Midas Consoles MIDAS HERITAGE 4000 User Manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
Midas
Klark Teknik Building,
Walter Nash Road,
Kidderminster.
Worcestershire.
DY11 7HJ.
England.
Tel:+44 1562 741515
Fax:+44 1562 745371
Email: midas.info@u.telex.com
Website: midasconsoles.com
MIDAS Heritage 4000 Console
Operators Manual
Issue 1.1 - February 2004
Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specification
and features
may be subject to change without notice.
DOC02-H4000
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with
electrical products.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus is damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
IEC-60065-Edn7-Midas
Klark Teknik Group (UK) Plc, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road,
Kidderminster. Worcs. DY11 7HJ. England
Tel:+44 1562 741515 Fax:+44 1562 745371
www.midasconsoles.com www.klarkteknik.com
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Klark Teknik Group (UK) Plc
of, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7HJ.
Declare that a sample of the following product:-
Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage (s) Current Freq
Heritage 4000 Professional Audio 115V AC 8.0A 50/60Hz
Mixing Desk 230V AC 4.0A
to which this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following directives and/or standards:-
Directive(s) Test Standard(s)
Generic Standard using EN55103 Limits and Methods EN50081/2
Class B Conduct Emissions EN55103
Class B Radiated Emissions EN55103
Fast Transient Bursts EN61000-4-4
Static Discharge EN61000-4-2
Basic Electrical Safety EN60204
LVD EN60065
Harmonics EN61000-3-2
Flicker EN61000-3-3
Signed:............................ Date: 1st September 2003
Name: Simon Harrison
Authority: Research and Development Director, Klark Teknik Group (UK) Plc
Attention!
Where applicable, the attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer or user is drawn to special limitations
of use which must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance with
the above directives. Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on request
and are available in product manuals.
A Subsidiary of Telex Communications, Inc.
Thank youThank you
Thank you for purchasing a Midas Heritage 4000 mixing console. The Heritage 4000 has been developed by listening to
the needs of live sound engineers and builds upon the flexibility of the Heritage 3000.
Offering a total of forty (40) aux sends plus stereo masters, the Heritage 4000 is a comprehensive monitor console. With
it’s flexible assignable buss routing, the Heritage 4000 can be quickly configured making the Heritage 4000 just as
comfortable at the Front of House.
As you would expect from Midas, the story does not end there. The Heritage 4000 features Midas XL4 microphone preamps and channel equalisation, VCA and mute automation and independent level control over each and all outputs. All
backed up, of course, with the standard Midas Three Year Warranty.
Please take the time to fill out the registration card and, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, read this
operators manual.
Finally, Enjoy your new Midas Heritage 4000 Console!
Contents
Installation & Operation Considerations Page 3
Wiring Diagrams Page 3
Mono Input Module Page 4
Stereo Input Module Page 10
Auxtender Pod Page 16
VCA Master Faders Page 20
Group Output Module Page 24
Matrix Output Module Page 28
Master Output Module Page 30
Monitor Output Module Page 34
Console Automation Page 38
Automation and Console Linking Walkthrough Page 46
MIDI Page 50
CANBUS Page 53
Weights and Dimensions Page 54
Rear Panel Page 56
Block Diagrams Page 58
Channel Cribsheet Page 66
Features and Specifications Page 68
Overview Page 69
Technical Specification Page 70
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ATTENTION
The following special limitations must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility
performance.
Power Connection
The console should only be operated with the power supply connected to ground via the ground in the mains connector.
Control Connections
The console should only be operated with high quality screened control cables. All connector shells should be of metal
bodied construction such that the shell provides a screen when connected to the console.
All ‘DEE’ connector shells should be connected to the cable screen.
All XLR and DIN connectors should have pin one (1) connected to the cable screen.
INSTALLATION
There are a number of points to consider when installing a mixing console, many of these points will have already been
addressed even before the console is unpacked, however it is worth repeating them.
Position
The console should be located in a convenient location commensurate with the use to which the console is being put.
Ideally a cool area is preferential not too close in proximity to electrical distribution equipment or other sources of
interference. Provision should be made for some flat surface surrounding the console to prevent it’s use as a table top.
Power
The console’s power supply should be located as far away from the console as the connecting cable will allow. It should be
set for the voltage supply available in your area and plugged into the mains outlet using the cable provided.
THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITH
THE MAINS EARTH DISCONNECTED
Please note that the power supply contains LETHAL VOLTAGES greatly in excess of
the mains voltage and that it’s rails can produce extremely large currents which
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could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted. All testing and servicing should
ONLY be carried out by a qualified engineer.
Connections
To ensure the correct and reliable operation or your Midas Heritage 4000 console, only high quality balanced screened
twisted pair audio cable and metal bodied connectors should be used.
Female XLR
1
2
Pin 1 - Screen/Ground
3
Pin 2 - Hot Signal
Pin 3 - Cold Signal
Male XLR
2
3
1
Note: Sockets are viewed from the front face.
Pin 1 - Screen/Ground
Pin 2 - Hot Signal
Pin 3 - Cold Signal
PUSH
RS-232
5-Pin Midas Can Bus
Pin 1 - +18V (100mA max.)
Pin 2 - Can Low
Pin 3 - 0V Can
Pin 4 - Can High
Pin 5 - -18V (100mA max.)
RS-232
Pin 2 - Receive data
Pin 3 - Transmit data
Pin 5 - GND
Quarter Inch Jack
Sleeve - Screen/Ground
Ring - Cold Signal
Tip - Hot Signal
To ensure compatibility between the console and
interconnects, always ensure connectors and cable are of
reputable quality.
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Mono Input Module
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The auxtender pod provides each input channel strip with an additional 16 mixes (eight stereo auxes) making the
total number of ‘auxiliary’ (aux) outputs for the console forty (40).
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Green = Stereo Aux send is POST-Fader
Red = Stereo Aud send if PRE-Fader
Auxtender PodAuxtender Pod
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Mono Input Channels
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Send
Return
mono input module
Microphone
Input
Direct
Output
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gain
direct o/p
Channel Equalisation
The treble equalisation is selectable fully parametric or high shelving via the bell switch.
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20k
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In the process of describing the mono input
channel, controls will be described in order or
signal flow .
The Heritage 4000’s mono input channels each have a
single balanced microphone input, an insert point via two
(2) quarter-inch (0.25”) TRS jack plugs and a balanced
direct output all conventionally wired.
48V
- Phantom power is provided to allow the connection of
condenser microphones, direct inject boxes and other devices that
require +48V phantom power to operate. When depressed the 48V
LED will light, indicating that +48V is being applied.
PAD
- When enabled, the PAD switch provides 25dB attenuation to
the input signal which allows the connection of high output
microphones or line-level signals. If the input amplifier is transformer
coupled (option), the pad greatly reduces the risk of saturation at
very low frequencies. When depressed the pad LED will light,
indicating that the pad is enabled.
PHASE
( - The phase switch causes a 180 degree phase
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change (with respect to the input) in the input amplifier. Hence
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the input channel signal has inverse phase (with respect to the
input). When depressed the phase LED will light, indicating that
the phase change is being applied.
PRE
- The PRE switch, in this instance, controls the operation of
the direct output. When enabled the pre LED is lit to indicate that
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the direct output signal is derived PRE-Insert and PRE-EQ.
It is worthy of note that in either state, the direct output is PRE-MUTE and hence is unaffected
by changes in channel mute.
GAIN
- The input gain of the Heritage 4000’s input is continuously variable from +15dB to
+60dB.
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treble
DIRECT O/P
level from - inf (minus infinity) to +10dB.
Treble Frequency
Treble Gain
stage and is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.
Treble Width
filter when in fully parametric mode (i.e. when the switch isdepressed) from 0.1 to 2
octaves with a centre detent at 0.5 octaves.
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Treble Bell
released, the equaliser Midas shelving mode is enabled.
- The direct output pot allows the continuous alteration of the direct output
- Selectable frequency centre. Continuously variable from 1kHz to 20kHz.
- The inner dial on the dual-concentric pot controls the gain of the treble EQ
- The outer dial on the dual concentric pot controls the band width of the treble
- When depressed, the treble equaliser full parametric mode is enabled. When
dual-concentric potsdual-concentric pots
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inner and outer ring to allow a greater range of
controls in the samesurface area.
48V
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bell
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direct o/p
direct o/p
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20k
freq
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bell
treble
2k
+/-
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8k
freq
INS
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hi-mid
PRE
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100
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bell
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Channel Operation
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PRE
EQ
Signal Routing & busses
The Heritage 4000 has 24 assignable buss outputs which are discussed in more detail later in this manual). Each
pair of busses may be assigned:
Mono Auxillary
Stereo Auxillary
Stereo Group
This enables the Heritage 4000 to be used as an FOH, Monitor or FOH & Monitor console depending upon the
requirements of the user. Essentially the uses are endless, and offer the maximum flexibility to the engineer.
Both the hi-mid and low-mid are fully parametric equalisers.
Hi-Mid Freq
Q
8kHz (hi-mid) and 100Hz to 2kHz (lo-mid).
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Hi/Lo Mid Gain
- Selects the frequency centre of the EQ. Continuously variable from 400Hz to
- The inner dial on the dual-concentric pot controls the gain of the EQ stage
and is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.
15
Hi/Lo Mid Width
- The outer dial on the dual concentric pot controls the band width of the eq
filter and is continuously variable from 0.1 to 2 octaves with a centre detent at 0.5 octaves.
0
The bass equalisation is selectable fully parametric or Midas low shelving via the bell switch.
Bass Freq
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Bass Gain
and is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.
Q
Bass Width
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filter when in fully parametric mode from 0.1 to 2 octaves (i.e. when the switch is
- Selectable frequency centre. Continuously variable from 100Hz to 400Hz.
- The inner dial on the dual-concentric pot controls the gain of the bass EQ stage
- The outer dial on the dual concentric pot controls the band width of the bass
depressed) with a centre detent at 0.5 octaves.
- When depressed, the bass equaliser full parametric mode is enabled. When released,
Bell
15
the equaliser Midas shelving mode is enabled.
The input strip equalisation also features a continuously variable high pass filter (HPF) from
20Hz to 400Hz. The HPF switch enables or disables the HPF from the channel strip. The HPF
LED indicates whether or not the HPF is operational.
400
- When enabled, the INS switch enables the insert point of the channel by connecting the
INS
channel input return to the channel signal path.
- When enabled, the channel signal passes through the insert point before proceeding to the
PRE
EQ stage (the insert is pre-EQ). When disabled, the channel signal passes through the insert point
after the EQ stage (the insert is post-EQ).
Channel
i.e.
Signal
Send
Return
- When depressed, the channels equalisation stages are enabled. When released, the
EQ
channels equalisation stages.
Mono Input ModuleMono Input Module
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treble
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Green = POST-Fade
Red = PRE-Fade
Pressing the pot will enable/disable the buss send for that channel. When depressed, the buss
active LED will light to indicate that the buss send is active and also whether the send is pre or
post-fader.
When the PRE button is depressed, the buss send is PRE-Fader, otherwise the buss send is
POST-Fader. The buss active LED is bi-colour to represent this:
Mono Input ModuleMono Input Module
Rotating the buss send pot controls the level sent to the mono aux buss.
In this mode the operation is the same for both odd and even numbered buss sends.
In STEREO AUX mode:
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The buss send pot is a dual purpose switching pot:
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Pressing the even numbered pot will enable/disable the buss send for that channel. When
depressed, the buss active LED will light to indicate that the buss send is active and also
mono input module
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whether the send is pre or post-fader.
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When the PRE button is depressed, the buss send is PRE-Fader, otherwise the buss send is
PRE
POST-Fader. The buss active LED is bi-colour to represent this:
Green = POST-Fade
Red = PRE-Fade
Rotating the even numbered buss send pot controls the level sent to the stereo aux buss.
In this mode the odd numbered buss send pot acts as the pan control placing the input signal into a stereo (left-toright) field.
In STEREO GROUP mode:
The buss send pot is a dual purpose switching pot:
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Pressing the even numbered pot will enable/disable the buss send for that channel. When
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depressed, the buss active LED will light to indicate that the buss send is active.
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In this mode, the even and odd buss pots have no other use as group sends are always POSTFader and POST-Pan. Hence the signal is sent at UNITY GAIN (i.e. 0dB).
PRE
Pan and Routing
PAN
- The pan control defines the stereo position of the channel in a stereo group or stereo master.
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image
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MONO
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The pan obeys constant law whereby the centre detent positions the channel in the centre of
the stereo field with each side at
-3dB.
ST
ST
- When depressed, the ST switch sends the channel output to the Stereo Master Bus via
the Pan Control. The ST LED will light to indicate that the signal has been routed to the stereo
master bus.
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MONO
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Bus. The MONO LED will light to indicate that the signal has been routed to the mono master
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bus.
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SIS - The SIS switch enables the spacial imaging system which operates in conjunction with
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the pan and image controls. It also acts as a left, centre, right master bus enable overriding
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any stereo and mono master bus assignments.
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- When depressed, the MONO switch sends the channel output to the Mono Master
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IMAGE
- When the spacial imaging system is active the IMAGE control can modify the action
of the pan control so as to place the channel within a three speaker system. When the image
ST
control is fully clockwise the pan control will operate in full left, centre, right such that a
centre panned signal will route to the centre speaker only and will not appear in either of the
left or right outputs. When the image control is fully anti-clockwise the pan control reverts to
stereo such that a centre panned signal will route at equal power to the left and right
speakers. All other Image control positions generate a composite blend of the stereo and LCR
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panning systems so that the optimum degree of center image focus and speaker power can
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be obtained. When the image control and pan control are both set central the channel will be
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routed with equal power to all three speakers. Constant power is maintained at all times so
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that the image can be adjusted during the show without any perceived level change.
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MUTE
- The MUTE switch mutes the input channel at all points after the insert send (i.e. all
aux, buss sends etc..). The switch can also be controlled from snapshot automation.
LED Signal Meter
- The input channel signal can be monitored with the in-line channel
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-9
Mono Input ModuleMono Input Module
meter which is pre-fader and post insert and EQ.
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
PRE
direct o/p
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
bell
treble
2k
+/-
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
+/-
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
PRE
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
24
C
lr
pan
SIS
lcr
stereo
image
mute
MIDAS HS0001
+35
+60
gain
0
safe’s
mono input module
MUTE
15
Q
15
15
Q
15
400
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FDR
AUTO
SET
1
solo
10
5
2
0
3
5
4
10
5
6
20
7
30
8
40
9
50
10
dB
In Virtual fader mode, the ‘real’ fader is used to trim the ‘virtual’ fader shown on the fader LEDs. When taken to
0dB the fader trims the virtual fader level (i.e. at 0dB the channel level is that of the virtual fader snapshot
memory but can be trimmed to +10dB or down to -inf).
In addition to showing VCA and mute assignments, the ten (10) LED’s adjacent to the channel fader perform a
number of different operations depending upon the settings on the central console.
bass
freq
MONO
+10
0
0
0
0
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PRE
+6
PREPRE
ST
+18
+15
+12
+9
+6
+3
-3
-6
-9
-25
The input fader panel can be used as a conventional channel fader or as part of the
automation system.
switches disable any remote control over the channel as selected:
Safe
MUTE Safe
FDR Safe
- The channel mute will not be affected by automute or snapshot automation
- The channel fader will not be affected by virtual fader automation or the VCA
master fader (including VCA mutes).
AUTO Safe
- The channel will not be affected by snapshot automation. Automutes, VCA
masters and assignment systems will remain active.
SET
- The set switch is a momentary switch that toggles the VCA and mute assignments for
the channel.
In the central console, either mute or VCA operation can be selected. Then using the assign
keys, the appropriate VCA or automute can be selected. Pressing the channel set switch for
more than half a second will erase the existing VCA or automute assignments and then
accept the new ones. A quick press will simply toggle the new settings.
i.e. If the channel is assigned to VCA 1,3 and 4 and the assign keys are then set to 1 and 2
and the channel set button is pressed quickly. The resulting VCA assignment for the channel
would be VCA’s 2,3 and 4.
When setting mute or VCA assignments, the current assignment will be shown in the ten
(10) LED’s adjacent to the fader.
SOLO
- The SOLO switch sends the input channel signal to the PFL mono and AFL stereo
busses. If the switch is pressed for a short time it will latch on or off, but if it is held on for
more than 1 second the latching is disabled and when the switch is released the channel
solo will turn off. As a default the solo system is auto cancelling so each new solo cancels the
last. This function is time dependant which allows several solos to be active as long as they
are switched on at approximately the same time. The SOLO ADD MODE switch on the
MONITOR module defeats the auto cancelling and allows multiple channel monitoring. In
this mode input solos have priority over outputs and will temporarily override any active
output solos. The input solos also override any active VCA solos.
FADER
The function varies according to the virtual fader setting. Normally, the fader gives
continuous adjustment of the input channel level from off (-inf) to +10dB.
Input FaderInput Fader
Operators Manual- Page 8
1
PRE
l
2
PRE
l
3
PRE
l
4
PRE
l
5
PRE
l
l
6
PRE
l
7
PRE
l
8
PRE
l
MIDAS
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
PRE
direct o/p
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
bell
treble
2k
+/-
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
+/-
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
PRE
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
24
C
lr
pan
SIS
lcr
stereo
image
mute
MIDAS HS0001
p
a
n
gain
bass
freq
MONO
g
a
i
c
n
0
r
c
0
r
c
0
c
0
c
c
0
c
0
c
0
c
0
H4002
safe’s
r
MUTE
r
r
r
r
r
r
auxtender pod
FDR
AUTO
SET
1
2
solo
10
5
0
FADER MANUAL RECALL AND NULL
In this mode, the STATUS LEDs are used to prompt the operator where to move the fader. If
the fader is not at the position stored in the current recalled snap shot, one/two LEDs will flash
to indicate where the fader should be. A single flashing LED indicates that the fader should
positioned next to that LED, if two LEDs are flashing the fader should be between the two
LEDs. As the fader is moved closer to the required position the LED(s) will stop flashing and
will be replaced by a single continuously lit LED. Once the fader is at the correct position all
LEDs will extinguish.
FADER POSITION CHECK
When a scene's contents are being "checked" (see automation operation) the STATUS LEDs
will indicate the fader position stored in the scene by continuously illuminating one or two
LEDs as appropriate.
VIRTUAL FADER RECALL
Input FaderInput Fader
3
+35
+60
0
+10
mono input module
0
15
Q
0
15
0
15
Q
0
15
400
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PREPRE
ST
+18
+15
+12
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-25
10
5
4
10
5
6
20
7
30
8
40
9
50
dB
When in VIRTUAL FADER mode (see automation operation) the automation system will
generate a "virtual" fader, set to the level of the input fader at the time the snap shot was
stored. The level of the virtual fader is added to the level of the physical input fader. In this
mode the STATUS LEDs indicate the "position" of the virtual fader by illuminating a bar of
LEDs starting at off (-inf).
Operators Manual- Page 9
Stereo Input Module
Operators Manual- Page 10
st aux 1
st aux 2
st aux 3
st aux 4
staux 5
staux 6
staux 7
staux 8
MIDAS
NO
0
PRE
+6
gain
NO
0
PRE
+6
gain
NO
PRE
NO
PRE
NO
PRE
NO
PRE
NO
PRE
NO
PRE
The auxtender pod provides each input channel strip with an additional 16 mixes (eight stereo auxes) making the
0
total number of ‘auxiliary’ (aux) outputs for the console forty (40).
+6
gain
0
Each stereo aux send is enabled by pressing the numbered switch adjacent to the gain potentiometer (pot). When
+6
gain
0
enabled the accompanying LED will light according to the pre/post switch position.
auxtender pod
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
The gain pot is continuously variable from off (-inf) to + 6dB.
gain
0
+6
gain
H404
Green = Stereo Aux send is POST-Fader
Red = Stereo Aud send if PRE-Fader
Stereo Input ModuleStereo Input Module
Auxtender PodAuxtender Pod
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
O
balance
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
treble
bell
2k
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
PRE
24
C
lr
pan
ST
mute
MIDAS XL0004
INPUTS
+35
+60
gain
c
0
0
15
hi ‘Q’
0
15
0
15
hi ‘Q’
0
Send
Send
stereo input module
Return
Microphone
Left Input
Microphone
Right Input
Stereo Input Channels
In the process of describing the stereo input channel, controls will be described in order
Left
of signal flow.
The Heritage 4000’s stereo input channels each have two (2) balanced microphone inputs and one
insert point per input (i.e. two inserts per channel) on conventionally wired TRS quarter-inch
(0.25”) jack plugs.
Right
The insert points are balanced and hence two TRS quarter inch jacks provide the send and return
for each insert.
Note that stereo channels do not carry a direct output.
For clarity, both the inputs and inserts are labelled and .
48V
- Phantom power is provided to allow the connection of condenser microphones, direct inject
left right
boxes or other devices requiring +48V Phantom power to operate. When
15
bass
and right inputs.
400
freq
0
+6
PAD
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PREPRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
lr
MONO
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
6
9
25
- Pad provides 25dB of attenuation to both input signals to allow the connection of
high output microphones or line-level signals. If the input signal is transformer coupled
(option), the use of the pad greatly reduces the risk of saturation at very low frequencies.
The pad LED will light when 25dB of attenuation is being applied.
PHASE
input) to occur in the input amplifier. The upper switch acts upon the left input whereas
the lower switch acts upon the right input allowing separate phase alteration between
inputs.
+25 +35
+15
gain
l
balance
5k
1k
20k
freq
bell
depressed, the 48V LED will light, indicating that phantom power is being
applied. NOTE: On stereo modules, +48V phantom is applied to both left
- The phase switches cause a 180 degree phase change (with respect to the
Ø
GAIN
- The input gain for both input amplifiers is continuously variable from +15dB to +60dB.
+60
c
Balance
- The balance pot is available on stereo input modules only and allows for the
reciprocal adjustment of the stereo left and right signals by +10dB to -10dB. This allows the
fine adjustment of the left and right signal levels.
r
Channel Equalisation
The treble equalisation is selectable 1.5 octave peaking (bell) or Midas shelving via the bell
switch.
15
0
treble
Freq
- The frequency centre of the EQ is continuously variable from 1kHz to 20kHz.
Treble
- Controls the gain of this EQ stage and is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB
with a centre detent at 0dB.
15
Bell
- The bell switch selects between classic Midas Shelving EQ (bell switch OUT) and 1.5
octave bandwidth Bell EQ (bell switch IN).
48V
+25 +35
PAD
+15
O
O
+60
gain
c
l
balance
r
Operators Manual- Page 11
NO
st aux 1
PRE
NO
st aux 2
PRE
NO
st aux 3
PRE
NO
st aux 4
PRE
NO
staux 5
PRE
NO
staux 6
PRE
NO
staux 7
PRE
NO
staux 8
PRE
MIDAS
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
O
balance
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
treble
bell
2k
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
PRE
24
C
lr
pan
ST
mute
MIDAS XL0004
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
H404
+35
+60
gain
c
0
hi ‘Q’
0
0
hi ‘Q’
0
15
bass
400
freq
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PREPRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
lr
MONO
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
6
9
25
0
15
15
15
2k
400
8k
freq
auxtender pod
500
100
2k
freq
bell
100
stereo input module
20
400
freq
Channel Operation
INS
PRE
EQ
Signal Routing and Busses
The Heritage 4000 has, in addition to the 8 stereo auxes, 24 assignable buss outputs which are discussed in
more detail later in this manual. Each pair of busses may be assigned:
This enables the Heritage 4000 to be used as an FOH, Monitor or FOH & Monitor console depending upon the
requirements of the user. The control over the assignable buss sends will change according to the status of the
buss output modules.
In MONO AUX mode:
C
0
lr
PRE
C
0
lr
PRE
hi ‘Q’
Both the lo-mid and hi-mid sections are selectable 1.5 or 0.5 octave equalisers.
0
Freq
- The frequency centre of the EQ is continuously variable from 400Hz to 8kHz (hi-
mid) and 100Hz to 2kHz (lo-mid).
15
hi-mid
lo/hi-mid
15
+15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.
0
hi ‘Q’
Otherwise the bandwidth of the EQ is set to 1.5 octaves
- Controls the gain of this EQ stage and is continuously variable from -15dB to
- When depressed the bandwidth of the EQ section is set to 0.5 octaves or Hi ‘Q’.
The bass equalisation is selectable 1.5 octave or Midas shelving via the bell switch.
15
15
Freq
lo-mid
hi ‘Q’
0
- The frequency centre of the EQ is continuously variable from 20Hz to 400Hz.
Bass
- Controls the gain of this EQ stage and is continuously variable from -15dB to
+15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.
Bell
- The bell switch selects between classic Midas Shelving EQ (bell switch OUT) and 1.5
octave bandwidth Bell EQ (bell switch IN).
- The High Pass filter frequency is continuously variable from 20Hz to 400Hz and is
15
bass
Freq
enabled by pressing the HPF switch in. The HPF LED indicates the status of the HPF.
15
60 160
20
400
freq
- When depressed, the insert point of the channel is engaged and the input return is connected to
INS
the channel signal path.
- When the pre switch is depressed the insert is selected PRE-EQ, otherwise the insert is selected
PRE
POST-EQ (i.e. the signal passes through the EQ before the insert point).
- The EQ switch enables the channel equalisation (including HPF) when depressed or bypasses the
EQ
channel equalisation when released.
Mono Auxiliary
Stereo Auxiliary
Stereo Group
The buss send pot is a dual function switching pot. Pressing the odd or even numbered pot
0
will enable the buss send. When enabled, the buss send LED will light according to the
setting of the PRE switch. With the PRE switch depressed, the signal will be sent PRE-Fader
13
14
PRE
will represent this:-
0
GREEN - Buss send enabled and POST-Fader
RED - Buss send enabled and PRE-Fader
to the buss, otherwise the signal will be sent POST-Fader to the buss and the bi-colour LED
+6
NONE - Buss send disabled
+6
15
16
PRE
The odd and even numbered buss sends control the level of signal sent to the buss. The buss
send is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB.
Stereo Input ModuleStereo Input Module
NOTE: When in mono aux mode, a mono sum of the left and right inputs are sent to the buss.
Operators Manual- Page 12
NO
st aux 1
PRE
NO
st aux 2
PRE
NO
st aux 3
PRE
NO
st aux 4
PRE
NO
staux 5
PRE
NO
staux 6
PRE
NO
staux 7
PRE
NO
staux 8
PRE
MIDAS
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
O
balance
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
treble
bell
2k
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
PRE
24
C
lr
pan
ST
mute
MIDAS XL0004
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
In STEREO AUX mode:
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
H404
auxtender pod
C
0
lr
PRE
C
0
lr
PRE
13
14
15
16
PRE
PRE
The buss send pot is a dual function switching pot. Pressing the odd or even numbered pot will
enable the buss send
0
When enabled, the buss send LED will light according to the setting of the PRE switch. With
+6
the PRE switch depressed, the signal will be sent PRE-Fader to the buss, otherwise the signal
will be sent POST-Fader to the buss and the bi-colour LED will represent this:-
0
GREEN - Buss send enabled and POST-Fader
RED - Buss send enabled and PRE-Fader
+6
NONE - Buss send disabled
The odd and even numbered buss sends control the level of signal sent to the buss. The buss
send is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB.
Stereo Input ModuleStereo Input Module
NOTE: When in stereo aux mode the odd numbered buss send pot sends the left input and the even numbered
buss send pot send the right input.
+35
In STEREO GROUP mode:
+60
gain
c
bass
0
0
15
hi ‘Q’
0
15
0
15
hi ‘Q’
0
15
stereo input module
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
PRE
PRE
The buss send pot is a dual function switching pot. Pressing the odd or even numbered pot will
0
enable the buss send.
In stereo group mode the left input is sent to the odd numbered buss and the right input sent
+6
to the even numbered buss. The signal is always send POST-Fader and POST-Pan at unity
gain. Hence the buss send pots have no other function.
0
+6
Pan and Routing
400
freq
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PREPRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
lr
MONO
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
6
9
25
C
lr
pan
ST
mute
lr
MONO
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
6
9
25
MIDAS XL0004
- The stereo input channel has two pan controls, one for each input. Hence each input
PAN
can be placed anywhere in the stereo image. As well as placement, the pan controls can be
used to adjust the image width from full stereo to mono through to reverse stereo (left and
right crossed over).
Both pan controls have a constant power law (i.e. -3dB at the centre detent).
ST
- Connects the post fader channel signal to the master stereo buss via the pan controls.
MONO
MUTE
- Connects a mono sum of the post fader channel signal to the master mono buss
- The mute switch mutes the input channel at all points after the insert send. The mute
switch can also be controlled by the snapshot automation system.
METERS
- The meters show the peak pre-fader, post-EQ and insert input signal level of the
input channel.
Operators Manual- Page 13
NO
st aux 1
PRE
NO
st aux 2
PRE
NO
st aux 3
PRE
NO
st aux 4
PRE
NO
staux 5
PRE
NO
staux 6
PRE
NO
staux 7
PRE
NO
staux 8
PRE
MIDAS
48V
+25
PAD
+15
O
O
balance
5k
1k
20k
freq
15
treble
bell
2k
400
8k
freq
INS
15
hi-mid
PRE
EQ
500
15
lo-mid
100
2k
freq
bell
100
15
20
400
freq
60 160
20
C
0
lr
1
PRE
2
C
0
lr
3
PRE
4
C
0
lr
5
PRE
6
C
0
lr
7
PRE
8
C
0
lr
9
10
C
0
lr
11
PRE
12
C
0
lr
13
PRE
14
C
0
lr
15
PRE
16
C
0
lr
17
PRE
18
C
0
lr
19
PRE
20
C
0
lr
21
PRE
22
C
0
lr
23
PRE
24
C
lr
pan
ST
mute
MIDAS XL0004
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
0
+6
gain
H404
auxtender pod
safe’s
MUTE
FDR
AUTO
SET
1
2
10
The input fader panel can be used as a conventional channel fader or as part of the
automation system.
switches disable any remote control over the channel as selected:
Safe
MUTE Safe
- The channel mute will not be affected by automute or snapshot automation
solo
FDR Safe
master fader (including VCA mutes).
AUTO Safe
masters and assignment systems will remain active.
5
SET
the channel.
- The channel fader will not be affected by virtual fader automation or the VCA
- The channel will not be affected by snapshot automation. Automutes, VCA
- The set switch is a momentary switch that toggles the VCA and mute assignments for
Stereo Input ModuleStereo Input Module
0
+35
+60
gain
c
0
hi ‘Q’
0
0
hi ‘Q’
0
15
bass
400
freq
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PREPRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
0
+6
PRE
lr
MONO
18
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
6
9
25
0
15
15
15
3
5
4
10
5
stereo input module
6
20
7
30
8
40
9
50
10
dB
FADER
The function varies according to the virtual fader setting. Normally, the fader gives continuous
adjustment of the input channel level from off (-inf) to +10dB.
In Virtual fader mode, the ‘real’ fader is used to trim the ‘virtual’ fader shown on the fader LEDs. When taken to
0dB the fader trims the virtual fader level (i.e. at 0dB the channel level is that of the virtual fader snapshot
memory but can be trimmed to +10dB or down to -inf).
In addition to showing VCA and mute assignments, the ten (10) LED’s adjacent to the channel fader perform a
number of different operations depending upon the settings on the central console.
FADER MANUAL RECALL AND NULL
In this mode, the STATUS LEDs are used to prompt the operator where to move the fader. If the fader is not at the
position stored in the current recalled snap shot, one/two LEDs will flash to indicate where the fader should be. A
single flashing LED indicates that the fader should positioned next to that LED, if two LEDs are flashing the fader
should be between the two LEDs. As the fader is moved closer to the required position the LED(s) will stop flashing
and will be replaced by a single continuously lit LED. Once the fader is at the correct position all LEDs will
extinguish.
FADER POSITION CHECK
When a scene's contents are being "checked" (see automation operation) the STATUS LEDs will indicate the fader
position stored in the scene by continuously illuminating one or two LEDs as appropriate.
VIRTUAL FADER RECALL
When in VIRTUAL FADER mode (see automation operation) the automation system will generate a "virtual" fader,
set to the level of the input fader at the time the snap shot was stored. The level of the virtual fader is added to the
level of the physical input fader. In this mode the STATUS LEDs indicate the "position" of the virtual fader by
illuminating a bar of LEDs starting at off (-inf).
In the central console, either mute or VCA operation can be selected. Then using the assign
keys, the appropriate VCA or automute can be selected. Pressing the channel set switch for
more than half a second will erase the existing VCA or automute assignments and then
accept the new ones. A quick press will simply toggle the new settings.
i.e. If the channel is assigned to VCA 1,3 and 4 and the assign keys are then set to 1 and 2
and the channel set button is pressed quickly. The resulting VCA assignment for the channel
would be VCA’s 2,3 and 4.
When setting mute or VCA assignments, the current assignment will be shown in the ten (10)
LED’s adjacent to the fader.
SOLO
- The SOLO switch sends the input channel signal to the PFL mono and AFL stereo
busses. If the switch is pressed for a short time it will latch on or off, but if it is held on for
more than 1 second the latching is disabled and when the switch is released the channel solo
will turn off. As a default the solo system is auto cancelling so each new solo cancels the last.
This function is time dependant which allows several solos to be active as long as they are
switched on at approximately the same time. The SOLO ADD MODE switch on the MONITOR
module defeats the auto cancelling and allows multiple channel monitoring. In this mode
input solos have priority over outputs and will temporarily override any active output solos.
The input solos also override any active VCA solos.
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Auxtender Pod
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p
g
a
a
n
i
c
n
0
1
PRE
l
r
c
0
2
PRE
l
r
The mono input pod is connected to the mono channel strips on the main Heritage 4000 console internally, hence
c
0
3
PRE
l
4
PRE
l
5
PRE
l
l
6
PRE
l
7
PRE
l
8
PRE
l
MIDAS
there are no connections directly to it on the rear of the pod.
r
c
0
The mono pod module allows the routing of signal to the 8 stereo auxes (outputs on the rear of the auxtender
r
pod).
c
c
mono pod module
0
r
r
Each stereo aux send is enabled by depressing the switch adjacent to the dual-concentric pan/gain
c
0
potentiometer. When enabled, the accompanying LED will illuminate according to the pre/post switch.
r
c
0
The pre/post switch determines whether the signal is sent PRE or POST Fader. This is displayed on the LED as:-
r
c
0
r
H4002
GREEN - Aux send is enabled and POST-Fader
RED - Aux send if enabled and PRE-Fader
Mono Pod ModuleMono Pod Module
The inner ring of the dual-concentric pot provides gain control for the aux send while the outer ring provides the
PAN (left-to-right balance) control allowing the user to position the channel within the stereo aux image.
NOTE: Unlike the Heritage 4000’s 24 assignable buss outputs, the stereo auxiliaries are always auxes.
0
1
PRE
+6
gain
0
2
PRE
gain
3
PRE
gain
4
PRE
gain
5
PRE
gain
6
PRE
gain
7
PRE
gain
8
PRE
gain
MIDAS
H4005
The stereo input pod is connected to the stereo channel strips on the main Heritage 4000 console internally, hence
+6
0
there are no connections directly to it on the rear of the pod.
+6
0
The stereo pod module allows the routing of signal to the 8 stereo auxes (outputs on the rear of the auxtender
pod).
+6
stereo pod module
0
Each stereo aux send is enabled by depressing the switch adjacent to the dual-concentric pan/gain
+6
0
potentiometer. When enabled, the accompanying LED will illuminate according to the pre/post switch.
+6
0
The pre/post switch determines whether the signal is sent PRE or POST Fader. This is displayed on the LED as:-
+6
0
+6
GREEN - Aux send is enabled and POST-Fader
RED - Aux send if enabled and PRE-Fader
The pot provides gain control for the aux send which is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB.
Stereo Pod ModuleStereo Pod Module
_
brightness
brightness
_
NOTE: Unlike the Heritage 4000’s 24 assignable buss outputs, the stereo auxiliaries are always auxes.
Optics ModuleOptics Module
On the Heritage 4000 the control for the optics system has been moved to the auxtender pod.
NO
led
The optics system is controlled from the front panel on the auxtender pod.
optics module
Brightness
ON
+
LED Brightness
- Turns the XLR lamps on (depressed) or off (released).
- Brightness of the desk lamps (XLR Sockets on the rear of the console aux-extender pod).
- The brightness of the LEDs in the console surface (with the exception of the major function
LEDs) can be controlled.
+
H4052
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direct
input
MIDAS
l
r
+21
0
+18
+15
+12
+9
+10
+6
level
+3
0
PRE
-3
insert
MUTE
SOLO
TALK
SAFE
vca
-6
-9
-12
-15
-18
-21
-24
-27
-30
-33
-36
INS
l
balance
output level
mute
9
10
solo
H4012
Meters
Direct Input
inf) to +10dB.
pod output module
r
Pre (insert)
0
otherwise the direct input signals are connected to the output channel POST-Insert.
+10
Mute (insert)
Solo (insert)
TALK
INS
- The 20 LED meters provide peak level metering of the stereo aux output of the desk.
- The level of the direct inputs (Left and Right) sent to the output is continuously variable from off (-
- When depressed the direct input signals are connected to the output channel PRE-Insert,
- The direct input signals are muted when the mute switch is depressed.
- The direct input signals are sent to the main Stereo AFL buss and to the main Mono PFL buss.
- The console talk buss is sent to the stereo aux output.
- When depressed, the stereo aux insert points (on the rear of the aux-extender pod) are engaged into the
Output ModuleOutput Module
aux output signal path. Otherwise the insert points are disabled.
Balance
Output Level
Safe
Mute
Solo
VCA 9/10
- Sets the stereo balance for the output.
- The stereo aux output level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB
- When enabled, the stereo aux mute is removed from the automation system.
- Mutes the output of the stereo aux. This can also be controlled by the mute snapshot system.
- Routes the stereo aux signal to the Stereo AFL and mono PFL busses.
- Enables the stereo aux to be controlled by VCA groups 9 and/or 10 including VCA mutes.
Auxtender Pod RearAuxtender Pod Rear
right
left
Connections to the auxtender pod can be found on the rear in the centre. Channel
send
connections (i.e. stereo aux sends for each channel) are connected internally so there is no
insert
need to make further connections.
return
The auxtender pod adds two (2) insert points (left and right), two (2) direct inputs (left and
right) and two (2) outputs (left and right) per stereo auxiliary.
PUSH
PUSH
direct
in left
Insert
The balanced insert points are connected by two (2) quarter inch (0.25”) TRS jack plugs
direct
conventionally wired. One send and one return for both left and right per stereo aux.
in right
Direct In
output
Two (2) balanced line-level direct inputs are provided (one left, one right) for each stereo
left
aux.
Output
output
right
Output from the consoles stereo auxes are provided on the rear of the auxtender pod by two
balanced XLR plugs conventionally wired (one left one right).
Connections
To ensure the correct and reliable operation or your Midas Heritage 4000 console, only high quality balanced
screened twisted pair audio cable and metal bodied connectors should be used.
The following diagrams are included as a guide for audio connections only, wiring for specialist cables or
connections may vary.
XLR
Pin 1 - Screen/Ground
Pin 2 - Hot Signal
Pin 3 - Cold Signal
1
3
2
Note: Sockets are viewed from the front face.
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Quarter Inch Jack
Sleeve - Screen/Ground
Ring - Cold Signal
SR
T
Tip - Hot Signal
To ensure compatibility between the console and
interconnects, always ensure connectors and cable are of
reputable quality.
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