Allen & Heath ML3000-32A Console

ALLEN ML300032A Details ^top

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ML3000 15 buss live sound VCA console 32 mono + 2 Stereo

Never before has a fully equipped VCA desk been accessible to so many people. Once again we've applied our design skills to making a previously exclusive technology affordable to people on a real world budget.

Allen and Heath have also included their unique LCRplus panning system, bringing sophisticated signal imaging within reach for smaller shows. All this power is harnessed in a remarkably compact console which is a real pleasure to drive thanks to its simple, uncluttered control layout.

Dual Functionality
GRP/Aux mode switches reverse the group fader and aux rotary master sections to allow you to choose any combination of up to 8 Aux sends and up to 4 audio subgroups on fader masters with inserts and full metering.

A Centre Mode switch converts the 100mm C fader to an engineer's listen wedge control with insert

4 Audio Groups
Assigned from paired routing buttons and pan from channel. Groups are routed to LCRplus via a single button

8 VCA Groups
Using a similar soft-controlled system and the same CPU as the ML4000. Master View button allows checking of selected group assignments. High quality VCA's are fitted to mono and stereo input channels

8 Auxiliary Sends
5-8 with faders on masters. 7-8 can be configured as stereo pre/post fade pair for i.e.m. Auxes 1- 4 have rotary masters in Group Mode, and fader masters with inserts in Aux Mode. Auxes have balanced XLR outputs

LCRplus Panning
Available from channels and groups. Uses blend and pan controls to allow any signal positioning across the C and LR busses

8x4 Matrix
Fed from the groups and the LR and C busses. With inserts and external input. Matrix has VU meter access

8 Mute Groups
Input channels have soft mutes and are part of the mute grouping and MIDI control. Soft assignment is the same as ML4000

4 Band EQ
‘Responsive’ feel with separate controls for sweep and cut/boost on mid bands

2 Dual Stereo Channels
Additional to the channel count, mixable A&B [TRS] inputs with gain, 4 band EQ and mono summing

ML Mic Pre with swept HPF
Same extended frequency response through signal path as the ML5000. Swept off - 400Hz HPF. New pot law for smoother gain range with swept HPF

Balanced XLR plus Inserts
Gold plated XLR connectors. Inserts [TRS] on channels, fader masters, auxes 5-8 and LCR

PAFL system
PFL overrides AFL. Led status indicators on channels and global status indication on meterbridge

128 Snapshot memories
Show automation of VCA assignment / mute ‘scenes’ via MIDI/RS232 and ‘Archiver’ software

Talkback
Talk to any of the fader master group/aux and LRC outputs via TB enable switches with led in each section. +48V and trim control for mic

Engineer’s Toolbox
Phones, wedge and local monitor controls, - 20dB ‘dim’ when TB active. Pink noise and oscillator, ground compensated direct outs on channels, 2TRK, LR & C monitor selection with mono check. VU metering has built in peak led. TB/OSC output [TRS]

Lamps
3 XLR lamp sockets are provided

Configuration options
Internal jumpers to configure Aux1 to direct out, pre/post direct out, pre/post EQ/pre-insert for the pre-fader source.

Isolate pre-fade from channel mute. Pre insert / post fade for 2 track recording source

INPUTS
Mic (Pad out) XLR balanced, pin2+ 2kohm variable -60 to -10dBu Max +11dBu
Mic/Line (Pad in) >10kohm variable -40 to +10dBu Max +31dBu
Stereo ST 1-4 TRS jack balanced, tip+ >20kohm variable -18 to +6dBu Max +27dBu
2-Track TRS jack balanced, tip+ >20kohm +4dBu Max +25dBu
Matrix Ext in TRS jack balanced, tip+ >20kohm 0Bu Max +21dBu
INSERTS
Input TRS jack tip send, ring return 0dBu Max +21dBu
Output TRS jack tip send, ring return -2dBu Max +21dBu
Matrix TRS jack tip send, ring return -2dBu Max +21dBu
OUTPUTS
L,R,C XLR balanced, pin2+ <75ohm 0dBu Max +23dBu
Grp 1-4 XLR balanced, pin2+ <75ohm 0dBu Max +23dBu
Aux 1-8 XLR balanced, pin2+ <75ohm 0dBu Max +23dBu
Matrix 1-4 XLR balanced, pin2+ <75ohm 0dBu Max +21dBu
Direct out TRS jack ground comp, tip+ <50ohm 0dBu Max +21dBu
2-Track TRS jack ground comp, tip+ <50ohm -2dBu Max +21dBu
Local Monitor TRS jack ground comp, tip+ <50ohm 0dBu Max +21dBu
Headphones TRS jack tip left, ring right for stereo headphones >30ohms

ML3000-32 252 (9.9) 640 (25.2) 110(4) 1396(55) 40 (88lb)

ALLEN ML300032A Specs ^top

Technical Specifications
0 dBu = 0.775 Volts rms

Operating Levels
Channels 0dBu Headroom +21dB
Mix -2dBu Headroom +23dB

Frequency Response
Mic to main output (+40dB) 20Hz to 30kHz +0/-0.5dB
Line to main output (0dB) 20Hz to 30kHz +0/-0.5dB

Distortion @1kHz +14dBu
THD+noise < 0.01%

CMRR Common mode rejection @1kHz
Mic (+40dB) > 80dB
Mic + Pad (0dB) > 50dB

Crosstalk Referred to driven channel @1kHz
Channel to channel < -95dB
Mute shutoff < -90dB
Fader shutoff < -90dB

Noise Performance
Measured rms 22Hz to 22kHz unweighted
Mic EIN with 150 ohm source -128dB
Residual output noise < -98dBu
Mix noise, nothing routed < -94dBu
Mix noise, 24 channels routed < -82dBu

Metering
Reading 0vu = 0dBu at XLR outputs
LED meters Peak reading, 3 colours
VU meters Ave reading, Illuminated moving coil
Peak indicators 5dB before clip, multi-point sensing
Input meters 4 segment LED (sig, 0, +6, pk)
Group/Matrix meters VU
L,R,C meters VU and 16 segment LED

Channel Filters
Slope 12dB/oct high pass
Frequency OFF to 400Hz variable

Mono Equaliser
HF +/-15dB, 12kHz Shelf
HM +/-15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz bell
LM +/-15dB, 35Hz to 1kHz bell
LF +/-15dB, 60Hz Shelf

Stereo Equaliser
HF +/-15dB, 12kHz shelf
HM +/-15dB, 2.5kHz bell
LM +/-15dB, 250Hz bell
LF +/-15dB, 60Hz shelf

Lamp Connectors
Connector XLR-F 4pin
Rating 12V 400mA max

ALLEN ML300032A Documentation ^top

ML3000: Associated Downloads:

Brochure ...590KB.pdf
Includes details of features plus technical specs, dimensions and connections info

Applications Guide - LCRplus ...169KB.pdf
Guide to using blend and pan controls to position the signal across the C and LR busses

Cue sheet ...1.18MB.pdf
For recording ML3000 console settings

Dimensions / flightcasing diagrams ...116KB.pdf

Front panel diagram / control layout ...788KB.pdf
Zoomable line drawing of control surface

Quick start guide ...247KB.pdf
Fast introduction to the console - ideal for guest users

Rear panel diagram / connector layout ...608KB.pdf
Zoomable line drawing of connector panel

Applications guide - VCA mixing ...332KB.pdf
Guide to the whys and hows of using ML3000's VCA groups

Block diagram ...146KB.pdf

User guide ...3.66MB.pdf
Full 48 page guide

Archiver software ...1.61MB.exe
A Windows application that runs on a PC connected to your console. It lets you save the console settings and snapshot memories to a disk file. Use this to archive your settings as a backup or for future recall. The same software works with ML5000, ML4000 and ML3000.

Operating software ...96KB.zip
This software controls the console internal computer. The same software works with both the ML3000, ML4000 and ML5000 consoles and sidecars. Hardware links on the console cpu board automatically determine the console type. The software is loaded into the console through its RS232 port. Make sure you update both the console and any sidecars to run the same version.

Mixing Live With VCAs ...968KB.pdf
A plain-English guide that takes the mystery out of VCA mixing. Perfect as an introduction for first time VCA users or as a quick reference.

ML3000 Sys-Link Fitting Instructions ...1.08mb.pdf
System for connecting ML3000 to all other ML consoles

ALLEN ML300032A Downloads ^top

ML5000 / ML4000 / ML3000 operating software
This software controls the console's internal computer. The same software works with the ML3000, ML4000 and ML5000 consoles and sidecars. Hardware links on the console cpu board automatically determine the console type. The software is loaded into the console through its RS232 port. Make sure you update both the console and any sidecars to run the same version.

Loading instructions

Release notes

How to verify the operating software version installed on your console / sidecar

Download software (V1.32)...96KB zip file.

ML Archiver and Snapshot Manager Software V2.00
This software is a Windows application that runs on a PC connected to your console. It lets you save the console settings and snapshot memories to a disk file. Use this to archive your settings as a backup or for future recall. Snapshots can be named within a file for easy identification. Useful editing functions are included so you can create new files by re-ordering and copying existing snapshots.

The Snapshot Manager lets you access the console 128 on-board memories. Mute and VCA assignments can be stored in these memories for instant recall. This provides powerful automation for show control using cue and scene changes triggered manually or via MIDI.

How to install on your PC

Release notes

Download software...1.57MB exe file.