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Installation and User Guide

BM-A1-64DANTE

DANTE & AES67 Confidence Monitor

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Summary of Contents for BM-A1-64DANTE

Page 1: ...Installation and User Guide BM A1 64DANTE DANTE AES67 Confidence Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 ...

Page 2: ...ecycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product User s Notice and disclaimer No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a database system or translated w...

Page 3: ...allation 9 Hardware Considerations 9 Power Supply Considerations 9 Fuses And Ratings 9 Unit Connections 9 DANTE Inputs 9 Analogue Outputs 9 AES EBU Output 9 USB Port 9 Configuration 10 Dante Controller 10 Operation 11 Front Panel Operation 11 Single channel monitor mode 11 Multi channel monitor mode 11 Presets 12 Storing a Preset 12 Recalling a Preset 12 Clearing a channel from the monitor mix 12 ...

Page 4: ...paratus There are no user replaceable fuses 19 An external over current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this apparatus This protection device must be installed according to current wiring regulations In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug 20 If an extension power cable or adaptor is used ensure that the total power rating of the power cable and...

Page 5: ...owhead symbol within 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions and maintenance servicing i...

Page 6: ...stalled the unit Important Please do take the time to register your BM A1 64DANTE with Bel Digital Audio Ltd by emailing us the unit s serial number and your contact details to info beldigital com Thank you Environment The BM A1 64DANTE s range of operating temperature and relative humidity RH are as follows Temperature 5ºC to 40ºC RH Operating 20 to 80 What s In The Box Unpacking Unpack the BM A1...

Page 7: ...es the front speakers and the headphone output Preset 1 and 2 Two preset memory locations are available to enable instant recall of user channel monitor combinations CLR The clear button allows the user to clear all channels currently routed to the monitor speakers For protection against unintended operation it is necessary to press and hold the CLR button for approximately 2 seconds in order to a...

Page 8: ...U OUTPUT Balanced AES output XLR which carries the same audio as the left and right speaker DANTE AUDIO NETWORK PRIMARY RJ45 Dante port for the primary network DANTE AUDIO NETWORK SECONDARY RJ45 Dante port for the secondary redundant network USB Type B USB socket providing access for firmware updates PSU1 PSU2 AC inputs 2 x IEC sockets Autoranging from 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz PRIMARY SECONDARY DA...

Page 9: ... It is always active USB Port The BM A1 64DANTE includes a USB Type B socket The function of this port is for firmware updates Bel Digital Audio Ltd Hardware Considerations The BM A1 64DANTE is built in a 1U 19 enclosure It is intended to be permanently installed in a standard 19 equipment rack There are ventilation grilles in the top bottom and both sides of the enclosure and care must be taken t...

Page 10: ...Controller application again Dante Controller When shipped the BM A1 64DANTE is configured to monitor the first 64 channels on a Dante network and operate at a sampling frequency of 48 kHz However a Dante network may have a channel count of up to 512 channels with multiple 3rd party Dante devices connected to the network It is therefore possible to configure the Dante monitor so that it monitors a...

Page 11: ... 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 PRESET 1 2 Scroll through channels to monitor Hint the quickest way to enter single channel mode if blue Channel Select LEDs are visible on the front panel is to press and hold the clear button CLR see Front Panel Description on page 7 and Clearing an entire monitor mix on page 12 Multi channel monitor mode ...

Page 12: ...ls selected indicated by their blue Channel Select LEDs being illuminated choose which Preset location to use Press and hold the chosen Preset button either Preset 1 or Preset 2 see item on Front Panel Description on page 7 The Preset button will flash Continue to press the button until the button stops flashing The Preset has now been stored with the current monitor mix Recalling a Preset Press t...

Page 13: ...ings are stored upon power down L Treb 0 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 PSU 1 PSU 2 R L Bass 4 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 PSU 1 PSU 2 R Treble control Bass control Mute The front panel MUTE button mutes the audio output to the front panel speakers and headphone output It does not affect the rear panel audio outputs When mute is active the MUTE button will illuminate red The display will also indicate that mute is a...

Page 14: ...of speaker outputs on 2 x XLR3M connectors fixed level Noise THD 90 dB w r t maximum output Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB SYNCHRONISATION Source Dante network Master Clock POWER SUPPLY Type 2 x independent switch mode regulated auto ranging Inputs 2 x 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Connectors 2 x IEC with retaining clips PHYSICAL Dimensions w x d x h 482 x 200 x 44 mm 19...

Page 15: ...Bel Digital Audio Limited 3 Horwood Court Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1RD United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1908 641063 Email enquiries beldigital com URL www beldigital com ...

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