Furman Sound MS2AV-1, MS2A-1, MS4A-1, MS2ADV-1, MS2AD-1 User Manual

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CONFIDENCE MONITOR

MODELS MS2A-1, MS2AD-1, MS4A-1,

SYSTEMS

MS4AD-1, MS2AV-1, MS2ADV-1

MS2ADV-1

MS4AD-1

FEATURES

l Six MS Series Confidence Monitor models:

MS2A-1 2 Channel, Analog Audio
MS2AD-1 2 Channel, Analog/Digital Audio
MS4A-1 4 Channel, Analog Audio
MS4AD-1 4 Channel, Analog/Digital Audio
MS2AV-1 2 Channel, Analog Audio, Video
MS2ADV-1 2 Channel, Analog/Digital Audio, Video

ALL MODELS

l High output magnetically shielded speakers
l Wide-range, high visibility, 14 segment meters with dimmer

and VU/PPM switch

l Selectable +4 dBu or +8 dBu meter reference
l High power, low distortion headphone amplifier
l Phase indicator
l Signal Present indicators on all input/output ports
l Speaker Mute switch
l Volume and Balance slide controls
l Universal 100-240 VAC agency listed external power supply
l Long life front panel mylar overlay
l Wide variety of models available, including SDI inputs
l Three year limited warranty

ANALOG/DIGIT AL AUDIO MODELS

l Digital inputs conform to AES/EBU 75 ohm/BNCstandard
l Analog/Digital Select switch

VIDEO MODELS

l 1.8" color LCD TFT display auto senses NTSC/PAL

DESCRIPTION

When your livelihood depends on the integrity of an

electronic signal, a Furman MS Series Confidence Monitor can

give you blissful peace of mind. They provide assurance that
analog audio, digital audio, or video signals are present and
meet established quality standards before being broadcast,
recorded, or otherwise distributed. The various models differ
primarily in the types and number of signals they can monitor,
though all are housed in compact, single space chassis that
occupy minimal rack real estate. Monitoring is accomplished
audibly (through speakers or headphones) and visually
through meters and video monitors.

All models share many basic features and capabilities. A
pair of highly compact yet full range shielded stereo speakers
are built in, along with a Speaker Mute switch. An amply
powered TRS output is provided for headphone listening. The
speakers and headphone amplifiers share a Volume slide
control, and non-video models have Balance sliders. A Phase
indicator displays the phase relationship of the left and right
channels of the source being monitored. The indicator will
glow green to amber under normal conditions, and red during
conditions of total phase reversal, aiding in determining mono­compatibility. Each input is routed to a bright, fourteen
segment LED meter, which may be switched for VU or PPM
ballistics and +4 dBu or +8 dBu reference levels with front
panel switches. Meter brightness may be adjusted with a
dimmer control, to suit user taste and variations in ambient
lighting. All front panel control and indicator labels are rear
printed on a heavy duty, wear-free mylar overlay. All analog
inputs and outputs are high common-mode rejection XLR
balanced, and each is provided with a rear panel signal activity
indicator for easy identification of system problems. Outputs
also have ±6 dB Gain Trim controls. The unit is powered with
an included UL-approved external power supply via a DIN 5
connector. For maximum reliability, it features a clean, modular
design with minimal cabling.

Models with digital monitoring capability are equipped with
an A/D Select button and both front and rear bi-color digital
signal activity indicator(s). The digital input(s) can accommo-

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DC POWER INPUT

CHASSIS
GROUND

ANALOG INPUTS

CH 2CH 1

SIG

SIG

AES 1

SIG

VIDEO
INPUT

GAIN TRIM

0

+6-6

ANALOG OUTPUTS

RL

SIGSIG

MS2ADV-1
rear view

DC POWER INPUT

CHASSIS
GROUND

SIG

ANALOG INPUTS

SIGSIG

SIG

date stereo digital signals sampled at rates up to 96 kHz, in
AES/EBU format, via rear panel BNC inputs. A/D converters
provide up to 8X oversampling, with a dynamic range of 95 dB.
Video models include an 1.8" LCD video monitor which
automatically senses and displays either NTSC or PAL
signals. Adjustments for Color, Brightness, Contrast, and Tint
are provided on the front panel.

MS SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS

Analog audio: 2 (or 4) each female balanced XLR

Digital audio: 1 (or 2) each BNC, AES/EBU
(if present) Resolution: 24 bit

Video: 1 each BNC Video, auto sense NTSC/PAL
(if present) Input level: 1.0 V

OUTPUTS

Analog audio: 2 each male balanced XLR

Headphone: Power: 270 mW into 56 Ω, both channels

VIDEO

(if present) Display type: TFT, LCD

CMRR >90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Differential Input Impedance: 24 kΩ
Maximum Input Level: +25 dBu
Signal present indicator: -20 dBu sensitivity

Sampling Frequency: 16 kHz to 96 kHz
Oversampling: 8X
Internal Clock: 256 x Sampling Frequency
THD+N: -83 dB
Dynamic Range: 95 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 97 dB
Channel Separation: 95 dB
Internal Analog Filter: -3 dB at 32 Hz

composite video

(to EIA RS-170A and PAL Standards)

p-p

Maximum Output Level: +25 dBu into 1 kΩ
Gain Trim: ±6 dB (dual ganged stereo control)
Signal Present indicator: -20 dBu sensitivity
Differential Output Impedance: 50 Ω with

Load Capacitance of up to 1 µF
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 200 kHz
THD+N: .002%

driven
THD+N: .003%

Screen Size (diagonal): 1.8 inch
Active Display Area: 48.6 mm W x 39.6 mm H
Number of pixels: 280 W x 220 H
Dot Pitch: 0.127 mm W x 0.121 mm H
Brightness: 140 cd/m2 typical (140 cd/m2 min.)
Contrast Ratio: 100 typical (60 minimum) at

optimized viewing angle
Viewing Angle: Left/Right: ±45° H (at CR>10)
Top/Bottom: ±10°/30° V (at CR>10)

ANALOG OUTPUTS

CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1

AES 1

AES 2

GAIN TRIM

SIGSIG

0

+6-6

RL

SIGSIG

Because the speakers in the MS Series are magnetically
shielded, no special consideration is required for installation in
critical locations near video monitors.

The Furman MS Series is protected by a Three Year
Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and
workmanship.

SPEAKERS Type: 2 each, 1.5" x 2.75" full range,

CONTROLS

Front Panel: Volume

LCD Monitor: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint
(if present)

Rear Panel: Gain Trim (±6 dB, analog outputs only)

INDICATORS

Front Panel: 2 (or 4) each, 14 segment LED meters: -40 dB

Rear Panel: Signal Present for each analog and digital audio

POWER

Type: External with DIN 5 connector
Operating: Universal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 W
Agency Approvals: UL/CSA/CE listed
Output: DC Output: +5 VDC at 3 Amps

MECHANICAL

Dimensions: 19" W x 13" D x 1.75" H
Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

acoustically tuned with chassis damping.

Each channel driven by 20 Watt amplifier.
Output: 87 dB SPL at 1 meter, 150 Hz to 16 KHz
Magnetically shielded

Balance (non-video units only)
VU/PPM Select
Speaker Mute
+4/+8 dBu Reference Level Select
Meter Dimmer
Analog/Digital Source Select (digital units only)
Left Channel Select, Right Channel Select (four

input models only)

to +3 dB labels; 0 dB indication is equivalent

to +4 dBu or +8 dBu depending on Ref Level
setting. Internal trim control allows user adjust­ ment. PEAK indicator lights 1 dB above highest
display segment, and is internally adjustable.
VU/PPM indicator
Channel to Channel Phase
Analog/Digital input selection
Speaker Mute
Signal Present (for digital inputs only)

input. Sensitivity: -20 dBu

+12 VDC at 2 Amps

-12 VDC at .3 Amps

MS4AD-1
rear view

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The MSSeries is manufactured in the United States of America.