Cloud Electronics ME-1B User Manual

ME-1Series

Microphone Input Modules

ME-1

ME-1A

ME-1M

Installation Guide

Introduction

The ME-1 is a remote mic input module for use with the Cloud DCM1 range of Digitally Controlled Mixers. It cannot be used with
any other Cloud product.

NOTE 1: All references to “DCM1” in this Installation Guide can be taken to apply to all models in the DCM1 range.

NOTE 2: Unless specically stated otherwise, all references to “ME-1” in this Installation Guide can be taken to apply to all ME-1

mechanical and cosmetic variants.

This document provides information on how to connect ME-1s into an audio system based on a DCM1. Further information on

conguring the DCM1 itself for use with ME-1s can be found in the DCM1 Installation and User Guide.

The ME-1 (UK version) and ME-1A (US version) allow one or two microphones to be connected to a DCM1-based audio system.

The modules act as a 2-into-1 mixer, i.e., if two mics are in use, a mono sum of the two is sent to the DCM1 for routing to the

zone(s). The two microphone channels are identical.

The ME-1M (“Media” version) is a single-channel 100 mm x 50 mm “Euro-module”; it is electrically identical to one channel of
either a ME-1 or ME-1A.

The mic input connector(s) are 3-pin latching female XLRs, wired to the industry-standard pinout:

PIN FUNCTION

1 Ground

2 Signal ‘hot’ (+, phase)

3 Signal ‘cold’ (-, antiphase)

Phantom power (12 V) can be activated by a rear jumper (see below), permitting the use of either dynamic or condenser microphones.

Between -85 dB and +60 dB of gain adjustment is available with the faceplate control to suit almost all types of microphone; when

the module is in use, mic volume is adjusted with this control alone. HF and LF EQ adjustment is provided via two screwdriver­operated preset controls; these should be adjusted using the microphone (and ideally, the speaker him/herself) for optimum clarity.

See the DCM1 Installation and User Guide (Conguration; Installer Mode; Routing Menu; Enable Mic Inputs), for details of how an ME-1
input module is activated.

Mounting - mechanical

ME-1 (UK version)

The Cloud ME-1 ts a standard UK-style dual-gang electrical back box. The box used should have a depth of at least 35 mm.

2 x M3.5 screws are supplied with the module.

ME-1A (US version)

The Cloud ME-1A ts a standard US dual-gang electrical ‘J’ box in vertical orientation. The box used should have a depth of at least

1¼”. 4 x 6-32 screws are required to secure the module.

ME-1 Series Installation Guide v2.02