Intercom, The intercom explained – Allen&Heath ML4000 USER GUIDE User Manual

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INTERCOM

INTERCOM TRIM. Adjusts the level of the
intercom signal in the console headphones. This is
not affected by the PHONES level. The console
monitor and intercom listen signals are
independently controlled.

LISTEN. Press this switch to route the intercom
signal to the console headphones. You can choose
when you want to listen in to the intercom. This
prevents background noise when you are trying to
monitor the console signals.

CALL. Press this momentary action switch to
signal the intercom. This lights the call lamps on all
connected intercom stations as well as the CALL
lamp in the meterpod.

TALK TO INTERCOM. Press this momentary
switch to talk to all connected intercom stations. It
does not affect any of the console outputs.

CONNECTOR. Rear panel 3-pin XLR female
socket. Connect to the intercom ring using a 2 core
shielded audio cable such as a microphone cable.

The Intercom Explained

A Clearcom compatible interface is built into the
console. This industry standard intercom system
provides two way talk and signal communication so
that technicians and stage crew can communicate
during set up and performance. It uses a three wire
connection such as a microphone cable. The
intercom interfaces with the talkback mic and
console headphones system. This avoids the
difficulty faced by operators in checking problem
sources such as radio mics in the console
headphones while communicating with stage crew
via a separate intercom headset.

It is useful to be able to turn off the intercom audio
while checking console signals and to reduce
unwanted background audio while running the
show. A large yellow lamp in the meterpod lights to
attract the attention of the operator when the
intercom is being signalled, especially useful if
LISTEN is turned off.

The controls are logically grouped near the talkback
section for easy single handed operation of the
listen, signal and talk functions.

LISTEN

TRIM

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TALK TO

INTERCOM

CALL

INTERCOM

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