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User’s Manual
MP 101 Series
Microphone to Line Preamplifi ers
68-992-02 Rev. A
05 09
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Precautions Safety Instructions � English Warning Power sources � This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it. the literature provided with the equipment.
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment i
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Table of Contents Chapter One � Introduction ................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2 About the MP 101, MP 101 AAP, and MP 101 D .............. 1-2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter Two � MP 101 ............................................................... 2-1 Rear Panel Features ............................
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Table of Contents Chapter Four � MP 101 D ....................................................... 4-1 About the MP 101 D ................................................................. 4-2 Rear Panel Features ................................................................... 4-2 Power input ............................................................................ 4-2 Audio output (line level) ....................................................... 4-3 Remote connection ...............
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MP 101 Series Chapter One 1 Introduction About this Manual About the MP 101, MP 101 AAP, and MP 101 D Features
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Introduction About this Manual This manual contains information about the MP 101, the MP 101 AAP, and the MP 101 D microphone to line preamplifi ers and provides instructions on how to mount and operate these units. About the MP 101, MP 101 AAP, and MP 101 D The Extron MP 101, MP 101 AAP, and MP 101 D (the MP 101 Series) are high quality microphone to line level audio preamplifi ers. These products can add microphone capability to most Extron audio and switcher systems. The MP 101 is rac
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Flexible mounting options — The MP 101 can be mounted on a rack, on a table, or under furniture. The MP 101 AAP mounts into various Extron architectural products. The MP 101 D is wall mountable using standard, off-the-shelf mounting accessories. External international power supply — The autoswitchable, 12 VDC, 1 A external power supply provides worldwide power compatibility (Extron part #70-380-01). 1-3 MP 101 Series � Introduction
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MP 101 Series Chapter Two 2 MP 101 Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Mounting the MP 101 Adjusting the MP 101 Remote Control
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MP 101 The Extron MP 101 is a high performance, microphone to line level audio preamplifi er. Rear Panel Features 5 MP 101 LINE OUTPUT MIC TO LINE PREAMPLIFIER POWER 12V MIC 0.5A MAX INPUT REMOTE 10V VOL/MUTE 1 2 3 4 Power input Power — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply into this a 2-pin, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The power supply is included with the unit. The power connector on the rear panel is orange; however, N the plug for the power cord may be either orange or blue. E
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Smooth Ridges SECTION A–A Power Supply Tie Wrap Output Cord 3/16" (5 mm) Max Orange Captive Screw Connector Your MP 101 may have shipped with a blue captive screw N plug. The blue connector does not have the extended tail or the included tie-wrap. C Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before installing the captive screw connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and can be easily pulled out. They may also break after being bent several times. W
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MP 101, cont’d Remote connection Remote — An optional 3-pin, captive screw connector allows d a wall mounted audio controller or MediaLink product to remotely control volume and mute levels for the MP 101 unit. See “Remote Control”, later in this chapter, for more information. Audio output (line level) Line Output — A 3-pin, captive screw connector outputs to e audio mixers, amps switchers, or other non-microphone audio equipment. 3/16" CAUTION (5 mm) MAX For unbalanced audio, connec
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Mounting the MP 101 There are many optional accessories for mounting the MP 101. They include the following: Projector mounting options • PMK 100 Mini Projector (part #70-217-01) • PMK 300 Multi-Product Projector (part #70-374-01 ) • PMK 350 Low Profi le Multi-Product Projector (part #70-563-02/03 ) Rack mounting options • RSF 123 1U 3.5" Deep (part #60-190-20) • RSB 123 1U 3.5" Deep Basic (part #60-604-20) • RSU 126 1U 6" D Universal (part #
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MP 101, cont’d Rack installation The MP 101 can be rack mounted using either the VersaTools 19" 1U rack shelf (part #60-190-20), basic VersaTools rack shelf (part #60-604-20), a standard universal 1U rack shelf (part #60-190-01), or a 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01). The fi gure below shows the VersaTools rack shelf, and the fi gure on the following page shows a standard rack shelf. On the standard rack shelf, there are eight mounting locations at the front of the shelf and eight at
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1U Universal Rack Shelf 1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate 1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate 1/8 Rack Width Front False Faceplate Both front false faceplates use 2 screws. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Use 2 mounting holes on Screws opposite corners. Back of the rack installation The MP 101 can be conveniently mounted on the rear of a rack by using the Extron MBB 100 Back of Rack Mounting Kit (part #70-367-01). This mounting option allows the MP 101 to be vertically positioned. 1. Attach the tw
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MP 101, cont’d Inside Outside Furniture mounting In addition to using the MP 101 on a rack, you can mount it on furniture using the optional MBU Mini Under-Desk Mount Kit (part #70-212-01). To use this option, do the following: 1. Remove the rubber feet if they were previously installed. 2. Attach one of the mounting brackets to the MP 101, as shown below. a. Remove the two machine screws from one side of the unit. Save these screws for future use. b. After lining up a bracket with t
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b. At each mark, drill a 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot hole approximately 0.25" (6 mm) deep in the mounting surface. c. Insert provided #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 0.25" (6 mm) of the screw protrudes. d. Align the bracket slots with the wood screws and place the unit against the mounting surface. e. Slide the unit either forward or backward until the screws are in contact with the edge of the bracket slots. T
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MP 101, cont’d Remote Control The wiring and control options described below pertain to all models in the MP 101 series. Remote connector wiring As shown below, Pin 1 is 10 VDC reference voltage. Pin 2 is volume control DC voltage; range is 0 to 10 V, where 0 V is mute and 10 V provides maximum volume. Pin 3 is ground. N All nominal levels are at ±10%. REMOTE 123 10V VOL/MUTE MP 101 LINE 1 OUTPUT MIC TO LINE PREAMPLIFIER MAX 2K POWER 2 12V 10K MIC 0.5A MAX INPUT REMOTE MUTE MIN 10V 3 VOL/MU
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MP 101 Series Chapter Thr 3 ee MP 101 AAP Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Adjusting the MP 101 AAP Mounting the MP 101 AAP Remote Control
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MP 101 AAP The Extron MP 101 AAP is a high performance microphone to line level audio preamplifi er. The three models are two-space MP 101 AAPs in black, white, and RAL 9010 (Eurowhite). Rear Panel Features MP 101 AAP MIC TO LINE POWER PREAMPLIFIER 12V LINE 0.2A MAX OUTPUT REMOTE PHANTOM LOW CUT OFF ON OFF ON 10V VOL/MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 Power input Power — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply into this a captive screw connector. The power supply is included with the unit. T
