Allen&Heath ME-1 - Manual (Page 23)

User Guide – AP8997 iss.3 23 ALLEN & HEATH
8.
Setting up ME-1
The system engineer configures ME-1 to suit
the operating requirements of the user.
8.1 Patching mixer outputs to ME-1
Depending on the connected source you can
patch up to 16 or 40 channels, set stereo
links and send channel names. Examples:
Channels – Typically Direct Outputs set post-
EQ, pre-Compressor, pre-fader, post-mute.
Link – Assign odd/even as stereo pairs.
Groups – Mono or stereo groups if you prefer
to combine sources at the main console.
Auxes – Mono or stereo auxes to create an
independent balance at the main console.
Main mix – To send the console FOH mix.
FOH effects – Combine main mix FX returns
via a stereo Group to send to the musicians.
‘My’ effects – Set up an available FX at the
console dedicated to one musician, for
example reverb for a lead vocalist. Return via
channel Direct Outputs or a stereo Group.
Ambient mics – Set a stereo pair of channel
Direct Outputs for room microphones.
Talk – Talk to musicians via a mono Aux or a
spare channel Direct Output.
GLD dSNAKE or MONITOR port
40 channels + stereo links + names
Use the I/O / Monitor screen.
Qu Series dSNAKE
40 channels + stereo links + names
Use the Setup / Output Patch screen.
iLive Port B ACE direct to ME-1
40 channels (no stereo links or names)
Use the Outputs / Port B:ACE screen 21-60.
iLive Port B via ME-U hub
40 channels + stereo links + names
Connect Network for stereo links and names.
Use the Outputs / Port B screen 21-60.
iLive MMO Aviom
® port
16 channels + stereo links (no names)
Use the Outputs / Port B:MMO screen.
Other via ME-U hub (48kHz)
Up to 40 channels + stereo links + names
PC > Network for stereo links and names.
Card option – Dante, MADI, EtherSound
ALLEN&HEATH
Local Mic Master Level
Store Preset Menu
(push) Level / Pan
Shift Master
Recall Group Solo Mute
Exit Menu
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Press Shift +
Group to enter
Setup Menu.
Press Group to
exit Setup Menu.
Fit user label
Menu navigation:
Return to previous
Scroll selection or
value. Push to select.
Press to assign keys:
Source
Name
Preset mode
Screen
Patch mixer outputs
Link channels as stereo
Name channels
USB key:
Transfer presets
Export/import config
Update firmware