MLS 506 Retired

Six Input Switcher/Preamp with Variable Audio

Key Features

Controllable via TouchLink^® Control System, MediaLink^® Controller, front panel buttons, or RS-232
Fixed and variable preamp line level audio outputs
Volume, bass, and treble adjustments
Triple-Action Switching™ for RGB delay
Front panel security lockout

Model	Version Description	Part #
MLS 506	Variable Preamp Audio Output	60-386-02	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron MLS 506 is a simple-to-use, six input, multi-format switcher that provides composite video, S-video, component video, and RGB video switching, along with stereo audio input switching. An additional input accepts balanced/unbalanced mono line level audio signals for mixing with any of the four switchable inputs. The switcher includes one fixed and one variable preamp output, which can be configured for mono or stereo output to suit the needs of the installation. For enhanced operation, ease of room control, and simplified system integration, the MLS 506 can be controlled with a TouchLink^® Control System or MediaLink^® Controller.

The MLS 506 switcher provides three configurable 15-pin HD inputs to support high resolution RGBHV, S-video, component video, or composite video sources with 15-pin HD local monitor loop-through. Three additional inputs are configurable to accept S-video, component video, or composite video signals, and all inputs support stereo audio. A line level mono audio auxiliary/mix input is available for consumer and professional audio sources such as a wireless microphone receiver for mixing with the selected input. The MLS 506 switcher also features audio input gain and attenuation for each input plus loudness control and master volume control through the front panel or via RS-232.

The MLS 506 includes two preamp balanced or unbalanced audio outputs, one fixed and one variable. All outputs can be configured via RS-232 for mono or stereo audio output.

Features

Inputs: Video on female BNC connectors; audio on captive screw connectors

Outputs: Video on female BNC connectors; audio on captive screw connectors

Controllable via TouchLink^® Control System, MediaLink^® Controller, front panel buttons, or RS-232 — The switchers can be controlled using the front panel backlit buttons or RS-232. An optional TouchLink Touchpanel Control System or MediaLink Controller may be connected to the RS-232 port to provide a simple and intuitive user interface for the MLS Switchers, and the entire room.

Audio input gain and attenuation — Gain or attenuation can be adjusted for each input to eliminate noticeable differences when switching between sources.

Fixed and variable preamp line level audio outputs — Can be set for mono or stereo via RS-232.

Volume, bass, and treble adjustments — Audio input levels may be adjusted from -78 dB through +24 dB of gain and attenuation.

Triple-Action Switching™ for RGB delay — Blanks the screen during switching of RGB signals to eliminate visible switching transitions.

9-pin contact closure for remote control — Contact closure can be used for external control of source switching.

Front panel security lockout — Allows security lockout of front panel buttons except for input selection and volume adjustment.

Rack-mountable, 2U, full rack width metal enclosure with included brackets, part # 70-155-01

Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost

Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	MLC 226 IP	Enhanced MediaLink Controller with Ethernet Control
	CSR 6	Captive Screw to RCA Female Audio Adapter

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MLC 226 IP

Enhanced MediaLink Controller with Ethernet Control

CSR 6

Captive Screw to RCA Female Audio Adapter

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	MLS 100 A	Four Input Stereo Audio Switcher

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

MLS 100 A

Four Input Stereo Audio Switcher

Specifications

MLS 506 Series

Video

Gain

Unity

Bandwidth

350 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

Frequency response

< ±0.1 dB @ 30 MHz

Differential phase error

1.5° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error

1.5% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Crosstalk

-50 dB @ 5 MHz

Video input

Number/signal type

3 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs
3 component video, S-video, or composite video

Connectors

Female BNCs

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 150 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 150 Hz

Return loss

<-45 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

1.5 V

Video output

Number/signal type

1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs
1 component video
1 S-video
1 composite video

Connectors

Female BNCs

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset (follows input)

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

-45 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV

Switching type

Triple-Action for RGB

Sync

Input/output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (output follows input)

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level

2 V to 5 Vp-p

Output level

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p

Input impedance

>1k ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms, unterminated

Max. input voltage

5 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay

30 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative (follows input)

Audio

Gain: line level, fixed output

MLS 506

Unbalanced

0 dB

Balanced

+6 dB

MLS 506MA/506SA

Unbalanced

0 dB

Balanced

+6 dB

Gain: line level, variable output

Selectable output level

MLS 506

Unbalanced

0 dB (jumper selectable), or
-6 dB (jumper selectable, default)

Balanced

+6 dB (jumper selectable), or
0 dB (jumper selectable, default)

MLS 506MA, MLS 506SA

Unbalanced

0 dB (jumper selectable), or
-6 dB (jumper selectable, default)

Balanced

+6 dB (jumper selectable), or
0 dB (jumper selectable, default)

Frequency response

MLS 506

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/-3 dB

MLS 506MA

50 Hz to 15 kHz, +0 dB/-3 dB; 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/-3 dB at 30 watts into 8 ohms

MLS 506SA

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB at 25 W into 8 ohms

THD + Noise

MLS 506

<0.2% @ 50 Hz to 22 kHz at nominal level

MLS 506MA (amp. output)

<1% @ 50 Hz to 20 kHz at 30 watts into 8 ohms
<0.5% @ 1 kHz at 30 watts into 8 ohms

MLS 506SA (amp. output)

<0.5% @ 1 kHz at 25 W into 8 ohms

S/N

>75 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (unweighted)

Crosstalk

<-65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <-80 dB @ 1 kHz and below 60 Hz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

MLS 506SA

>80 dB @ 1 kHz

All other models

>90 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>90 dB @ 20 Hz to 200 Hz, >60 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu. +4 dBu and 0 dBu are professional audio line level standards. -10 dBV and -20 dBV are semiprofessional, computer audio, and consumer audio standards.

Audio input

Number/signal type

MLS 506

6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

MLS 506MA/SA

7 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

MLS 506

(6) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5-pole

MLS 506MA/SA

(7) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5-pole

Impedance

>18k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

-20 dBV (100 mVrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms), 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms), or +4 dBu
(1.23 Vrms); (configurable)

Maximum level

+21 dBu (balanced or unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

Input gain adjustment

MLS 506

-15 dB to +9 dB, adjustable per input

Input level adjustment

MLS 506MA, MLS 506SA

-42 dB to +24 dB, 1 to 100 steps, adjustable per input

Input level sensitivity

MLS 506MA/SA

-20 dBV (100 mVrms) for 30 watt output

Audio — effects return (MLS 506MA and MLS 506SA)

Number/signal type

1 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

Impedance

>10k ohms, unbalanced

Level

+4 dBu, unbalanced

Audio — effects send (MLS 506MA and MLS 506SA)

Number/signal type

1 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

Impedance

50 ohms, unbalanced

Level

+4 dBu, unbalanced

Audio output — line level (all models)

Number/signal type

2 stereo/mono (selectable), balanced/unbalanced (1 fixed, 1 variable)

Connectors

(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+21 dBu, balanced at 1%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+15 dBm, balanced at 1%THD+N

Audio output — power amp (MLS 506MA and MLS 506SA)

Number/signal type

MLS 506MA

1 mono

MLS 506SA

1 stereo

Connectors

(1) 4 position screw terminal

Drive/power (full power out)

At less than 0.5% THD at 1 kHz:

MLS 506MA (70V, mono)

30 watts (rms); 4 ohm, 8 ohm, or 70 V output taps with common/ground, transformer coupled

MLS 506MA (100V, mono)

30 watts (rms); 4 ohm, 8 ohm, or 100 V output taps with common/ground, transformer coupled

MLS 506SA (stereo)

50 watts; 25 watts (rms) per channel, 4 ohm or 8 ohm load

Protection

MLS 506MA

Input limiting, thermal, short circuit

MLS 506SA

Input limiting (user specifies 4 ohm or 8 ohm load), thermal, short circuit

Indication

MLS 506MA

Clip LED indicates the onset of 30 watt power limiting

MLS 506SA

Clip LED indicates the onset of 25 watt power limiting on left or right

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port

1 RS-232, female 9-pin D connector (shared with contact closure port)
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (for control via MLC 206; shared with IR control port)

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configuration

2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Contact closure

1 female 9-pin D connector (shared with serial control port)

Contact closure pin configuration

pin 1 = input 1, pin 4 = input 2, pin 5 = ground, pin 6 = input 3,
pin 7 = input 4, pin 8 = input 5, pin 9 = input 6

IR control port

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with the MLC/IR serial control port) for 38 kHz IR signals

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS)^™

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, internal

MLS 506

20 watts

MLS 506MA

60 watts

MLS 506SA

80 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, vents on both sides and top

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with included brackets

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

3.5" H x 17.5" W x 9.4" D (2U high, full rack wide)
8.9 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 23.9 cm D
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

MLS 506

7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

MLS 506MA

10.2 lbs (4.6 kg)

MLS 506SA

8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)

Shipping weight

MLS 506

14 lbs (7 kg)

MLS 506MA

17 lbs (8 kg)

MLS 506SA

16 lbs (8 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

Compliances

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-091609-D12)

MLS 506 Retired

Features

Specifications

Diagram

Panel Drawing