Allen & Heath ME-1
Personal Mixing System
Overview
The ME Personal Mixing System puts the musician in control
of their own monitor mix. Each performer can be given a tailored setup that
works perfectly for them, whether they crave maximum control over the fine
details of their mix or just want the minimum of keys to press. Operation is
intuitive and elegant, with simple controls, clear visual feedback and custom
naming for instant familiarit and custom naming for instant familiarity.
The cornerstone of the ME System is the ME-1 personal mixer, which is ready to
use with our own iLive and GLD series digital mixers. ME-1 is complemented by
the ME-U hub, which opens up the benefits of ME to users of other professional
digital mixers via DanteTM, EtherSound or MADI. ME-1 also has an Aviom®
compatibility mode for use with Aviom use with ® Pro16® systems. Equally at home on stage, in rehearsal rooms, houses of worship or recording
studios, with ME everyone benefits from slicker soundchecks, lower sound levels
on stage and quicker setups, while the engineer will be saving precious buses
on the mixer and cutting the time spent tweaking monitor mixes. Whether you are
monitoring on headphones, wired or wireless in-ears, using drum thrones or
local speakers, the ME Personal Mixing System offers access to an unprecedented
number of channels, rugged Allen & Heath construction and unrivalled sound
quality.
16
ASSIGNABLE USER KEYS
- Backlit rubber keys make ME-1 controls perfectly visible
in the dark. The 16 user keys can be assigned to a single source (mono or
stereo) or to a Group, with all the convenience of pressing a single button no
matter what you want to control – the vocalist mic, a stereo pair or the whole
drumkit. Preset store/recall can be enabled or disabled per key to present only
the control that is needed.
16 USER PRESETS
- Levels, pan, mutes and key assignments can all be stored and
recalled at the touch of a button.
- Presets for different bands and application scenarios can be
conveniently copied to USB key or the whole configuration saved. Ideal for
archiving or quick transferring to other units.
GROUPS
- Groups make it possible to mix up to 40 sources
with only 16 keys. They also save a lot of buses at the main console: whereas
other personal monitor systems rely on subgroups and pre-mixes sent from the
console, ME-1 has the sophistication to
do it all on-board whilst remaining easy to use
OLED SCREEN
- Provides a clear display of level and pan for the selected
source, system setup and information menus, and a highly responsive stereo
signal meter. Can be dimmed for low-light operation.
CUSTOM
NAMING
- It helps to know which source you are tweaking! ME-1 can
display custom names for all channels and groups. When coupled with an Allen
& Heath GLD or iLive system using dSNAKE, the ME-1 does the work for you by
picking up source names automatically from the stream.
ONE
KNOB CONTROLS EVERYTHING
- A single, large rotary control beneath the display is
used to access and navigate all of ME-1’s most commonly used functions and
menus, including:
- Input control of level & pan
- Group control of master level
- Level/pan for each member of the group
- Control of master EQ and limiter
- Global Trim (simultaneously adjusts all channel levels
to prevent running the mix too hot)
MASTER LEVEL AND KEY
- Dedicated control and key to access the Master 3-band EQ
and limiter settings.
BUILT-IN
AMBIENT MIC
- With ME-1, musicians are not isolated from the rest of
the stage. The ambient mic keeps them in touch with the stage sound and lets
them hear the audience and communicate with each other without the need to pull
out their ear pieces. The local mic level is independent of the master level
control
SOLO
AND MUTE KEYS
- Individual sources, groups or masters can be muted. Use
the Solo key to meter and listen to just their contribution to the mix.
SHIFTED FUNCTIONS
- System setup, standby mode and preset store are protected from accidental operation by holding Shift while pressing other keys. All input levels can be simultaneously trimmed by holding Shift while turning the rotary.
HEADPHONES
- Minijack and 1/4” headphone outputs with powerful,
discrete amplifier design.
MONO
OUT
- 1/4” TRS balanced line out (mix only, no ambient mic).
AUX
INPUT
- Stereo input for local sources such as MP3 players or
click tracks. Sensitivity is well matched to portable consumer devices.
LINK
IN / OUT
- Secure and reliable EtherCon connectors for daisy
chaining or star topology using ME-U or off-the-shelf Ethernet switches for any
number of ME-1 mixers.
DC
IN
- ME-1 can be powered via Cat5 using a PoE switch or the
ME-U hub, or mains powered using the included power supply.
USB
PORT
- For firmware updates and archiving / transferring
individual presets or the full configuration.
FREE STANDING OR SURFACE MOUNTED
- Mount on top of a mic stand with the built-in 3/8” insert, or mount on the side of the stand with the supplied bracket.
Features- Fully
customisable
- Intuitive operation
- Compact, smart design
- 40 sources from GLD or iLive
- Compatible with MADI, DanteTM or EtherSound
- Daisy chain or use standard PoE Ethernet hubs
- 16 assignable keys to suit application
Specifications- Inputs ---------------------- 40
Inputs (CAT5), Stereo Aux, ambient mic
- Outputs ----------------------2 x stereo (Line or Headphones),
mono line out
- Control
Input: ----------------------Level,
Mute, Pan, Solo, Trim All
- Master
Control: ----------------------Level,
Mute, 3-band EQ, Limiter
- Group
Control: ---------------------- Level,
Mute, Level/Pan for sources within a Group
- Groups ---------------------- 16; up to 40 sources assignable
- Presets ----------------------16; Store input levels, Mutes, Pans, Key assign, Names,
Group sources
- Configuration ---------------------- Stores
setup and all presets
- Names ---------------------- Channels, Keys, Unit, Presets, Configuration
- USB Data
Port ----------------------Individual
presets or config transfer, firmware update
- CAT5 ---------------------- Audio
and PoE: Link In and Link Out, locking etherCON connectors
- Stereo
Output ----------------------Stereo 1/4" and 3.5 mm jacks Headphones:
300 mW + 300 mW into 100 Ω load < Maximum +21 dBu
- Mono
Output ----------------------Balanced TRS jack Nominal 0 dBu,
maximum +18 dBu
- AUX
Input ----------------------Stereo 3.5
mm jack Nominal -8 dBu, Maximum +10 dBu Input Impedance >10 kΩ
- AD/DA
Conversion ---------------------- 24-bit
Delta/Sigma, 48 kHz
- Residual
Output Noise ----------------------48 kHz -95 dBu (Level down, 20 to 20
kHz)
- Frequency
Response ----------------------+0/-1 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
- Power Mains: ----------------------100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz In, 12 VDC 1.25 A Out
- Power
over CAT5 Cable (PoE): ----------------------10 W (Requires 13 W from PoE hub)
- Dimensions ---------------------- (W x D x H) 8.9 x 5.9 x 2.2" (225 x 150 x 55 mm)
- Weight ---------------------- 2.0 lb (900 g) including phones hook