Midas LEGEND 3000 User manual

OPERATORS MANUAL
MIDAS Legend 3000 Console
Operators Manual DOC02-L3000
Issue 1.2 - March 2004
Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specification
and features may be subject to change without notice.
Klark Teknik Group
Klark Teknik Building
Walter Nash Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7HJ
England
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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6. Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
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instructions.
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(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug. Apolarizedplughastwo
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.Thewide blade orthethirdprongare providedforyoursafety. Ifthe providedplugdoesnot
fitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus is damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
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Attention!
Where applicable, the attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer or user is drawn to special limitations of use
which must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance with the above
directives. Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on request and are available
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Legend 3000 Professional Audio 115V AC 5.0A 50/60Hz
Mixing Desk 230V AC 2.5A
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LVD EN60065
Harmonics EN61000-3-2
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Fast Transient Bursts EN61000-4-4
Static Discharge EN61000-4-2
Basic Electrical Safety EN60204

INSTALLATION
There are a number of points to consider when installing a mixing console. Many of these points will have
been addressed before the console is even unpacked but it is worth repeating them.
POSITION
The console should be located in a convenient space commensurate with the use to which the console is being
put. Ideally a cool area is preferred not in close proximity to power distribution equipment or other potential
sources of interference. Provision should be made for some flat surface surrounding the console to prevent
people using it as a table top.
POWER
The power supply should be located as far from the console as the connecting cable will allow. It should be
set for the appropriate line voltage and plugged into the mains outlets using the supplied cables.
THE POWER SUPPLYSHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED
WITH THE MAINS EARTH DISCONNECTED
Pleasenotethatthepower supply contains LETHALVOLTAGESgreatlyinexcess of the mains voltage and
thatitsrailscanproduceextremelylargecurrentswhichcouldburnoutequipmentandwiringifshorted.All
testingandservicingshouldONLYbecarriedoutbyqualifiedengineers.
ATTENTION!
The following special limitations apply to the console and must be observed in order to maintain safety and
electromagnetic compatibility performance:
POWER CONNECTION
The console should only be operated with the power supply connected to ground via its mains supply
connector.
CONTROL CONNECTIONS
The console should only be operated with high quality screened control cables. All connector shells should be
of metal construction so that they provide a screen when they are plugged into the console. All ground
connections should be made as shown on the connections page (over leaf).
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
The console should only be operated with high quality screened twisted pair audio cables. All connector shells
should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when they are plugged into the console. All
ground connections should be made as shown on the connections page (over leaf).
ELECTRIC FIELDS
If the console is operated in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal,
the signal to noise ratio may be degraded. Degradation of up to 60dB may be experienced under extreme
conditions (3V/m, 90% modulation).

MIDI Out
Pin 2: Ground
Pin 4: In+
Pin 5: In-
MIDI Thru
Pin 2: Ground
Pin 4: In+
Pin 5: In-
MIDI In
Pin 2: Ground
Pin 4: In+
Pin 5: In-
Input / Output XLR
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Hot
Pin 3: Cold
RS-232
Pin 2: Receive Data
Pin 3: Transmit Data
Pin 5: GND
Input Send / Return
Tip: Hot
Ring: Cold
Sleeve: Ground
56 Way Edac Connector
(see page 41for wiring details)
IN
OUT
THROU
Midas Can Bus
Pin 1: +18V (100mA max)
Pin 2: Can low
Pin 3: OV Can
Pin 4: Can High
Pin 5: -18V(100mA max)
CAN
BUSS
LEGEND 3000 CONNECTORS
Terminator
Consoles can be linked using the
Midas Can Bus. Depressing the
terminator defines the end of the
chain and prevents any possible
unwanted signal being sent back
upthechain.

Midas L3001 Mono Input Module
Input Pod
FOH EQ
MON EQ
Midas L3011Mix Output
Meter Section
Talk Back Section
Mix Section
VCA Master Section
Midas L3021 Master Module
Aux Return Section
Group Section
Matrix Section
Automation Central Control Section
Assign Keys and Mode Switches
Snapshot Automation System
Monitor Section
Master Section
Automation System Control
Automation System
System Layout
Menu Overview V1.61
Lock States
Assign Functions
Assigning VCA’s to FOH Signal Path
AssigningAutomutes to FOH Signal Path
Assigning VCA’s to MON Signal Path
Sizes and Dimensions
Rear Panel Configuration
Edac Wiring Diagram
Block Diagrams
Midas L3750 Power Supply
Input Crib Sheet
Module
Assigning Automutes to MON Signal Path
Scene Storage
Menu Overview Continued
Specification and Overview
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CONTENTS

O
PAD
48V
gain
+60
+25 +35
+15
12
6
3
0
6
18
3
only
0
0
0
0
0
0
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
0
0
0
0
0
0
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
r
c
lcr
l
stereo
1
3
5
7
9
11
2
4
6
8
10
12
pan
image
treble
hi-pass
hi-mid
hi-mid 2
lo-mid
lo-mid 2
bass
insert post
0
0
0
0
0
0
-15
-15
-15
-15
-15
-15
+15
+15
+15
+15
+15
+15
-6
-6
-6
-6
-6
-6
20
60 160
400
2k
5k 10k
20k
400
1k 3k
8k
100
300 1k
2k
20
50
100
200
400
1k 4k
16k
50
250 400
2k
0.1
0.4
2
0.1
0.4
2
front
of
house
monitor
SOLO
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
MON
MON
MON
FOH
MON
EQ
EQ
ST
MONO
SIS
PAN
Midas L3001
Mono Input
Module
1
10
10
20
30
40
50
dB
5
5
0
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
6
5
1
2
7
3
4
9
10
8
f.o.h.
monitor
MUTE
MUTE
SET

O
PAD
48V
gain
+60
+25
-15
+35
+15
12
6
3
0
6
18
3
The 48V switch connects 48 volt
phantom power to the XLR mic input
connector. This is suitable for a
condenser microphone or DI box. A
parallel line input is also provided via a
jack which is protected from application
of48V.
There is a global disable for the 48V on
theTalkBacksection-seepage12.
Note:- Connecting a jack plug disconnects the
XLRinput.
The GAIN control gives continuous
adjustment of the input amplifier gain
from+15dBto+60dB.
The PHASE switch activates a 180
degrees phase change within the input
amplifier.
The PAD switch gives 30dB of
attenuationtothe inputsignalwhich will
allow the connection of high output
microphonesorlinelevelsignals.
The METER monitors the peak signal
level of the main (FOH) input channel
prefadersignalpath.
Input Pod
2

treble
hi-pass
hi-mid
lo-mid
bass
0
0
0
0
-15
-15
-15
-15
+15
+15
+15
+15
-6
-6
-6
-6
20
60 160
400
2k
5k 10k
20k
400
1k 3k
8k
100
300 1k
2k
20
50
100
200
0.1
0.4
2
0.1
0.4
2
front
of
house
MON
MON
MON
MON
EQ
The HI PASS filter control is
continuously adjustable from 20Hz to
400Hz.
The HI PASS switch connects the filter
in the input channel signal path before
theinsertpointandequaliser.
NOTE:- the signal path beyond this point is split
intotwo-FOHandMON.
FOH EQ
The TREBLE control gives continuous
adjustmentof boost andcut from+15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
The MON switch connects the treble EQ
to operate in the monitor signal path as
wellasthefrontofhousesignalpath.
The treble FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
range that the treble equaliser acts on
from 2KHz to 20KHz. The treble
equaliserhasashelvingresponse.
The HI MID control gives continuous
adjustmentof boostandcut from+15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
TheMONswitchconnectsthehimidEQ
to operate in the monitor signal path as
wellasthefrontofhousesignalpath.
The hi mid FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
range that the hi mid equaliser acts on
from400Hzto8KHz. The hi mid WIDTH control gives
continuous adjustment of bandwidth
from 0.1 to 2 octaves with a 0.4 octave
centrepoint.
The FOH EQ switch connects the
equaliser into the front of house signal
path. The lo mid WIDTH control gives
continuous adjustment of bandwidth
from 0.1 to 2 octaves with a 0.4 octave
centrepoint.
The lo mid FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
range that the lo mid equaliser acts on
from100Hzto2KHz.
The LO MID control gives continuous
adjustmentof boost andcut from+15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
TheMONswitchconnectsthelomidEQ
to operate in the monitor signal path as
wellasthefrontofhousesignalpath.
The bass FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
rangethat thebass equaliseracts onfrom
20Hz to 200Hz. The bass equaliser has a
shelvingresponse.
The MON switch connects the bass EQ
to operate in the monitor signal path as
well as the front of house signal path.
The BASS control gives continuous
adjustmentof boost andcut from+15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
3

only
hi-mid 2
lo-mid 2
insert post
0
0
-15
-15
+15
+15
-6
-6
400
1k 4k
16k
50
250 400
2k
monitor
FOH
EQ
MON EQ
The HI MID control gives continuous
adjustmentof boostand cutfrom +15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
The hi mid FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
range that the hi mid equaliser acts on
from400Hzto16KHz.
The LO MID control gives continuous
adjustmentofboost andcut from+15dB
to-15dBwitha0dBcentredetent.
The lo mid FREQ. control gives
continuous adjustment of the frequency
range that the hi mid equaliser acts on
from50Hzto2KHz.
The MON EQ switch connects the
equaliser into the monitor signal path
including any sections assigned to it
fromthefrontofhouseEQ.
The insert defaults to be pre EQ but the
insert POST (FOH only) switch changes
the insert position to be post the front of
house EQ (i.e. it will not act upon
monitorsignals).
4

0
0
0
0
0
0
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
0
0
0
0
0
0
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
1
3
5
7
9
11
2
4
6
8
10
12
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
The AUX controls (1 to 12) give
continuous adjustment of the level sent
from the input channel to the aux busses.
The level adjustment is from + 6dB to
off. All aux busses can be globally
assigned to derive signals from the FOH
signal path or MON signal path. The
switch to do this is located on the mix
outputmodule. Aux send ON/OFF switching is
achieved using the console assignment
system. A routing LED below the aux
control provides indication of status,
RED being POST fader and GREEN
being PRE fader. The assignments may
alsobestoredaspartofasnapshotscene.
The aux PRE switches change the signal
sent to the aux busses from post fader to
pre fader and this is confirmed by a led
colourchangeonthebusroutingLEDs.
5

r
c
lcr
l
stereo
pan
image
SOLO
ST
MONO
SIS
PAN
The PAN defaults to control the channel
placement within the master stereo mix
and has a constant power law. i.e. - 3dB
atthecentreposition.
When the spatial imaging system is
active the IMAGE control can modify
the action of the pan control so as to
place the channel within a three speaker
system. When the image control is fully
clockwise the pan control will operate in
full left, centre, right such that a centre
panned signal will route to the centre
speakeronlyandwillnotappearineither
of the left or right outputs. When the
image control is fully anti-clockwise the
pan control reverts to stereo such that a
centre panned signal will route at equal
power to the left and right speakers. All
other Image control positions generate a
composite blend of the stereo and LCR
panning systems so that the optimum
degreeofcentreimagefocusandspeaker
power can be obtained. When the image
control and pan control are both set
central the channel will be routed with
equalpowertoallthreespeakers.
The PAN switch changes all group bus
assignmentstooperateviathestereopan
pot.
The MONO switch connects the post
fader channel signal to the mono master
bus.
The ST switch connects the post fader
channel signal to the master stereo bus
viathepancontrol.
The SIS switch enables the spatial
imaging system which operates in
conjunction with the pan control to
producealeft,centre,rightmastermix.
The SOLO switch sends input monitor
channel signals to the MON PFL/AFL
busses and sends input front of house
channel signals to the FOH PFL/AFL
stereo busses. If the switch is pressed for
ashorttimeitwilllatchonoroff,but,ifit
is held on for more than 1 second the
latching is disabled and when the switch
is released the channel solo will turn off.
As a default the solo system is auto
cancelling so each new solo cancels the
last. The SOLO ADD mode switch on
the master module defeats the auto
cancelling and allows multiple channel
monitoring. If the master module SOLO
SIS is enabled the front of house solo
buseswillswitchtoLCRoperation.
6

The MON MUTE switch mutes the
monitor input channel signal path at all
points after the insert send. The switch
can be controlled from snapshot
automation.
The FOH MUTE switch mutes the front
of house input channel signal path at all
points after the insert send. The switch
can be controlled from snapshot
automation.
The MON and FOH FADERS give
independent adjustment of the monitor
and front of house input channel levels
from+10dBtooff.
The“moduledisable” is not intended for
normal use, however, if the automation
systems fail, this switch can be used to
stop unwanted scene updates and set the
moduletoadefaultstate.
The 10 ASSIGN led's are used to show
the status of the VCA-FOH, VCA-
MON, and AUDIO group assignments.
The central controller MODE switches
toggle through the four available states
(thefourthstate being AUXwherestatus
isdisplayedclosetotheauxcontrols).
The SET switch is used to programme
the channel AUX, VCA-FOH,
VCA_MON and AUDIO group
assignment. The central controller
MODE switches and ASSIGN keys
select the desired assignment function
and the SET switch toggles the channel
onandoffwitheachalternatepress.
10
10
20
30
40
50
dB
5
5
0
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
6
5
1
2
7
3
4
9
10
8
f.o.h.
monitor
MUTE
MUTE
SET
7
module disable

8

1 2 3 5 7 9 114 6 8 10 12
mixes
LC 311 LC 311
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
12
9
6
3
0
12
6
15
18
9
3
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
0
-15
-15
+15
+15
+6
+6
-6
-6
treble
bass lo-mid
hi-mid
+60
+25 +35
+15
stereo
mono
gain
frequency
level
gain
2-track oscillator
mic
ambience
littlite
dimmers
1-4
5-8
1-6
led
+18
+48
+5
+12
on
+48V
1 supply 2
-18
0
-15 +15
+6-6
50
100 1k
5k
talk back
400
1k 3k
8k
meter select
+60
+25 +35
+15
0
-15 +15
+6-6
100
300 1k
2k
MONO GRP
EXT
ON MTX
ST GRP
ON
PINK
GRP
ST
MTX
MONO
ST
+48
NEUTRIK
1
23
SOLO
rev tb
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
10
10
5
5
0
20
15
30
40
vca 2 vca 4 vca 6 vca 8 vca 10
vca 1 vca 3 vca 5 vca 7 vca 9
1 vca 2 3 vca 4 5 vca 6 7 vca 8 9 vca 10
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
10
10
5
5
0
20
30
40
50
dB
TALK TALK
0
+6
ambience
0
+6
1 2
0
-15 +15
66
0
-15 +15
66
0
-15 +15
6
6
0
-15 +15
6
6
0
-15 +15
66
0
-15 +15
66
0
-15 +15
66
0
-15 +15
66
2k
5k 10k
20k 2k
5k 10k
20k
400
1k 3k
8k 400
1k 3k
8k
100
300 1k
2k 100
300 1k
2k
20
50 100
200 20
50 100
200
1 mix 2
0.4
0.1 2
0.4
0.1 2
0.4
0.1 2
0.4
0.1 2
MUTE MUTE
SOLO SOLO
MON MON
O O
EQ EQ
Midas L3011
Mix Output
Module
9

1 2
LC 311
18
15
12
9
6
6
0
9
12
3
3
18
15
12
9
6
6
0
9
12
3
3
The METER monitors the peak signal
levelofthepostfadermixoutputs.
Meter Section
10