Allen&Heath ME-1 - Manual (Page 12)

User Guide – AP8997_2 12 ALLEN & HEATH
6.
Installing ME-1
6.1 Mounting the unit
6.2 Cat5 cable
Use STP (shielded twisted pair) CAT5e or
higher cables. Those with both foil and
braided screens provide shielding from
interference and are generally more rugged.
Stranded core cables are less prone to
damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled.
ME-1 provides locking Neutrik EtherCon
sockets to protect the connections and
ensure suitability for touring. Use cables fitted
with locking EtherCon plugs.
Maximum length per cable
= 100m (330’)
6.3 Ethernet Switch
For parallel connection of multiple ME-1
mixers each with their own cable you can use
a standard off-the-shelf Ethernet switch.
Note Aviom® A-Net 16 is not compatible
with standard Ethernet switches.
An unmanaged 100 Mbit/s (Fast Ethernet) or
Gigabit switch is suitable.
Note The use of a 3-layer PoE switch is not
recommended.
For PoE (Power over Ethernet) either of the
two standards 802.3af (15.4W at source) or
802.at (25.5W at source) is suitable. Check
that the overall power rating is enough to
provide for all ME-1 mixers you wish to
connect (allow 15W per mixer).
The Allen & Heath ME-U hub provides PoE
and connections for up to 10 ME-1 mixers.
From mixer or hub
Surface mount – Non-slip feet
Note Do not place near hot equipment.
Top of stand mount – 3/8” thread
Note Ensure the mic stand is stable.
Push in
headphones
hook
Side of stand mount – Bracket supplied
Microphone stand
Plinth mount – Holes for 6B screws
To next ME-1
(If daisy chained)
Out Link In