Cloud Electronics ME-1B - Manual (Page 2)

ME-1 Series Installation Guide v2.0 2
Introduction
The ME-1 is a remote mic input module for use with the Cloud DCM1 range of Digitally Controlled Mixers. It cannot be used with
any other Cloud product.
NOTE 1: All references to “DCM1” in this Installation Guide can be taken to apply to all models in the DCM1 range.
NOTE 2: Unless specifically stated otherwise, all references to “ME-1” in this Installation Guide can be taken to apply to all ME-1
mechanical and cosmetic variants.
This document provides information on how to connect ME-1s into an audio system based on a DCM1. Further information on
configuring the DCM1 itself for use with ME-1s can be found in the DCM1 Installation and User Guide.
The ME-1 (UK version) and ME-1A (US version) allow one or two microphones to be connected to a DCM1-based audio system.
The modules act as a 2-into-1 mixer, i.e., if two mics are in use, a mono sum of the two is sent to the DCM1 for routing to the
zone(s). The two microphone channels are identical.
The ME-1M (“Media” version) is a single-channel 100 mm x 50 mm “Euro-module”; it is electrically identical to one channel of
either a ME-1 or ME-1A.
The mic input connector(s) are 3-pin latching female XLRs, wired to the industry-standard pinout:
PIN FUNCTION
1 Ground
2 Signal ‘hot’ (+, phase)
3 Signal ‘cold’ (-, antiphase)
Phantom power (12 V) can be activated by a rear jumper (see below), permitting the use of either dynamic or condenser microphones.
Between -85 dB and +60 dB of gain adjustment is available with the faceplate control to suit almost all types of microphone; when
the module is in use, mic volume is adjusted with this control alone. HF and LF EQ adjustment is provided via two screwdriver-
operated preset controls; these should be adjusted using the microphone (and ideally, the speaker him/herself) for optimum clarity.
See the DCM1 Installation and User Guide (Configuration; Installer Mode; Routing Menu; Enable Mic Inputs), for details of how an ME-1
input module is activated.
Mounting - mechanical
ME-1 (UK version)
The Cloud ME-1 fits a standard UK-style dual-gang electrical back box. The box used should have a depth of at least 35 mm.
2 x M3.5 screws are supplied with the module.
ME-1A (US version)
The Cloud ME-1A fits a standard US dual-gang electrical ‘J’ box in vertical orientation. The box used should have a depth of at least
1¼”. 4 x 6-32 screws are required to secure the module.