MIDAS HUB4 Monitor System Hub User Guide

Quick Start Guide

HUB4

Monitor System Hub with 4 PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ports for Personal Mixers or Compatible Stage Boxes, 48/44.1 kHz AES50 In and  Through, StageConnect, and 16-Channel Analogue Out

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! ATTENTION

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high- quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre- installed. All other installation or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

**** This symbol, wherever it appears,  alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A  grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS  plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE  Directive  (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment(EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,  your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.

18. Do not install in a confined space,  such as a bookcase or similar unit.

19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.

21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon,  Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe  Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

Introduction

Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the HUB4 Monitor System Hub!
Features

• Personal monitoring system hub with PoE remote powering for up to 4 DP48 personal mixers and compatible stage boxes
• AES50 IN and THRU ports for cascading hubs or stage boxes with 48 bidirectional channels at 44.1/48 kHz
• 16 balanced analog outputs for sending 4×2 personal stereo mixes to IEM transmitters in the side rack
• Channel naming and Group assignments can be distributed from compatible M32 consoles
• Midas DL8 Stage Boxes can be connected and powered from ports 1-4
• Personal mix outputs can be monitored via AES50 upstream to connected consoles
• Supports remote control forwarding of a DP48 personal mixer to another DP48
• Front panel buttons for sending signals to analog output groups 1-4, for StageConnect, and for AES50-A upstream
• StageConnect output with phantom power for connecting other StageConnect devices, providing 32-channel audio transmission at sub-millisecond latency, 24-Bit uncompressed PCM, 44.1/48 kHz, using balanced XLR cable (110-Ohm DMX recommended)
• Remote operation via shielded CAT5e cable up to 260 ft / 80 m recommended
• Features Neutrik etherCON* AES50 network ports
• Rugged 1U chassis for durability in portable applications
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
• 10-Year Warranty Program
• Designed and engineered in the U.K.
• Warranty details can be found at musictribe.com.
  About this manual
  This is the operation manual for the HUB4 Monitor System Hub. This manual is intended to help get your unit installed and in operation as quickly as possible by giving you unpacking, installation, connection, setting up, and operating instructions. To help familiarise you with the  HUB4, there is a description of the top and rear panels, along with easy-to-follow user instructions.

HUB4 Controls

Step 2: Controls

1. AES50-A / SYNC MASTER EtherCON sockets provide up to 48 bidirectional channels at 48/44.1 kHz connection to digital consoles, stage boxes, DP48 personal mixers, and other compatible AES50-based devices. The AES50 connection can pass audio and control data in both directions via shielded Cat-5e Ethernet cables. The AES50-A socket also generates digital clock data for synchronization.

2.   AES50-B / THRU EtherCON socket passes AES50 data through HUB4 to other compatible devices farther down the signal chain. Each of  the AES50 sockets has a pair of red and green LEDs, which indicate the following:
   • Green pulsating and red extinguished = valid audio and valid control data (active link)
   • Green extinguished and red illuminated = no clock sync available, no audio (link has failed)

3. AES50 PORTS 1-4 can be used to connect up to four DP48 personal mixers or DL8 digital stage boxes. Remote power is transmitted via PoE  (Power over Ethernet). DP48 can send two stereo mixes, while DL8 sends 8 channels back to PORT 1-4. These signals can be sent to the analog outputs for connection to IEM (In-Ear Monitoring), to the console via AES50-A, or these signals can be distributed via  StageConnect.

4. PORT 1-4 AES 1-32 button exchanges upstream AES50-A CH 1-32 audio data with downstream audio data from the AES50 PORTS 1-4  connections. This button must be pressed and held for 1 second to toggle its state on or off.

5. PORT 1-4 TO OUTPUTS If buttons are pressed, digital audio from PORTs 1-4 is routed to analog outputs and StageConnect. If nothing is selected, analog outputs and StageConnect carry CH33-CH48 from AES50-A. This button must be pressed and held for 1 second to toggle its state on or off.

6. S tageConnect AES50-A 33-48 exchanges AES50-A upstream with 16 channels from StageConnect devices. This button must be pressed and held for 1 second to toggle its state on or off.

7. The POWER button turns the unit on and off.

8. VENTILATION GRILLES allow air to move through the unit for cooling. Make sure the grilles are unobstructed at all times.

9. POWER connection accepts the included IEC power cable.

10. USB port for firmware updates.

11. StageConnect 32-channel audio transmission at sub-millisecond latency, 24-Bit uncompressed PCM,  44.1/48 kHz, using balanced VR cable (110Ohm DMX recommended).

12. MIX GROUP 1-4 analog outputs can be used for AES50A  H33-48 or to send dual stereo mixes from DP48 personal mixers to IEM (In-Ear Monitoring) transmitters for monitoring. Output groups 1  and 2 include balanced XLR connections.

Operation

Midas HUB4 Routing

Specifications

Connections

12 x ¼” TRS, balanced

Controls / Indicators

1 x button LED, green/white

StageConnect| 1 x green / white (button) 1 x green LED (port active)
Ports 1 – 4| 4 x button LED, green/white
TO AES50-A| 2 x green LED
AES50 – A / B| 2 x green LED (good connection) 2 x red LED (error)

AES50

StageConnect

Power Supply, Voltage, Current Consumption

Dimensions / Weight

Other important information

Important information

1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at  musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Midas HUB4

HUB4
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with 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.
   Important information:
   Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
   Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU,  Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.  Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/ 
   EU  Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

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