHz (-0.5dB@66dBgain)
15Hz-80KHz (-0.1dB@66dBgain)
Gain Accuracy: +/-0.15dB (@1KHz)
Distortion (THD+N): 0.0006%(@ 1KHz @ 0dB gain with
+13.5dBapplied,22KHzFiltered)
<0.02%(20Hz–20KHz@ 13.5dB 80KHzFiltered)
EquivalentInputnoise,(EIN): -127dB (@66dBGain,22Hz–22KHzFiltered,
LowZmode,150ohmsource)
Common Mode Rejection (CMR): >50dB (10Hz–30KHz)
Phase Linearity: +/-10degrees (20Hz–70KHz)
High Pass Filter: 80Hz18dB/octaveswitchedperchannel
Phase Invert: 180degreesswitchedperchannel

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Environmental Requirements
5to35degreesCentigrade.
Power Requirements
100-240VAC,50/60Hz.
Power Consumption
100W

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User Reference

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User Reference
ML530 Mic/Line Interface Cable Specification – Standard Configuration
Thestandard lengthsspecifiedbelowaresuppliedso thatthemonitorinterfacecanbe locatedinthecontrolroom.
Customlengthsareavailable. Cablekitsmustbeordered separately.
Cable Qty Description 10MPart# 20MPart# Length
Accessorycablekits byspecial order 936-07083-01 936-07155-01
1(1) MADIOutput(RG5975ohmcoax) 032-07230-00 032-07306-00
2(1) AES/EBU Sync (1xXLRM<>1xXLRF) 030-07085-01 030-07153-01
3(1) TCCControlfrom253iInterfacePilot 030-06983-01 030-06985-01
4(2) ML530Analogout(EM38x1<>XLRFx12) 030-7108-01 .5M
5(2) Elco38PinConnector w/hood 100-02099-00 NA
6(80) ElcoCrimpPins 100-02100-00 NA
4
21
B
recommended locations
3
AM713
ADigital Core
B
Use relative locations to
determine cable lengths
4
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Control Room
B
Machine Room
A
Elco crimp pins and hoods for
user inputs are supplied in
accessory cable kits. Input
cabling supplied by customer
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ML530 Mic-Line Interface Hookup Diagram – Standard Configuration
XLRFx12to
EM38x1
Mic/Line Analog
Out
MADI out to
Studio Hub
1
AES/EBU Sync In
from Studio Hub
2
Control from 253i
InterfacePilot
AM713
MADI
OUT
4 4
3Elco crimp pins and hoods for user
inputs are supplied in accessory
cable kits. Input cabling supplied by
customer
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ML530 Mic-Line Interface Cable Specification – Optional Input Patch
Patchbay,cables,pinsandconnectorsareorderedseparately asrequired.*
Part Qty Description Part # Length
A(1) TieLinePatch 950-03770-01 NA
B* (2) Elco38PinConnector w/hood 100-02099-00 NA
C* (80) ElcoCrimpPins 100-02100-00 NA
D** (2) ML530analogout(EM38x1<>EM38x1 030-07158-01 2M
*Elcohoods andcrimppinsare includedinstandard10Mand 20Maccessorycablekits.
**10Mcableavailable,EM38x1<>EM38x1,part#030-06913-01
5 5
4
21
B
recommended locations
3
AM713
ADigital Core
B
Mic-Line Input Patch
4
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Note: The patchbay in the patch option has
the capacity to provide input patch to 48
channels or two ML530 Interfaces. An
additional set of cable D is required for the
second ML530 interface.
Input cabling supplied
by customer
DD
A
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ML530 Mic-Line Interface Hookup Diagram – Optional Input Patch
Optional Input Patch
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Upper 37-48 Upper 25-36 Lower 37-48 Lower 25-36 Upper 13-24 Upper 1-12 Lower 13-24 Lower 1-12
Mic/Line Inputs
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A - Optional Patchbay
XLRFx12 to
EM38x1
Mic/Line Analog
Out
MADI out to
Studio Hub
1
AES/EBU Sync In
from Studio Hub
2
Control from 253i
Interface Pilot
EM38x1 to EM38x1
Patch to Mic/Line
AM713
MADI
OUT
4 4
3
D D
2
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Input and Output Pinout Diagrams, Channels 1-12, ELCO 38 Pin
Signal Name Hot Cold Shield Connecto
rPair No.
Channel 1
Input/Output pin A pin E pin L 1
Channel 2
Input/Output pin B pin F pin M 2
Channel 3
Input/Output pin C pin H pin N 3
Channel 4
Input/Output pin D pin J pin P 4
Channel 5
Input/Output pin DD pin JJ pin PP 5
Channel 6
Input/Output pin EE pin KK pin RR 6
Channel 7
Input/Output pin FF pin LL pin SS 7
Channel 8
Input/Output pin HH pin MM pin TT 8
Channel 9
Input/Output pin R pin S pin V 9
Channel 10
Input/Output pin T pin U pin W 10
Channel 11
Input/Output pin X pin Z pin AA 11
Channel 12
Input/Output pin Y pin BB pin CC 12
Connector Specifications:
38-pin male w/ hood ELCO P/N 00-8016-038000-519 (Euph P/N 100-02099)
Use crimp pins ELCO P/N 60-8017-031300-339 (Euph P/N 100-02100)
ELCO 38 Pin Male Connector Seen From Rear
(Insert pins from this side)
D DE
EF
FH
H
P PR
RS
ST
T
EFGHJ
LMNP
RSTU
VW XY
ZA
AB
BC
C
JJ K
KL
LM
MN
N
1 2 3 4
CD
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Input and Output Pinout Diagrams, Channels 13-24, ELCO 38 Pin
Signal Name Hot Cold Shield Connecto
rPair No.
Channel 13
Input/Output pin A pin E pin L 13
Channel 14
Input/Output pin B pin F pin M 14
Channel 15
Input/Output pin C pin H pin N 15
Channel 16
Input/Output pin D pin J pin P 16
Channel 17
Input/Output pin DD pin JJ pin PP 17
Channel 18
Input/Output pin EE pin KK pin RR 18
Channel 19
Input/Output pin FF pin LL pin SS 19
Channel 20
Input/Output pin HH pin MM pin TT 20
Channel 21
Input/Output pin R pin S pin V 21
Channel 22
Input/Output pin T pin U pin W 22
Channel 23
Input/Output pin X pin Z pin AA 23
Channel 24
Input/Output pin Y pin BB pin CC 24
Connector Specifications:
38-pin male w/ hood ELCO P/N 00-8016-038000-519 (Euph P/N 100-02099)
Use crimp pins ELCO P/N 60-8017-031300-339 (Euph P/N 100-02100)
D DE
EF
FH
H
P PR
RS
ST
T
EFGHJ
LMNP
RSTU
VW
XY
ZA
AB
BC
C
JJ K
KL
LM
MN
N
13 14 15 16
CD
AB
17 18 19 20
21 22
23 24
ELCO 38 Pin Male Connector Seen
From Rear
(Insert pins from this side)