Sirus Live M416 User manual

Manual
Mixer Live M416

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Table of contents
1. Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................ 7
2.1. FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION............................................................................ 7
2.2. Important mains plug wiring instructions ................................................................................. 8
3. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Foreword.................................................................................................................................. 9
4. View of the mixing console............................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Front view................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2. Back view................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Introduction to the mixing console.................................................................................................. 10
6. Installing the console......................................................................................................................11
6.1. Grounding.............................................................................................................................. 11
6.2. Switching the console on or off.............................................................................................. 12
7. Audio connections.......................................................................................................................... 12
7.1. General overview................................................................................................................... 12
7.2. Required connection cables.................................................................................................. 14
7.3. Dealing with ground loops, buzz and interference ................................................................14
7.4. Balanced connections ........................................................................................................... 15
8. Connections at the mixing console ................................................................................................ 15
8.1. MONO CHANNEL MIC/LINE IN............................................................................................ 15
8.2. STEREO CHANNEL MIC IN/OUT; LINE IN.......................................................................... 15
8.2.1. STEREO CHANNEL MIC IN ......................................................................................... 15
8.2.2. STEREO CHANNEL MIC OUT ..................................................................................... 15
8.2.3. STEREO CHANNEL LINE IN........................................................................................ 16
8.3. INSERT.................................................................................................................................. 16
8.4. DIRECT OUTPUT ................................................................................................................. 16
8.5. LAMP..................................................................................................................................... 16
8.6. GROUP; L; R; M OUT ...........................................................................................................16
8.7. AUX OUT 1-6......................................................................................................................... 17
8.8. MATRIX OUT 1-4 .................................................................................................................. 17
8.9. MATRIX EXT IN 1-4 .............................................................................................................. 17
8.10. 2-TRACK IN and OUT........................................................................................................... 18
8.11. MONITOR OUT..................................................................................................................... 18
9. Input channel.................................................................................................................................. 19
9.1. Mono...................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.1. +48V .............................................................................................................................. 19
9.1.2. Polarity........................................................................................................................... 19

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9.1.3. Line (PAD) ..................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.4. Gain ............................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.5. HPF................................................................................................................................ 20
9.1.6. EQ.................................................................................................................................. 20
9.1.7. AUX Sends .................................................................................................................... 20
9.1.8. PRE ............................................................................................................................... 20
9.1.9. PAN ............................................................................................................................... 20
9.1.10. MUTE............................................................................................................................. 21
9.1.11. PFL ................................................................................................................................ 21
9.1.12. Meter.............................................................................................................................. 21
9.1.13. Routing .......................................................................................................................... 21
9.1.14. Fader ............................................................................................................................. 21
9.2. Stereo .................................................................................................................................... 22
9.2.1. Mic input ........................................................................................................................ 22
9.2.2. Dual stereo line inputs...................................................................................................22
9.2.3. Routing mode switch .....................................................................................................22
9.2.4. EQ.................................................................................................................................. 23
9.2.5. AUX Sends .................................................................................................................... 23
9.2.6. BAL................................................................................................................................ 23
9.2.7. Mute............................................................................................................................... 23
9.2.8. PFL ................................................................................................................................ 23
9.2.9. Meter.............................................................................................................................. 23
9.2.10. Routing .......................................................................................................................... 23
9.2.11. Fader ............................................................................................................................. 23
10. Master section ........................................................................................................................... 24
10.1. Group/Aux Masters................................................................................................................ 24
10.1.1. AUX Masters.................................................................................................................. 24
10.1.2. AUX AFL........................................................................................................................ 24
10.1.3. REV ............................................................................................................................... 24
10.1.4. PAN ............................................................................................................................... 24
10.1.5. Meter.............................................................................................................................. 25
10.1.6. MUTE............................................................................................................................. 25
10.1.7. GROUP AFL.................................................................................................................. 25

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10.1.8. Fader ............................................................................................................................. 25
10.2. AUX 5-6 Master, L-R-M-Master............................................................................................. 26
10.2.1. AUX 5 und 6 Master ......................................................................................................26
10.2.2. LR Masters .................................................................................................................... 26
10.2.3. Master............................................................................................................................ 26
10.3. 7x4 Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 27
10.3.1. EXT IN ........................................................................................................................... 27
10.3.2. GRP 1 (2, 3, 4)............................................................................................................... 28
10.3.3. L (R)............................................................................................................................... 28
10.3.4. Level .............................................................................................................................. 28
10.3.5. Mute............................................................................................................................... 28
10.3.6. AFL ................................................................................................................................ 28
10.4. Monitor, Talkback und Signal Generator............................................................................... 29
10.4.1. Monitor........................................................................................................................... 29
10.4.2. Talkback ........................................................................................................................ 29
10.4.3. Signal Generator/Pink Noise......................................................................................... 30
11. Applications and operating tips.................................................................................................. 30
11.1. Gain structure ........................................................................................................................ 30
11.2. Using the Oscillator/Noise Generator.................................................................................... 31
11.3. Mixing with faders or gain controls?......................................................................................32
11.4. Using PFL/AFL ...................................................................................................................... 32
11.5. Decibel................................................................................................................................... 33
11.6. Using Inserts.......................................................................................................................... 34
11.7. Polarity................................................................................................................................... 34
11.8. Mixing the PA in mono or stereo? ......................................................................................... 34
11.9. Zero the console.................................................................................................................... 35
11.10. Turning the system on and off...........................................................................................35
11.11. Sound levels ...................................................................................................................... 35
11.12. Dual functionality ............................................................................................................... 35
11.13. Applications for the Matrix ................................................................................................. 37
11.13.1. Mono Recording ........................................................................................................ 37
11.13.2. Stereo Recording....................................................................................................... 37
11.13.3. Remote Broadcast..................................................................................................... 37
11.13.4. Zone feeds................................................................................................................. 38
11.13.5. Delay Fill speakers .................................................................................................... 38
11.13.6. Hearing assist............................................................................................................ 38

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11.13.7. Additional monitor mixes ........................................................................................... 38
11.13.8. Combining two consoles into a single PA .................................................................38
11.13.9. Create IEM mixes with ambience..............................................................................39
11.13.10. Using the matrix to create a recording ......................................................................39
11.14. Recording with the mixing console....................................................................................39
11.15. Pre/post fade Aux settings................................................................................................. 39
11.16. Aux-Fed Subs.................................................................................................................... 40
11.17. Creating a separate C mix.................................................................................................40
11.18. Other M output applications............................................................................................... 41
12. Technical Data........................................................................................................................... 42
12.1. Performance.......................................................................................................................... 42
12.2. Connections........................................................................................................................... 43
13. Circuit diagram........................................................................................................................... 44

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1. Warranty
Limited one year warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of purchase.
To ensure a high level performance and reliability, for which this equipment has been designed and
manufactured, read this user guide before operating.
Conditions of warranty
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not
accept liability for any resulting defects or problems. Make sure the electrical connection is carried out
by qualified personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out according to
the European safety standards.
2. Safety instructions
•Read the safety instructions and also this manual carefully.
•Keep the manual.
•Observe all red flags.
•Observe the manual.
•To prevent fire or electric shocks, protect the device against rain and
humidity
•Pull the plug before opening the housing.
•To prevent an electric shock you should not remove the cover.
•Do not operate the device in the near of water.
•Use only a dry cloth for cleaning.
2.1.FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
Be careful with heat and extreme temperature
Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.
Not put it in a temperature bellow 32°F /0°C, or exceeding 104°F /35°C.
To avoid placing on un-stable location
Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.
Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust, or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt. Pull the plug before
cleaning.

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If out of work, contact sales agency immediately
Any troubles arose, remove the power plug soon, and contact with an engineer for repairing, do not
open the cabinet by yourself, it might result a danger of electric shock.
Take care with the power cable
Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle, be sure to hold the plug. When not
using the device for an extended period of time, be sure to disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
Ventilation
It is not allowed cover fans and air in and outlets.
Safety
Do not remove the grounding. It is for your safety. If you remove the grounding it can cause electric
shocks.
Hearing
To avoid hearing damages, you should not operate a sound system with high levels. This applies to
monitor systems, which are in the near of the ear, headphones or IEMs also.
2.2.Important mains plug wiring instructions
The console is supplied with a molded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the
instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code.
Terminal Wire Color
European USA/Canada
L Live Brown Black
N Neutral Blue White
PE
Earth GN Green/Yellow Green
The wire which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol. The appliance must be earthed.
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal in plug which is marked with the
letter L.
Ensure that these color codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.

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3. Introduction
3.1.Foreword
Welcome to the professional mixing console of the latest generation of the popular series of dual
function live sound mixing consoles. We have tried to keep this user guide brief and to the point.
Please read it carefully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating
the console, panel drawings, system block diagram and technical specification. For further information
on the basic principles of audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications
and resources available from bookshops, audio equipment dealers and the internet.
We reserve the right to make changes on the manual.
4. View of the mixing console
4.1. Front view
4.2.Back view

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5. Introduction to the mixing console
The mixing console is an analogue mixing console designed for professional audio applications.
Whether mixing FOH, monitors or both, recording live or in the studio, installed in a busy venue, out on
the road touring, or earning its keep in rental stock, the mixing console provides the perfect solution.
Engineered to the same standards as our top of the range consoles it ensures the highest reliability
and finest sonic performance.
•16 channels
•LR Main-Mix
•Multi-Mode M output
•4 Group-Sends
•6 AUX-Sends
•7x4 Matrix
•Proper dual functionality for FOH/Monitor mixing
•Recording capable
•M can be configured as LR sum, C mix; Wedge; or Aus-Fed Sub master
•Sub grouping with pan control
•Gain for every channel
•2 stereo channel each with mic and dual stereo line inputs
•Stereo channel line inputs can be assigned independently to LR
•Responsive 4 band, 2 sweep EQ
•100Hz channel high pass filter
•Phantom power
•Polarity switch
•Channel and master meters
•Chanel direct outputs
•Per channel pre/post fader Aux switching