Owner’s ManualPMC16Personal Monitor Controller
PMC16 Owner’s Manual4 featureS • 16 Channel Monitor Mixer With Level, Pan, Mute, Solo, & Reverb Send Control• 16 Preset Locations For Mix &
PMC16 Owner’s Manual5 package contentS The PMC16 was packaged with extreme care. Please take a moment to ensure the items listed below were received a
PMC16 Owner’s Manual6 Quick Start Configuration1. Mount the PMC16 to a mic stand, if desired. 2. If connecting to a wedge monitor, turn off the power
PMC16 Owner’s Manual710. When prompted, store the configuration to a preset. Follow the on-screen instructions to name the preset and select a locatio
PMC16 Owner’s Manual8 panel deScriptionS Top Panel1 2 3 4 5 6 7 891011121. LCD Display This LCD display shows input metering, menus, pages, and param
PMC16 Owner’s Manual93. BACK Button This button navigates back one page when navigating menus. This button also navigates back to the Meters page whe
PMC16 Owner’s Manual107. HIGH Knob This control allows for quick adjustment of the high band shelving filter. This control affects all outputs and is
PMC16 Owner’s Manual11Rear/Side Panels213 54 6 7 89101. Power Supply Input Jack Used for providing power to the PMC16. Connect only the included powe
PMC16 Owner’s Manual125. DSC Input Port This port allows for future expansion of the PMC16’s feature set.6. USB Port This Mini USB port is used for
PMC16 Owner’s Manual13 Mic Stand Mounting inStructionS To install the PMC16 to a mic stand:1. Align the mounting hole on the bottom of the PMC16’s ch
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PMC16 Owner’s Manual14 Making connectionS–cabling PowerUse only the included power supply for supplying power to the PMC16. A power supply with the in
PMC16 Owner’s Manual15BLU linkBLU link is a proprietary point to point networking protocol that requires CAT5e or better cable. The BLU link ports are
PMC16 Owner’s Manual16 applicationS Personal Monitoring w/dbx TR1616BLU link LOOP OUT-->IN-->BLU linkReceive Bank: 1Transmit Bank: 11Mixer Outpu
PMC16 Owner’s Manual17 applicationS Personal Monitoring w/dbx TR1616BLU link LOOP OUT-->IN-->BLU linkReceive Bank: 1Transmit Bank: 11Mixer Outpu
PMC16 Owner’s Manual18Personal Monitoring w/BSS Audio Soundweb London SystemBLU link OUT to PMC16 BLU link IN--><--BLU link INReceive Bank: 1Tra
PMC16 Owner’s Manual19Personal Monitoring w/BSS Audio Soundweb London SystemBLU link OUT to PMC16 BLU link IN--><--BLU link INReceive Bank: 1Tra
PMC16 Owner’s Manual2016 x 16 Digital Snake w/Personal MonitoringBLU link LOOP OUT to IN-->SNAKE IN--><--SNAKE OUTSNAKE OUT--><--SNAKE
PMC16 Owner’s Manual2116 x 16 Digital Snake w/Personal MonitoringBLU link LOOP OUT to IN-->SNAKE IN--><--SNAKE OUTSNAKE OUT--><--SNAKE
PMC16 Owner’s Manual2232 x 32 Digital Snake w/Personal MonitoringPower SupplyPower SupplyBLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP INBLU link from SNAKE OUT (100 m/3
PMC16 Owner’s Manual2332 x 32 Digital Snake w/Personal MonitoringPower SupplyPower SupplyBLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP INBLU link from SNAKE OUT (100 m/3
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer’s Name: dbxManufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USAdeclares that the product: Pro
PMC16 Owner’s Manual24 the lcd diSplay Introduction To The Meters PageThe Meters page is the first page displayed on the LCD display after boot up and
PMC16 Owner’s Manual251. Meters These meters display input level for all 16 channels.2. Preset Number Displays the number of the currently loaded pr
PMC16 Owner’s Manual26 Setup Mode–the Setup Wizard & Setup MenuS Setup Mode IntroductionSetup Mode allows the system engineer to initially configur
PMC16 Owner’s Manual27The Setup WizardThe Setup Wizard allows for quick and easy configuration of the PMC16. To enter and navigate the Setup Wizard:1.
PMC16 Owner’s Manual28Setup Wizard OptionsWhen using the Setup Wizard, the system engineer can either run through the entire Setup Wizard or run throu
PMC16 Owner’s Manual29• OTHER–Select this option when you wish to independently route BLU link channels to the PMC16 or select a range of consecutive
PMC16 Owner’s Manual30The Setup MenusThe Setup Menus allow the system engineer to manually edit individual elements of the configuration and set global
PMC16 Owner’s Manual31Setup Menu Options Many of the Setup menus contain parameters which are automatically set after running and completing the Setup
PMC16 Owner’s Manual32control, providing variable control ranging from normal stereo to mono summed. Because of this, a stereo linked channel pair can
PMC16 Owner’s Manual33STEREO WIDTHThe Stereo Width parameter is automatically set when running and completing the Setup Wizard. It can also be manuall
Support/Service contact If you require technical support, contact dbx Technical Support. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the ser
PMC16 Owner’s Manual34The limiter’s attack and release characteristics are program dependent, adapting to the envelope as it changes. This provides a
PMC16 Owner’s Manual35UTILITYThis menu allows the system engineer to set global parameters. The available options are:• LCD CONTRAST: Adjusts the bri
PMC16 Owner’s Manual36 live Mode–the pMc16 Monitor Mixer Live Mode IntroductionLive Mode is the normal operating mode of the PMC16 and is the mode in
PMC16 Owner’s Manual37The PMC16 monitor mixer consists of the following four pages:METERS PAGEPreset1IO148kMIXERLEVELSEFFECTLEVELSPANRLThis is the firs
PMC16 Owner’s Manual38PAN PAGEPreset1IO148kMIXERLEVELSEFFECTLEVELSPANRLThe Pan page allows you to adjust each channel’s pan setting. The Pan page can
PMC16 Owner’s Manual39Using Multi-SelectThe PMC16’s operation was designed to provide an efficient workflow. There is a feature which was designed to al
PMC16 Owner’s Manual40Using GroupsGroups are configured in Setup Mode and can be used to group multiple channels together, allowing them to be controll
PMC16 Owner’s Manual41Adjusting Channel LevelsThe Levels page allows you to adjust each channel’s level.To adjust a channel’s Level:1. Press the <
PMC16 Owner’s Manual42Adjusting Channel PansThe Pan page allows you to adjust each channel’s pan setting.To adjust a channel’s pan:1. Press the <P
PMC16 Owner’s Manual43Adjusting Effect SendsThe Effects page allows you to adjust each channel’s effect send level.To adjust a channel’s effect send l
Warranty 1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty.
PMC16 Owner’s Manual44Using The Solo FunctionSoloing channels allows the user to focus on specific channels for editing. Solo states are global and are
PMC16 Owner’s Manual45Using The Mute FunctionMuting channels allows the user to eliminate channels from the mix which they do not want to hear. Mute s
PMC16 Owner’s Manual46Using The Clear FunctionThe clear function allows all active mutes or solos to be cleared very quickly. To clear all soloed chan
PMC16 Owner’s Manual47Using The Global Trim FunctionThe Global Trim function allows you to adjust the levels of all 16 channels in unison, while retai
PMC16 Owner’s Manual48 the top panel knobS The four knobs on the top panel of the PMC16 provide quick access to the following PMC16 global parameters:
PMC16 Owner’s Manual49 preSetS Presets allow for the storing of the “configuration” and the “mix”. All parameters which are set after running the Setup
PMC16 Owner’s Manual50There are 3 options available when entering the Presets Menu. They are:• OVERWRITE CURRENT PRESET–Use this option to quickly up
PMC16 Owner’s Manual51To store a preset:1. Press the <PRESET> button.2. Turn the <DATA> encoder to highlight the “STORE” option then pre
PMC16 Owner’s Manual52 factory reSet The PMC16 provides a factory reset function for resetting all parameters within the device back to the factory de
PMC16 Owner’s Manual53 firMWare updateS The PMC16’s installed firmware version can be found on the bottom of the LCD display during boot up or in the “
PMC16 Owner’s Manualtoc table of contentS INTRODUCTION ... 1 PHILOSOPHY ...
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SpecificationS AUDIO PERFORMANCEFrequency Response: +0/-0.2 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Measured at 0 dBu output level)Dynamic Range: >108 dB unwei
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PMC16 Owner’s Manual1 introduction Thank you for choosing the dbx© PMC16 personal monitor controller. The PMC16 is a digital remote control providing
PMC16 Owner’s Manual2 philoSophy The PMC16 is a digital remote control consisting of a monitor mixer, a reverb effect processor, and a global processi
PMC16 Owner’s Manual3The PMC16 receives audio via the BLU link audio over Ethernet protocol. When assigning BLU link audio channels to the PMC16, each
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