Pro Co Sound Momentum MO8, Momentum md16ae User Manual

Eight Channel Analog Output

Manual

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225 Parsons Street | Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Pro Co Sound, Inc.

Warranty

Pro Co Sound guarantees Momentum for fi ve years, any excuse, even abuse. If you need to return the
Momentum unit(s), ship them to Pro Co Sound in the original carton or a suitable shipping container via
insured freight. Pro Co will return the Momentum unit(s) to you, free of charge including return postage.
Once out of Warranty, Pro Co also offers service on all its products.

Customer Responsibility:

Please read the owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the system. Complete the Warranty Card
within ten days after receipt of your Momentum system. Mail the card to us or register your product on line
at www.procomomentum.com.

The Warranty is subject to the following conditions:

1. Pro Co Sound or its authorized representative or dealer must perform all warranty servicing of the
units, otherwise all aspects of this warranty are void.

2. All tamper-proof seals on the unit(s) must be intact in order for the unit(s) to be serviced as a
warranty claim.

How obtain Warranty services:

If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual, you fi nd that service or support is still
needed:

1. First contact the dealer or contractor from which you purchased your Momentum product for help.

2. If your problem is not resolved after contacting your dealer, call Pro Co Sound at 1-800-253-7360 and
ask for Momentum Service. Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

If the problem cannot be resolved remotely , Pro Co Sound ma y, at its discretion, advance the replacement of
the defective unit(s) and at that time provide a Return Authorization number by which the defective unit(s)
can be returned for credit or repair.

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Table of Contents

Warranty
Safety Precautions
Welcome

Thank You
Unpacking

Chapter 1: Overview
Momentum System
Features
The Network
The mo8
The mo8 Enclosure
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Contractor Panel

Chapter 2: Connection and Startup
Power

Network Wiring
Copper Wiring
Copper Connection
Fiber Connection
Network Confi guration
Setup
Network Clock Sync
Using the Control Panel
Setting Device
Start Channel
IP Address
Sample Rate

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Chapter 3: Control Panel Functions
F1 and F2 Functions

Description of Functions

Chapter 4: mo8 Specifi cations

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Safety Precautions

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to
you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are
not limited to, the following:

To reduce the risk of fi re or electrical shock, do not expose

any part of your Momentum System to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. There are no

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to service personnel.

Use Extreme Caution!

Before making adjustments to your Momentum system, be aware that certain actions could possibly
damage your hearing and/or the audio system itself. Think through your actions and the possible
ramifi cations of your adjustments. Proceed with caution and follow these important Safety Instructions:

1. Read these instructions carefully.

2. Retain these instructions for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use any part of this apparatus near water.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings.

7. Do not install near any heat source.

8. Do not defeat the safety purposes of the polarized or grounding type plugs.

9. Do not use the Momentum power supply for any purpose other than stated in this manual.

10. Only use Pro Co recommended accessories with any Momentum device.

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Welcome

Thank You

Thank you for your recent purchase of the Pro Co Momentum mo8. We hope you fi nd our product
to be versatile and fl exible. The entire line of Momentum products was designed with the intention of
offering optimal fl exibility for multitude of applications.

Pro Co Sound, a Michigan based business, was founded in 1974. We build audio interface products,
in-ear monitor controllers and facility distribution systems. We continue to live by our mission;

“To become our customers’ very best partner, by building a world class organization, through contin­ual, rapid improvement in all that we do, and to share in the successes and failures of our efforts.”

Welcome to the Pro Co Family.

Receiving Your Momentum mo8

Upon receiving your Momentum System, please check all cartons for damage. If there is damage,
notify the shipper and dealer in that order. Before removing any components of your Momentum
System from the shipping cartons, be sure that the order is complete as expected. Do this by check­ing each Momentum System component on your packing slip to be sure it matches the number of
packing boxes and the specifi c type and number of components contained within. Fill out the war-
ranty cards and send them in! You should fi nd the following in the carton:

1 x mo8 2 x Stage Boots (optional)
2 x Rack Ears 1 x One Spot Power Supply

NOTE: Stage boots may be requested, for no additional charge at time of order.

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Overview

omentum

The Momentum digital snake system by Pro Co is designed to replace traditional analog audio wiring
anywhere audio distribution is needed. By capturing audio at the source, converting it to digital audio
and distributing it over a standard Ethernet network, many of the diffi culties in executing the increas-
ingly complicated audio systems of today can be simplifi ed. By reducing the amount of fi eld terminations,
installation becomes less time consuming. Texas Instruments, Burr Brown mic preamps and Cirrus Logic
digital converters provide a platform that is as close to analog as possible without the inherent problems
that are associated with traditional wiring.

Flexibility and expandability are enhanced through the use of modules for inputs, outputs and DSPs.
Signal routing becomes as easy as clicking a button. You can place inputs, outputs, DSPs and controls
anywhere on the Momentum network. Also digital interfaces are available for seamless system integra­tion into many of the popular formats.

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The Momentum network uses standard Gigabit Ethernet technology. With using standard Ethernet
technology, the Momentum system can be setup and controlled using standard Ethernet products.

Standard Gigabit Ethernet Protocol•
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af Compliant•
Up to 256 total active system inputs•

0.315 ms A/A latency 96k sampling (no DSP)•

0.630 ms A/A latency 48k sampling (no DSP)•

1.00 ms A/A latency 48k sampling (with DSP)•
Fiber optic option•
Firmware upgradable in fi eld•
8 balanced analog outputs•
Selectable 48K or 96K sampling•

Clip LED indicators for each output•
Front mounted control panel•
Available with rack mount kit or optional •
stage boots
Onboard memory and programming•
Control via mrc, mts, free pc software, •
Crestron or AMX
Phoenix connector and DB25 options •
available for permanent installations or
easy passive splits

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The mo8 Enclosure

The mo8 enclosure can be used in a number of different confi gurations depending on the needs of
the end user. Units are shipped with rack ears, which can be front or rear mounted or can rotate for
vertical or horizontal surface mounting. Optional rubber stage boots allow the units to be used as
stage boxes.

An optional contractor panel can be ordered, which then allows the end user to terminate all analog
connections with simple “phoenix” screw terminal connectors or utilize a standard DB25 “break out
cable” instead of the front panel XLR connectors. This also allows passive “splitting” of the analog
signals if needed. Pro Co offers whatever breakout cables you need. Just ask for them when you
order your system.

Overview

mo8 Front View with Rack Ears

mo8 Front View with optional Stage Boots

Front Panel

The front of the mo8 has a 2-button control panel and eight output channels. Each channel has
one signal / clip LED indicator that is visible on the front panel.

The control panel includes a power LED, status LED, a 3-digit readout display and control
buttons.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel offers network status LEDs for monitoring the unit’s network connection. The mo8
may be purchased with an optional contractor panel. Shown below.

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Rear Panel with Contractor Panel

The optional contractor panel allows input analog connection from the rear of the device. These
inputs are paralleled to the XLR connectors on the front of the mo8.

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Chapter 2

Connection and Startup

Power

Use only with the power supplies provided by Pro Co Sound.

OR

Use only 802.3af PoE power supplies.

The Momentum output unit requires 48VDC power to operate. There are two ways to power the unit:

Use the 1. Pro Co One Spot power supply. It is shipped with the unit and allows the powering
of only one device. An alternative to the One Spot is the Multi Unit Power Supply (MUPS).
This power supply comes with three jumper cables that will allow up to four units to be linked
together and powered by one MUPS. The MUPS is an additional option and must be ordered
separately.

2

Use a standard 2. Gigabit IEEE 802.3af PoE network switch and power up through the
Ethernet cable. The POE switch must be capable of 15Watts per Ethernet port.

Ethernet port

One Spot or MUPS power supply ports

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Chapter 2

Wiring

Copper Wiring

Use a minimum of • CAT5E or CAT6 network cable
Maximum cable length is 100 meters•
Maximum cable length with POE is 50 meters•

Copper Connection

Use T568B or equivalent connectors when wiring your system. This view shows the color code as •
viewed from the front of the female socket or the rear of the male connector.
Crossover wiring is not needed; the Momentum network interface compensates for unit-to-unit •
connections.

Connection and Setup

etwork

Pin T568B (female) Description

1 Orange/White
2 Orange
3 Green/White
4 Blue/Power
5 Blue/White
6 Green Receive
7 Brown/White
8 Brown Power

T568B

Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair - A
Bi-directional pair +B
Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair - C
Bi-directional pair - B
Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair - D

Fiber Connection (Optional)

The Momentum Fiber option uses ST style connectors and operates at 850nm. The system is fully
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet compliant. The following are performance based on the cable type:

 220 meter distance use 62.5/125um MMF 160MHz Km Cable
 275 meter distance use 62.5/125um MMF 200MHz Km Cable
 500 meter distance use 50/125um MMF 400MHz Km Cable
 550 meter distance use 50/125um MMF 500MHz Km Cable

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Chapter 2

Connection and Setup

Network Confi gurations

The following are examples of network confi gurations. These samples show confi gurations using ana-
log inputs and outputs. Momentum digital input and outputs or DSP devices use the same methods for
network confi guration.

Using the Momentum system, the network confi guration possibilities are endless. For more information
on advanced confi gurations and support, visit www.procomomentum.com. F or f urther support, con-
tact you local dealer or Pro Co technical support.

One to One Connection

Chn 001 must be present on the network at all

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times. This unit will sync the network clock.

mi8 Input

Direct Copper Connection

CAT5E or CAT6
No crossover required
100 Meters

mo8 Output

Optionally, Fiber and Copper may both be connected for redundancy.

Cross Fiber Rx/Tx

Direct Fiber Connection

275 Meters using 62.5/125um MMF 200Mhz
550 Meters using 50/125um MMF 500Mhz

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48 x 8 Typical Snake System

Connection and Setup

STAGE

FOH

mi8 Input
Chn=001

mi8 Input
Chn=009 Adr=002

mi8 Input
Chn=017 Adr=003

mi8 Input
Chn=025 Adr=004

mi8 Input
Chn=033 Adr=005

mi8 Input
Chn=041 Adr=006

mo8 Output
Chn=049 Adr=014

Managed
Ethernet Switch

Adr=001

CAT5E or CAT6

mo8 Output
Chn=001 Adr=008

mo8 Output
Chn=009 Adr=009

mo8 Output
Chn=017 Adr=010

mo8 Output
Chn=025 Adr=011

mo8 Output
Chn=033 Adr=012

mo8 Output
Chn=041 Adr=013

mi8 Input
Chn=049 Adr=007

Managed
Ethernet Switch

Chn 001 must be present on the
network at all times. This unit will sync

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the network clock.

Optional Fiber

Note:
Running both Fiber and CAT6 copper or two
CAT6 copper connections can provide a
redundant link between FOH and the Stage .
Ethernet Switches must be configured using
Spanning Tree Protocol

If running over 48 channels, you MUST

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set the Ethernet port that is connected
to your control PC to multicast filtering
Multicast MAC 01:15:AB:C6:00:00
(See Network Design White Papers)

Control Device

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Connection and Setup

STAGE

FOH

mi8 Input
Chn=001

Adr=001

mi8 Input
Chn=009 Adr=002

mi8 Input
Chn=017 Adr=003

mi8 Input
Chn=025 Adr=004

mi8 Input
Chn=033 Adr=005

mi8 Input
Chn=041 Adr=006

mo8 Output
Chn=049 Adr=009

Managed
Ethernet Switch

CAT5E or CAT6

mo8 Output
Chn=001 Adr=010

mo8 Output
Chn=009 Adr=011

mo8 Output
Chn=017 Adr=012

mo8 Output
Chn=025 Adr=013

mo8 Output
Chn=033 Adr=014

mo8 Output
Chn=041 Adr=015

mi8 Input
Chn=049 Adr=007

Managed
Ethernet Switch

Chn 001 must be present on the
network at all times. This unit will sync

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the network clock.

Optional Fiber

Note:
Running both Fiber and CAT6 copper or two
CAT6 copper connections can provide a
redundant link between FOH and the Stage .
Ethernet Switches must be configured using
Spanning Tree Protocol.

If running over 48 channels, you MUST

!

set the Ethernet port that is connected
to your control PC to multicast filtering.
Multicast MAC 01:15:AB:C6:00:00
(See Network Design White Papers)

Control PC

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Chn=001

Adr=016

mo8 Output
Chn=009

Adr=017

mo8 Output
Chn=017

Adr=018

mo8 Output
Chn=025

Adr=019

mo8 Output
Chn=033

Adr=020

mo8 Output
Chn=041

Adr=021

mo8 Output

Adr=022

Chn=049

Managed
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mi8 Input

mi8 Input

Chn=057 Adr=00

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Note:
Up to 256 inputs channels, and unlimited
outputs or DSPs can be added anywhere on the
network using this method.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
The Momentum network MUST have ONE mi8 that is assigned CHANNEL 1. This assignment is
used to synchronize all of the device clocks on the network. Without this assignment, the system
clock will not sync and audio ‘clicks’ will be heard.

Using the Control Panel

The mo8 unit includes a control panel with an LED display and two push buttons (F1 and F2) .
The device can be confi gured through a series of key strokes using F1 and F2. The control panel
will only control the local device and cannot change other units via the network.

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F1 - Mode Edit / Decrease Value

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F1 activates the edit mode within a particular function.
F2 generally selects which function to edit.

he power indicator shows that a power source is connected to the

Momentum units. The LED is connected to the digital power source.

other power sources in the system can be monitored via the PC

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Setting Device Before Use

THE FOLLOWING FRONT PANEL SETTINGS MUST BE CONFIGURED PRIOR TO USING MOMENTUM.
The IP setting is required only if the unit will be controlled with a PC or external controller.
A detailed description of control functions can be found in chapter 3, pages 16-18.

Start Channel Route

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This function sequentially routes all eight output channels to match a corresponding input device.
The start channel route is primarily used during the initial set up of the system. Channels are set
in grouping of eight i.e. 1-8, 9-16, 17-24 etc. If “- - -” shows on the display, it indicates that one
or any of the channels is out of sequence. To individually route channels use the “rou” function.
See page 17 for details on the “rou” function.

 IP Address

Connection and Setup

An IP address will need to be set only if the Momentum
network will be controlled with a PC or external controller.
The IP address defaults to 192.168.1.1. When in the idle
menu state, pressing the F1 button will fl ash the current ad-
dress. The number shown is the LSB of the IP address
(192.168.1.[LSB]). If the network is to be controlled with
a PC, each mi8 unit will need a unique IP address. All IPs
need to be set manually on the individual unit.

It is best practice to keep the input unit’s IP address sequential with its channel. In other words,
Chn 001-008 would be Adr 001 and Chn 009-016 would be Adr 002 and so on.

 Sample Rate

ALL DEVICES in the network must be set at a sample rate of either 48k or 96k.

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Chapter 3

Control Panel Functions

This chapter describes each of the control panel functions and how to access them to make changes to
your network. Changes are made using the F1 and F2 keys.

Display

F1 - Function Edit / Decrease Value

F2 - Function Select / Increase Value

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F1 and F2 Function

The settings of the Momentum units are accessible through a series of key strokes between F1 and F2.
In general, F2 selects which function to edit, and F1 activates the edit mode within that function.

The fl ow chart below displays each of the controlling F1 and F2
follow in a guide on pages 16 and 17.

F1 F2

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IP

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Gain

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Start

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functions. Descriptions of each functions

F2

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IP

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Sample

Rate

F2

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Clear

Settings

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Description of Functions

T o return to the beginning of the menu, allow the displa y to time out. When the display times out and
when the unit is at idle, the start channel number of the unit’s channel bank will be displayed.

Please note:

The functions in the step by step guide are presented in the same order as the functions 1.
on the unit’s menu structure.
In order to edit a channel, the user must fi rst scroll to the function in need of editing, select 2.
the appropriate channel and make the edit.

 IP Address View

Pressing F1 will fl ash the IP address of a unit.1.

 Individual Channel Route

Control Panel Functions

Toggle F2 to until rou is displayed.1.
Tap F1 to activate rou “edit” mode.2.
Toggle F1 to scroll channels. Toggle F2 to select a channel.3.
Tap F1 to decrease value. Tap F2 in increase value.4.
Press and hold F1 and F2 to execute and save the change.5.
Return to selecting channels or exit by allowing display to time out.6.

Note about Routing:

The number shown on the display will be the fi rst of eight consecutive numbers.•
When an individual channel is given new routing number that is out of sequence, •
the display will show “- - -”. This display makes it easy to identify which mo8 unit
has channel/channels that are out of sequence.
To put channels back into sequential order, toggle F2 to “Chn” and assign that •
sequence a new start channel.

 Attenuation (Adjustment from 0 - (-128)dB)

Toggle F2 until Vol is displayed.1.
Tap F1 to activate Vol “edit” mode.2.
Toggle F1 to scroll channels. Toggle F2 to select a channel.3.
Tap F1 to decrease value. Tap F2 in increase value.4.
Press and hold F1 and F2 to return to channel selection.5.
On completing channel selection, press F1 & F2 to exit or allow display to time out.6.

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 Channel Start Route (Off or 1-249)

Toggle F2 until Chn is displayed.1.
Tap F1 to activate Chn “edit” mode.2.
Tap F1 to decrease value. Press F2 in increase value. Channels increase/decrease in 3.
groupings of eight. (Off mutes all channels)
Press and hold F1 and F2 to execute and save the change.4.

 IP Address Edit

Within this function, selecting Clr will allow the user to reset the IP to the factory default of 1.

192.168.1.1.
Toggle F2 until Adr is displayed.2.
Tap F1 to activate Adr “edit” mode.3.
Tap F1 to decrease value. Press F2 in increase value. (Toggle F2 to select Clr to set the IP 4.
to factory default of 192.168.1.1.)
Press and hold F1 and F2 to execute and save the change.5.
Exit by allowing display to time out.6.

Control Panel Functions

 Sample Rate

Toggle F2 until Sr is displayed.1.
Tap F1 to activate Sr “edit” mode.2.
Tap F2 to change the value: 48 = 48K Sample Rate ; 96 = 96K Sample Rate3.
Press and hold F1 and F2 to execute and save the change.4.
Return to selecting channels or exit by allowing display to time out.5.

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Clear Settings

This function sets attenuation to zero.1.
Toggle F2 to select Clr.2.
Tap F1 to activate Clr. (It will flash)3.
Press and hold F1 and F2 simultaneously to execute and save the change.4.
Exit by allowing display to time out.5.

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Chapter 4

mo8 Specifi cations

Output Module: mo8

Resolution ...................................... 24 bit, 48/96 kHz

Output Impedance .......................... 75k ohms, balanced

Maximum Output Level .................... +7dBu

Noise Floor ..................................... <-115dBu 150ohm

source impedance

Dynamic Range .............................. 110dB, minimum

Crosstalk ........................................<-100dB at 1 kHz

Frequency Response ....................... 20-20kHz +/- 0.05dB

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Network Specifi cations

Standard Gigabit Ethernet Protocol
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af Compliant
Up to 256 total active system inputs at 48K or 96K sampling
Onboard memory and programming

0.315 ms A/A latency 96K sampling (no DSP)

0.630 ms A/A latency 48K sampling (no DSP)

1.00 ms A/A latency 48K sampling (with DSP)
Open UDP Ethernet communication for 3rd party control

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