Arrakis Systems MARC-15 Manual

MARC-15R A D I O C O N S O L E P R O D U C T STechnical ManualARRAKISadvancedr adioBroadcast ConsolefamilyJanuary 20, 20151.0

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.2The modular mainframe...The meter panel hinges foraccess to console I/O andtrimpotsThe console is compact, low pr

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.4Many modules to choose from...AudUtlCueA/BPgmMicAudUtlExt1PgmTalk toStudioStudioAudUtlExt1PgmStopAutoResetStartTi

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.5Software featuresthe optional PC USB module contains a built-in, Windows compatible,USB sound card for USB connec

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.6The MARC-15 console by Arrakis Systems inc. is the culmination of > 25 years of leadership in the design of an

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.7Stereo Line InputFreq Response- +(-).5dB 20-20kHzS/N- -82dB typ, +8dBu in, +8 dBu outTHD- .01% typ, +8dBu in, +8

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O N2.8POWER SUPPLY110vac - 220 VAC, 50-60 hz, autosensing Certified: UL, CE, CS, CBExternal inline module: 3"W x 5

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS3.0

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe MARC-15 console is designed to be very easy to use. The three sets of VU meters follow the Program and Audi

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SA/B INPUT SELECTORThe module can select between two microphones. The ‘A’ input is activatedwhen the button is N

AudUtlCueA/BPgmLineO P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N S3.2Stereo Line Level Input ModuleA/B INPUT SELECTORThe module can select between two stereo

Thank you for purchasing this product by Arrakis Systems inc. Our company has provided professional audioequipment to the broadcast, commercial audio,

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe PC-USB input ModuleThe PC USB module is ideal for interfacing the con-sole with a Windows PC (XP or VISTA).

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe Telephone Input ModuleOFF-LINE ASSIGNMENT SWITCHThis switch will connect the control room mic to the caller

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe Control Room Monitor systemThe Control Room Monitor system is the main audio moni-toring system for the stu

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe Headphone systemThe Headphone (earphone) system in the MARC-15 console is providedso that audio can be list

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe Cue systemCUE SPEAKERCUE LEVELCONTROL3.7CueMonitorHeadphoneAudUtlExt1PgmStopResetAutoStartTimerOutput Timer

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N S3.8The TimerThe MARC-15 console features a 60 minute up timer. The timer is con-trolled by four buttons on the

O P E R A T I N G I N S TR U C TI O N SThe VU metersThe MARC-15 console features a set of VU meters for all of the console mixing buses (Pgm and Aud a

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS4.0Getting Started: 4.1 - 4.4Mainframe: 4.5Power Supply: 4.6Cabling 4.7Gorunding 4

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.1optional cablesArrakis can supply the audio andlogic cables wired on both endsfor your studio.Basic Des

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SUnpackinga) PACKING SLIPS- do you have everything?Check the Packing Slips that come with the shipment tobe

16. A Product and Cart Combination should bemoved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause the product andthe cart combin

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SBefore you starta) PHYSICAL SPACEIt is important to install the console with sufficient space around it to

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SGetting started... a MUST Read !a) CONSUMER SOURCE EQUIPMENTThe MARC-15 console is designed to be used wit

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SThe Mainframe4.5a) MOUNTINGThe mainframe is tabletop mounted. It does not require screwing down to the tab

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SPower Supply4.6MAIN POWER SUPPLY110vac - 220 VAC,50-60 hz, autosensingCertified: UL, CE, CS, CBExternal in

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SCabling4.7The cables supplied with the MARC-15 are #24 gauge, stranded, CAT5, 20-25 feet long, with RJ45 c

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SGrounding4.8THE BASICS OF GROUND SYSTEMS (IMPORTANT)1) MANY TYPES OF GROUNDSBecause there are several elec

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SGrounding (continued)4.8GROUNDING THE MARC-15 CONSOLE1) CONSOLE CHASSIS GROUNDThe chassis of the MARC-15 i

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SMonitor amp & Speaker WiringThe console has a balanced, line level monitor audio output that is design

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SHeadphone WiringThe console has a built in headphone amplifier that will drive hi impedance headphones and

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SExternal Monitor Input WiringThe console has an external audio input for the monitor system. It is usually

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING—This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used inaccordance w

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SOn Air Light WiringThe console features a sustained reed relay closure for activating an on air light. The

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N STalkback (intercom) WiringThe console has two audio inputs for use in talkback:(1) The console has a balan

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SProgram Output Wiring4.14Main Console OutputsMonitor Inputs and OutputsOutput Module (MARC-OB)TOP REAR VIE

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SMono mic level Input Module Wiring4.15AudUtlCueA/BPgmMic12345678TalkTallyChannel OffGroundChannel OnCoughn

AudUtlCueA/BPgmLineI N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.16Stereo Line Level Input Module Wiring12345678TalkTallyChannel OffGroundChannel OnCo

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SThe PC-USB input Module Wiring4.1712345678Record LogicCh On-off logicGroundGroundncncncncRS232 Logic123456

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SThe Telephone Input Module Wiring4.18AudUtlCueOfflinePgmPhone12345678TalkTallyChannel OffGroundStop LogicC

AudUtlExt1PgmTalk toStudioStudioI N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SThe Studio Monitor Module Wiring4.195) Studio Monitor Board (MARC-STM)1234

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SPC SetupThe MARC-15 PC-USB input modules have a built in sound card. This enables the console to play audi

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SARC-16SW 16 in X 3 out Remote Selector for the MARC-15Adding more Inputs to the MARC-15 ConsoleFor applica

W A R R A N T YARRAKISadvancedr adioWarrantyThis console carries a manufacturer‘s warranty subject to the following guidelines and limitations:A) Exce

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SARC-16SW SoftwareFEATURESClient/Server network control from ANY studioManual Pushbutton control of 16 inpu

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SARC-16SW 16 in X 3 out Remote Selector for the MARC-154.23Broadcast Docking Station IIILGC IN3SAT LGC3CUEC

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SBasic CalibrationWARNINGThe console has been calibrated at the factory to normal +4dBu levels and should n

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N SOutput Bd CalibrationPgm LeftPgm RightPgm monoAud LeftAud RightAud monoUtl LeftUtl RightUtl monoTalkback i

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.26Input board Jumper SetupMic Module (only)Phantom Power‘A’ input‘B’ inputMic & Line (only)MutingCon

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.2712345678TalkTallyChannel OffGroundChannel OnCoughncncLogic12345678(+) in(-) inncGroundncncncnc‘B’ Mono

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.2812345678Left (+) outLeft (-) outRight (+) outGroundncRight (-) outMono out (+)Mono out (-)Program Outp

13.0 Analog Audio WiringThe following sections assume twisted pair, shielded audio cable for all analog wiring. Theillustrations demonstrate how to wi

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.3013.3 Transformer Balanced Output to Balanced Console InputTransformer sources require a fixed impedanc

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.3113.5 Use of an Isolation Transformer to convert an UnbalancedSource into a Balanced SourceIn some situ

Software End User License AgreementThis product contains software licensed from Arrakis Systems inc. and possibly from other software companies. Own-e

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.3213.6 Console Balanced Output to Balanced InputBalanced inputs and outputs are the best method to rejec

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.3313.8 Console Balanced Output to Transformer InputTransformer sources require a fixed impedance for pro

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.34Ground Loopsa) A GROUND LOOP CAUSES 60 CYCLE HUMA ground loop exists when there is more than one groun

I N S TA L L A TI O N I N S T R U C TI O N S4.35Ground Loops (continued)e) BREAKING A GROUND LOOP WITH AN AUDIO ISOLATION TRANSFORMERIn cases where th

DHD-LIVE FORTHE MARC CONSOLE5.0

5.1Getting StartedIncluded with an ARC series console (with a USB channel) is a free copy of DHD-Live. This software is the ultimate live assist tool

SERVICE & MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONSS E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C E6.0

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EGeneral Repair ConsiderationsWARNINGThe console should be repaired by qualified, professional, & experien

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EOpening the ConsoleWARNINGThe console should be repaired by qualified, professional, & experienced, audio

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C ERemoving an Input ModuleThe input modules have a single bus ribbon cable that connects them to the motherboar

ARRAKISadvancedr adioTable of Contents1.6Section One IntroductionSection Two Product DescriptionSection Three Operation InstructionsSection Four Insta

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C ERemoving the Studio Monitor ModuleThe studio monitor module has two bus ribbon cables that connects it to the

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C ERemoving the Output ModuleThe output module has four cables that connect it to the motherboard and the VUmete

CueMonitorHeadphoneAudUtlExt1PgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BPgmAudUtlCueA/BP

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EReplacing ICsICs must be replaced with care. Most ICs in the console are socketed so that they can be replace

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EElectronic Block Diagram6.5FADERPGMCuePGMAUDCUEONLogicLogicLogicTrimTrimTrimFADERMUTEFADERMUTEPGMAUDAIRLOGICF

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EMic Module6.6‘A’ inputmic preampSSM2019‘B’ inputmic preampSSM2019Start RelayStop Relay2N3904relay driversA/B

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EStereo Line Module6.7‘A’ inputtrimpots‘B’ inputtrimpots‘A’ inputpreampNE5532‘B’ inputmic preampNE5532Start Re

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EPC-USB module6.8USB chipPCM290012MHzclock‘B’ inputmic preampSSM20192N3904RS232 logicdriversA/B LogicCD4049Pgm

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EPhone Module6.9InputtrimpotOutputtrimportPhone inputpreampNE5532Phone outputampNE5532Start RelayStop Relay2N3

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EStudio Monitor Module6.10Ext 1InputtrimpotsExt 1InputampNE5532Monitor LeftOutput trimpotMonitor LeftOutput am

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O NPRODUCTDESCRIPTION2.0

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EOutput Module6.11Cue SumAmpNE5532Pgm SumAmpNE5532Aud SumAmpNE5532Utl SumAmpNE5532Phone Sum AmpsNE5532Headphon

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EFactory ServiceTechnical QuestionsArrakis Systems maintains a staff of friendly broadcast engineers, design e

S E R V I C E & M A I N T E N A N C EFactory Service (continued)Warranty Replacement of PartsTo have a part replaced under warranty, you must:1) P

P R O D U C T D E S C R I P TI O NProduct Description2.1MARC-15Modular Advanced Radio Console (MARC)The MARC-15 modular analog console comes in a sing