Allen&Heath ME-U - Manual (Page 8)

User Guide – AP9209_1 8 ALLEN & HEATH
6.
Connecting ME-U
6.1 Connecting the output ports
The ME-U output ports are for connection to
Allen & Heath ME products only.
 Do not connect ME-U output ports to
other mixers or equipment.
Connect each ME-U Output port to the Link In
port of the ME-1 mixer. Each sends:
 40 Channels of audio
 Channel names and stereo link status
 Power over the Cat5 cable (PoE)
 Each port can power one ME-1 mixer. If
you daisy chain mixers then power is fed
to the first mixer only.
6.2 ME-1 parallel connection
You can connect up to 10 ME-1 mixers each
with their own Cat5 cable.
6.3 ME-1 series connection
You can daisy chain ME-1 mixers from any
port.
6.4 Linking ME-U hubs
You can link ME-U hubs to connect to more
ME-1 mixers.
6.5 Cat5 cables
Use STP (shielded twisted pair) CAT5e or
higher cables. Those with both foil and
braided screens provide shielding from
interference and are generally more rugged.
Stranded core cables are less prone to
damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled.
ME-U provides locking Neutrik EtherCon
sockets to protect the connections and
ensure suitability for touring. We recommend
you use cables fitted with
locking EtherCon plugs.
Maximum length per cable
= 100m (330’)
Each ME-1 is powered over its Cat5 cable.
You do not need to use its power unit.
Unplugging one ME-1 mixer does not affect
the others.
The first ME-1 in the chain gets PoE to power
it over its Cat5 cable. Use external power
units for the others in the chain.
Unplugging one ME-1 mixer disconnects
others further down the chain.
Connect any Output port from the first ME-U
to the Input port of the next ME-U.
Use the first ME-U hub Setup Application to
set its names and stereo links. Tick the iLive
Source Mode if connecting an iLive system.
Use the next ME-U hub Setup Application for
received names and stereo links. Make sure
you untick its iLive Source mode.
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