Audient Nero User Manual

Manual v2.0

Monitor Controller

Contents

Welcome to your
new Audient Nero
Monitor Controller

To help get you started please visit

audient.com/nero

to download the supporting

documentation and brochures for our

product range.

The 12V DC power supply comes with

interchangeable UK, EU, US and Australian

Socket Adaptors and will work across a

broad range of Mains Voltages, making

Nero globally portable.

Inside the box:

• Nero

• 12V Switch Mode Power Supply with

Regional Adaptors

• Quick Start Guide

Features include:

• 4 x Stereo Analogue sources

- 2 x Line Level Inputs

- 1 x Dedicated Cue Mix Input

- 1 x Aux Input (RCA or Mini Jack)

• Optical & Coaxial S/PDIF Inputs

• 3 x Stereo Speaker Outputs

• 1 x Assignable Sub Output

• 4 x Headphone Outputs with flexible

routing

• Smart Touchpoints for user

customisation

• Talkback Input

• Internal Microphone

• External Talkback Input

• Dim, Cut, Mono & Polarity Monitor

Controls

Contents

Nero Overview
Safety Information
Declaration of Conformities
Setup Diagrams

Hardware Features:

Power Switch
Inputs
Outputs
Routing
Input Selection
Speaker Output Selection
Volume Control
Monitoring Functions
Talkback
Saving your Routing
Factory Reset
Smart Touchpoints
Speaker Level Matching
Smart Mono Mode
Assignable Sub
User Defined Dim
Talkback Routing

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Signal Flow Diagrams
Technical Specifications
Warranty
Contact
Service
Glossary

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Nero Overview

Safety Information

Aux Input Trim

and Alt Input

Selection

Input

Source

Selection

Speaker

Volume &

Input Meters

Speaker

Output

Selection

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting
the DC power adapter to the mains and powering up Nero.

To prevent electrical shock and fire hazard follow all instructions on the 12VDC power supply. Nero
itself does not operate with any high voltage mains supply inside the unit but appropriate safety
measures should still be adhered to regarding the AC/DC supply.

audient.com/support

Please ensure you only use the included Nero power supply. We cannot recommend the usage of
third party power supplies. In the event of a power supply failure do not open the 12VDC supply. If
required, please contact Audient support so that a suitable replacement can be sourced.

Nero utilises an external switch-mode power supply that is very quiet and rated at 2A. This switch­mode design will accept any A.C line voltage from 100v to 240v @ 50/60Hz. Therefore the unit will
work anywhere in the world but please ensure your A.C mains line voltage is within this specification.

Talkback Mic

Gain & On/O

Switch

S/PDIF

Inputs

Sub

Output

Speaker

Cut and Dim

Controls

Mono and

Polarity Flip

of Left

Channel

Headphone

Source Selection

Buttons & Volume

Controls

External

Talkback

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Consult a qualified technician if you suspect diculties. Do not attempt to tamper with the power
supply or mains voltages - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. Ensure that the appropriate international pin
adapter is fitted to the power supply before insertion into the mains socket.

WARNING!

To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,

DO NOT expose this apparatus to rain

or moisture.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Please refer servicing to qualified

Power

Switch &
DC Input

Headphone

Outputs

2-4

Speaker
Outputs

Analogue

Input

Sources

Talkback

Mic

Selector

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service personnel.

Safety Information Declaration of Conformities

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this equipment near water

6. Clean only with dry cloth

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment

(including amplifiers) that produce heat

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet

FCC Part 15B

This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class-A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a dierent circuit from that

to which the receiver is connected

9. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

11. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment

has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

13. For products that are a mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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We, Audient Ltd, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK,
01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Nero
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation

We, Audient Ltd, declare that the product, the Nero, to which this declaration
relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and
directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.

Audient Ltd has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s
Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as
well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely
sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section

42475.2, Public Resources

Setup Diagrams

Please note that Audient Nero is exempt from the EC 1275/2008 power
management requirement for the following reason:

Nero is designed with the analogue line inputs being the primary functional input
of the device. When an input device is connected, Nero must be active to wait for
a signal. During a recording or mixing session it can be a long time until audio
is actually played. If Nero were to go into a standby mode or similar, this would
cause a disruption to a recording session as the user would expect the unit to be
operational even if the input is not being actively used.

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