Millennia HV-3R User Manual

Owner’s Manual

HV-3R

Remote-Controllable

High Voltage Microphone Preamplifier

Millennia Music & Media Systems

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION................................ 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ............... 6

Channel Display .............................................. 7

Channel Number Indication .............................. 7

Gain Setting ................................................... 7

Overload Indication ......................................... 7

Channel Mute ................................................. 7

Level Meter .................................................... 7

REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS ................. 8

HARDWARE OPERATION................... 8

Menu Section Navigation .................................. 8

Getting Started ............................................... 8

Locking Front Panel in Remote .......................... 8

Saving Settings to Memory............................... 9

Recalling Saved Settings .................................. 9

LOCAL OPERATION ......................... 10

Gain Adjust .................................................. 10

Mute............................................................ 10

Polarity Flip .................................................. 10

Pad ............................................................. 10

Phantom Power ............................................. 10

Link ............................................................. 10

BASIC MENU MODE......................... 12

REMOTE OPERATION ...................... 13

Remote Operation of HV-3R with Ælogic Software

(PC Only) ..................................................... 13

Getting Started ............................................. 13

Setting Unit ID(s) and IP Addresses ................ 13

Locking the Unit in Remote Mode .................... 14

Saving the LAN settings and setting the startup

mode. .......................................................... 14

Save HV-3R Settings ..................................... 14

Setting Startup with these Settings ................. 14

Installing the Ælogic Software ........................ 15

Setting the Host Computer’s IP Address (XP) .... 15

ÆLOGIC OPERATION ...................... 16

Unit Status Window ....................................... 16

Red Icon ...................................................... 16

Green Icon ................................................... 16

Flashing Green Icon ...................................... 16

Purple Icon ................................................... 16

Gray Icon ..................................................... 16

Unit Status Dialog ......................................... 16

Overview ..................................................... 17

Control Section ............................................. 17

Control Layout .............................................. 18

Unit Naming and Unit Name Dialog Box ........... 18

Link Matrix .................................................. 20

Scene Window.............................................. 21

Project and Scene Management ...................... 21

Creating a Project ......................................... 21

Scene Window.............................................. 21

Safety Prompts ............................................ 21

Creating New Scenes .................................... 21

Renaming Scenes ......................................... 21

Reordering Scenes ........................................ 21

Recalling Scenes........................................... 22

Deleting Scene ............................................. 22

Locking Scene Window Functions .................... 22

Appending and Saving Scenes ........................ 22

Saving Scene Changes .................................. 22

REMOTE OPERATION WITH PRO

TOOLS HD ....................................... 23

Parameters for Remote Operation ................... 23

Setting Up the HV-3R for Remote Operation in Pro

Tools ........................................................... 23

Setting the MIDI Channel on the HV-3R .......... 23

Setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools ................... 24

Choosing the MIDI Channel and Port Number in

Pro Tools ..................................................... 24

If multiple HV-3R units are being used ............ 24

Other Options in Peripherals Window .............. 24

Remote Lock-Out Mode Check Box.................. 24

Assigning the HV-3R Outputs to Recording

Interface Inputs in Pro Tools .......................... 25

Accessing Remote Controls of the HV-3R in Pro

Tools Edit and Mix Windows ........................... 26

Pro Tools controls that do not work with the

HV-3R: ........................................................ 26

APPENDIX ...................................... 27

Ælogic Keyboard Shortcuts ............................ 27

Advanced Menu Mode ................................... 28

Inductor Installation ................................ 30

AD-R96 USER GUIDE ...................... 31

MIDI ............................................... 32

MIDI Implementation Charts .......................... 33

MIDI Gain Table ........................................... 35

Simple MIDI Controller .................................. 36

Setting up MIDI I/O in PD .............................. 36

Controlling the HV-3R with PD ........................ 36

Setting the MIDI Channel in PD ...................... 36

Basic Troubleshooting for PD patch ................. 36

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 37

SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 38

WARRANTY .................................... 40

To obtain warranty service ............................. 40

Limits and Exclusions .................................... 40

Export Units ................................................. 40

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Millennia
Media HV-3R Remote-Controllable High Voltage
Microphone Preamplifier. The HV-3R is the result of
meticulous listening tests on numerous circuit,
topology, and packaging designs. Your HV-3R is a
finely tuned instrument intended for critical
professional applications — we feel it offers the
world's most sonically neutral microphone
preamplification.

The HV-3R is designed to be used:

• Locally via the front panel controls – Referred to
as “Local Mode”.

• Remotely via LAN from the HV-3R Ælo gi c PC
remote control software. Up to 48 units can be
simultaneously controlled with LAN.

• Remotely via MIDI. Up to 9 units can be
simultaneously controlled with MIDI in Pro Tools,
or 16 with some other MIDI device.

The HV-3R can be used as a stand-alone, locally
controlled eight-channel mic preamp similar to its
sister product, the renowned HV-3D. Optional 130V
mic inputs are available for use with high voltage
microphones, such as DPA 4003 and 4012. Two
additional buffered/balanced outputs (per channel)
are available with the optional HROE expansion
board (via DB25 connectors). Eight channels of
internal A/D conversation are also available with the
optional AD-R96 expansion card.

Up to 48 HV-3Rs can be simultaneously controlled –
a total of 384 channels on one system. A high-speed
Ethernet control interface makes this possible
without any significant system control latency, even
if all 384 channels were to change parameters
simultaneously.

The MIDI control interface is compatible with
Digidesign’s Pro Tools® “PRE” remote microphone
preamplifier protocol. As defined by Digidesign, up
to nine units can be simultaneously controlled with
MIDI in Pro Tools. Up to 16 can be controlled per
MI DI po rt with a standalone MIDI device, or other
MIDI compatible software.

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FCC Notice Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.

Safety Precautions

For your safety and the safety of others, be sure to
read and understand all safety and operational
instructions before attempting to use the HV-3R.

WARNING: The HV-3R internal circuitry carries lethal
voltages. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions,
and instructions on the HV-3R and as described in
the instructions supplied with the unit.

Water, Moisture, and Spillage – Do not attempt
to use the HV-3R in, near, or around water or in
unusually moist environments, such as near a sink or
swimming pool. Prevent liquids or any other
materials or objects from spilling or falling into the
HV-3R unit.

Heat And Ventilation – Be sure to allow adequate
ventilation to HV-3R and avoid using or installing
unit in close proximity to heat sources, such as
heaters, stoves, radiators, power amplifiers,
spotlights, or other heat-producing appliances or
equipment. It is best to leave one rack screw space
between units if possible.

Power Sources and Power Cord Protection –

The HV-3R Power Supply should be connected to a
power source only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the Power
Supply. Route the power cord so that it is not likely
to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed
on it. Pay particular attention to plugs, receptacles,
and the point where the AC power cord exits the
HV-3R.

Grounding – For your safety, it is extremely
important that the grounding pin of the 3-wire power
cable (included with 110 Volt units) be inserted into
a grounding type 3-pin power outlet. If you are
unable to insert the plug into an existing outlet,
contact an electrician to install a properly grounded
3-pin power outlet, preferably that with OFI / CFI
protection, if available.

Damage Requiring Service – This unit should be
repaired or serviced by qualified personnel
whenever:

· The AC power cord has been damaged, or

· Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into any
HV-3R unit, or

· The unit does not function properly or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or

· The unit has been abused, dropped, or damaged,
or

· The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.

Servicing – Lethal voltages are found inside the
HV-3R chassis. The user should not attempt to repair
or service this unit. All servicing and/or repairs
should be referred to Millennia.

If, after reading all instructions, precautions, and
warnings, you have remaining questions, please
contact Millennia directly before attempting to use
your HV-3R.

Before connecting power to the HV-3R, assure that
the rear panel voltage selection fuse block switch is
set correctly. In the USA, Canada or Japan, HV-3R is
shipped with the voltage selection block set to
100-120 VAC. If you change the voltage selection
block to 200-240 VAC usage, be sure to change both
fuses to the correct types. See “Rear Panel”
instructions for proper fuse requirements.

The HV-3R enclosure measures approximately 17”
wide x 3.5” high x 16” deep and is designed for
mounting into a standard 2U, 19” equipment rack. If
the HV-3R is mounted in a road case or other rack
which is prone to strong vibration or shock, it is
highly recommended that the rear of the HV-3R be
supported or otherwise reinforced to withstand such
conditions. HV-3R contains discrete transistors,
many running in Class-A bias. As such, the HV-3R
runs quite warm and should be mounted for proper
ventilation with at least one rack screw space open
above and below the unit.

HV-3R is designed on a common ground topology.
For high quality operation, and for your own safety
and the safety of others, do not defeat the power
cord earth grounding pin.

HV-3R Front-End Protection – Millennia Music &
Media Systems enjoys a reputation for what many
top engineers and producers call the world’s most
musically accurate and dynamically uniform
microphone preamplifier — t he HV -3. But this
thoroughbred design is not achieved without certain
operating criteria. Back-to-back Zener diodes protect
the super-matched discrete bipolar input transistors
against high transient energy spikes common when
inserting and extracting XLR connectors. To maintain
top performance and protect the HV-3R’s sensitive
HV-3 front-end, it is advised that you do not insert
or extract XLR connectors with power on. Get in the
habit of disabling AC power and waiting about ten
seconds for the phantom power to fully “ramp down”
before inserting or removing a microphone. This is
good advice for protecting your microphone
investments, as well.

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Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by MILLENNIA
MEDIA, INC. (Millennia) could void your
authority to operate this equipment
under the EC, ICAN, or FCC rules.

Copyright: You acknowledge that no title to the
intellectual property in the HV-3R is transferred to
you.

Inspect ion – Inspect packing box(es), HV -3R, and
cable(s) for damage, unusual marks, or shortages. It
is your responsibility to report damage, shortage, or
mis-shipments in a timely manner. Millennia and/or
its dealers will not be responsible for claims arising
from damage in shipping, nor will claims for shortage
or mis-shipments be honored, more than 10 days
after ship date.

Read this manual carefully and completely before
attempting to use the HV-3R. Improper operation
could result in damage to product. It is the user’s
responsibility to understand the safe use and
operation of this device.

The shipping box of the HV-3R system will include:

• Quick Start Guide

• Ælogic Software CD

• UL approved power cord (110 V countries only)

• Owner’s Registration Card, Register online at

http://mil-media.com/registration.html or fill out

the Owner’s Registration Card and return to
Millennia at your earliest ability.

The material contained in this manual consists of
information that is property of Millennia and is
intended solely for use by the purchasers of the
equipment described in this manual. Without express
written permission, Millennia prohibits the duplication
of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for
any p ur pose other than the operation and/or
maintenance of the equipment described in this
manual. This manual may not be duplicated in whole
or in part without the written consent of Millennia.

The HV-3R serial number is located on the rear left
side of each unit. We suggest that you record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
it whenever you call an authorized Millennia repair
facility or the manufacturer. Make sure that you
register online or return your completed warranty
card immediately.

Features and specifications subject to change
without notice.

© 2008 – Millennia Media, Inc., All rights reserved
Serial Number

__________________________________________
Purchase Date

__________________________________________
Where Purchased

__________________________________________

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Front Panel Functions

The 3/8” thick hand-machined aluminum front panel
consists of two LCDs, one rotary encoder, 32 LED
channel status indicators, and 18 functional
pushbutton switches.

1. Large Rota ry E nco d er – Adjusts gain.

2. Column of Five Illuminated Pushbutton

– Used to toggle a selected mic pre amp ’s
parameters:

• MUTE Audio

• POLarity inversion

• PAD 14dB attenuation

• +48Volt phantom power

• LINK Channels

3. Channel Status Indicators – F our LED s

per channel indicate status of channel’s
parameters. Select button makes the
selected channel’s controls editable.

4. Channel Display – Above the LED Matrix.

It displays:

• Channel Number Indication

• Gain Setting

• Overload Indication

• Channel Mute

• Level Meter

5. Menu Display – Indicates unit’s remote/local
status and setup parameters.

6. Menu Navigation – A group of five switches
controlling menu navigation. The EDIT section
provides extensive parametric setup of the
HV-3R mic preamp.

7. Power Switch – Turns the unit on and off.

1

2

3

7

6

5

4

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Channel Display

The large LCD displays the channel number, the gain
setting (8 dB to 69 dB in 1.0 db increments),
overload indication via a small “OL” icon, channel
mute, and a channel bar graph level meter.

Channel Number Indication – Channel indication
is shown numerically when in Local and LAN remote
mo de, an d alpha-numerically when in MIDI remote.

For example, if the unit is assigned Unit ID 01,
channel 6 is displayed as “6” in L oc al and L AN
modes. If assigned MIDI channel 01 “6a” is displayed
(the letter indicates the MIDI channel assigned. a=1,
b=2… p=16).

Channel numbering is correlated to the Unit ID
number in LAN remote, or MIDI channel in MIDI
remote. For instance, in LAN remote if the unit ID is
set to “03,” that unit’s channel numbering will
display channels “17 – 24” (see remote operation for

more on setting the Unit ID).

When MIDI remote is enabled, each Unit has a letter
(“a” through “p”) after each channel number
indicating the MIDI channel (1 through 16). (see

remote operation for more on setting the MIDI
channel).

Gain Setting – Gain is shown numerically under the
channel number indication. For example, the number
“35” would represent 35 dB of microphone voltage
gain.

Overload Indication – To the right of the channel
number is an “OL” icon (Channel 2 above) which
appears if the channel output equals or exceeds a
peak of +22 dBu. Note that the HV-3R’s unclipped
output is +32 dBu.

“OL” does not indicate the clip point of
the HV-3R’s analog sections. Rather, it
indicates a warning to the user that the
HV-3R output is approaching the clip
level of many com mon outboard
recording devices.

Channel Mute – When a channel’s Mute is engaged,

the word “MUTE” will appear in place of the channel’s
gain setting (Channel 7 above).

Level Meter – The level meter is a bar graph meter
with eight segments. The approximate corresponding
output levels are:

OUTPUT

BAR (balanced)

OVL +22 dBu

7 +20 dBu
6 +16 dBu
5 +12 dBu
4 +8 dBu
3 +4 dBu
2 -10 dBu
1 -19 dBu

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

PUSH

12345678

12345678

48V

IN

OUT

10.5

9.0

110-120

ETHERNET

MIDI OUT

B OUTPUT C OUTPUT

RESERVED

SERIAL

MIDI THRU

MIDI IN

OPTION SLOT

PANE L

GROUND

LIFT

110-120

2

2

0

-

2

4

0

Channel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

- Pins

12

23 9 20 6 17 3 14

Gnd Pins

25

11

22 8 19 5 16

2

3 4 5 6 7

1

2

Rear Panel Functions

1. AC Power – Worldwide (user configur able

100-240VAC) IEC power inlet.

2. MIDI and LAN Co nnection – Allow remote
control of the HV-3R.

3. Option Slot – Above the MIDI and LAN ports is
an option slot for the AD-R96 Expansion Card. This
option slot can also host I/O for analog to digital
converters and different remote control protocols.
(Future options)

4. Analog I/O – Eight channels of XLR analog I/O
connectors. Eight female XLRs for microphone-level
input and eight male XLRs for line-level output.

5. HROE Option I/O – two DB25s wired in the
Tascam format for two additional buffered outputs.

For a description of the menu items and flow chart,
go to the section “

Basic Menu Mode”.

Local
Remote, Save >

If your unit powers up with one o f the screens below
(## will be the ID number or MIDI channel of the
unit), it has been custom configured by the factory
at the time of your order for a remote system. Push
the enter key to select Local operation.

LAN Remote ##

Local

or

MIDI Remote ##

Local

+ Pins 24 10 21 7 18 4 15 1

Choosing to Startup in Local or Remote Mode –

The HV-3R is shipped to startup in Local mode. If
the user wishes to startup the unit in Remote mode
(LAN or MIDI) these steps must be followed.

6. Reserved DB25 – for future options.

7. Serial – For future control expansion.

Hardware Operation

Menu Section Navigation

The Menu Section LCD can be navigated using the
five buttons below it: Left, Right, ENTER, Up and
Down.

1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu.

2. Choose “Startup”.

3. Choose “Mode”.

4. Choose “Remote” (See sections on how to use

LAN or MIDI).

with

5. Press the Up arrow three times to return to the
top of the main menu.

Locking Front Panel in Remote

The front panel can be locked in Remote mode by
pressing < and ^ at the same time when in Local
mode. To unlock it to go back to Local mode,
press < and ^ at the same time.

This manual assumes the user has a basic knowledge
of how to use the Left, Right, and ENTER buttons.
The Up arrow in most cases acts as an escape from
the current Edit screen, and when pressed
repeatedly will eventually retur n to the top of the
Main Menu (Shown Below).

Getting Started

The HV-3R is shipped to start up in Local mode.
Below is the default menu screen that appears when
a Unit is powered up for the first time. This menu
screen is referred to as the t op of the main menu.

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Choosing Startup Settings – The HV-3R is shipped
to startup with the default settings:

• All functions turned off (MUTE, POL, PAD, 48V,
LINK).

• Startup in Local mode with LAN Remote 01 set
for remote operation (MIDI OFF).

• Startup with memory location 01.

• Front Panel Lock OFF

• Auto Save (for LAN Remote operation Only) ON

• IP Address set to 192.168.1.201.

• User Mode set to Basic.

• Menu timeout set to 180 sec.

• Gain range set to 69dB.

If the user wishes to startup the unit with different
settings these steps must be followed. Sa ve yo ur
settings (see “Save Settings to Memory” then:

1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu.

2. Choose “Startup”.

3. Choose “Setup”.

4. Choose the desired Setup from memory
locations 1-16.

5. Press the Up arro w three times to return to the
top of the main menu.

Saving and Recalling Settings

Saving Settings to Memory – The HV-3R can store

up to 16 different Setups in memory. All channel
parameters and gain settings, Unit ID for LAN
operation, MIDI channel for MIDI operation, and
many other settings can be saved in memory and
recalled when needed.

1. Choose “Save” from the main menu.

2. Three choices will be presented. “Name”,
“Save”, and “Del”. When saving a setup for the
first time the “Name” choice may be desirable.
This option lets you name the Setup before
choosing the memory location.
a. Name – Create a name for the setup by

using the Up and Down arrows to change
the character, and Left and Right arrows to
choose character position. Press ENTER
when finished and then choose the memory
location as detailed in the next step (b).

b. Save – Choose the memory location (1

through 16) to store the setup. Press enter
when the desired memory location is
displayed. There will be a prompt to
“Overwrite Setup?” Choose “Yes” to save or
“No” to abort.

c. Delete – Choose the memory location (1

through 16) to delete. Press enter when
the desired memory location is displayed.
There will be a prompt that says “Are You
Sure?” Choose “Yes” to delete or “No” to
abort.

3. Press the Up arro w two times to return to the
top of the main menu.

Recalling Saved Settings

1. Choose “Recall” from the main menu.

2. Choose the memory location (1 through 16) of
the desired setup.

3. Press the Up arro w one time to return to the top
of the main menu.

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Local Operation

The HV-3R is fully functional as a stand-alone
microphone preamplifier without the need for any
remote control.

Local operation of the HV-3R is straight forward. To
modify any control on a channel, press the desired
channel’s Select button. It will then illuminate,
indicating that the controls on the left side of the
front panel are active for that channel.

Press the five rectangular parameter buttons ( Pad ,
Link, etc.) to change the channel’s parameters. The
selected channel’s status LEDs will toggle on/off.

Turn the knob to change gain.
After 60 seconds of inactivity the selected channel

will automatically revert to the unselected state.
Push Select if you wish to activate again. This value
can be modified in the Advanced M od e

Gain Adjust – To adjust a channel’s gain, press the
channel Select button. It will illuminate. Now turn
the knob. You will see a numerical gain change on
the large display above that channel.

Mute – To mute a channel, press the channel’s
Select button, then press the Mute button. That
channel will now be muted and the LCD gain setting
will indicate the word “MUTE”. Linked channels will
mute if any member of the link is muted.

Polarity Flip – To invert the audio output polarity
(180 degrees) of any channel, press the channel
Select button, then press the POL button. That
channel’s output signal will now be opposite of the
input signal. Technically, this is not a “phase
adjustment” as the waveform does not shift in time.

Pad – To attenuate a channel’s output by 14 dB,
press the channel Select button, then press the PAD
button. That channel’s output signal will be padded
by 14 dB, though the gain shown in that channel’s
LCD will not change.

Phantom Power – To apply 48 volt phantom power
to a channel, press the channel Select button, then
press the 48V para meter button. That channel will
now have 48V phantom power applied equally to
both pin 2 and pin 3 of that channel’s input XLR.

CAUTI ON – DO NOT PLUG A MIC IN
WITH THE PHANTOM POWER ON. IT
CAN DAMAGE THE MICROPHONE AND
THE PREAMP INPUT

Link – This pa ramet er allows the user to link the

Gain and Mute parameters of any (or all) channels.
To link, press the channel Select button of a channel
to be linked, then press the Link button.

Links are cleared when you go into the
Remote mode. If you want to keep
links, save them before you change
modes.

All linked channels will track gain in identical
increments. For instance, if channels 1 and 2 are
linked with respective gains of 10 and 20 dB,
increasing the gain of either linked channel by 5 dB
will result in channel gains of 15 and 25 dB,
respectively.

Gain linking is helpful when tracking with stereo or
surround microphones. If Mute is selected on any
linked channel, all linked channels will mute. Channel
linking applies to gain and mute, only. No other
parameters (pad, phantom, etc.) are linked by this
parameter.

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LAN/MIDI Remote

Local

Remote

Save

Recall

Setup

Status

Recall
<”## “Name“ >

Utility

Unit ID

MIDI

Startup

Save Setup
Name , Sav e, Del

Name
Enter Name

Save Where?
<”## “Name“ >

Delete Setup
<## Name

Save Where?
<”## “Name“ >

Overwrite Setup?
No, Yes

Are You Sure?
No, Yes

Overwrite Setup?
No, Yes

IP Address

Mode

Unit ID
##

MIDI
##

Auto Save
On, Off

Starting Setup
<## “Name”

IP Address, Save
DHCP >

IP Address, Save
<192.168.1.201

Mode
Basic, Advanced

Startup Locked
Locked, Unlocked

Startup Mode
Local, Remote

See Advanced See Advanced

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Basic Menu Mode

Remote Mode

1) Local

Local Mode

1) Save – Menu for saving, naming, and deleting
setups stored in memory.
(A) Name – Allows nine character naming of

each memory location.

(B) Save – Saves all current setup parameters

to a specified memory location.
(i) Location

(a) Overwrite

(C) Delete – Deletes a saved setup from

memory, effectively setting all parameters
of that setup to default.
(i) Are You Sure

2) Recall – Recalls all parameters of a previously
saved Setup.
(A) Location

3) Setup – Menu for changing setup parameters of
the HV-3R
(A) Unit ID ## (1-48) – Chooses Unit ID used

to identify the unit over the LAN.

(B) MIDI Channel Assign (OFF, 1-16) – Chooses

MIDI channel used to communicate with the
HV-3R.

(C) Startup – Chooses startup options to be

loaded when the HV-3R is powered on.
(i) Mode – Chooses to startup in Local or

Remote Mode.
(a) Local
(b) Remote

(ii) Setup – Chooses memory location to be

loaded.
(a) Location

(iii) Auto Save – Saves control settings 3

seconds after last change when in LAN
remote mode
(a) On
(b) Off

(iv) Startup Loc ked

(a) Front panel controls locked in

Remote Mode

(b) Front panel unlocked

(D) IP Address – Chooses user specified IP

Address or allows DHCP server to allocate
addresses automatically.
(i) DHCP
(ii) ###.###.###.###

(E) User Mode – Grants or denies access to

additional features and functions of the
HV-3R.
(i) Basic (Default)
(ii) Advanced (locked out)

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Remote Operation

Ethernet and MIDI control cannot be
used simultaneously in an HV-3R
remote system – only one remote
control protocol can be used in an
HV-3 R n e t w o r k .

Remote Operation of HV-3R with
Ælogic Software (PC Only)

The HV-3R is shipped with a proprietary Graphical
User Interface, Ælogic, created specifically for the
task of controlling up to 48 HV-3Rs simultaneously.
There are a few steps that must be completed to
insure proper communication over the LAN.

In order to control the HV-3R via LAN, first make
sure that there is a cable connected between the
computer’s LAN port and the LAN port of the HV-3R.

If more than one preamp is being used, a network
must be setup. You will need a 100 Mbps or faster
router/switch such as the LinkSys EZXS55W or
equivalent (for 4 HV-3Rs). For larger systems, use a
wider switch.

We recommend using a network that is dedicated to
only the HV-3Rs for greater reliability.

Getting Started

Don’t Run Ælogic While Setting Up Unit
IDs and IP Address.

Setting Unit ID(s) and IP Addresses – Ea ch

HV-3R needs to be set to its own unique Unit ID and
IP addres s. If units have the same ID or IP
addresses there will be a conflict and the system will
not work properly.

1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu of the
HV-3R.

2. Choose “MIDI”, make sure it is set to “OFF” and
hit ENTER.

3. Now Choose “Unit ID”, set it to 01 (or other
number if using multiple units) and hit ENTER.

4. Press the Right arrow three times and hit
ENTER.

5. Press the Down arrow and the Right arrow three
times.

6. Use the Up /D own arrows to select a number.
We have set 192.168.1.201 and I D 01 as a
default. We recommend a sequential numbering
scheme:

IP Address

Unit ID

192.168.1.200

Host Computer

192.168.1.201

HV-3R ID 01

192.168.1.202

HV-3R ID 02

192.168.1.203

HV-3R ID 03

192.168.1.2nn

HV-3R ID nn

7. Hit ENTER twice to save.

8. Press the Up a rrow two times to return to the
top of the main menu.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) is also an option for “I P
Address”, but we don’t recommend
using it unless you are familiar with
networking and have the proper
network hardware.

IP Address, Save

192.168.1.201

Unit ID
01

MIDI
OFF

Setup
Unit ID, MIDI >

Local
<Recall, Setup

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Locking the Unit in Remote Mode – The unit may

be locked in the remote mode on startup to prevent
tampering.

Navigate to “Setup” and select “Startup”
Press the right arrow twice to select “Locked”
Choose “Locked” (or Unlocked) and press ENTER.

You can manually go in and out of this mode from
the front panel by putting the unit into the Local
mode. Be sure you are at the top of the menu tree
by pressing the up arrow several times.

Pressing the < then  key places the unit in locked
Remote mode. Remote mode can only be exited to
Local mode by again pressing the < a nd  keys.

Saving the LAN settings and setting the startup
mode.

Save HV-3R Settings

1. Choose “Save” from the main menu.

2. To name the saved setup choose “Name” and use
the arrow buttons to choose the desired title, hit
ENTER. Otherwise choose “Save” and continue
to step 3.

3. Choose the desired memory location and hit
ENTER.

4. When prompted to “Overwrite Setup?” choose
“Yes”.

5. Hit the Up arrow two times to return to the top of
the main menu.

Setting Startup with these Settings

1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu.

2. Scroll right to “Startup” and hit ENTER.

3. Select “Mode” to choose to startup in “Local” or
“Remote ” and “Setup” to choose the startup
memory location.

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Installing the Ælogic So ftwa r e – Insert the

Ælogic Disc into the computer (Windows XP or Vista

only) that will be used to control the HV-3R(s). The
following screen will appear. If it doesn’t, browse to
the CD and open setup.exe

Select the desired options and click on “Install”.
The following screen will appear if the install is

successful:

Be sure the computer is set to IP address

192.168.1.200

Setting the Host Computer’s IP Address (XP)

1. Go to Network, right click on the Local Area

Connection and open Properties.

2. Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to
op en its properties.

3. Select “Use the following IP addresses.

4. Enter 192.168.1.200 in IP Address.

5. Enter 255.255.255.0 in Subnet mask.

6. Click OK and continue to exit out of Network
Connections.

7. Connect the Host Computer and HV-3R(s) LAN
Ports to the same router/switch.

8. Run the Ælo gic Soft ware.

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Ælogic Operation

Millennia’s Ælogic remote control software is
straightforward to operate. Here is an in-depth
description of the available functions of the GUI.

Refer to Appendix for a list of keyboard shortcuts.

Unit Status Window – The example screen above
shows a Unit Status window in which six HV-3R units
(48 channels) are connected to the remote network.
The Unit Status window displays an icon of each
HV-3R unit on the network. The status of each
HV-3R is represented by its icon’s color code, as
follows:

Red Icon – “Unit ID Has a Conflict with Another
Unit”. If two or more HV-3Rs share the same Unit
ID number or IP address, their icons will turn red,
and will show identical IDs or IP addresses until the
conflict is resolved.

Setting a Unit ID or IP address must be done locally
on ea ch HV-3R. Other errors could also cause a red
icon, such as over-temperature, power supply out of
range, other networking errors, etc.

Green Icon – “Functioning Normally”. Remote unit
functioning normally.

Flashing Green Icon – “Functioning Normally,
Local Mode”. Remote unit is functioning normally but
is in the loc al mod e.

If the unit is in Local mode when Ælogic is
started, it won’t appear. Be sure to
change the unit to Remote mode so the
software can recognize the HV-3R.

Purple Icon – “Unit ID Is Offline”. A unit used to

be connected to the network and set to this Unit ID.
The unit is missing from the network. It was either
turned off or the Ethernet w as disconnected or both.

Gray Icon – “Unit ID Is Ina cti ve ”. No unit is
connected to the network and set to this Unit ID.

Unit Status Dialog – Double left mouse click on
any icon brings up that unit’s Unit Status dialog box
displaying the following information:

1. Unit Functionality

2. 48v Monitor

3. 24v Monitor

4. 5v Monitor

5. 3.3v Monitor

6. Temperature

7. MAC Address

8. IP Address

Scene Window

Unit Status Window

Control Section

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Overview – Expands the channel control area to
show multiple units. Virtual switches are replaced by
small virtual LEDs. Link switch is replaced by link
group number only. Other attributes are shrunk to
fit. All functions remain accessible and adjustable on
the Overview Screen.

Above is a screen-shot of the OVERVIEW.

Control Section

Basic Navigation and Behavior

The channel controls are grouped into their
respective HV-3R 8-channel Units. The screen shot
on the previous page, shows units #1 and #2. Yo u
can left-click on any unit icon shown in the Unit
Status window to immediately bring that unit’s
channel controls into the main screen.

Note the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen. It
allows the user to quickly scroll to any unit in the
network. You can also move the Control Section by
using the Left and Right arrow keys on the keyboard.
Pressing an arrow key once corresponds to scrolling
in that direction by one channel strip.

Ælogic is always the mast er control
when the unit is in Remote Mode. Any
changes made in to the unit’s front
panel in the Local mode will be
overwritten when the HV-3R is put
back into Remote Mode.

Overview

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Control Layout

The main control section, starting from the top
down, graphically represents these features:

1. Unit Name

2. Channel Number

3. Polarity Invert Button

4. Pad (14dB Attenuator) Select Button

5. 48V Phantom Select Button

6. Mute Select Button

7. Gain fader

8. Plasma-type Metering

9. Channel Gain

10. Link Assignment

11. Scribble Strip

12. Channel Number (shown at top and bottom of
strip for ergonomic clarity)

Unit Naming and Unit Name Dialog Box

(right-click on unit name) – Ea ch Unit’s name is
shown above its eight-channel grouping. The default
name for each unit is its Unit ID. For instance,
“UNIT 1” corresponds with channels 1-8 and “UNI T
3” corresponds with channels 17-24. Right-clicking
on the Unit Name area opens the Unit Name dialog
(shown above) which allows textual naming of that
unit. A section for notes is also available to include
any supplementary information about the unit.

In order to name multiple units quickly, the “Prev”
and “Next” buttons allow the user to scroll through
units without closing the dialog box. If a unit has
been re-named from the default, the new Unit Name
will now be displayed in the Unit Name box . T he
Naming Window can also be accessed from the
pull-down menus (Edit>Unit Naming).

Channel Strip Display and Functions

Channel Number – Channel numbers a ppear at the

top a nd bottom of the channel strip.
The preamp with Unit ID 1 will be assigned channels

1-8. Unit ID 2 will be assigned channels 9-16 ….Unit
ID 48 will be assigned channels 377-384.

POLarity Flip – Inverts channel audio output polarity
(180 degrees). The channel’s output waveform
becomes a mirror of the input signal. This is not a
“phase adjustment” as the output signal does not
shift in time relative to the input signal. Button
illuminates green.

PAD – Attenuates channel output by 14 dB. The
gain setting remains unchanged. Button illuminates
green.

48V – Applies 48 volt phantom power to the
respective mic input channel. Phantom power is
applied equally to both pin 2 and pin 3 of that
channel’s input XLR. Button illuminates yellow.

CAUTI ON – DO NOT PLUG A MIC IN
WITH THE PHANTOM POWER ON. IT
CAN DAMAGE THE MICROPHONE AND
THE PREAMP INPUT

MUTE – Mutes channel output. When channel is

muted, the meter will continue to operate allowing
the user to view audio activity on that channel
without passing live audio. Mute parameter is
linkable. Button illuminates red.

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Channel Gain Faders/Gain D isplay – A traditional
looking “mixer fader” that adjusts preamp channel
gain. A text box below the fader indicates the actual
channel gain setting in decibels.

Standard gain range is 8 dB to 69 dB. A range of
8 dB to 80 dB is a no-charge option. Gain is
segmented in 1 dB steps. The Up and Down
keyboard arrow keys can also be used to adjust the
channel gain in 1dB steps.

Meter Preferences Dialog – The Meter Preferences
dialog box provides for customization of meter
display and functions. It can be accessed three
different ways: Shortcut Control-M, right-clicking
the meter display in the channel strip, or from the
pull down menus (Setup>Preferences>Metering).

You can select either Meter Scale dBu (Usually for
an analog system) or dBFS for a digital system.

Peak Hold Time affects the numerical level
indicator ab ove the meter and the floating line over
it.

Link Assignment – The Link parameter provides a
Gain and Mute linking utility. Linking applies to Gain
and Mute parameters only; no other parameters are
linkable.

The LINK button links and unlinks a channel from a
selected “link group”. There are ten selectable link
groups that can be chosen from the drop down box
next to the LINK button or the Link Matrix. Wh en a
link group is chosen, the LINK button is
automatically selected and illuminates red. One link
group can be assigned per channel. If no link group
is selected, a depressed LINK switch will effectively
do nothing.

Linked Gain – Linked Gain faders move together
maintaining the same distance they had when first
linked together. Once one fader reaches the upper
or lower extreme, the other faders in the same link
group stop moving in that direction.

Linked Gains can be trimmed by holding down the
Alt key while using the left mouse button. When the
Alt key is released, the channel reverts to linked
mode.

Linked Mute – Linked Mute parameters will turn on
and off together unless “Mute linked channels” is
unchecked in the Preferences dialog box (Setup>
Preferences>“Mute linked channels”). If this box is
unchecked, the mute parameters will act
independently just like the other parameters.

Scribble Strip (right-click on scribble strip)
A text box in which channels can be named, and
notes can be written and stored. See the screenshot
on the previous page.

To name multiple channels quickly, “Prev” and
“Next” buttons allow the user to scroll through
channels without closing the dialog box. If a channel
has been re-named from the default, the new
Channel Name will now be displayed in the Unit
Name box. The Naming Window can also be
accessed from the pull-down menus (Edit>Channel
Naming).

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Link Matrix

The Link Matrix dialog box provides for easier linking
and unlinking of channels and can be accessed via
shortcut ctrl-L or from the pull down menus
(Edit>Link).

• Name a Link Group by right clicking a Link
Group number.

• See the members of a group by double clicking
the group’s name.

• Right click a link to bring up the channel naming
dialog box.

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Scene Window

The Scene Window is found in the upper left corner
of the screen. A Scene remembers and recalls all
parameters of the current software environment
(gains, mutes, links, etc.). Scenes are used for
applications such as concerts or stage plays in which
new acts or set changes require different microphone
gains, mutes, links, metering, etc.

There are a few physical aspects to the scene
window worth noting before creating new scenes and
projects:

“Active Scene: ###” – The active scene number
displays the number of the scene that is currently
active.

Scene Name Display – Just below the active scene
number is a text display that defaults to “Blank
Scene.” This area displays the user designated
name of the currently active scene.

“000 Blank Scene” – The default scene that is
automatically opened when the Ælogic is first loaded
or when a Project, New or Saved, is opened. The
Blank Scene is to be used as a null starting point.
Selecting scene 000 will force all parameters of all
networked units to their “off” or “lowest” settings.
This default scene cannot be overwritten.

The Scene List – Scenes are arranged sequentially
within the Scene Window (000, 001, 002, etc.). The
Scene List is a scrollable list of all Scenes within the
Scene Window. Left-clicking a Scene Number/Name
will highlight it. No system functions will change until
the Recall button is clicked or until the desired scene
is double-clicked.

Project and Scene Management

Creating a Project – Before anything (new scenes,

changes to scenes, etc.) can be saved, a pro je ct
itself must be created by doing a Save. Use
File>Save to name the Project and find a locati on to
save it. File>Sav e (c trl-S) will save any updates or
changes to the project unless a new name is desired
(use File>Save As (shift+ctrl S)).

Scene Window – Underneath the Scene Window
there are four buttons “Recall”, “New”, “Delete”,
and “Lock.” The functions of these buttons are
explained below.

Safety Pr ompts – In order to exercise caution when
using the Scene Window Functions, safety prompts
are available in case buttons are pressed
accidentally. Safety prompts can be enabled for:

• New Scene

• Recall Scene

• Scene Delete

• Scene Re-Ordering

To turn safety prompts on and off go to
“Setup>Preferences” in the pull-down menus. The
section labeled “Scene Prompts” will have check
boxes for the four choices.

Creating New Scenes – Scenes are created by
using the “N e w ” button below the scene window.
Once this button is pressed the “Enter Scene Name”
dialog box appear s.

The scene name can be entered in the upper t ex t
box and a section for Notes is also available to
include any supplementary information about the
scene. Once the scene is named it will be appended
to the Scene Window (next available scene number).

A newly created scene will assume all parameters
and settings of the active scene. Creating or naming
a scene does not make it active. Only Recall or
double-clicking can activate a scene.

Renaming Scenes – Once scenes are created they
can be renamed by right-clicking on them. A dialog
box labeled “Rename Scene” will appear with the
same choices as the “Enter Scene Name” dialog box.

Reordering Scenes – Scenes are moved by
left-clicking and dragging them to the desired
location. Once a scene is moved, Ælogic will
automatically update the numbers in front of each
scene name.

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Recalling Scenes – Scenes can be recalled two
different ways:

1. Highlight the desired scene and click the “Recall”
button.

2. Double click the scene name.

The scene’s parameters will be transmitted to all
HV-3R units on the network.

Scenes are not saved until you save the
project. (see Saving Scene Changes below

for information on how to save a scene)

Deleting Scenes – Scenes can also be deleted two
different ways: either highlighting the desired scene
and pressing the “Delete” button or highlighting it
and pressing the delete key on the keyboard.

Be careful when deleting scenes as the
“Undo” function does not work on
deleted scenes.

When a scene is deleted, higher scene numbers will
automatically decrement. If an attempt to delete the
currently Active Scene is made, a prompt will pop up
explaining that it is active and cannot be deleted.

Locking Scene Window Functions – Sometimes it
may be necessary to disable the functions of the
Scene Window. The “Lock” button serves this
purpose. When the button is engaged, the other
three functions will turn dark grey and will no longer
be functional. Parameters in the Control Section
(faders, Links, function buttons, etc.) will still be
functional.

Appending and Saving Scenes – Whenever a
change is made to any para meter or function, an
asterisk (*) will appear next to the active scene in
the Scene Window (with the exception of the Blank
Scene). The asterisk will remain visible until the
Project is saved. The asterisk indicates a “dirty
event” – meaning that changes have been made
since the last Project save.

Saving Scene Changes – All Scenes shown in the
Scene Window are saved each time the Project is
saved (File>Save OR ctrl-S). Any changes to a
Scene (a “dirty event”) will be lost if the Project is
not saved before recalling another Project or if the
Project is not saved before exiting the GUI.

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Remote Operation with Pro
Tools HD (Version 7.3 Tested)

Parameters for Remote Operation

Pro Tools can control the following front panel
parameters on the HV-3R:

1. Polarity

2. Pad (14dB)

3. 48V (Phantom Power)

4. Gain (08 dB to 69 dB)

Pro Tools does not control the Mute
parameter on the HV-3R. Use the
Pro Tools mixer’s individual channel
strip’s mutes.

Pro Tools does however turn the Mutes on each
HV-3R channel off upon sync up.

Setting Up the HV-3R for Remote
Operation in Pro Tools

Connecting the HV-3R to a Pro Tools
Compatible Recording Interface

In order to record audio sent from the HV-3R you
must first connect the outputs of the HV-3R to the
inputs of your recording interface.

HV-3R Ana l og XLR Outputs – Connect the eight
female XLR analog outputs on the back panel of the
HV-3R to the eight desired analog inputs on your
recording interface. (If your recording interface

only has DB-25 inputs you will require an eight
female XLR to DB-25 adapter cable.)

HV-3R HROE Opt ional Expansion Board – Analog

DB-25 OUTPUTS – Connect the DB-25 analog
outputs on the back panel of the HV-3R to the
desired DB-25 inputs on your recording interface.

HV-3R AD-R96 Optional Expansion Card – Digital
DB-25 OUTPUTS – Connect the DB-25 digital outputs
from the AD-R96 to the desired DB-25 Digital inputs
on your recording interface.

Connecting the HV-3R to a MIDI Interface

Make sure your MIDI Interface is properly connected
and communicating with Pro Tools before use with
the HV-3R.

1. Connect the MIDI OUT port on the MIDI
Interface to the MIDI IN port on the HV-3R.

2. Connect the OUT of that unit to the IN of the
next unit and so on.

3. Connect the MIDI OUT port on the last HV-3R of
the system to the MIDI IN port on the MIDI
Interface.

Setting the MIDI Channel on the HV-3R

1. When you first turn on your HV-3R it should be
in the Local Mode. You go can to step 3, if not
start here.

2. If so press ENTER to display this screen.

3. Press the right arrow button 3 times until
“Setup” has the blinking line under it.

4. Choose “MIDI”,

5. Press the up or down arrows to choose the MIDI
channel for the HV-3R and press ENTER when
finished to return to the Setup menu.

6. Choose “Unit ID” and set it to the same number
as the MIDI channel. This facilitates any future
firmware upgrades.

7. Press the up arrow twice and press enter to
return to remote mode.

8. Now you should see MIDI Remote with the
channel number you selected, and each channel
number should have a little letter next to it
designating that a MIDI channel has been
assigned.

REMEMBER the channel you selected as it will be
important when setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools.

If multiple HV-3R units are being used, set each
unit to a different MIDI channel. Also remember
which unit is assigned to each MIDI channel so you
don’t get them confused when setting them up in Pro
Tools.

If two units share the same channel
they will both respond to the same
channel messages from Pro Tools and
will not function independently.

MIDI
OFF

MIDI Remote ##

Local

Setup
Unit ID, MIDI

Local
<Recall, Setup

Local
Remote, Save

LAN Remote ##

Local

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Setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools

Before setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tool s, m ake
sure all Digidesign software and hardware and
your MIDI interface are installed, connected, and
working properly.

Once a New or Existing session is opened follow
this procedure to control your HV-3R parameters
in Pro Tools.

Choosing the MIDI Channel and Port Number in
Pro Tools

1. Click the “Setup” pull down menu and choose
“Peripherals…” (the Peripherals window will pop
up looking like this).

2. Click the “Mic Preamps” tab.

3. Under “Type” click the pop-up menu and choose
PRE. Now the pop-up menus under the “Receive
From” and “Send To” columns will become
active.

4. Under the “Receive From” pop-up, choose the
Port that your HV-3R’s MIDI OUT port is
connected to and the MIDI Channel Number that
you assigned it.

5. Under the “Send To” pop-up, choose the Port
that your HV-3R’s MIDI IN port is connected to
and the MIDI Channel Number that you assigned
it.

6. Click OK to activate these settings.

If multiple HV-3R units are being used: You can
add up to nine HV-3R units to be controlled in Pro
Tools. In the Peripherals dialogue window, choose
PRE under the “Type” column as many times as
desired for the number of HV-3Rs you have, then
assign the IN and OUT port numbers and MIDI
channels that correspond to each HV-3R. Remember
that you can’t have two HV-3Rs on the same MIDI
channel.

Other Options in Peripherals Window
Reset Button – When pressed, this button will

Reset all HV-3R values to zero, meaning all Mute,
Polarity, Pad, and 48V parameters will be turned off
and gain settings set to the lowest 08 setting.

We recommend you reset all HV-3Rs to
be sure they are in sync Pro Tools does
not reliably poll the units to retain
current settings.

Retain Current Settings Check Box ­Leave this box unchecked, when Pro
Tools and your HV-3R sync up, the
HV-3R will acquire the settings for all
parameters currently set in Pro Tools,
and will always update accordingly.

Remote Lock-Out Mode Check Box – The H V-3R

doesn’t respond to this message, so don’t worry
about it. It is only used by the Digidesign PRE to
lockout front panel controls.

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Assigning the HV-3R Outputs to
Recording Interface Inputs in Pro
Tools

In order to have Mic Preamp controls available in Pro
Tools you have to map the outputs of the HV-3R to
the inputs on your Recording Interface. Make sure
you know which outputs of the HV-3R are going into
which inputs on your Recording Interface before
proceeding.

1. Click the “Setup” pull down menu and choose
“I /O… ” (see I/O Setup window above)

2. Click the “Mic Preamps” tab.

3. In the left column “PRE #1” should be displayed,
and in the right column you should see your
Recording Interface and the channels it has
available with little boxes under each one.

4. Click the box for the Input on your Recording
Interface that corresponds to the first output of
the HV-3R.

5. The first output will appear in the box you
clicked while the next seven outputs will appear
in the boxes to the right. You can move the
outputs of the HV-3R around. Be sure that the
chosen inputs in Pro Tools correspond to how
they are connected physically to the Recording
Interface.

It is crucial that all outputs and inputs
correspond correctly or else when you try
to control an HV-3R channel in Pro Tools
it will control the wrong one or none at
all.

If multiple HV-3R units are being used
make sure that n one of the channel
outputs of the HV-3Rs share inputs on
your Recording Interface. This will
cause many problems.

It is recommended that you connect
Outputs 1-8 of the first HV-3R to Inputs
1-8 on the Recording Interface and then
Outputs 1-8 on the second HV-3R to
Inputs 9-16 on the Recording Interface
and so on.

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Accessing Remote Controls of the HV-3R in Pro
Tools Edit and Mix Windows

When you add new audio tracks that have inputs
corresponding to outputs from an HV-3R, there will
be special controls available on each channel in Pro
Tools.

To access controls in the Edit Window:

• Select View > Edit Window > Mic Preamps from
the drop down menus.

To access controls in the Mix Window:

• Select View > Mix Window > Mic Preamps from
the drop down menus.

The HV-3R is controlled by the panel above, in the
Pro Tools Mix and Edit Windows.

The buttons highlighted in white are the ones that
the HV-3R r esp ond s to.

The button labeled “Gain Setting” can control the
HV-3R’s gain, but since the lowest gain setting on
the HV-3R is 08 dB, the first three settings (0dB,
3dB, and 6dB) won’t change the gain on the HV-3R.

The other buttons are reserved for use with the
Digidesign PRE.

Pro Tools controls that do not
work with the HV-3R:

• Mute

• Gains <8dB

• Insert

• Mic Type

• HP filter

• Source Impedance

• Pad is 14dB, not 18dB

If you click the button labeled
“Mic Type” in the p re vi ous
diagram, a larger Pro Tools fader
with the same buttons will
appear such as the example to
the right.

Use your Pro Tools Manual as a
reference on how to use the
“target button” in the upper right
corner of the pop up fader.

Source / Impedance
(N/A to HV-3 R) 

 Mic Type (N/A to HV-3R)

 HP Filter (N/A to HV-3R)

 Insert (N/A to HV-3R)

 Gain Setting

-18dB Pad 

Polarity Flip 

48V Phantom 

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Appendix

Ælogic Keyboard Shortcuts

Keys

Function

Alt Click-and-Drag fader of linked group

Allows you to trim member of group

Alt E

Edit Menu

Alt F

File Menu

Alt F4

Close program

Alt S

Setup Menu

Click and Drag on Link Matrix

Drag across to link/unlink channels

Click and Drag POL or Pad or 48V or Mute or
Link

Drag across channel buttons to select or unselect
Click and Drag Scene name

Drag to new place in list

Ctrl H

Help Menu

Ctrl I

Unit identity check

Ctrl L

Brings up Link Matrix

Ctrl M

Meter preferences

Ctrl N

Create new project

Ctrl O

Open project

Ctrl S

Save

Ctrl Z

Undo (10 levels)

Double Click Group Title in Link Matrix

Lists channels that are members of the group

Double Click on unit icon in Unit Status box

Gives voltage, temperature and network data of unit.

Double Click Scene name

Loads Scene

F1

Help Menu

Left/Right keys (on controls)

Move channels one over

Right Click Group title name in Link Matrix

Edit name

Right Click link box in Link Matrix

Edit channel name

Right Click on channel name below fader

Edit channel name

Right Click on meter

Edit meter settings

Right Click on unit name above faders

Edit unit name

Right Click scene name

Edit scene name

Shift Ctrl S

Save as

Up/Down keys (on controls)

Increment/Decrement gain by 1dB

Millennia Media HV-3R page 28 of 40

LAN/MIDI Remote

Local

Remote

Save

Recall

Status

Utility

Ver

MAC

IPAddr

Pwr

AdvP

Test Mode

Timeout

ClearMem

Dflt

Setup

Current IP

192.168.1.201

Power
470C, 3.3 >

Firmware Version
Ver. 0.132.3

MAC Address
001BFF01F080

Restore Default?
No. Yes

Clear Flash?
No. Yes

Menu Timeout
Sec

Adv. Parameters
Gain Range

Gain Range
Max 69dB

Test Mode
Switch Test

Test Mode
LED Test

Test Mode
LCD Test

Test Mode
Encoder Test

Test Mode
Watchdog Test

Test Mode
Factory Test

Advanced Menu Mode

To access push both Left and Down buttons at the same time after selecting Advanced Mode.

These controls can get you into trouble, so be careful with function like clearing
memory and resetting defaults. They have no undo.

See Basic See Basic See Basic

1) System Status – Displays the status of various
parameters currently active on the unit.
(A) LAN Address – Displays the current IP Address the

unit is using.

(B) Power Supply – Displays the temperature and

various voltages of the power supply.
(i) Temp ###C
(ii) +48
(iii) +24
(iv) +5
(v) +3.3

(C) Firmware Ver ##.## – Displays the current

firmware version running on the unit.

(D) MAC Address – Displays the MAC Address assigned

to the unit.

See Basic

2) Utilities
(A) Restore defaults – Restores to factory defaults

without affecting user memory. Don’t do this unless

you are instructed by Millennia Service.
(B) Clear User Memory – Cle ars user memory locations
(C) Menu time out – Sets length of time (seconds)before

returning to the top of the main menu.

(i) None, 60, 180
(D) Advanced Parameters – Allows access to advanced or

extended parameters.
(E) Gain Range – Choice between a maximum gain of

69dB or 80dB. (special button combination to

change: Left Right Down, Down.)
(F) Factory Test Mode

(i) Switch test

(ii) LED test

(iii) Encoder test

(iv) Watch dog

(v) Factory test

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HROE (option) Jumper Diagram

Polarity and Pad Functions

• The XLR outputs are A. They are locally or remotely controlled.

• The Polarity and Pad on Outputs B and C can be configured to either follow A or remain fixed at the values below by moving the

associated jumpers.

Channels

B 1-4

B 5-8

C 1-4

C 5-8

*Polarity Follows A

J1 Pins 1,2

J15 Pins 1,2

J3 Pins 1,2

J12 Pins 1,2

Polarity Fixed

J1 Pins 2,3

J15 Pins 2,3

J3 Pins 2,3

J12 Pins 2,3

*Pad Follows A

J11 Pins 1,2

J13 Pins 1,2

J4 Pins 1,2

J6 Pins 1,2

Pad Fixed at -13.5 dB

J11 Pins 2,3

J13 Pins 2,3

J4 Pins 2,3

J6 Pins 2,3

*Default

Millennia Media HV-3R page 30 of 40

Inductor Installation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.

This product was testing for FCC compliance
using a clamp-on ferrite inductor. If you are
using Ethernet, the inductor included with this
unit must be attached to the Ethernet cable at
the end connected to the HV-3R’s RJ-45, 5 cm
from the rear panel, to block possible RF
radiation coming from the cable.

Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Millennia Media, Inc. (Millennia)
could void your authority to operate this
equipment under the EC, ICAN, or FCC rules.

Make a loop near the connector end and place the
loop inside the inductor.

5 cm

Snap the inductor closed.

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AD-R96 (Option) User Guide

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components on
the AD-R96 board. To prevent static damage,
discharge static electricity from your body before you
touch any electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the HV-3R’s
chassis.

Unplug the HV-3R’s AC power cord before
inserting or removing the AD-R96 board

Clocks - the AD-R96 should have only one clock

source. If running with the internal clock, make sure
SW4 is in the INT position and no external clock is
connected.

Sync Signals on the BNC connectors should
conform to the AES-3id specification. AES-3,
through an XLR-to-BNC transformer (Neutrik
NADITBNC-F or equivalent) will work fine.
S/PDIF works, but is not specified.

Sample Rate kHz

SW2

SW1

44.1*

X1

44

48

X1

48

88.2

X2

44

96

X2

48

Clock Source

SW4

Internal

INT

External*

EXT

*The arrows point to the
default jumper positions.

Clock Input

J2

Word Clock*

on

AES

off

DB25 Pin Outs

Clock Termination

J3

75 ohms *

on

Unterminated

off

Clock Output

J4

J5

Word Clock*

2,3

2,3

AES

1,2

1,2

Channel

1/2

3/4

5/6

7/8

+ Pins

24

10

21 7 18 4 15

1

- Pins

12

23 9 20 6 17 3 14

Gnd Pins

25

11

22 8 19 5 16

2

Millennia Media HV-3R page 32 of 40

MIDI

If the HV-3R is going to be controlled via MIDI without Pro
Tools, a MIDI controller can be programmed, or MI DI
manipulation software such as PD (Pure Data) can be used t o
control the preamp’s functions. This is a brief overview of
how MIDI works in regards to the HV-3R in order to help in
the process of programming a controller or software properly.

Brief Description of MIDI Control Change Messages

The HV-3R responds to MIDI Continuous Controller / Control
Change data in the form of 3 byte hexadecimal messages.

The form of these messages is:
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3

(Status Byte) (Data Byte 1) (Data Byte 2)
0xBX 0xCC 0xVV

(The 0x part of each message designates that it is in
Hexadecimal form and can be ignored.)

In Byte 1 the “B” designates the message as a Control
Change message, and the “X” is a value from 0 to F in hex,
designating MIDI channel 1-16. The first byte is known as
the Status Byte.
In Byte 2 the “CC” is a value from “00” to “7F” in hex (0 to
127 in decimal). This byte designates which Controller
Number is being sent. This byte is known as Data Byte 1.
In Byte 3 the “VV” is a value from “00” to “7F” in hex (0 to
127 in decimal). This byte designates the Value being sent.
This byte is known as Data Byte 2.

MIDI Implementation for the HV-3R

The following Table provides a comprehensive description of
which MIDI Controller Numbers control each function on the
HV-3R. The 3rd and 4th columns represent Byte 2 and Byte 3
respectively. The values are shown in both Hexadecimal and
Decimal form for your convenience.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Controller Numbers for each HV-3R
function in no way correspond to their actual designated
functions as outlined by the midi spec. They were just
arbitrarily chosen in order to make the organization of control
easy to understand.

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MIDI Implementation Charts

HV-3R Channel

Function

Data Byte 1

Controller Number

(hex/dec)

Data Byte 2

Value (hex/dec)

Channel 1

Pad

0x02 / 2

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x04 / 4

"

Polarity

0x05 / 5

"

Mute

0x07 / 7

"

Gain

0x09 / 9

See Gain Table

Channel 2

Pad

0x12 / 18

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x14 / 20

"

Polarity

0x15 / 21

"

Mute

0x17 / 23

"

Gain

0x19 / 25

See Gain Table

Channel 3

Pad

0x22 / 34

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x24 / 36

"

Polarity

0x25 / 37

"

Mute

0x27 / 39

"

Gain

0x29 / 41

See Gain Table

Channel 4

Pad

0x32 / 50

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x34 / 52

"

Polarity

0x35 / 53

"

Mute

0x37 / 55

"

Gain

0x39 / 57

See Gain Table

Channel 5

Pad

0x42 / 66

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x44 / 68

"

Polarity

0x45 / 69

"

Mute

0x47 / 71

"

Gain

0x49 / 73

See Gain Table

Millennia Media HV-3R page 34 of 40

HV-3R
Channel

Function

Data Byte 1

Controller Number

(hex/dec)

Data Byte 2

Value

(hex/dec)

Channel 6

Pad

0x52 / 82

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x54 / 84

"

Polarity

0x55 / 85

"

Mute

0x57 / 87

"

Gain

0x59 / 89

See Gain Table

Channel 7

Pad

0x62 / 98

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x64 / 100

"

Polarity

0x65 / 101

"

Mute

0x67 / 103

"

Gain

0x69 / 105

See Gain Table

Channel 8

Pad

0x72 / 114

Off = 0x00 / 0

On = 0x7F / 127

48V

0x74 / 116

"

Polarity

0x75 / 117

"

Mute

0x77 / 119

"

Gain

0x79 / 121

See Gain Table

OMNI

Reset
HV-3R
(All
Values to

0)

0x0E / 14

Irrelevant

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MIDI Gain Table

Decimal

Value

Hex

Value

HV-3R

Value

0

0x00 8 1

0x01

8

2

0x02

8

3

0x03

9

4

0x04

12

5

0x05

15

6

0x06

18 7 0x07

21

8

0x08

14

9

0x09

17

10

0x0A

30

11

0x0B

33

12

0x0C

36

13

0x0D

39

14

0x0E

42

15

0x0F

45

16

0x10

48

17

0x11

51

18

0x12

54

19

0x13

57

20

0x14

60

21

0x15

63

22

0x16

66

23

0x17

69

Ex tra G ain O pti ons

24

0x18

72

25

0x19

75

26

0x1A

78

27

0x1B

80

Millennia Media HV-3R page 36 of 40

Simple MIDI Controller

Lagniappe – Something extra, our summer

intern, Turner Kirk, made this for testing and
we thought it might be a useful thing to have.
It is not supported by Millennia, so please
don’t call and ask for help. There are many
places on the internet where you can.

Go to this website:

http://www.puredata.org/downloads

Download the PD install file for your Operating
System and run the installation procedure.

Download the PD patch from Millennia Media
website.

http://www.mil-media.com/registration.html#down

Once PD is installed and the HV-3 R p at ch has b een
downloaded, open the patch and set up the MIDI
options. The MIDI options have to be set up each
time the patch is opened.

Setting up MIDI I/O in PD

1. Make sure a MIDI Interface is connected
and working with the computer running PD.

2. Make sure there is a MIDI cable connected
from the MIDI Out of the HV-3R to the MIDI
In of the MIDI Interface. (If more than one
unit is going to be used with a single port
MIDI interface, connect the units in a daisy
chain fashion.)

3. In PD, Choose “Media > MIDI settings…”
from the pull down menu.

4. Set the “output device 1” to the MIDI Out
port on the interface that is connected to
the In port on the HV-3R.

Currently there is no use for input into
PD from the HV-3R. A connection from
HV-3R Out to PD In is not necessary.

Controlling the HV-3R with PD

The PD patch available on the Millennia Media
website is designed specifically for use with a single
HV-3R Unit. If more than one HV-3R is going to be
used, more than one of the same PD patch will need
to be opened, and different MIDI channels assigned,
in order for things to work correctly. This is due to
the fact that the HV-3R is not currently set up to
communicate with PD and update its controls. The
PD patch is meant to be a substitute for
programming a standalone MIDI controller or other
software to control the HV-3R and no technical
support other than this manual is offered by
Millennia Media. Visit http://www.puredata.org for
more information on PD.

The param eters available in the PD patch include all of the
parameters currently available for control of the HV-3R via
MIDI.

1. Mute

2. Polarity Inversion

3. -14dB Pad

4. Phantom Power

5. Gain

6. Reset

The layout of the patch is meant to mimic the layout of the
controls on the HV-3R’s front panel. There are eight toggle
buttons for changing Mute, Pol, Pad, and Phantom, and eight
sliders for changing gain.

To the right of the parameter controls is a section for setting
the MIDI channel and a “Reset HV-3R” Button. The Reset
button will zero all parameters on the HV-3R, but will not
affect any other functions locally on the HV-3R, such as MIDI
channel, Memory Locations etc.

At the very bottom of the patch is all the control data that
sends messages to the HV-3R. It is strongly recommended
not to tamper with these controls, as this will result in a
malfunction of the software’s capability to send control
messages to the HV-3R.

Setting the MIDI Channel in PD

A MIDI channel is chosen in the PD patch by clicking one of
the blue buttons labeled “MIDI_Channel_##”. This will choose
the MIDI channel used to communicate with the HV-3R and
must be the same as the MIDI channel set locally on the
HV-3R. The chosen MIDI channel will be displayed by the box
labeled “Current MIDI Channel”. If no MIDI channel is
chosen, the box will display a “0” but will in fact use MIDI
channel 1.

Basic Troubleshooting for PD patch

PD is not communicating with the HV-3R:

1. Make sure that the MIDI interface being used is
working properly and PD has been installed.

2. Make sure there is a MIDI cable connected from a
MIDI Out port on the MIDI interface to the MIDI In
port on the HV-3R.

3. Make sure that the correct MIDI out port is chosen
from “Media > MIDI settings…” on the pull down
menu.

4. Make sure that the HV-3R is in MIDI Remote Mode,
and the same MIDI channel assigned locally to the
HV-3R has also been chosen in PD and is displayed
by the box labeled “Current MIDI Channel”.

If communication still fails, the issue is beyond the scope
of this manual and is not supported by Millennia Media.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Purple and Red Icons

Trying to set up IDs and IP address while Ælogic is
running. Configure hardware before running the
so ftw ar e. Close Ælogic and restart it.

HV-3R powers up in Local Mode.

Create and save startup mode

Unit doesn’t appear in Æ log ic .

Change mode to Remote on front panel

Parameters saved in the startup register have
changed.

You had been using the unit in LAN mode with auto save
on.

It works in Pro Tools HD until the unit is powered
down and back on.

Create and save startup mode for MIDI.

DHCP doesn’t work.

You need to use a fixed IP address or install a DHCP
server on your network.

Millennia Media HV-3R page 38 of 40

Specifications

Minimum Gain

8 dB

Maximum Gain
(1 dB per step, 61 steps)

69 dB (80 dB on request)

Frequency Response
+0 / -3 dB

sub 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz

Noise
60 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, Inputs common

-130 dB E IN

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, +27 dBu Out

< .002%, Typ. < .0007%

Intermodulation Distortion
(50 Hz & 7 kHz) 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out

< .0009%

Phase Response
35 dB Gain, 50 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, +27 dBu Out

< 2 degrees deviation
Common Mode Rejection Ratio 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 100 mV C.M.

> 65 dB, Typ > 85 dB

Slew Rate
35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out

> 25 Volts per microsecond

Maximum Input Level
20 Hz - 40 kHz

+23 dBu (no attenuator pads required)

Maximum Output Level
20 Hz - 40 kHz

+32 dBu

Phantom Input Impedance
1 kHz

6,750 ohms
Output Impedance

24.3 Ohms (x2)

DPA (B&K) Mic Powering

+130 V dc max, (non-phantom)

Phantom Powering

+48 V dc, +/- 2 V dc

Power Consumption

125 watts maximum

Power Requirements

Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions/Shipping Weight

19” W x 3.5” H x 16” D, 19 lbs.

Millennia Media, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, delivery and pricing without notice

Dynamic Range

mic preamp plus A/D Convertor

> 110dB

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

mic preamp plus A/D Convertor

< .001%,

Frequency Response

44.1 kHz
48 kHz

88.2 kHz
96 kHz

-0.5 dB @ 4Hz and 21.5kHz

-0.5 dB @ 4Hz and 23.4kHz

-0.5 dB @ 4hZ and 42.0kHz

-0.5 dB @ 4Hz and 25.8kHz

Full Scale Output Level

+24 dBu

Common Mode Rejection Ratio

Better than analog stage

IMD SMPTE 4:1 60 Hz, 7kHz

<.003%

Interchannel Crosstalk

20 kHz @ 45 dB gain and Full Scale Output

-88 dB

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Maximum Non-harmonic Spurious Tones

Better than -140 dB

Intrinsic Jitter

20Hz-20kHz @ 48kHz

50 pS RMS typical

External Clock Lock Range

32-96 kHz

all measurements with HV-3D in circuit

Millennia Media HV-3R page 40 of 40

Warranty

Millennia Media will repair this product, free of charge, for
products sold in the USA and Canada, in the event of defect
of materials or workmanship for one (1) year following date of
purchase. A proof of purchase is required. If there is not a
valid proof of purchase, the warranty period will begin from
the manufacturing date located on the serial number sticker
on the product. This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser. This limited warranty covers failures due only to
defects in materials and workmanship that occur during
normal, intended use and does not cover damage which
occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products
not supplied by Millennia. This limited warranty does not
cover failures which arise from accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation,
improper adjustment, alteration or modification of product,
incompatibilities, line-power surges, acts of God, or service
performed by anyone other than Millennia or its authorized
agent. Vacuum tube failures and light bulbs are not covered
under warranty.

To obtain warranty service, contact the factory at

[e-mail] to obtain a Return Authorization RA)

form. Please include your shipping address, daytime phone
number and description of the problem.

Limits and Exclusions – Ther e ar e no express warranties
except as listed above. Millennia shall not be liable for special,
subsequent, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages,
including, but not limited to: damage to recordings,
broadcasts, microphones, mixing consoles, or any associated
equipment, downtime costs, loss of goodwill, or claims of any
party dealing with purchaser for such damages resulting from
the use of this product. All warranties express and implied,
including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty
period set forth above.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or length of time an
implied warranty remains in effect. As such, the above
exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which can
vary from state to state.

Export Units

Products purchased from authorized distributors will have a
warranty period of two years from the manufacturing date
located on the serial number sticker on the product. Warranty
services will be provided by the authorized distributor and are
subject to local laws.