Cloud Electronics LE-1 User Manual

LE-1

Remote Line Input Plate

Installation Guide

Introduction

The LE-1 is a remote line input plate for use with the Cloud DCM-1 Digitally Controlled
Mixer, and cannot be used with any other Cloud product. This document provides
information on how to connect LE-1s into a DCM-1-based audio system. Further

information on conguring the DCM-1 itself for use with LE-1s can be found in the

DCM-1 Installation and User Guide.

The LE-1 allows a stereo unbalanced line-level audio source, such as a portable music
centre, laptop, radio mic receiver or similar to be connected into a DCM-1-based audio
system.

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Introduction - continued

Connect to

Output socket

Screened

CAT-5 cable

LE-1

OUTPUT

LINK

Microphone Inputs

Extension Ports

DCM-1

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

Connect to an

unused Extension Port

Two types of input connector are provided: dual phono sockets for line level signals
with a nominal level of 0dBu), and a 3.5mm stereo jack socket for higher level signals
(approx. +8dB nominal), such as are found at the headphone output sockets of portable
audio devices. Gain trim adjustment (±12dB) is available on the faceplate, and a red
“Peak” LED illuminates when an input signal exceeds nominal level. The gain should

be adjusted so that the LED illuminates briey only on the loudest sections of audio

programme.

Mounting - mechanical

The Cloud LE-1 ts a standard dual-gang electrical back box. The back box used should

have a depth of at least 35mm (1.25”). Note that the LE-1 is made in various faceplate
sizes to suit standard electrical plate sizes in use in the UK, USA and Australia; ensure
you have the correct version for your territory.

Wiring

The LE-1’s OUTPUT connector should be connected to one of the DCM-1’s
EXTENSION PORTs (Line inputs 1 to 4) with screened CAT-5 cable and shielded
RJ45 plugs. Do not connect any other equipment to the phono sockets of the same­numbered Line Input on the DCM-1.