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Modifications to this equipment by any party other than Calrec Audio Limited may invalidate EMC and safety features designed into this equipment. Calrec Audio Limited can not be liable for any legal proceedings or problems that may arise relating to such modifications.
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....................................IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION • • • • • This equipment must be EARTHED. • • • • • Only suitably trained personnel should service this equipment. • • • • • Please read and take note of all warning and informative labels. •...
Supply of replacement components Supply of documentation Technical advice by telephone If you have any other issues regarding your Calrec purchase, then please contact us and we will do our best to help. Calrec welcomes all Customer feedback. Stephen Brant...
REPAIRS If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact the Company beforehand in order that you can receive advice on the best method of returning the goods & that a repair order reference number can be issued.
The Calrec M3 is a high quality, mixing console which provides superior audio and operational performance in a choice of compact packages. It’s ease of use makes the M3 ideal for novice operators as well as those who can make full use of the wealth of facilities provided. As with all Calrec products, the M3 has been designed for long life in real world environments, and offers high levels of reliability and excellent return on investment.
....................................PRINCIPLE FEATURES Available in three frame sizes: - Up to 10 Channels in the small frame - Up to 24 Channels in the medium frame - Up to 38 Channels in the large frame Optional Upstand Chassis Choice of 3 channel modules: - Mono with dual mic/line inputs - Stereo with stereo mic/line inputs - Stereo with line inputs...
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Complete the user registration form • The M3 has the internal switching options set as requested in the customer questionnaire. If the questionnaire has not been submitted, then the console will be set to the standard default DIL switch settings shown in section 5. If however this is not the preferred set-up, then please refer to section 5, which explains the options available using the DIL switches.
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....................................MOUNTING THE M3 The M3 console has been designed to allow for maximum flexibility of use, in that it can be placed into a site for temporary operation, or fixed into a permanent location. All console chassis sizes have been designed to allow for mounting in several different ways, as follows: Directly on top of a table top or small equipment rack/trolley.
....................................SMALL CHASSIS MODULE OPTIONS This table shows which slots each module can occupy. The greyed out areas indicate slots into which the module cannot be fitted.
....................................MEDIUM CHASSIS MODULE OPTIONS This table shows which slots each module can occupy. The greyed out areas indicate slots into which the module cannot be fitted.
....................................LARGE CHASSIS MODULE OPTIONS This table shows which slots each module can occupy. The greyed out areas indicate slots into which the module cannot be fitted.
....................................PLAN, ELEVATION AND GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DETAILS SMALL CHASSIS - EM5270 (0579-12) Supplied with an internal Power Supply Unit as standard, but an external version is available upon request (EM5271).
....................................OPTIONAL UPSTAND All chassis sizes of the M3 console may be supplied with an optional upstand which can house a selection of Calrec level meters. These units derive their audio and power interface from the main M3 chassis. The upstand option must be specified at time of order. There is also a seperate 19” rack mounted meter bridge available.
....................................LARGE CHASSIS WITH UPSTAND - EM5275 (0579-45) An optional stand is available with the large chassis only. (0579-44)
....................................CONNECTIONS The M3 uses XLR-3 fixed (panel mounted) female (socket) connectors for Channel Mic and Line level inputs and direct inputs to groups and mains. Main, monitor and Aux outputs are on XLR-3 fixed (panel mounted) male (plug)
....................................SPECIFICATION Measurements are with 22-22KHz filters unless otherwise stated. All specifications are in the frequency range 40-15KHz unless otherwise stated. Measurements specified are with EQ and dynamics out of circuit. 0dBu = 0.775 volts RMS. dBq = CCIR QUASI PEAK.
....................................OUTPUTS - XLR’s XLR 3 Connector Pin Information (fixed plugs on console) Pin 2 - Hot, or Phase Pin 3 - Cold, or Anti-phase Pin 1 - Chassis or Earth Main Output 1 Module Type fitted XLR Ref Circuit for Main module in Main 1 slot LC5127 LINE Output 1L (Main 1)
....................................SMALL CHASSIS OUTPUT GUIDE Connector INS / DIR 1-4 * INS / DIR 9-10 MN INS 1&2 ANCILLARY 1 PRINCIPLE O/P'S MONITOR Type 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE (Free Male Plug) (Free Male Plug) (Free Male Plug) (Free Male Plug) (Free Male Plug)
....................................COMMON POWERING SCHEDULE External DC Back-up Power Input for Sump Power Output to Metering Internally powered Small Chassis only DC Power Inputs for Externally powered Small, Medium or Large Chassis types...
....................................COMMON METERING SCHEDULE Metering SCSI Lead Connections Metering Power Input Meter Interface External Connections...
....................................BLOCK DIAGRAM SMALL CHASSIS UP TO 10 CHANNELS MEDIUM CHASSIS UP TO 24 CHANNELS LARGE CHASSIS UP TO 38 CHANNELS MAXIMUM 4 MONO OR STEREO GROUPS CAN BE FITTED (0579-27)
....................................PQ5122 MONO MIC/LINE DUAL INPUT CHANNEL Routing to 2 main Stereo outputs up to 4 Mono or Stereo groups. Tone Red button switches alignment tone to the channel post mic gain control but pre the trim - Inhibited on air, but can be internally set to be permanently enabled. Microphone phantom power.
....................................BQ5124 STEREO LINE INPUT CHANNEL Routing 2 main stereo outputs and up to 4 mono or stereo groups Tone Red button switches alignment tone to the channel post mic gain control but pre the trim - Inhibited on air. Input balance control.
....................................PQ5123 STEREO MIC INPUT CHANNEL Routing to 2 main Stereo outputs up to 4 Mono or Stereo groups. Optional routing to mono groups - left to odds, right to evens. Tone Red button switches alignment tone to the channel post mic gain control but pre the trim - Inhibited on air.
....................................XL5125 MONO GROUP Group routing to 2 main Stereo outputs. Group direct input routing to 2 main Stereo outputs to group mixer. Aux 1-3 from direct button switches aux 1-3 to group direct input. Direct AFL Latching button routes direct input after fader signal exclusively to monitor loudspeaker.
....................................XL5126 STEREO GROUP Group routing to 2 main Stereo outputs. Group direct input routing to 2 main Stereo outputs to group mixer. Aux 1-3 from direct button switches aux 1-3 to group direct input. Direct AFL Latching button routes direct input after fader signal exclusively to monitor loudspeaker.
....................................LC5127 MAIN OUTPUT 1 AND AUX MASTERS Direct AFL Latching button routes direct input after fader signal exclusively to monitor loudspeaker. Direct PFL Latching button routes direct input pre fader signal to small PFL loudspeaker. Direct CUT : Latching button cuts direct input signal.
....................................LC5128 MAIN OUTPUT 2, TONE & TALKBACK Routes to Main 1. ON AIR Pushbutton with red LED. Inhibits tone and talkback within the console and closes relay contact for interface to other areas. POWER Red LED flashes to indicate a failure of either the PSU or the fan (if fitted). Direct AFL Latching button routes direct input post fader, exclusively to monitor loudspeaker.
....................................ML4952 MONITOR 1 LEVEL BARGRAPH Displays level of left channel of meter select output (internally selectable for PPM/VU and 0dB reference level). Red indicator - illuminated when any AFL selection is made. CONTROL ROOM MONITOR SELECTOR - 15 way selector with the following sources: - 4 external Stereo inputs 1 to 4, Green LEDs (Labelled A1-A4 on schematic).
....................................ML4953 MONITOR 2 LEVEL BARGRAPH Displays level of right channel of meter select output (internally selectable for PPM/VU and 0dB reference level). METER SELECTOR - 12 way selector with the following sources: TONE Sends line up tone to meters, Red LED. Follows control room monitor selector, Green LED.
....................................DL3678-2 STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER Stereo Limiter: Ratio Fixed 100/1. Threshold -4/+16dBu variable. Attack Fixed 100 µs. Recovery 0.075 to 4 secs variable with AUTO facility: 0.1 to 1.5 secs (programme dependent). Peak Limit Yellow LED indicator. Limiter On button with Yellow LED indication. Stereo Compressor: Ratio 1.5/10 variable.
....................................ML3679 STUDIO LS CONTROL 6 Electronic cancelling inputs - Yellow LEDs including 3 external inputs. Gain controls 0dB to OFF. CUT button with Yellow LED - cuts LS automatically when any channel selected to Mic and routed to the Main output either directly or via a group is opened. Separate studio headphones outputs.
....................................MY4994/MY4994-2 METER SELECTOR Selections from labelled sources. Yellow LEDs - Electronic cancelling set. M/S latching & S+20. Red LEDs meter selector can be internally selected to automatically switch the meaning to m/s when a mono source is selected and to automatically reduce the metering by -3dB if required.
....................................MV5154 SINGLE STEREO VU METER Large VU Meter with illumination. Meter has Red and Green needles. 0VU selectable to +4dBu (Normal). Internal buffer amplifier.
....................................BARGRAPH OPTIONS MU3804-2 MU4333-2 MU3807-2 MU5155 MU4710 LARGE STEREO LARGE STEREO SMALL STEREO SMALL STEREO MONO BARGRAPH BARGRAPH BARGRAPH BARGRAPH BARGRAPH (Red/Green) (Green/Red) (Red/Green) (Green/Red) (Green) Twin LED bargraphs - 40 LEDs each for good resolution. Bars brighten at 0dB representing +6 or +8 dBu for PPM or +4dBu (SCALE 0) for VU (set internally).
....................................LS3803 PFL LOUDSPEAKER Module can be set for Left, Right or Mono use. Module can receive Reverse Talkback plus an extra intercom signal if required.
....................................YW5245 BROADCAST FACILITIES PANEL PSU FAIL / CANCEL - Red LED flashes when a PSU or part of a PSU has failed. Flashing may be cancelled by button but will resume with a further failure or if the console is switched off and on again.
....................................ZN3018-7 2RU EXTERNALPOWER SUPPLY UNIT A Calrec designed special unit to provide + 16 volts audio power, 8 volts logic power (stabilised in modules at 5 volts where required), and 48 volts phantom power suitable for approximately 16 channels each in a typical console. It is recommended that there be a second external power supply in the system to act as a “Hot”...
....................................ZN5210 1RU EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT A Calrec designed PSU to provide +18 volts audio power, 9 volts logic power (stabilised in modules to 5 volts where required) and 48 volts phantom power. It is recommended that there be a second external power supply in the system to act as a “Hot”...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - PQ5122 MONO MIC/LINE DUAL INPUT CHANNEL Mono channel 2nd Input can be internally set to either Mic or Line. (Selection of either Input 1 or 2 is done via a switch on the front panel). SW 19 Standard default settings...
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....................................Each channel has the option of sending to a Direct Output or to the Mix Minus Bus (via a switch on the front panel). Both options can be set internally to be either pre or post fader. Direct Output - Post fader SW 44 Standard default settings Direct Output - Pre fader...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - BQ5124 STEREO LINE INPUT CHANNEL Channel Insert Go signal can be taken either Pre or Post fader, or bypassed altogether if not required for use. The signal is always present at the Insert Go connector in all conditions.
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....................................Each channel has the option of sending to a Direct Output or to the Mix Minus Bus (via a switch on the front panel). Both options can be set internally to be either pre or post fader. Direct Output - Post fader SW 37 Standard default settings Direct Output - Pre fader...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - PQ5123 STEREO MIC INPUT CHANNEL Channel Insert Go signal can be taken either Pre or Post fader, or bypassed altogether if not required for use. The signal is always present at the Insert Go connector in all conditions. Insert - Pre fader SW 2 SW 19...
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....................................Each channel has the option of sending to a Direct Output or to the Mix Minus Bus (via a switch on the front panel). Both options can be set internally to be either pre or post fader. Direct Output - Post fader SW 37 Standard default settings Direct Output - Pre fader...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - XL5125 MONO GROUP Standard default settings...
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....................................Mono Groups have the option of being fed with either a mono mix signal or a Left /Right split to pairs of group mono modules. Left signal going to positions 1 & 3, Right to 2 & 4. L/R Input Mix ON SW 2 Standard default settings L/R split to gps 1&3 / 2&4 SW 2...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - XL5126 STEREO GROUP Standard default settings...
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....................................When Aux 1 PA Inhibit is enabled, it allows a signal only to be fed to the audience PA system only whilst the fader is open. Aux 1 PA Inhibit enabled SW 7 to follow fader Aux 1 PA Inhibit not SW 7 Standard default settings selected...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - LC5128 MAIN OUTPUT 2, TONE & TALKBACK Standard default settings...
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....................................Main stereo Line-up tone can be set to sequence in several styles, which are: Left signal only interrupted once every 3 seconds. (EBU) Left signal interrupted once every 4 seconds and the Right signal twice in the intervening period. (GLITS) Right signal only interrupted once every 3 seconds.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - ML4952 MONITOR 1 Standard default settings...
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....................................The bargraph characteristics can be set to display as either PPM or VU. SW 5 Standard default settings SW 5 On the bargraph display the bar at the ‘0’ position can be set to brighten, when the signal is either 0dBu, +4dBu, +6dBu or +8dBu.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - ML4953 MONITOR 2 Standard default settings...
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....................................The bargraph characteristics can be set to display as either PPM or VU. SW 18 Standard default settings SW 18 On the bargraph display the bar at the ‘0’ position can be set to brighten, when the signal is either 0dBu, +4dBu, +6dBu or +8dBu.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - DL3678-2 STEREO COMPRESSOR LIMITER SW2 "M" detection:- DOWN OFF. ON = Detection of reduced mono Standard default setting signal into side chain. The compressor and limiter normally respond to the higher of the left and right signals.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - ML3679 STUDIO LS CONTROL CUT TB OPTION ML812-326 SW8 Cut Talkback = OFF = No effect = TALKBACK heard. DOWN = ON TALKBACK as well as loudspeaker signals Standard default cut by cut button and REMOTE CUT. setting...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - MY4994 / MY4994-2 METER SELECTOR SW16 AUTO M/S ON MONO SELS AUTO M-3 ON MONO SELS Standard default settings SW15 MY812-324 The meter selector can be set to automatically switch the metering to M/S when a mono source is selected.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - HN5255 METER BACKPLANE If group or PFL circuits are fed from external connectors, the internal circuit switches 4, 5 and 6 must be opened to remove the internal feeds. GROUP OR EXTERNAL DIGITAL INPUTS FED EXTERNALLY: 1-4 OFF = GROUP 4 5-8 OFF =...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - MV4383 SINGLE MONO VU METER MN812-355 1 Card fitted per unit. Standard SW 3 Section 1 & 3 - ON - Select RIGHT meter feed to be source. default setting Section 2 & 4 - ON - Select LEFT meter feed to be source. for L/R SW 1 Section 1 - ON - PPM Characteristic.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - MV4656 TWIN MONO VU METER MN812-355 2 Cards fitted per unit - 1 for each meter. Standard SW 3 Section 1 & 3 - ON - Select RIGHT meter feed to be source. default setting Section 2 &...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - BARGRAPH OPTIONS MU3804-2 LARGE STEREO BARGRAPH MU4333-2 LARGE STEREO BARGRAPH - REVERSED COLOURS MU3807-2 STEREO BARGRAPH MU5155 STEREO BARGRAPH - REVERSED COLOURS MU4710 MONO BARGRAPH (SWITCHES 4, 5 AND 6 DO NOT FUNCTION) PLEASE NOTE The following switches should be set to all VU or all PPM to achieve proper performance.
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....................................SW1 +6dBu at the scale "0" position (PPM only):- LEFT BAR ON = +6dBu at scale "0". RIGHT BAR DOWN OFF = +8dBu at scale "0". SW2 PPM/VU characteristics, LEFT BAR :- LEFT RIGHT SW3 PPM/VU characteristics, LEFT BAR :- LEFT RIGHT SW4 PPM/VU characteristics (Not available on MU4710):-...
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - MU3695 TWIN MONO PPM LINK LINK PPM / VU VU / PPM 812 - 335 J4 & J5 LINKS:- Add links as indicated for PPM or into centre and end slot for VU. The Standard Default settings will be set for PPM.
....................................DIL SWITCH SETTINGS - LS3803 PFL LOUDSPEAKER IF LS IS FOR USE IN EITHER THE STEREO LEFT POSITION OR MONO 1 = ON 2 = ON 3 = OFF 4 = OFF IF LS IS FOR USE IN THE STEREO RIGHT POSITION 1 = OFF 2 = OFF 3 = ON...
Completion of this registration form will ensure that we send all technical correspondence directly to you at the address you have indicated. The form, once completed should be returned to Calrec at the following address. User Registrations Calrec Audio Ltd...
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