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1. Wide Inputs Wide Inputs L C R L C R 5 1 7 L C A R LCRS L Alt C 7 R Wide Return Wide Return IN 5 0 O 5 1 Redir LCRS Redir Alt Alt 152 Art DT RE LS RS LS RS LS AItLS AltRS RS S _ Ale 5 9 Fronts MaineL C R AlteL C R Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds MaineLS RS AlteLS RS Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Note i Applies if Wide Return Format Source Console LCRS Solo Wide LCRS Source Console LCR Solo Wide T is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Console Console L C R LCRS 7T L 7 G 7 R LCR Solo Solo LCRS o o LCRS Not Applicable T DT k E LS RS S 9 S Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo Source Downmix Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Solo Mono Downmix Dowmmix L C R L C R Prod n a n a S L 2a 5 R 55M AltC Z2 Stereo Rtn Stereo Rtn px 5 Redir S gt M Redir Mono Solo Alt Alt Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a K
2. Source Console LCR Solo Wide LCR Wide Inputs L C R LCRS L Alt C 7 R Wide Return LCRS Redir At DT E LS RS S _ 5 5 LC CS RC OS Alt S Alt S S S Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds MaineS AlteS Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Main 8 Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Applies if Wide Return Format is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Source Downmix Console L C R Alt L Alt C Alt R LCR i ER LCRS Redir Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a RS n a n a LC CS RC OS Fronts MaineL C R AlteL C R Surrounds Maine Alte Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Solo Mono Dowmmix L C R n a N n a Alt L Alt C Alt R S gt M n a n a Stereo Rtn S gt M Redir Mono Solo Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a KS LCKS gt M n a n a LC CS RC OS Fronts MaineC AlteC Surrounds Maine Alte Sub Opt Bass Redir Note 27 28 Monitor Format Nearfield Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo
3. Wide Inputs L LC C RC R eia L 7 L LC LC C RC R RC 7 1 Redir Alt Fronts display e FT Art ES 7 1 gt 5 1 LS RS Fronte MaineL LC C RC R AlteL LC C RC R Surrounds MaineLS RS Alt LS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note indicates Phantom Speaker Image Source Wide Return 7 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs 7 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 7 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs LCRS Not Applicable Source Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 6 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs 6 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 6 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs LCRS Not Applicable Source Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1 Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1 LS LS Fronts Surrounds Sub Note Source Console LCRS Solo Wide LCRS Console LCRS Solo LCRS 9 Fronte Surrounds Sub Note Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo Downmix 5 Stereo Ktn LS Fronte Surrounds Sub Note Alt LS Alt LS Main L C R Main LS RS Ait 152 RS
4. L C R WR WR WR Alt L Alt C Alt R WR WR WR 0 Redir CA LS RS Alt 9 n a Alt 9 9 RC OS n a LC CS Main L C R Alt L C R Main 5 Alt S Opt Bass Redir Monitor Format F3 S4 Source Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1 Source Wide Inputs LCRS Wide Return LCRS Source Console LCRS Solo Wide LCRS Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo Source Console LCR Solo Wide LCR Wide Inputs Wide Inputs L C R L C R Alt L Alt C Alt R Alt L Alt C Alt R 5 1 LCRS Wide Return 2 2 Wide Return ZEN 9 O 5 1 Redir LCRS Redir art ys At LS RS LS RS LS Alt LS n a Alt RS RS
5. Wide Inputs L C R WR N WR N WR N Alt L Alt C Alt R LCRS WR N WR N WR N 5 Redir 2 LS A Aa onRS LS RS S Alt S n a Alt 9 9 RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Source Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Fronte Surrounds Sub Note Ed L C R Alt L Alt C Alt R GS edir EE LS R9 n a RC OS LC CS Alt CS CS Main L C R Alt L C R Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS LFE Opt Bass Redir Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS Source Wide Return 6 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs 6 1 Fronte Surrounds Sub Note Wide Inputs LCRS LS Con 9 Fronte Surrounds Sub Note L C R WI WI WI Alt L Alt C Alt R D WI Redir Alt Alt LS WR WR RS WRIRS n a RC OS WR LC CS Alt CS CS Main L C R Alt L C R Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS LFE Opt Bass Redir Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS Source Wide Return 6 1 Rtn Con LCRS
6. Emm 26 INS ATTIC u uy 2 28 Small MONO a 29 Operation Front Panel a ee 31 MONO Ue nd a 33 SELUD A 35 ee A 36 MOTO SYSTEM ust eiecti ne ne 37 G mr 38 Operation ECD Main an u u tte 39 Operation Setup Men s ibus 41 meli _ ______ 0 42 nn 45 OPUS 47 NMS AGC CS M Steria 48 LOVEIS 49 External asset uu ent 50 Bass pilosi 51 BASS y u u uu nun nn nee ukun 52 c 53 Remote umu u Er 55 CONDECION NERE 56 E O O 57 Specifications A o O 59 Introduction to MultiMAX EX amp EXR Introduction With the introduction of Dolby Surround EXTM surround sound has just gotten bigger and better And once again Martinsound has an affordable quick and easy yet comprehensive Surround EX monitor ing solution for every multi track console MultiMAX EX MultiMAX EX is an important new tool designed to help studios and post production facilities easily transition from two channel stereo to multi channel surround sound including the new formats that use 3 or 4 channels just for surround information Simply put MultiMAX EX replaces the stereo moni tor section of your current console while providing necessary additional compatibility checking to ensure that all y
7. S gt M Redir Mono Solo Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a KS n a n a LC CS Fronts Main C Alt C Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass Redir Note 23 Monitor Format F3 S4 Source Wide Inputs 7 1 Wide Return 7 1 Wide Inputs 71 Alt L Alt C Alt R 2 Wide Return LFE OJO Redir LS 05 RS Alt Alt OS Alt N RC OS w LC CS Alt CS CS Fronts Main L C R Surrounds Main 15 5 5 05 Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Alt L C R Alt LS CS RS 0S Source Wide Return 7 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs L C R 71 Alt L Alt C Alt R WI WI WI _ WI At gt Alt OS Alt LSWR 2 WRIRS RC OS we7 LC CS Alt CS CS Fronts Main L C R Surrounds Main LS CS RS OS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Alt L C R Alt LS CS RS 0S Source Wide Return 7 1 Rtn Con LCRS
8. External Controls Extenal Solo Extenal Dim External flute aif External Controls Extenal Sala Extenal Dim External flute Bass Redirect Main Bass Redirect Main allows the user to augment the low frequency response of bass deficient speakers associated with the Main Monitor System Bass redirect allows a channel being sent to a limited band width speaker to also have its low frequency information sent to the subwoofer or left amp right speakers Once the user selects the monitor channels to be bass redirected the audio for those monitor channels is summed and 80Hz low pass filter 15 applied This low frequency information is then summed with the audio for the subwoofer or left amp right speakers at the appropriate level Note This feature is also called OBE or Optical Bass Enhancement in the film industry It is not meant to replace the Bass Management System that comes with satelite speaker systems Please refer to the lit erature that came with your speaker system for proper setup of the satelite speakers and subwoofer Destination None This setting turns off bass redirection for the Main Monitor Bass Redirect Plain UM Destination Source SW This setting redirects bass frequencies from any selected Bass Redirect Main Destination speakers to the subwoofer Source OL OLeRe Surround O Alt urreund LR This setting redirects bass freque
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10. 951 fixed E Ta To LFE Main Alt or LR Nearfield Bass LFE Filter Redirect user variable MDAC Small Mono x1 NOTE Production cannot route to the Nearfield Monitors Audio Input or Output on 8 ch audio path 25 D Sub connector umm 4 ch audio path Audio Input Output on lt 2 ch audio path 25 pin D Sub connector 1 ch audio path Console Multi Track Buses or Multi Channel Mix Buses formatted Multi Channel Recorder PB formatted Multi Channel Premix PB formatted Multi Channel Premix PB formatted Multi Channel Premix PB formatted CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION e N ie Direct Inputs pm Playback Inputs EN Premix 1 Inputs ire Premix 2 Inputs Premix 3 Inputs Wide Sends L ove on 20W e rer Other Monitor Outs L Main Monitor Outs 4 2 4 Sends amp Downmix Outs ee Wide Returns L Other Inputs amp Returns _ SE r 1 1 Only In t Out L L C m R 2Ch R Prod Recorder Track Ln Alt Front Out D LeCeR i a Main Front C C R Console E Balanced Input Alt Surrounds LeLceCeRceR R 424 R S Monitor c Buffered pulis LeCeR S Processor 9 S CSens He HAE Main Surrounds or LseRs or Out In Nearfield LseCseRs
11. AltRS ES AlteL C R AlteLS RS LFE Opt Bass Redir 8 HH N ax N fni N Alt L Art LS ABS MaineL C R MaineS Alt C 2 QO Nar h RS ABS S AlteL C R Alt S Opt Bass Redir L 8 HH N red fni N Alt L Alt LS MaineL R Maine Alt C Alt R Prod 7 QO Alt RS AlteL R Alte Opt Bass Redir Production appears onC Monitor Format F5 S2 Wide Inputs LCRS Wide Return LCRS 8 HH 7 N Alt L LS Art LS 9 Fronte Surrounds Sub Note Source Console LCR Solo Wide LCR Console LCR Solo LCRS ABS MaineL C R MaineS Alt C Alt R IN QO E RS 5 6 AlteL C R Alt S Opt Bass Redir Applies if Wide Return Format is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Not Applicable Source Downmix Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Solo Mono Alt R n a QO Alt Alt C Alte Dowmmix 55M Alt L
12. 10dB in 5dB steps from the default 35 95dB range Simply the maximum SPL displayed is varied relatively against the absolute maximum speaker output level No actual level change occurs SPL Reference Tic MultiMAX EX allows the user to place the Main Screen SPL Reference Tic mark at his or her preferred calibrated level The tic mark may be set anywhere from 35dB to 105dB in IdB steps Note The tic mark will disappear from view if it is set out of the SPL Display Range Interfaces Wide FEST Display Range 35 SPL Reference Tic 55 dE Interfaces s Inputs Interlock z Display Range 35 SPL Reference Tic 95 dE Interfaces Wide Inu Mone Display Range 35 SPL Reference Tic 55 dE Interfaces Inputs Interlock PE Dir Display Range Ej Reference A2 gt n Interfaces Inputs Interlock FE Dir Display Range Ej Reference n Interfaces ATTE Inputs Interlock FE Dir Display Range Ej Reference EA n Note You must recalibrate your monitors after changing the SPL Display Range Interfaz ds Inputs FE Dir EB Display Range 35 35 SPL Reference Tic 8 dE Levels The Levels Setup settings are the same as the press and hold button functions on the front panel Dim Dim sets the monitor system attenuation level when Dim is Levels selected on the front panel The Dim attenuation can be varied
13. The Monitor Source section allows the selection of the vari ous sources for monitoring on the meter outs Note Mute and Dim are engaged for precautionary purposes when the Noise Menu is entered All speaker outs remain active and an extremely high SPL of noise is possible 53 54 Introduction The MultiMAX remote control duplicates all of the controls of the main unit placing them in a desk top box with a small footprint An additional control knob is provided for Production Level allowing on the fly balancing between the Monitor Source and the Production track The remote may also be ordered with an optional console mount faceplate A standard 9 pin serial extension cable provides both power and data exchange for the remote MultiMAX EX Multiformat Monitor Controller Select Production Setup Level Monitor Enter Exit Mute Dim Main Front Alt Alt Srnds LC C RC R Monitor System Source On Solo Mode LFE RS Direct Playback Dir Pb Wide Inputs Downmix Mono Console E Em m m Premix 1 Premix 2 Premix 3 Wide Rtn Stereo Rtn Mono Production 55 Remote Control Connection Connection The remote control is connected to the main unit with a standard 25 foot male to female computer grade 9 wire shielded extension cable with straight through wiring The main unit utilizes a female DB9 and the remote control a male DB9 Both DB9 connectors use metric Jackscrew threads Martinsound has verif
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15. DVD V 5 1 DVD A 5 1 DSD 5 1 Secondary SDDS 7 1 L R C Ls Rs Cs Three speakers in front three speakers for surround plus subwoofer Primary DOLBY Surround EX 6 1 DTS ES 6 1 Secondary DOLBY Surround 5 1 DTS 5 1 DOLBY Surround LCRS HDTV 5 1 DTV 5 1 DVD V 5 1 DVD A 5 1 DSD 5 1 L R C Lfe Ls Rs Cs Os Three speakers in front four speakers for surround plus subwoofer Primary DOLBY Surround EX 7 1 DTS ES 7 1 Secondary DOLBY Surround EX 6 1 DTS ES 6 1 DOLBY Surround 5 1 DTS 5 1 DOLBY Surround LCRS HDTV 5 1 DTV 5 1 DVD V 5 1 DVD A 5 1 DSD 5 1 L R C Lfe Ls Rs Lcs Rcs Three speakers in front four speakers for surround plus subwoofer Primary DOLBY Surround EX 7 1 DTS ES 7 1 Lexicon 7 1 DOLBY Surround EX 6 1 DTS ES 6 1 DOLBY Surround 5 1 DTS 5 1 DOLBY Surround LCRS HDTV 5 1 DTV 5 1 DVD V 5 1 DVD A 5 1 DSD 5 1 F3 SX is a special Main Monitor mode that utilizes all surround speakers for every Monitor Source Format If a wide source has less than four channels of surround MultiMAX EX automatically reroutes the apropriate surround channel s to the unused surround speaker s and compensates for the increased acoustic power by adjusting the level of common signal speakers 17 18 Monitor Format F5 S2 Source Wide Inputs 7 1 Wide Return 7 1
16. Supported Mix Formats 7 1 SDDS 5 1 amp LCRS F3S3 Speakers 3 fronts L C R and 3 surrounds Ls Cs Rs Format Format used by Dolby Digital EX DTS ES E en 6 1 Release Format Theatrical DVD DT V Surrounds Normal Ode Supported Mix Formats 6 1 5 1 amp LCRS F3S4 Speakers 3 fronts L C R and 4 surrounds Ls Cs Rs Os Format Format used by Possibly Dolby Digital EX DTS ES EL EES Release Format Theatrical DVD DTV Supported Mix Formats 7 1 non SDDS 6 1 5 1 amp LCRS F3SX Speakers 3 fronts L C R and 4 surrounds Ls LCs RCs Rs Format used by Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Surround Ultra Stereo Circle Surround Release Format Theatrical DVD DTV VHS Stereo TV Supported Mix Formats 7 1 non SDDS 6 1 5 1 amp LCRS Note The F3SX format automatically reroutes any unused surround speaker output to an appropriate sur round channel while making necessary level adjustments thereby fully utilizing the full surround speaker setup See pages 26 27 42 Format cont Note Note Note Inp Wide Input Set the Main Mon Format before selecting this parameter The width of the Wide Inputs may be formatted for 7 1 6 1 5 1 or LCRS depending upon the Main Mon format selected For formatting interactions amp mappings see pages 17 27 five Wide Inputs Direct Playback Premix 1 2 amp 3 will be set to the s
17. such as Calibration Pink Noise will cause a Setup Screen to appear Pressing Exit returns you from a Setup Screen to its Setup Menu and from the Setup Menus to the Main Screen Getting The Job Done Quickly The Enter button can be used as a hot key in conjunction with the Select knob to quickly scroll parameter settings and Menus Scroll the reverse highlight field to the desired parameter set ting Press and hold the Enter button then use the Select knob to quickly scroll through all available settings Scroll the reverse highlight field to an up or down arrow Press and hold the Enter button then use the Select knob to quickly scroll from Menu to Menu Introduction 7 1 Surround 046 Calibration Norge E and Pass Moize External Options s 4 5 5 3 0 Lie Filter wide Inputs LIEF Lie Filter wide Returns OFF E Interfaces ME A UU Interlock Dir SEED Preference lc 40 dE Dim 10 dE Production 2802 External Controls Extenal Sala Extenal Dim Extenal flute Bass Redirect Pain Destination hone Source Diagnostics Mose E and Pass Moize 41 Operation LCD Setup Menus Format The parameter settings in the Format Menu tell MultiMAX EX the mix configuration in which you will be working Important issues are addressed such as the number of speakers and their
18. Downmix x 1 gt ST StereoRtn 1 Mota R Prod x 1 gt ST Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Source Console Stereo Solo Wide Console LCRS gt ST Solo Wide Prod 1L 7C 75 IR 7C 75 LCRS gt ST Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Applies if Wide Return Format is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Source Console Stereo Solo Wide Console LCR gt ST Solo Wide lona R Frod 1L 7C 1R 7C LCR gt ST Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Source Downmix Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Downmix x 1 gt ST gt M Stereo Rtn TEM L R L R x 1 gt ST gt M Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Source Solo Mono Console LCRS gt M Solo Mono L Mann Prod 7L 7R 7C 7S 7L 7R 7C 75 LCRS gt M Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Applies if Wide Return Format Source Solo Mono ie set to 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Console LCR gt M Solo Mono L Me Prod 7L 7R 7C 7L 7R 7C LCR gt M Fronts Nearfield L R Note Production Track appears on Small Mono Monitor Format Small Mono Source Downmix M
19. Martinsound Service Department For continued protection replace only with like fuse Information Important Please read the following before installing and operating the unit Fuse replacement 120V For continued protection replace only with T 315 mA 250V fuse 5x20mm time delay fuse rated for 315 milliamps at 250 volts 230V For continued protection replace only with T 160 mA 250V fuse 5x20mm time delay fuse rated for 160 milliamps at 250 volts DB25 Connectors Pin 13 DO NOT GROUND PIN 13 ON THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS Other Inputs amp Returns 4 2 4 Sends amp Downmix Outs These pins have 5 V available for optional use with the logic command opto isolators See pg 13 Ventilation The MultiMAX chassis utilizes ventilation holes in the sides and top cover to provide a convective air flow to dissipate heat generated within the chassis Any obstruction of these holes will raise the internal operating temperature and shorten the life of the unit Strain Relief MultiMAX has nearly 100 input and output signal paths routed through the connectors on the rear panel If the mating cables are not suspended with proper strain relief to the rack or cabinet enclosure housing MultiMAX then the weight of the cables may torque and twist the front mounting ears of the MultiMAX chassis Power Up State On power up Direct mix bus is selected to the Wide Inputs Console is selected as the Monitor Source and t
20. Production has its own level control to easily enable the operator to balance between the selected Monitor Source and the Production dialog work track Dim Dim Level Dim attenuates the monitor system by a user adjustable amount Note Pressing and holding the Dim button while turning the Level Select control knob adjusts the dim attenuation over a range of 1dB to 30dB Mute Mute turns off the monitor system Note The Mute and Dim functions can also be controlled by any device i e console recorder intercom telephone that can be interfaced to the External Control logic inputs Enabling External Dim and or External Mute in the External Controls Menu then allows the external device s to automatically select and deselect MultiMAX EX s Dim and or Mute Refer to your equipment manual for details on how to access the relevant remote logic lines Refer also to Getting Connected in this manual Operation Front Panel Monitor System Main Front Alt Alt Sur L Le fe o e el Monitor System Solo e Nearfield Small Mono LS The five Monitor System buttons select and indicate the active monitor system Two different wide format monitor systems as well as stereo and mono system can be controlled by Multi MAX EX To avoid the potential mismatch of Monitor Sources that are too wide for the selected Monitor System simple logic has been incorporated to avoid these situations Selecting a Monitor System that is a nar rower form
21. analyzer if available to calibrate the subwoofer The Calibration Setup Menu allows you to select the most appropriate noise source for calibrating your monitors Press Enter to continue into the Calibration Trim screen Pink Noise Pink Noise selects the internal pink noise generator to use for Calibration calibrating the individual speakers Pink noise should be used an 355 Moise for calibrating full bandwidth speakers and the subwoofer Eternal Band Pass Noise Band Pass Noise selects the internal pink noise generator with is Calibration x a level compensated 500Hz to 3kHz band pass filter Band F ink Moise Pass Noise should be used for calibrating limited bandwidth speakers DO NOT use it for calibrating the subwoofer External Z External turns off the internal noise generator allowing an Calibration Pink Moise external noise source to be used The source may be con Eand Pass nected to any one of the five Wide Inputs but must feed all EE channels that correspond to the Main Monitor System Calibration Trim Target SPL In the Calibration Trim Screen the target SPL indicates the Calibration absolute level to which a speaker should be trimmed The trim Moise Source procedure does not require the SPL to be set at your intended working level Multi MAX calculates the target SPL for each individual speaker based on the Main Page SPL setting the Calibration Main Mon F
22. mixes as proper level compensation and signal routing will not be applied to the LCRS Premix es Direct amp Playback These two buttons add the Direct and or Playback Inputs to the Wide Inputs mix Dir Pb When the Direct and Playback buttons are interlocked this button adds the Direct or Playback selec tion to the Wide Inputs mix The Dir PB button is locked on when interlock is set to All or None Premix 1 Premix 2 amp Premix 3 These three buttons add the Premix 1 Premix 2 and or Premix 3 Inputs to the Wide Inputs mix 31 Operation Front Panel Wide Sends rear connection The Wide Sends connection outputs the Wide Inputs mix directly The Wide Sends is typically used to feed an external processor for monitoring purposes See pg 10 4 2 4 Sends rear connection The 4 2 4 Sends connection outputs the Wide Inputs mix downmixed to LCRS format for use with a Dolby 4 2 4 monitoring processor MultiMAX downmixes the Wide Inputs mix to LCRS by applying the following coefficients LCR gt LCR 0dB LC gt L 3 5dB 7 1 only LS gt S 3 0dB Normal 0 LC gt C 9 5dB 7 1 only LS gt S 6 0dB Film 3 RC gt C 9 5dB 7 1 only RS gt S 3 0dB Normal 0 RC gt R 3 5dB 7 1 only RS gt S 6 0dB Film 3 Important Use this output only when Format Main Mon is set to F5 S2 or F3 S2 See pg 42 Other surround formats use a matrix process to encode the surround channels thereby requiring the use of a surrounds e
23. n a Stereo Rtn S gt M Mono Solo LS n a ns n a LCRS gt M Fronts MaineC Surrounds Maine Sub Opt Bass Redir Note 19 20 Monitor Format F3 S2 Source Wide Inputs 71 Wide Return 7 1 Wide Inputs CEE 1 C R 7 1 gt 5 1 ME idis Wide Return L LC LC C RC R RC 7 1 gt 5 1 Redir LA LA Alt Alt LS Ps RS Fronte MaineL LC C RC R AlteL LC C RC R Surrounds MaineLS RS AlteLS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note indicates Phantom Speaker Image Source Wide Return 7 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs 71 gt 5 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 7 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs LCRS Not Applicable Source Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 61 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 6 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs 6 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 6 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs LCRS Not Applicable Monitor Format 52 Source Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1
24. of the RTA The SPL meter reading will be approximately 4 dB above the target SPL of the center speaker If an RTA is not available set the subwoofer to the target SPL indicated on the Trim Menu as an approximation Excepting potential standing waves it should be within 1 dB of the correct level Options Downmix The Downmix settings allow MultiMA X EX to use your preferred coefficients for downmixing the Wide Inputs combined mix to Lo Ro stereo for compatibility checking and outputting to a reference recorder Notes should be given to the mastering engineer specifying your downmix settings to ensure that he listens masters and sets the Dolby Digital downmix bits to the same value C The center channel of the Wide Inputs combined mix is Options equally sent to the Downmix left and right summing buses mu Di The level of the center channel to the Downmix may be set ta Filter wide Returns Off 4 to 3 0 dB 4 5 dB or 6 0 dB to allow for your preferred method of compensating for the build in power These set Options tings correspond to the downmix bit settings allowed in Dolby Filter E Em t 20 Digital encoding Filter wide Returns OFF Options Downmis C S 3 0 Filter wide Inputs Off Filter wide Returns OFF 4 S The surround channels of the Wide Inputs combined mix are Options t sent to the Downmix left and right summing buses based upon Te Filt
25. or pu onso e LseCseHseOs Multi Track or SDDS Monitor Meters small Mono Subwoofer Wide Processor Note Interfacing the inputs amp outputs of MultiMAX EX to a patchbay will assist setup when the track configuration formatting for a project does not match the inputs amp outputs of MultiMAX EX Getting Connected 10 XVINDINIW 10 sindmo 29 syndur you jou soop 199fo1d e SUMEULIOF MILI ou uouA 195 Is sse Aeqysied e 01 XA XVIABIDIN Sindino 29 sindur Suroeproju 3JON so 10SS 901d so OUO SJ9 o A Ayunje sq s4 94 HINN euuns sO 50 SOeSHeSOeS p is PIS 5 Op E ejosuo2 JHSAIS JO SHeS7 i 10 SYeSIJeS S1919 N 10559004 s HeDe7 10 JO SYeS peJeyng H v d 4 He2He2e2 spunoJng 1 V nduj JOYUOIN Y 2 2 10024 9 7 7 1024 UV 4981 POI pold 2 suinjay Y sinduj 1941 5110 XIWUMO Y Spuas t Z r 5110 JOHUO A 5110 Jay 5110 5149 8 Hero Pos 1 0 TES 0 WWW gt E 0 MED E moi N E nm spuas apim sindu syndu z xiuaJg synduy xiuiaJg syndu 42eg Ae d S sindu 1291
26. within the menu system is access to tools such as pink noise and individual monitor trims so necessary for proper surround sound monitor set up Because Multi MA X EX is such a sophisticated tool many ways of implementing it are possible In the next few pages you will find connector pinouts logic wiring diagrams and block diagrams to let you know what can be interfaced Interfacing to a patch bay is highly recommended We also recommend that you read the Operation sections before finalizing the interface design to your facility Information Cautions amp Warnings CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR VITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PI CES INT RIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR VITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D LECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDIT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d u
27. 3 S2 F3 S3 The other Main Mon Formats share the CS and OS speakers between the Main Surrounds and the Alt Surrounds See pages 17 27 Nearfield This button selects a stereo nearfield monitor system such as Yamaha NS 10s Small Mono This button selects a mono monitor such as an Auratone or loudspeaker in a consumer television set 37 Operation Front Panel 38 E SEER Felix e a Note The eight Source On buttons select and indicate the monitor status of the individual channels of the Monitor Source Film mixers use speaker mutes to help isolate problems in the mix but traditional speaker mutes would interfere with the bass redirection capabilities of Multi MAX To avoid this prob lem MultiMAX mutes the individual source channels to the monitor matrix before bass redirect The effect is the same but changes in tone won t occur as the Source On buttons are toggled on and off Deselecting an individual channel will not defeat redirected audio to the associated monitor When a 7 1 monitor source is downmixed to playback on a 5 1 monitor system all eight Source On buttons are functional Deselecting LC and or RC will mute their phantom image in the 5 1 mix Like wise Deselecting L and or C and or R will not mute the LC and RC phantom images from the LCR speakers Solo Mode The Solo Mode button toggles the operation of the Source On buttons to latching solo When Solo Mode is selected the status of the Source On butto
28. 4 gt Mute Logic Line Mute 5v PIN 7 TO CONSOLE LOGIC lt lt GROUND LOW Connects To OTHER INPUTS amp RETURNS gt Solo Logic Line Solo 5v DB25 MALE TO CONSOLE LOGIC lt GROUND LOW 14 Getting Connected Logic Interface Example 2 Note 1 External Contacts Used when the console cannot provide logic power Conditions exist only when relay or switch contacts are closed Note 2 Standard Tascam D sub cable does not bring pin 13 through Console Contact Circuit Example Logic 5V Connects To 4 2 4 SENDS amp DOWNMIX OUTS Dim Logic Line Dim 5v mw Mute Logic Line Mute 5v Logic 5V Connects To OTHER INPUTS amp RETURNS 2 E Solo Logic Line Solo 5v DB25 MALE 15 16 Monitor Formats Introduction F5 S2 F3 S2 F3 S3 F3 S4 F3 SX Note When working with sources and monitor systems of differing widths opportunities arise for mis matches This could lead to one or more channels of audio disappearing if for example a 5 1 source is selected while monitoring on stereo nearfields MultiMAX EX is programmed to assist your engineering need to switch between a variety of monitor systems and sources without interrupting your workflow Rather than disallowing illegal selections Why won t it let me push this button EX automatically switches to the last selected wide monitor system to match you
29. 7 000 58 Specifications Audio Audio Inputs Impedance 20 Balanced Level 4 dBu nominal 26 dBu maximum Outputs Note 50 2 50 2 designates 50Q resistors in each leg of an output Monitor Amplifier Outputs Impedance 505 509 Single ended Level 2 dBu nominal 20 dBu maximum for loads gt 2 5 Nominal level can be trimmed from 2 dBu to 22 dBu in 1 dB steps Wide Send 4 2 4 Send Meter Outputs Impedance 50Q 50Q Balanced Level 4 dBu nominal 26 dBu maximum for loads gt 5 Downmix Outputs Impedance 5002 5082 Balanced Level 4 dBu nominal 26 dBu maximum for loads gt 5 A single Wide Inputs input to Downmix out will reflect a 3 dB loss to account for Downmix summing bus build plus any Downmix coefficients for that input channel Frequency Response Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB error for all audio paths Distortion THD N lt 01 20 Hz 20 kHz maximum rated level for all audio paths Crosstalk and Leakage Crosstalk Between signal paths operating at maximum rated level gt 100 dB at 1 kHz maximum rated level 80 dB at 10 KHz maximum rated level Leakage From unselected sources operating at maximum rated level gt 100 dB at 1 kHz 80 dB at 10 KHz Residual Noise Speaker Outputs Trim 0 2110 dB below signal that produces maximum output level 24 dBu in 18 dBu out SPL set to maximum gt 90 dB below signal that produces nominal SPL
30. Dim E Production 85dE between 1dB and 30dB Press and hold the Dim button to allow the Select Level control to adjust Production SPL directly from the Main Screen Production to C Production to C sets the production track level when Produc tion is selected on the front panel The Production SPL level Dim 10 dE can be varied the full 60dB range of the SPL Display Range Production To Press and hold the Production button to allow the Select Level control to adjust Production SPL directly from the Main Screen This does not affect the overall monitor level and allows the produc tion track to be balanced against any other selected monitor source Note The optional Remote Control provides a dedicated Production level control knob 49 External Controls The settings in the External Control Menu allow certain functions of Multi MAX to be controlled by external devices These settings affect the operation of Multi MAX only if the External Control inputs are interfaced See pages 13 15 With the Ext Cntrl inputs connected to logic devices the External Control Menu allows easy enabling and disabling of the external devices influence The Menu pro vides access to the External Solo External Dim and External Mute Setup options External Solo The External Solo Control Input allows MultiMAX to respond to non destructive type solos on a con sole Once connected to the console s non destructive solo sense logi
31. Downmix f user variable ong Downmix Playback In gt O Wide Inputs O O x8 Premix 1 gt O External Process o gt gt Wide Sends Premix 2 gt AMO Wide Inputs Wide Rtn e gt gt LCRS Sends Downmix Stereo Rtn Mono Premix 3 in gt B 500 2kHz fixed F5 S2 F3 S2 Formats Only Stereo Rtn On 0 Production n gt O Getting Connected Block Diagram Main Front Alt Alt Sur L LC C RC R e e e 9 Solo Mode 0 Nearfield Small Mon rm B Martinsound Select jntroller Excellence Mute LS LFE RS 1 Inputs Premix 2 Inputs sss Premix 3 Inputs por Wide Sends Main Monitor Outs 4 2 4 Sends amp Downmix Outs L Wide Returns L Other Inputs amp Returns J L LC C RC R Dim Main Front Alt Alt LS RS e e Source On Monitor System Sol Ma e LS LFE RS Mute Nearfield Small Mono Source On Level Monitor System And Solo Mode Main Front LRCLFELS RSLC RC Dim Mute LLCCRCR CS OS orL C R Alt Front LCR Main Surrounds LS CS RS OS or LS RS Alt Surrounds LS CS RS or LS RS LFE Monitor Downmix
32. LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Alt CS uses RC OS Source Wide Return 6 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Return L C R WR WR WR LCRS Alt L Alt C Alt R WR WR WR Redir 5 15 A Alte on RS LS RS S Al 5 n a ABS S RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Sub Opt Bass Redir Source Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1 Wide Inputs L C K 5 1 Alt L Alt C Alt R Wide Return 2 2 DO 5 1 art IN E LS RS LS AItLS n a AltRS RS RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS RS Alt LS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Source Console LCRS Solo Wide LCRS Console L C R LCRS Alt L Alt C Alt R Solo LCRS Redir Alt Alt LS 4 RS RS S 5 n a 5 RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main 5 Alt 9 Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo D
33. Martinsound MuUiMAA EX amp EXR Multiformat Monitor Controllers User Manual MultiMA EX amp EXR Multiformat Monitor Controllers User Manual Martinsound Martinsound Inc 1151 West Valley Boulevard Alhambra CA 91803 800 582 3555 1 626 281 3555 www martinsound com Addendum MultiMAX EXR Owners Please refer to your Remote Control panel whenever the manual refers to the Multi MAX Controller Front Panel controls MXEX 2 00 Firmware New Features Support For MultiMAX EXR 7 1 to 5 1 Monitor Downmix Check While mixing in 7 1 with the Main Monitor Format set to F5 S2 it is now possible to hear a 5 1 downmix from the main monitors via the SDDS Automatic Format Conforming Select the Main monitor system Press the Main button again to activate the 7 1 gt 5 1 downmix mode The Main button will flash indicating the 7 1 gt 5 1 downmix mode is active Press Main again to switch back to 7 1 monitoring Menu Navigation The Menu system has been improved to make navigation easier Dual Splash Screen on Remote The Multi MAX EX Remote now displays two splash screens when powering up the system Splash screen 1 indicates the Remote firmware version UR Splash screen 2 indicates the Controller firmware version EX k Martinsound 2000 Martinsound Inc rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of
34. Martinsound Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual 15 accurate Martinsound is not responsible for printing or clerical errors MultiMAX and the Martinsound logo are Trademarks of Martinsound Inc Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Martinsound assumes no responsibility with regard to the per formance or use of these products Written by Shawn Micheal and Steve Harvey with assistance from Michael Somers Table of Contents Introduction to EX amp EXR 1 Information Gautions amp Warnings asian 3 FOC COMPIANCE pc ae D an ent 4 Sale yv Instr elloFlS uuu 5 NM POMTANT T1 6 Getting Connectedg viana n be in eus t dem 7 BIOCK DIA Masia 8 Standard 1 Interfaee za eben 10 Comprehensive EX 6 1 Interface u l u nnns 11 DB25 PIN Outs TOP ROW anne 12 DB25 Pim Outss BOROM ROW assistant 13 Logic Interface Example T nes an 14 Logic Interface Example 2 nn nn 15 Monitor FOrMals iet d eeu a Ee qasa 17 O X 18 Boll c ERE 20 22 El M 24 mee qe
35. Return 5 1 LS Fronts Surrounds Sub Note Console LCRS Solo LCRS LS S Fronts Surrounds Sub Note Downmix 5 Stereo Ktn LS Fronte Surrounds Sub Note n a L C R Alt L Alt C Alt R 5 0 Redir Alt Ait N E LS RS 15 AI RS RS LC CS RC OS Alt LS Alt RS LS RS Main L C R Alt L C R Main LS RS Alt LS RS LFE Opt Bass Redir Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC C9 and RC OS Source Console LCRS Solo Wide LCRS L C R Alt L Alt C Alt R 5 Redir C Alt Alt LS RS RS 5 AS S LC CS RC OS Alt S Alt S S S MaineL C R AlteL C R MaineS AlteS Opt Bass Redir Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS L C Prod Alt L Alt C Source Downmix Stereo Stereo Rtn Stereo R Alt R Alt Alt LS n a n a RS n a KS n a n a LC CS RC OS MaineL R AlteL R Maine Alte Opt Bass Redir Production appears onC Monitor Format F3 SX Source Wide Inputs LCRS Wide Return LCRS
36. S 5 n a AIDS S RC OS RC OS n a n a LC CS LC CS Fronts MaineL C R AlteL C R Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS RS Alt LS RS Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Note Applies if Wide Return Format is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Source Downmix Console Console L C R L C R LCRS L n C T R LCR F L Alt C 7 R Solo Solo AE LCRS Redir LCRS Redir LS Al DE LS n a Alt n a n a Alt n a RS LS RS LS RS S AIS n a AIDS S n a RC OS RC OS n a n a LC CS LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main 5 Alt S Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass Redir Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Note Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Solo Mono Downmix Dowmmix L R L C R N Prod N n a N n a 5 Alt L Alt C Alt R S gt M Alt L Alt C Alt R Frod n a 7 n a Stereo Rtn Stereo Rtn S Redir S gt M Redir Mono Solo Alt Alt Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a RS LS n a LS n a n a RS n a KS n a J n a RC OS LCRS gt M RC OS n a n a LC CS LC CS Fronts MaineL R AlteL R Fronts Main C Alt C Surrounds Maine Alte Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass R
37. S LS n a LS n a n a RS n a KS LCRS gt M Fronts Main L R Alt L R Fronts Main C Alt C Surrounds Maine Alte Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass Redir Sub Opt Bass Redir 21 Note Production appears on C Note 22 Monitor Format F3 S3 Source Wide Inputs 71 Wide Return 7 1 Wide Inputs 7 1 Wide Return 7 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 7 1 In Rtn Wide Return 7 1 Not Applicable Source Wide Return 7 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs LCRS Not Applicable Source Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Note Source Wide Return 6 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs L C K 6 1 L a C a R Wide Return 3 0 6 1 Redir e d Alt RE LS Alt CS RS RC OS LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Alt CS uses RC OS Wide Return L C R WI N WI N WI N Alt L Alt C Alt R 6 1 WI WI WI 6 6 Redir Ls we LS AIt CS RS WR RC OS WR
38. an input for your console s stereo or quad monitor section for access to its monitor ing functions and finally there is a production track input that can be monitored along with any other source you ve selected Handy for monitoring that necessary scratch track without it getting into any of your mixes or tape sends The third building block in MultiMAX EX is a combination of many tools used in surround sound mixing First are the monitor status selectors of the monitor source They can act as channel on or solo Second is an LFE filter that simulates the DTV and DVD V LFE encoding process Third is the 7 1 to 5 1 downmix for checking a 7 1 SDDS mix on a 5 1 monitor system And fourth is Bass Redirect a tool used in theaters with compromised theater speakers The fourth building block in Multi MA X EX is the eight channel level control This is probably the reason you went shopping for a surround monitor controller But even here Multi MA X EX rises above the competition with the use of MDAC technology for sonic integrity and channel tracking The fifth building block in Multi MAX EX 15 the monitor system selector Four different monitor sys tems can be integrated with Multi MA X EX because we understand that as well as stereo and mono compatibility checks you want to hear it over a variety of speakers The last building block is the menu system that allows the user to configure MultiMA X EX for his her session environment etc Additionally
39. are monitoring Console Note When using a 4 2 4 processor to monitor Dolby Surround in the F S In Rtn F S Rtn Con mode there is not a direct send for the S channel of the processor The LSt amp RSt Left Surround Total amp Right Surround Total output from the EX ES processor must be externally summed at unity gain and the summed signal can then be returned into the Console S input Surrounds The level of the surrounds can be formatted for normal or film mixing Generally speaking the Normal 0 dB parameter should be used for all non theatrical product such as HDTV DTV DVD Video DVD Audio and SACD The Film 3 dB parameter follows the film industry standard by reducing the output level of the surrounds by 3dB It also accommodates the resultant elevated mix level of the surrounds by reducing the surrounds level to the Downmix and 4 2 4 Send 44 Calibration The film and television industries have adopted standardized monitoring levels to help insure predict able results in the final product MultiMAX easily supports the different monitoring level standards with the Main Page SPL readout the Surrounds Setup Menu and the Calibration Setup Menu The Calibration Setup allows you to calibrate each speaker in all four monitor systems The Calibration Setup Menu displays the pink noise source target SPL and trim value To calibrate you will need an SPL meter average reading true RMS calibrated VU detector and an RTA real time
40. at than the current Monitor Source selection will cause MultiMAX EX to automatically select a narrower format Monitor Source Likewise selecting a Monitor Source that is a wider format than the selected Monitor System will cause MultiMAX EX to selct a wider format Monitor System Note An SDDS 7 1 Monitor Source can be monitored F3 S2 Monitor System via the automatic format conforming within MultiMAX EX which uses the following coefficients LCR gt LCR Lc gt L 3 5dB Loc 0 9 5dB Rc 9 5dB Rc gt R 3 5dB Main Front Main selects the primary wide format speaker system The Main Monitor System can be formatted for various 7 1 6 1 and 5 1 speaker configurations through the Formats Main Mon Menu See pg 42 Alt Front Alt selects an alternate front LCR speaker system This could be used for example when a visiting engineer wishes to use his her own LCR nearfield speakers Alt Sur Alt Sur selects an alternate surround speaker system for either the Main or Alt Front speaker systems whichever is selected This could be used for example to switch between a set of direct and diffuse radiating surround speakers MultiMAX remembers the selected pairing of front with surround moni tors and automatically reselects the same combination the next time Main or Alt is selected Note Alt Sur is capable of providing an alternate selection for each surround loudspeaker for the following Main Mon Formats only F5 S2 F
41. c bus Multi MAX will automati cally switch the Monitor Source to Console when a non destructive solo occurs Note Be sure to set the console s control room monitor and solo level controls to a nominal level Off Off disables the External Solo Control Input External Controls Extenal Sala Extenal Dim Extenal flute Mono sets MultiMAX to monitor Console LCRS inputs downmixed to center or phantom center of the selected External Controls Extenal Solo Dim monitor system when an external non destructive solo 15 Furar a Paute CFF sensed Wide External Controls Wide sets MultiMAX to monitor the Console LCRS inputs Extenal Solo E Extenal Dim when an external non destructive solo is sensed This option Evtana v Tura supports consoles with in place non destructive solo External Controls Extenal Sala Extenal Dim External Dim The External Dim Control Input allows an external device to 50 force MultiMAX to dim the monitor system Off disables the External Dim Control Input On enables the External Dim Control Input External Mute The External Mute Control Input allows an external device to force MultiMAX to mute the monitor system Off disables the External Mute Control Input On enables the External Mute Control Input Extenal flute External Controls Extenal Sala Extenal Dim External flute
42. cted speaker so that the reading on the SPL meter matches the target SPL indicated on the Calibration Trim Menu The target SPL for LFE is approximate only See the next section for complete instructions on trim ming the subwoofer Solo the next channel speaker in the Monitor System to be calibrated and repeat the procedure Select another Monitor System to continue the calibration process When speaker calibration is complete press Exit to return to the Setup Menus Subwoofer Trim Procedure The film industry standard sets the LFE reproducing speaker s 10dB louder than the center speaker measured in the LFE band pass region To accurately measure this and calibrate the subwoofer s you will need an RTA real time analyzer After calibrating the Main Monitor System center speaker make sure the noise source is set to Pink Noise and use the RTA to note the average value of the third octave bands in the mid band of the center speaker Select LFE and trim the subwoofer level so that the average value of the third octave bands between 25Hz and 80Hz is 10dB higher than the noted average value for the mid band of the center speaker Subwoofer 10 dB above Reference mm Reference Normal Center Speaker Film 25Hz 80Hz 2kHz After calibrating the subwoofer we suggest taking an SPL measurement that you can use as a reference for subsequent checks and calibration without the necessity
43. ctive solo sense Refer also to Getting Connected See pages 13 15 With solo sense connected enabling Solo in the External Controls External Solo menu will cause MultiMAX to automatically select and deselect Console as the monitor source when a non destructive solo is activated on the mixing console Production Production Level Production adds a reference only mono track to the primary Monitor Source It may be used for scor ing sessions for example to easily play back a production dialog work track without it being recorded to a master or reference recorder Production will be monitored on the C monitor of the Main and Alt Monitor Systems and on the Small Mono for both the Nearfield and Small Mono Monitor Systems Any adjustment of the Monitor System SPL does not affect Production SPL Production has its own level adjust to easily enable the operator to balance between the selected Monitor Source and the Pro duction work track Note Press and hold the Production button to allow the Select Level control to adjust Production SPL This does not affect the overall monitor level and allows the production track to be balanced against any other selected monitor source Production SPL can also be set in the Levels Production to C menu See pg 49 The optional Remote Control provides a dedicated Production level control knob 34 Operation Front Panel Setup MultiMAX o Enter Setup Exit Select Multiformat Monitor C
44. edir Sub Opt Bass Redir 25 Note Production appears on C Note Monitor Format F3 SX Source Wide Inputs 6 1 Wide Return 6 1 Wide Inputs Wide Inputs L C R L C R 71 L m C R 64 L C R Wide Return Wide Return 6 0 7 1 Redir 6 1 Redir LS ace RS LS The Alt RS LS RS LS RS LC CS RC OS LC CS RC OS Alt LCS Alt RCS Alt CS Alt CS LCS RCS CS CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Fronte Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS LCS RCS RS Alt LS LCS RCS RS Surrounds Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Source Wide Return 7 1 In Rtn Source Wide Return 6 1 In Rtn Wide Inputs Wide Inputs L G R L C R WI WI WI WI WI WI Alt L Alt C Alt R Alt L Alt C Alt R 7 1 6 1 WI WI WI WI WI WI 9 W 57 W Redir Redir Alt Alt Al
45. elected width When simultaneously con necting mixes of different widths to the Wide Inputs select the setting that matches the widest mix as the format selec tion mutes unused inputs among other things For example a setting of 5 1 would allow only the L R C LFE LS amp RS inputs for the five Wide Inputs to be active Unused unmuted inputs should be grounded E inp Surrounds 0dE n Main FS CR tn Surrounds Mormal dE 4 mart E Fase tn Surrounds Mormal dE n Format Fase Ino ANS tn Surrounds Mormal dE i The combined mix of the Wide Inputs section is outputted directly to the Wide Send therefore the Wide Send format will always match the Wide Inputs format Rtn Wide Return MultiMAX EX features enhanced Wide Return selections to facilitate the implementation of the new processors used for Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES The first version of MultiMAX simply selected a dedicated 8 channel input for returning external processors In Multi MA X EX the dedicated input is still there but the ability has been added to monitor the Wide Return surround inputs with the L R C amp LFE inputs of the Wide Inputs allowing the insertion of a processor on the surround channels only Likewise the ability to simultaneously monitor a 4 2 4 processor while in this mode is available Standard Mode Set the Main Mon Format before se
46. er vM 2 E their respective position LS to left RS to right and S or CS amp ta Filter wide Returns Off 4 OS to both left and right The level of the surround channels to the Downmix may be set to 3 0 dB 6 0 dB or Off d Option to allow for your preferred method of compensating for the Don aa build in power These settings correspond to downmix bit fe Filter wide Returns CRE 4 settings allowed in Dolby Digital encoding Options P Mov lownrmis C 4 5 5 Note The 6 setting is invalid when the Wide Inputs Format is set to Lie Filter wide Inputs LCRS therefore the 6 setting is the same as the 3 setting Lie Filter wide Returns 4 LFE Filter The LFE Filter settings allow the insertion of an 80Hz low pass filter into the monitor path of the LFE Low Frequency Effects channel The filter provides the user with a simulation of the filtering that occurs when the 1 channel is encoded for bitstream compression IMAX Going from 7 1 to 8 With the LFE Filter turned off the LFE channel may be used Options ys as a full bandwith voice of god channel for IMAX presen Downmis C 4 5 5 3 0 h ME RUM Filter wide Inputs tations The speaker should be calibrated accordingly The fa Filter wide Returns 5 voice of god channel will not appear in the Downmix LFE Filter Wide Inputs Options The Wide Inputs setting allows the insertion of the LFE
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48. filter TE Filter Y d E i t 5 when Wide Inputs is selected as the Monitor Source Lie Filter wide Returns E LFE Filter Wide Return The Wide Return setting allows the insertion of the LFE filter n zn uen 45 3 0 NMR Le u when Wide Return is selected as the Monitor Source Lfe Filter wide Inputs On Lie Filter wide Returns Note If an external filter is used for monitoring the LFE filter in MultiMAX should be turned off 47 48 Interfaces Wide Inputs Interlock The Interlock Menu allows the selection of three modes of operation for the Wide Inputs switches Dir Pb The Direct and Playback switches are interlocked allowing quick toggling between the mix and mix recorder while allowing additional monitoring of up to three premixes All All allows only one Wide Input at a time to be selected Note that the Dir Pb switch cannot be deselected in this mode None None allows any combination of Wide Inputs to be selected at one time Note that the Dir Pb switch cannot be deselected In this mode SPL Display Range The output level of Multi MAX can be varied over a 60 dB range With a Calibration Trim value of OdB the top value of the selected SPL Display Range equals 2dBu at the speaker out for a 4dBu input The most precise channel tracking occurs at the top 30dB of SPL range for any trim value To accomodate a wide range of users MultiMAX EX allows the SPL display range to be varied by
49. he Main Monitors are selected Menu Setups are stored and recalled in EEPROM Factory Defaults Pressing and holding Enter and Dim while powering up the unit will restore the factory default settings for all parameters Introduction The small size of Multi MA X EX belies its capabilities With 55 inputs 38 outputs and 3 logic inputs MultiMAX EX is able to manage sophisticated monitoring setups quickly and easily To handle that amount of I O MultiMAX EX utilizes DB25 connectors formatted to the Tascam standard Addition ally a logic voltage appears on the spare pin of several connectors for logic interface if needed Whether using off the shelf cable assemblies or custom making your own it is recommended that MultiMAX EX be interfaced into a patchbay to quickly accommodate differences in formats when needed Tables containing the pinouts of the DB25 connectors can be found on the next two pages for the do it yourself person Several implementations are given for utilizing the logic inputs The logic inputs are useful for perma nent installations to maximize the full capabilities of Multi MAX EX whether mixing overdubbing or tracking For permanent installations the logic inputs are used to maximize the full capabilities of Multi MAX EX whether mixing overdubbing or tracking Automatic monitor dimming during talkback and auto matic AFL PFL APL bus select are just two of the features available when the logic inputs are con
50. ied proper remote operation with cables of 26 gauge wire up to 50 feet in length Remote Connector Pinout Pin Function Ground Unregulated Voltage Tx Rx Ground LCD Bias Tx Rx Unregulated Voltage 1 N Note If you choose to make your own remote interconnect cable be sure to use a cable that incorporates an overall shield The shield MUST be connected to the DB9 shells at both ends Not doing so can cause unexpected and erratic operation of the remote and main unit Panel Dimensions and Mounting The remote control is packaged for free standing use to be placed in any convenient location The remote is 6 75 L by 6 375 W by 2 625 D with the 9 pin connector exiting at the back of the unit For built in applications the console mount unit occupies an under panel space of approximately 5 5 x 5 5 with a depth of 2 Martinsound can supply customers with metalwork drawings for custom panels 56 Remote Control Drawings MultiMAX Desktop Remote 9 pin D Sub connector indicated lt 6 375 1 125 E NM ER OI EN NM EM l H R l H H H R R MultiMAX Console Remote 9 pin D Sub connector indicated 6 375 shown 6 250 minimum 1 125 E E E E OLO OI E EE PILI LI LIU H H R_ B 6 500 lt 2 200 0 125 6 420
51. ion MultiMAX EX has new compound formats for the Wide Return to facilitate monitoring the effects of the new Dolby EX DTS ES matrix processors See pg 43 44 Note When the Formats Wide Rtn menu is set to LCRS the LS input serves as the S input for the Wide Returns connection Stereo Rtn Stereo Rtn selects an external stereo device as the monitor source and can be monitored on the L amp R monitors of the Main Alt and Nearfield Monitor Systems Typically used for the Lo Ro output of a processor it may also be used for a stereo recorder playback machine such as a Downmix Out refer ence recorder output or a multi source stereo selector 33 Operation Front Panel Mono Stereo Rtn Mono selects a mono sum of the Stereo Rtn as the monitor source and can be monitored on the C monitor of the Main and Alt Monitor Systems as a phantom center on Nearfield and on Small Mono Console Console selects the speaker outputs of the mixing console as the monitor source The inputs for Con sole are formatted for LCRS which can support 4 bus as well as stereo consoles Console can be monitored on all four monitor systems Note When MultiMAX is powered up it will automatically default to Console as the selected monitor source The non destructive solo APL AFL PFL sense logic bus of the mixing console may be connected to the Ext Cntrl Solo input of MultiMAX EX Refer to your mixing console manual for details of how to access the non destru
52. itor SPL readout of the selected Monitor Source When Dim is selected the dim attenuation level appears underneath the SPL Level Center When Downmix is selected the center of the screen shows the downmix coefficients These will be hidden 1f Production 1s also selected When Production is selected the center of the screen shows a bar graph level indicator with a calibrated tic mark and numeric monitor SPL readout of the production track 39 40 Setup Menus provide the user with a comprehensive selec tion of parameter settings to customize EX for the session Issues such as the speaker configuration Wide Inputs amp Wide Return width Downmix coefficients external interfaces etc are all addressed within the Setup Menus Once configured hundreds of decisions are made transparent to the user making the operation of MultiMAX EX simple and intuitive to use Getting From Here To There From the Main Screen press the Enter button to access the Setup Menus Turn the Select knob to scroll the reverse highlight field through the different parameter settings of the visible Setup Menu When the reverse highlight field reaches an up or down arrow the next knob turn will take you to the preceding or following Setup Menu respectively To change a parameter setting scroll the reverse highlight field to the desired setting then press the Enter button to change it to the correct setting Some settings when selected
53. layout the number of channels in the mix the number of channels returning from an external processor and whether the mix is for theatrical release The Wide Inputs and Wide Return parameter selections will vary according to the Main Monitor Format Please examine how the different format settings interact See pages 17 27 Main Mon The Main Monitor system of MultiMAX EX can accommodate a wide variety of multi channel moni tor configurations or speaker layouts Because terms like 7 1 indicate only how many channels are involved in a mix format MultiMAX EX uses an alphanumeric descriptor to define Main Monitor configurations Front speakers are indicated first using the letter F and the number of speakers used 3 or 5 Surround speakers follow using the letter S and the number of speakers used 2 3 or 4 It is important to set the Main Monitor Format correctly to ensure correct surround speaker levels and stereo downmixing Note The LFE or 1 channel can also be run full bandwith for voice of god channel F5S2 Speakers 5 fronts L Lc C Rc R and 2 surrounds Ls Rs Format Format used by Sony SDDS IMAX EE on RE 7 1 Release Formats Theatrical Surrounds formal Ode Supported Mix Formats 8 7 1 SDDS 5 1 amp LCRS F3S2 Speakers 3 fronts L C R and 2 surrounds Ls Rs Format Format used by Dolby Digital DTS ELE sn rip 5 1 Release Formats Theatrical DVD DTV Surrounds Normal Ode
54. lecting this parameter The width of the Wide Return may be formatted for 7 1 6 1 5 1 or LCRS depending upon the Main Mon format selected For formatting interactions amp mappings see pages 17 27 This mode simply formats the Wide Return width and acti vates all Wide Return inputs when the Wide Return button 15 selected Format FSS Ing 71 Fit pA MR RR Surraunds n Format EHE FSS 7 1 n 1 Format E Fis Imp r 1 tn Surrounds forma E Format Pain F 3S5s Ing 7 1 Pn a m Surrounds forma i 43 Format cont F S In Mode Set the Main Mon format before selecting this parameter Format 1 The Wide Return width may be formatted for 7 1 F S Ciro MAIS or 6 1 F S In Rtn depending upon the Main Mon format selected m 1 Rtn Note For formatting interactions amp mappings see pages 17 27 Surrounds Porra r1 When Wide Return is selected this mode activates the Wide Inputs L R C amp LFE inputs F In and the Wide Return surround inputs S Rtn The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicating it is selected while the Wide Inputs LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored Also the Source On LEDs for the surround channels will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring the Wide Return while the S
55. level 4 dBu in 12 dBu out SPL set 10 dB below maximum Trim 20 gt 100 dB below the signal to produce maximum SPL 24 dBu in 2 dBu out SPL set to maximum gt 80 dB below signal that produces nominal SPL level 4 dBu in 32 dBu out SPL set 10 dB below maximum Sends and Other Outputs Residual gt 120 dB below maximum output level 59 Specifications Other External Logic Controls Opto isolated 3 3 internal build out resistor permits 5V 24V DC control voltages A tap off the internal 5V source is brought out to the rear connectors through a 100 Q build out resistor as to power the opto isolators in custom interfaces AC power 15 Volt units 115 VAC 1096 50 60 Hz 25 VA maximum Mains fuse T 315 A 250V 5x20mm format 230 Volt units 230 VAC 1096 50 60 Hz 25 VA maximum Mains fuse T 315 A 250V 5x20mm format Physical Dimensions 19 x 1 3 4 x 10 1 2 Weight 5 lbs Mounting RETMA rack ears on front rear cables must be supported Remote Control Interface 9 pin connector provides power and communication for the optional remote control Nominal interface cable is standard 25 foot 9 pin 26 gauge shielded cable Units have been tested with up to 50 feet of cable 60 Martinsound
56. n triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d lectrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil Information FCC Compliance For Customers in the USA NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try and correc
57. ncies from any selected Bass Redirect Main Destination Source OL Ourround OAltSuround speakers to the Main left amp right speaker Source These settings allow the user to select which speaker groups Bass Redirect Main dt will have their bass frequencies redirected to the subwoofer or ee EC Main left and right speaker Any or all may be selected AlrSurround Bass Redirect Destination LH Source ALFE EC mLcRc O AlrSurraund Note The Main and Alt Monitor Systems may be configured differently to accommodate the variety of speaker systems in use 51 Bass Redirect Alt Bass Redirect Alt allows the user to augment the low frequency response of bass deficient speakers associated with the Alt Monitor System Bass redirect allows a channel being sent to a limited band width speaker to also have its low frequency information sent to the subwoofer or left amp right speakers Once the user selects the monitor channels to be bass redirected the audio for those monitor channels is summed and 80Hz low pass filter is applied This low frequency information is then summed with the audio for the subwoofer or left amp right speakers at the appropriate level Note This feature is also called OBE or Optical Bass Enhancement in the film industry It is not meant to replace the Bass Management System that comes with satelite speaker systems Please refer to the lit erature
58. ncoder decoder to hear the effect of the applied matrix process whether in mono stereo 3 or 4 channel surround playback As a result the 4 2 4 Sends has not been configured to output other surround formats correctly See pg 17 Note By using the L C and R outputs from the 4 2 4 Sends and the LS RS and LFE from the Wide Sends it is possible to output an F5 S2 or F3 S2 7 1 mix to a 5 1 processor Downmix Out rear connection The Downmix Out connection outputs the Wide Inputs mix in two channel stereo Lo Ro format This provides an easy way to create stereo work copies for the client Downmix has a 3dB loss to account for bus build Note The downmix coefficients for the center and surround s channels are variable and may be specified in the Options Downmix menu See pg 47 32 Operation Front Panel Monitor Source Wide Inputs Downmix Mono Console Monitor Source e e Wide Rtn Stereo Rtn Mono Production The Monitor Source section allows you to listen to various sources without interfering with the Wide Inputs mix or the various sends and stereo downmix derived from it The eight Monitor Source but tons select and indicate the source s to be monitored The source selections with white buttons are interlocking and selecting any one of these buttons will deselect the previous choice The gray button Production can be added to any other monitor source allowing the monitoring of a production track without it ap
59. nd Out R 10 Direct In R 22 Chassis Ground Playback In R Chassis Ground Premix 1 In R Chassis Ground Premix 2 In R Chassis Ground Premix 3 In R Chassis Ground Wide Send Out R Chassis Ground 9 Direct In C Playback In C Premix 1 In C Premix 2 In Premix 3 In C Wide Send Out C 21 Direct In C4 8 Chassis Ground Playback In C Chassis Ground Premix 1 In C Chassis Ground Premix 2 In C Chassis Ground Premix 3 In C Chassis Ground Wide Send Out C Chassis Ground Direct In Lfe Playback In Lfe Premix 1 In Lfe Premix 2 In Lfe Premix 3 In Lfe Wide Send Out Lfe Direct In Lfe O Chassis Ground Playback In Lfe Chassis Ground Premix 1 In Lfe Chassis Ground Premix 2 In Lfe Chassis Ground Premix 3 In Lfe Chassis Ground Wide Send Out Lfe Chassis Ground Direct In LS Playback In LS Premix 1 In LS Premix 2 In LS Premix 3 In LS Wide Send Out LS O0 Direct In LS Chassis Ground Playback In LS Chassis Ground Premix 1 In LS Chassis Ground Premix 2 In LS Chassis Ground Premix 3 In LS Chassis Ground Wide Send Out LS Chassis Ground Direct In RS Playback In RS Premix 1 In RS Premix 2 In RS Premix 3 In RS Wide Send Out RS Direct In RS Chassis Ground O Pla
60. nected and enabled Several implementations are given for interfacing the logic inputs Consult your console manual or manufacturer for accessing the Dim Mute and non destructive Solo logic buses To help your understanding of MultiMAX EX a block diagram is given with its correlation to the front panel switches A complete description of the functions and setups is given in the Operations section of this manual Getting Connected Block Diagram Direct Playback Dir Pb Wide Inputs Downmix Mono Console TM MultiMAX EX ese o B Wide Inputs Monitor Source Setup Multiformat Monitor Contro Premix 1 Premix 2 Premix 3 Wide Rtn Stereo Rtn Mono Production CAUTION FOR CONTINUED june 9 AGAINST A RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH e p Direct Inputs m L Playback Inputs SAME TYPE 3 9 60Hz 20W S Z Z GED QS A e eu Meters Outs L Other Monitor Outs L Direct Playback Dir Pb Wide Inputs Downmix Mono Console 6 e e e e e e Wide Inputs Monitor Source External e Process Premix 1 Premix 2 Premix 3 Wide Rtn Stereo Rtn Mono Production Wide Inputs Monitor Source Console In e o Wide Inputs gt gt Downmix Out Direct O to Stereo
61. ns remain the same When a Source On button is then pressed all other Source On buttons will toggle off Additional Source On buttons may then be included in the solo Deselecting the last soloed Source On will toggle the Source On buttons to their state prior to entering the solo mode Deselecting Solo Mode will also revert the Source On buttons to their prior state Operation LCD Main Screen Introduction When in operation the LCD screen in the center of the front panel provides important feedback at a glance of the Monitor Source the source format the monitoring width including downmixing the monitor SPL the Production SPL and dim attenuation Splash Screen When MultiMAX EX is powered up a splash screeen will appear for a few moments displaying the revision of software ilg us 00 residing in the unit You can check at www martinsound com b to confirm that your unit has the latest version of software Main Screen Left The left side of the Main Screen provides information about the selected Monitor Source and its format At the top the selected Monitor Source is indicated Next a graphic repre sentation of the Monitor Source format 1s shown with filled boxes indicating inputs and hollow boxes indicating returns At the bottom the Monitor Source width and any applicable monitor downmixing is indicated Right The right side of the screen shows a bar graph level indicator with a calibrated tic mark and numeric mon
62. o five multi channel mix sources each up to eight channels wide The six buttons select and indicate the mix status of the five Wide Inputs sources All selected sources Direct Playback Premix 1 2 amp 3 are combined and routed to the Wide Sends 4 2 4 Sends and Downmix Outs The combined mix can be monitored via the Wide Inputs button in the Monitor Source section Three different interlocking modes are provided for the Wide Inputs buttons to suit your particular application Dir Pb interlocks only the Direct and Playback buttons for easy bus recorder switching while allowing the addition of 3 premixes interlocks all five source buttons for mastering applica tions while None eliminates all interlocking for monitoring five sources simultaneously See pg 48 The width of the Wide Inputs may be set for 7 1 6 1 5 1 or LCRS See pg 43 depending upon the Main Monitor format If different width mixes are being monitored simultaneously be sure to set the width of the Wide Inputs to match the widest mix being monitored as the selection mutes unused inputs For example a setting of 5 1 will allow the L C R LS RS and LFE inputs of the Direct Playback and Premix 1 2 amp 3 inputs to be active but the LC CS and RC OS inputs will be muted Note When the width format of the Wide Inputs is set to LCRS connect the S channel of a mix to the appropriate LS input Use caution when monitoring an LCRS Premix es with wider format
63. ono Stereo Rtn Mono Downmix x 1 gt ST gt M Stereo Rtn ee R n a Prod n a 7L 7R x 1 gt ST gt M Fronts Small Mono Note Source Console Mono Solo Mono Console LCRS gt M Solo Mono VET n a Prod n a 7L 7R 7C 75 LCRS gt M Fronts Small Mono Note 4 Applies if Wide Return Format Source Console Mono Solo Mono seta ET Pta OR Console LCR gt M Solo Mono Ene E n a Prod n a 7L 7R 7C LCR gt M Fronts Small Mono Note 29 30 Operation Front Panel Introduction The MultiMA X front panel is divided into six sections Each section contains a set of controls pertain ing to specific functions of Multi MA X In the center is the LCD screen providing an easy to read window of the current monitor configuration applied downmixing and levels In setup mode the LCD displays the Setup menus Before we begin you may need to adjust the contrast of the screen Hold down the Exit button and turn the Level Select control knob for optimum viewing MultiMAX EXR Owners Please refer to your Remote Control panel whenever the manual refers to the Multi MAX Controller Front Panel controls Wide Inputs Direct Playback Dir Pb Wide Le E Wide Inputs External Process Premix 1 Premix 2 Premix 3 Widi The Wide Inputs section is a unity gain mixer combining up t
64. ontroller The Setup controls are used to enter setup and exit the Setup menus Setup allows adjustment of parameters that determine how MultiMA X operates for your session Enter Enter opens the Setup menus on first press Subsequently it toggles through the parameters of the highlighted field for a Setup menu item Note Press and hold the Enter button to allow the Select Level control to quickly scroll through the param eters of a highlighted field within the Setup menus Exit Contrast Exit returns you from a Parameter screen to the Setup menus and from the Setup menus to the main screen Note Pressing and holding the Exit button allows the Level Select control to adjust the LCD contrast Level Select When within the Setup menus the Level Select control moves the highlight field between the various menus items It also adjusts numerical parameters such as Trim or Production levels and LCD screen contrast within specific Setup menus Pressing and holding the Enter button allows the Select Level control to quickly scroll through the parameters of a highlighted field within the Setup menus 35 36 Operation Front Panel Level Dim Main e Level N Select Mute Nearfie These controls affect the level of the selected monitor system Level Select The Level Select control adjusts the SPL level of the Monitor Systems Any adjustment of the Moni tor System SPL does not affect Production SPL
65. ormat and the Surrounds Format The subwoofer joues mde target SPL is an estimated value See pg 46 Once calibration is complete the Monitor System SPL on the Calibration Main Page may be set to the required working level with the Moise Source External Level Select control knob Note With the Surrounds Format set to Normal 0 dB the target SPL for the fronts and surrounds will be identical With the Surrounds Format set to Film 3dB the target SPL for the surrounds will be 3dB lower than the fronts Trim Value The trim value for the selected speaker is displayed beneath the target SPL level The trim range is 0 to 20dB in 0 1dB increments providing precise calibration If the 20dB range is insufficient make an adjustment at the amplifier then use Trim to calibrate Note All monitor trims come from the factory set to OdB This ensures that MultiMAX EX delivers maximum level and the best signal to noise out of the box The trim values will be restored to the factory preset if you reset the system software See pg 6 45 46 Calibration cont Note Trim Procedure Position an SPL meter average reading true RMS calibrated VU detector at the mix position Set the SPL meter to C Weighted Slow Select the Monitor System to be calibrated Solo the required channel speaker from the Source On section Multi MAX won t allow an invalid selection Deselect Mute and Dim Use the Level Select control to trim the sele
66. our surround sound mixes are a success Other exciting features are also included to make mixing and tracking in surround as smooth as standard stereo sessions The most important thing to understand about MultiMAX EX is that it is not just a surround sound level control It is an integration of fundamental surround mixing building blocks within one unit with an easy to use interface The first building block in MultiMAX EX is a unity gain mixer Five eight channel mixes are com bined into one eight channel output This provides an easy way to monitor the console mix bus or master recorder along with three additional premixes In addition the output of the eight channel combined mix is available as an eight channel processor send along with a user variable downmixed stereo output convenient for making a personal copy of the mix for the producer A fixed downmixed LCRS processor send is also available when mixing with stereo surrounds The second building block in MultiMAX EX is the monitor source selector In addition to being able to select the first stage unity gain mixer in full channel width downmixed stereo or mono you can monitor additional external devices There is the provision for monitoring an eight channel source 1 a multi channel processor or another multi channel machine as well as a stereo source in stereo or mono i e the Lt Rt of a processor or the return of the tape deck recording the producer s personal copy There is
67. ource On LEDs for L R C amp LFE will flash indicating they are monitoring Wide Inputs F S In Rtn 5 Rtn Con Mode Set the Main Mon format before selecting this parameter Format FT Main 5 The Wide Return width may be formatted for 7 1 F S 2 In Rtn F S Rtn Con or 6 1 F S In Rtn F S Rtn Con depend Ing upon the Main Mon format selected Plain Mio Fitri 3 i Note For formatting interactions amp mappings see pages 17 27 When Wide Return is selected this mode activates the Wide Inputs L R C amp LFE inputs F In and the Wide Return surround inputs S Rtn The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicating it is selected while the Wide Inputs LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored Also the Source On LEDs for the surrounds will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring Wide Return while the Source On LEDs for L R C amp LFE will flash indicating they are monitoring Wide Inputs When Wide Return is selected still another time this mode activates the Wide Return L R amp C inputs F Rtn and the Console surround input S Con The Wide Return LED will turn on solid indicat ing it is selected while the Console LED will flash indicating it is also being monitored Also the Source On LEDs for L R amp C will turn on solid indicating they are monitoring the Wide Return while the Source On LEDs for the surrounds will flash indicating they
68. ownmix L C R Prod 5 Alt L Alt C Alt R Prod d Stereo Rtn S Redir Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a KS n a RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L R Alt Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Production appears on C Monitor Format F3 S3 Source Wide Inputs LCRS Wide Return LCRS Wide Inputs T 7 LCRS Alt L Alt C Alt R Wide Return ZEN 2 edir QO Ed are JE LS RS S _ S RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main S Alt 9 Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Applies if Wide Return Format is set to x 1 In Rtn Rtn Con Source Console LCR Solo Wide LCR Console T LCR Alt L Alt C Alt R a LCRS Alt Alt LS n a LS n a n a RS n a RS n a RC OS n a LC CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main Alt Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Source Downmix Mono Stereo Rtn Mono Solo Mono Dowmmix L C R n a N n a Alt L Alt C Alt R S gt M n a n a Stereo Rtn
69. pearing in any mixes or processors Perfect for the scoring mixer Stereo and mono com patibility issues are readily addressed through the linked buttons indicated by the lines with arrows Note Selecting a monitor source whose width is wider than the current Monitor System selection will force MultiMAX to automatically select a wider format Monitor System Wide Inputs The Wide Inputs button selects the discrete Wide Inputs mix as the monitor source and can be moni tored on the Main and Alt Monitor Systems Downmix Downmix selects the stereo Downmix Out of the Wide Inputs mix as the monitor source and can be monitored on the L amp R monitors of the Main Alt and Nearfield Monitor Systems Note The downmix coefficients for the center and surround s channels are variable and may be specified in the Options Downmix menu See pg 47 Mono Downmix Mono selects a mono sum of the Downmix Out as the monitor source and can be monitored on the C monitor of the Main and Alt Monitor Systems as a phantom center on Nearfield and on Small Mono Wide Rtn Wide Return selects an external source from four to eight channels wide as the monitor source Typically used as a processor return it may also be used to monitor an additional recorder playback machine Wide Return can be monitored on the Main and Alt Monitor Systems The width of the Wide Return may be set for 7 1 6 1 5 1 or LCRS depending upon the Main Moni tor format In addit
70. r wider source selection Likewise Multi MAX EX automatically switches to a related stereo or mono monitor source to match your narrower monitor system selection In order for EX to know what to do the correct speaker format must be selected for your Main Monitor System as well as the width format of your Wide Inputs and Wide Return monitor sources In addition the correct surround level whether for theater or home must be selected From this information MultiMAX EX can determine which channels route to front speakers and which to surrounds and also which speakers to reduce 3dB for film mixing In addition the correct routing and coefficients are applied to applicable downmixes The following pages contain diagrams of all possible Monitor Formats and Monitor Source combina tions and how they appear on the Main Alt Nearfield and Small Mono Monitors Below you will find a brief description of the Main Monitor Formats programmed into MultiMA X EX along with the potential use for each one LR C Ls Rs Lc Rc Five speakers in front two speakers for surround plus subwoofer Primary SDDS 7 1 IMAX 8 Secondary DOLBY Surround 5 1 DTS 5 1 DOLBY Surround LCRS HDTV 5 1 DTV 5 1 DVD V 5 1 DVD A 5 1 DSD 5 1 L RC Ls Rs Three speakers in front two speakers for surround plus subwoofer Primary DOLBY Surround 5 1 DTS 5 1 DOLBY Surround LCRS HDTV 5 1 DTV 5 1
71. t Alt LS WR LS WR WR RS DE LS WR LS WR WR RS 2 LC CS RC OS LC CS RC OS Alt LCS RCS Alt CS Alt CS LCS RCS CS CS Fronts Main L C R Alt L C R Fronte Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main LS LCS RCS RS Alt LS LCS RCS RS Surrounds Main LS CS RS Alt LS CS RS Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Sub LFE Opt Bass Redir Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Source Wide Return 7 1 Rtn Con LCRS Source Wide Return 6 1 Rtn Con LCRS Wide Inputs Wide Inputs L C R L C R WRN WRN WRN WRN WRN WRN LCRS Alt L Alt C Alt R LCRS Alt L Alt C Alt R WR WR WR WR WR WR 5 Redir Redir 2 LS Con Alc onRS LS A onRS LS RS LS RS S AIDS Con Con AIDS S S AIDS Con Con AIDS S LC CS RC OS LC CS RC OS Alt S Alt S Alt S Alt S S 9 9 9 Fronte Main L C R Alt L C R Fronte Main L C R Alt L C R Surrounds Main S Alt S Surrounds Main S Alt S 26 Sub Opt Bass Redir Sub Opt Bass Redir Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Note Main amp Alt Surrounds share LC CS and RC OS Source Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide Return 5 1 Wide Inputs 5 1 Wide
72. t the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Martinsound for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Identification Please write in the following information for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Serial Number Purchased at Date of Purchase L Information Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a damp cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources including amplifiers To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug unless all the blades can be fully inserted into the receptacle or other outlet Refer all servicing to the
73. that came with your speaker system for proper setup of the satelite speakers and subwoofer Destination None This setting turns off bass redirection for the Alt Monitor Bass Redirect Alt System j cree SW This setting redirects bass frequencies from any selected Bass Redirect Alt Destination Source OL O Ourround OAltSuround speakers to the subwoofer LR This setting redirects bass frequencies from any selected Bass Redirect Alt speakers to the Main left amp right speaker E O Ourround OAltSuround Source These settings allow the user to select which speaker groups Bass Redirect Alt will have their bass frequencies redirected to the subwoofer or Slt NE EC Alt left and right speaker Any or all may be selected Surround E Bass Redirect Alt Destination LH Source ALFE EC O Surround Ez Note The Main and Alt Monitor Systems may be configured differently to accommodate the variety of speaker systems in use 52 Diagnostics This is a diagnostic tool for checking continuity to and from Diagnostics external equipment for the Wide Send 4 2 4 Send Downmix Noize Outs Wide Return and Stereo Return After selecting Pink Noise or Band Pass Noise and entering the Diagnostics Screen the Wide Inputs are muted while noise is applied as a Diagnostics Pink Moise 355 Marge Wide Input source thereby feeding all Sends and Downmix
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