Allen&Heath ME-1 - Manual (Page 30)

User Guide – AP8997 iss.3 30 ALLEN & HEATH
8.12 Changing the Unit Name
The ME-1 mixer can be given a Unit name to
identify the hardware. Hold Shift and press
the Group key to open the Setup Menu.
Scroll and select System Setup:
Select the Unit screen to set the unit name.
Each ME-1 mixer has a unique MAC address
to identify it on a network. This is factory set
and cannot be changed.
There are two options for Unit name:

Default = Last part of MAC address

Custom = Enter up to 8 characters
To set a custom Unit name:
Use the Rotary to edit the name. Select the X
to clear the current name.
Press the Master key to return to the System
Setup screen.
Note The Unit name is not affected when a
Config is imported. However it is reset to
Default if you perform a power up reset.
8.13 Local Mic Mute Option
The built-in local mic is useful to add stage
sound to the mix or to hear fellow musicians
when they walk up and talk to the user. If you
do not need this function then it can be
disabled by setting the Mic Mute option.
Factory default is Mic Mute turned off.
Scroll and select System Setup:
Select the Mic Mute item. Press the rotary to
toggle the option on or off.
8.14 Updating the ME-1 firmware
The operating firmware can be updated using
a USB key. Check the Allen & Heath web site
for the latest version available.
Update all the ME-1 units in your stock.
Copy the new firmware to USB key –
Download the firmware file, unzip it and copy
its ME1 folder to the root of your USB key.
Safely Remove/Eject the USB key from the
computer.
Update the firmware – Plug the USB key into
the ME-1 rear panel USB port.
Hold Shift and press the Group key to open
the Setup Menu. Scroll and select System
Setup. Select the
Firmware page.
Press the Rotary to select the new firmware.
Use the confirmation screen to start the
update. The ME-1 reboots with the new
firmware loaded in a few seconds.
Reset Source List
Mic Mute:
Config: MATT
Unit: MM4
Firmware: V1.11r1485
Default
00:73:3A
Custom
Name:
Mac: 00:04:C4:00:73:3A
MM 4
Custom
Default Name:
Mac: 00:04:C4:00:73:3A
Reset Source List
Mic Mute:
Config: MATT
Unit: MM4
Firmware: V1.11r1485
V1.23r12345
Current: V1.01r11277
On USB:
To keep settings first
export Config to USB