Rane MP 44 DJ Equipment User Manual
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1. 3 pin connector by fully inserting it in the correct socket and tightening the screw Make sure wires are free of nicks and that the cable jacket is stripped back sufficiently to allow it to lie in the electrical box with the remote assembly inserted Use the flat head 6 screws supplied with the kit to mount the remote assembly and silk screened front panel to the electrical box see above diagram Note the UP arrow screened on the printed circuit board of each remote mount it pointing wp The silk screened front panel metal is painted on both sides This allows you to custom silk screen the panel or add your own custom decals Simply install the modified front panel with your art facing out and you are in business Nios Cc N FOR CONTINUED POWER 100 240v 50 60 Hz 20 WATTS GROUNDING PROTECTION DO NOT REMOVE REMOTE LEVEL Vr Ve h Manual 7 Install the knob so that the line on the knob is properly aligned with the silk screening on the front panel of the remote Install any Decora plate of your choice For a secured installation you may wish to leave the knobs off and use a blank Decora plate to cover the remote after adjustment WIRE TYPES Variations in wire type do not greatly affect the perfor mance of the remote controls However 22 gauge stranded wire with a flexible jacket is recommended You may use 5 conductor unshielded remote control s2. INPUT CH s 1B 2B 3B and 4B enter via stereo line level unbalanced RCA jacks Maximum input level is 20 dBu SOURCE switches select A Phono Line or B Line for each Input Channel Input LEVEL controls adjust the gain from 12 dB to 12 dB fs o 6 fon 6 O2 To fou 6 The center detent position provides 0 dB of gain unity Use this O NA NS ON NS NIN ONS control in conjunction with the OL overload indicator to set the HI Tevet mu eveL mu eveL SS fever 3 R P input gain for the best signal to noise performance wO Be G Be fol Mee 9 7 9 7 9 hp g OL overload indicators light when the maximum undistorted N N signal level has been reached These are fast responding peak OQ o d Qe o o ame a i detectors that light 3 dB before clipping Adjust Input LEVEL Low FlexFX Low controls so that these indicators remain off This ensures that your sound remains clean and undistorted and that adequate head room is reserved for mixing The OL indicators are not beat matching indicators EQ switches engage the 3 band tone controls EQ switches may be used in conjunction with the Hi Mid and Low rotary tone controls as kill switches Set the rotary controls and flip the switch S HI tone controls affect frequencies from 4 kHz to 20 kHz The range of control is 6 dB to OFF full kill The center detent position is unity gain These
3. dB over the Limit threshold you must turn signal levels down 10 dB before you hear a reduction in level The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment Under normal operating conditions the LIMIT indicator should only flash occasionally MASTER HOUSE amp BOOTH OUTPUTS MASTER The PEAK PROGRAM METER has two modes of operation In LEFT RIGHT mode up the meter indicates House Output level In CUE PGM mode down the top half of the meter CO0000090000 shows the mono CUE level and the bottom half mono MASTER level Set for CUE PGM you coo ams o can see the relative beat and level of the Master mix and Cue signals PETERR eae The PEAK PROGRAM METER has two sensitivity settings Push the recessed METER non SENSITIVITY switch in so that 0 dB 4 dBu less sensitive Set the switch to the out position ee so that 0 dB 10 dBV more sensitive The meter is peak responding with a 1 second peak hold O MASTER HOUSE LEVEL amp BOOTH LEVEL faders are VCA controlled for extended BALANCE service life and reduced travel noise bel The MASTER BALANCE control determines the left right balance of the MASTER mix The control influences both HOUSE and BOOTH Outputs er Pers 50 The MASTER MONO switch is a recessed front panel switch used to set HOUSE and C woxo BOOTH Outputs for mono operation The Green MONO indicator lights when the MONO switch is engaged MASTER HOUSE OUTPUT j
4. external processor This is a switching jack if no external connection is made to the jack the EFFECTS SEND signal is internally connected to it s own EFFECTS RETURN MAIN amp AUX MIC LEVELS are full range controls used to set the desired level of each mic OL overload indicators light 3 dB before clipping The signal level is monitored both pre and post tone control Adjust the rear panel Input GAIN while speaking loudly into the mic so that the indicator remains off HI MID and LOW controls provide independent tone control for each of the MICS The EFFECTS switch engages the MIC EFFECTS loop As stated above if an external connection is not made to the RETURN jack the MIC EFFECTS switch has no effect The ON switch routes the Mic signal to both MASTER HOUSE and BOOTH In the ON position the blue indicator lights and the BOOTH level attenuates 12 dB LIGHT TRIGGER OUTPUT The LIGHT TRIGGER OUTPUT is a mono balanced output on a 1 4 TRS jack The output LEVEL range of uw mca JUTPUT E the screwdriver adjustment is off to 6 dB This Output drives a lighting control box or any other equipment requiring a mono MASTER signal Maximum Output signal level on this jack is 20 dBu al Manual 6 POWER The IEC appliance input jack is connected to AC mains using a line cord appropriate for your area The high efficiency switching power supply used in the MP 44 operates at voltages from 85 VAC to 250 VAC 50 or 60 Hz T
5. H levels House automatically attenuate 40 dB and the HOUSE PAGE INPUT signal routes to both HOUSE and BOOTH o ipur Outputs The HOUSE PAGE INPUT GAIN is set independent of HOUSE and BOOTH LEVEL settings This control is a recessed screw driver adjusted control located on the rear panel to prevent tampering after lt installation MIC INPUTS Both MAIN and AUX MIC Inputs operate separately but identically The REA ee wie can awa ee maximum input and output levels for the EFFECTS loops is 20 dBu O GAIN be GAIN ZA MAIN amp AUX MIC INPUTS are balanced with combination XLR 1 4 O O TRS jacks The maximum input level is 4 dBu The MAIN MIC GAIN weave S O eee range is 15 dB to 60 dB and has a PHANTOM PWR switch to select 12 volt phantom power The AUX MIC is switchable MIC or LINE level It has a GAIN control range of 30 to 60 dB in MIC mode In LINE mode the maximum input is 20 dBu with a GAIN control range of 0 to 30 dB Use the GAIN control in conjunction with the OL indicator see below to set the correct gain MAIN amp AUX MIC EFFECTS SENDS are unbalanced mono Outputs on 1 4 Tip Sleeve jacks This Output is used for external processing including EQ dynamic range control special effects boxes etc The MAIN or AUX MIC signals are always present on each of these respective Outputs MAIN amp AUX MIC EFFECTS RETURN are unbalanced mono Inputs on 4 Tip Sleeve jacks This Input receives the signal from an
6. OPERATORS MANUAL MP 44 RANE S DIMER MAIN MIC AUX MIC MASTER AUX A 2 8 2 n ong Eps acre apn fame spa RS O000000000 O onto Ofna oF OFF f of LeveL LEVEL RIGHT PGM eae oooo0oo0oo0o0000 a ER a 29 29 source solc PEAK PROGRAM METER o OF MID gle eg ABO owe aeS Tow A POST B sl e y ai OD rerom gio HOUSE LEVEL AUK A Pa i BALANCE 9 2 a s 2 a 2 8 a ES ae oes 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 oio oo atta o LEVEL PRE POST MIC mA A one O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 krs o o o o o o o o oo a 2 L mono POWER O IN J meg Fas CROSSFADER CROSSFADER CUE N AN A CONTOUR CD TRIGGER 6 6 2 8 7 oO ET al 0000000 to J O ra P CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 PAN MONO LEVEL PHONES QUICK START If you have used just about any DJ mixer on the planet you will instantly feel at home using the MP 44 Extra care was taken to ensure that controls are where you expect them to be and operate as you expect them to The MP 44 has some unique features not found on other DJ mixers It is important that you read at least this portion of the manual so that you get the maximum benefit from these unique features As you refer through the rest of this manual as you should to get the most of it front panel controls are on the left side of e
7. ach page rear panels are on the right Club Managers Section High performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals This control is located on the rear panel and screw driver adjust to prevent tampering The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment Automatic HOUSE PAGE INPUT provides a means to automatically interrupting all program material and broadcast emergency messages at a pre set level The HOUSE PAGE GAIN is set independent of HOUSE and BOOTH LEVEL control settings The HOUSE PAGE GAIN control is a recessed screw driver adjusted control located on the rear panel to prevent tampering after installation See page Manual 6 for more details REMOTE LEVEL Control Port provides a means to control the level of the Master mix from a remote location The range of control is 0 dB to 40 dB Applications include gain riding DJs setting a comfortable listening level from a remote location and reducing the maximum available gain To use the optional VR 1 Remote Control simply connect like labeled pins together Shielded wire is recommended See page Manual 7 for more details DJ Features Section High performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment Under normal operating conditions the LIMIT indicator should only flash occasionally If you are running gains high enough to cause hard limiting faders and tone controls will n
8. acks give you two choices The XLR Outputs have a maximum signal level of 20 dBu and are the preferred connection to equalizers crossovers or power amplifiers The unbalanced RCA outputs have a maximum signal level of 16 dBu Do not drive unbalanced cables longer than 10 feet 3 meters 6 feet 2 meters or shorter is recommended Both types may be used simultaneously HOUSE OUTPUT os roO e BOOTH outputs are balanced 1 4 TRS Outputs with a maximum signal level of 20 dBu HEADPHONE MONITOR MONITOR controls determine the source and level of the PHONES signal MONITOR With the MONITOR MONO switch out the PAN control fades between stereo Oro CUE and stereo PGM signals The CUE signal is selected using CUE CH 1 CH 2 000 50 oO ae O fo CH 3 and CH 4 switches in any combination The associated yellow indicator lights on ana ons Cone pte tn a when a CUE is active The PGM signal monitors the HOUSE Output same signal going to the Master House With MONITOR MONO selected in the PAN control fades between mono CUE left ear and mono PGM right ear Manual 5 PAGING The HOUSE PAGE INPUT provides a means to automatically interrupt all program material and broadcast emergency messages at a preset level The HOUSE PAGE INPUT jack is a balanced 3 pin Euroblock The Input is line level with a maximum signal level of 20 dB When an input signal greater than 20 dBu is sensed HOUSE and BOOT
9. ader design accommodates all mixing styles The CROSSFADER CD TRIGGER switch enables the CD TRIGGER outputs which are s mini TRS jacks CD stop pulses are output on the Sleeve CD start pulses are output on the Tip The ring is unused Ground return is via the CD player RCA signal cables The automatic CD trigger circuit monitors the position of the Crossfader When the Crossfader moves to full cut 0 for the A side CD TRIGGER 1 outputs a 50 ms active low stop pulse When the crossfader moves just above TRIGGERS full cut for the A side mix CD TRIGGER 1 outputs a 50 ms active low start pulse The same 6 6 operation is true for the B side of the crossfader and CD TRIGGER 2 Fader Cleaning CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS With heavy use in harsh environments the faders may A Fader assembly replacement part 11646 need lubrication This treatment extends longevity and can 1 Unplug the MP 44 make used faders as good as new The fader assembly must 2 Remove the bottom cover be removed from the MP 44 for proper cleaning We recom 3 Remove the fader screws from the front panel mend any of the following cleaning solutions 4 Draw fader assembly out through the bottom Caig Cailube MCL 100 spray lubricant 5 Remove ribbon cable from old fader Caig Cailube MCL 5 spray cleaner 6 Attach ribbon cable to new fader screw onto front panel CRC 2 26 www crcindustries com and replace bottom cover Order CaiLube MCL from B Fader c
10. assignment You ll get more out of your favorite external effects box than you ever thought possible and experiment with this feature for a long time to come The indicator illuminates when FlexFX is active on it s Channel FlexFX SEND jacks are unbalanced 4 Tip Sleeve Outputs The maximum output level is reduced to 16 dBu to accommodate the inputs on lower voltage external effects processors All Input Channels assigned to the FlexFX loop are removed from the direct mix summed together by the FlexFX summer and output on this stereo pair of jacks FlexFX RETURN eO FlexFX RETURN jacks are unbalanced 1 4 Tip Sleeve Inputs This stereo pair of jacks provide the return input from the external processor s output This Input provides 6 dB of gain to accommodate lower voltage external processors The maximum input level is 16 dBu The FlexFX return signal is summed with the direct signals to form the Left Right mix ACTIVE CROSSFADER The MP 44 features a high performance Active l Crossfader In addition to low travel noise and long fader life CROSSFADER CROSSFADER A B A ao a lt the design provides the accuracy and consistency required by AEN ina l the most demanding Turntablist The continuously adjustable CROSSFADER CONTOUR control provides smooth and consistent crossfader response adjustment Control ranges from the constant power response required for smooth blends to fast cut This crossf
11. controls are positioned just above the vocal range and may be used for small tonal changes or for the elimination of high frequency signals MID tone controls affect frequencies from 300 Hz to 4 kHz The range of control is 6 dB to OFF full kill The center detent position is unity gain These controls may be used for small tonal changes or for the elimination of midrange signals LOW tone controls affect frequencies from 20 Hz to 300 Hz The range of control is 6 dB to OFF full kill The center detent position is unity gain These controls influence signals below midrange vocals and may be used for small tonal changes or for the elimination of bass and beats A POST B switches independently assign CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 or CH 4 to the A side of the crossfader B side of the crossfader or POST after the crossfader The ability to assign an Input Channel to the desired mix eliminates the need for redundant source selection on each of the four input channels Input Channel Faders control the mix level for each of the 4 input channels These are VCA control faders for extended service life and reduced travel noise Too achieve the best mix consistency use input LEVEL controls to set the gain and Channel Faders to control the mix Manual 2 FlexFX FlexFX switches independently assign any combination of the four Input Channels to the FlexFX Loop for Y external processing FlexFX assignment is totally independent of A POST B mix
12. ignal cable for shorter runs less than 200 ft or 4 conductor 2 pair shielded remote control signal cable use the shield as the GND return for longer runs 200 to 1000 ft The type of wire required is influenced by your installation and local electrical codes Rane Corporation does not provide or source cable Please contact your local retail or wholesale outlet not the factory The following is a short list of suitable cable types CONSOLIDATED ELECTRONIC WIRE AND CABLE Plenum cable Unshielded remote control signal cable CAT 9896 Shielded remote control signal cable CAT 9877 CAT 9852 WEICO WIRE amp CABLE INC Communication and control cable Multiconductor unshielded CAT 7606 ALPHA Communication and control cable Multiconductor unshielded CAT 1175C BELDEN Unshielded remote control signal cable CAT 88741 Shielded remote control signal cable CAT 88723 Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave W Mukilteo WA 98275 5098 USA TEL 425 355 6000 FAX 425 347 7757 WEB http www rane com Manual 8 106150
13. leaning CAIG Laboratories Inc 1 Hold the fader assembly away from the mixer 12200 Thatcher Ct 2 Position the fader at mid travel Poway CA 92064 3 Spray cleaner lubricant into both ends of the fader Phone 858 486 8388 4 Move the fader over its full travel back and forth a few Fax 858 486 8398 times www caig com 5 Shake excess fluid from the fader assembly 6 Wipe off excess fluid Manual 3 AUXILIARY INPUTS amp OUTPUTS Maximum Input and Output signal levels on the AUX jacks is 20 dBu AUX IN A is a line level unbalanced Input on stereo RCA jacks AUX IN A is summed with the 4 Channel Input mix AUX IN A applications include any unbalanced auxiliary input such as ADAT VCR DVD Video camera computer audio card etc AUX IN B is a line level balanced Input on two 1 4 TRS jacks AUX IN B is summed with the 4 Channel Input mix AUX IN B is ideal for use with a balanced source located away from the main booth A good example is a satellite performance mixer for a quest Turntablist AUX IN A amp B level controls adjust gain from off to 6 dB ES AUX OUT A is a line level unbalanced Output on stereo RCA jacks CN O AUX OUT B is a stereo line level balanced output The jacks are 1 4 TRS AUK OUT AUX OUT A amp B level controls adjust gain from off to 6 dB Q AUX OUT A PRE POST MIC switch sets AUX OUT A source to PRE Master Effects loop PRE POST MIC POST Master Effects Loop or Post Mas
14. o prevent accidental shutoff during the height of the show there is no front panel power switch When applying power to the system remember to turn power amplfiers on Zast WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE LINE CORD EARTH GROUND CONNECTED TO DO SO MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK and INCREASE LINE CORD CONDUCTED EMISSIONS OPTIONAL VR 1 REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL The REMOTE LEVEL input jack is a 3 pin Euroblock connector If no connection is made the gain is unaffected The Vr pin provides a precision voltage reference The Ve pin receives the VCA voltage controlled amplifier control voltage The third pin provides a ground reference for the port To use the VR 1 Remote Control simply connect like labeled pins together To build your own remote control use a linear taper potentiometer with a resistance of 1k ohms to 100k ohms Connect ground to the CW terminal of the potentiometer Connect Ve to the center wiper of the potentiometer Connect Vr to the CCW terminal of the potentiometer Another option is to use an external ground referenced control voltage with a range of 0 to 5 volts The gain control law is 125 mV dB for each 125 mV applied to the Ve pin the audio is attenuated by 1 dB The best option might be to use Rane s ready to go remote the VR 1 EUROBLOCK CONNECTIONS When wiring to Euroblocks a minimum wire gauge of 22 is preferred for reliability If the ground or shield wire is left shorter it acts as a
15. ot respond as expected For example if you run signal levels 10 dB over the Limit threshold you must turn signal levels down 10 dB before you hear a reduc tion in level See page Manual 5 for more details 3 band Tone Controls with full cut off to 6 dB on each of the four Input Buses You know what to do with this FlexFX assignment allows any combination of the four Input Buses to be processed by the FlexFX Loop regardless of A side B side or Post crossfader assignment See page Manual 3 for details WARNING Do not operate this unit without the line cord earth ground connected To do so may increase the risk of electric shock and increase line cord conducted emissions WEAR PART This product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety 90 day warranty period described on page Warranty 1 1 Active Crossover Assembly Manual 1 INPUT CHANNELS INPUT CH s 1A 2A 3A and 4A are stereo MP 44 Oj ene O unbalanced RCA jacks that operate as RIAA equalized gi Phono Inputs or Line Inputs PHONO switches set the mode for Inputs 1A 2A 3A and 4A In the out position these Inputs operate at line level max input 20 dBu Press the switch in for PHONO operation If a turntable is not connected to one of these Inputs set the switch for Line out PHONO GROUND posts are provided for connecting turntable ground wires It is very important that each turntable have a secure ground connection to the MP 44
16. strain relief for the other wires Cable with a flexible jacket is easier to use and less likely to damage the connections Avoid stripping excess insulation Inspect wires for nicks that may lead to wire breakage Fully insert each wire in the appropriate socket and tighten the screw You may use 3 conductor unshielded remote control signal cable for shorter runs less than 200 ft or 4 conductor 2 pair shielded remote control signal cable use the shield as the GND return for longer runs 200 to 1000 ft The type of wire required is influenced by your installation and local electrical codes REMOTE INSTALLATION Turn the power to the MP 44 off until all connections are made It is important to ensure that the Remote Ports are not subjected to sustained voltages outside the range of 0 to 5 volts DC or high levels of static Inputs are protected however caution is the better part of you know It is a good idea to install the wiring connect it to the Remote and then make the final connections at the MP 44 Do not short the Vref pin to ground This pin is current limited however excess heat is generated in the 5 volt supply if a short occurs Never subject the Vref pin to voltages above 5 volts VR 1 REMOTE MOUNTING The VR 1 remote assembly mounts in a standard U S electrical box with a minimum depth of 2 25 5 5 cm Be sure to note the wire color of each input in order to facilitate correct wiring to the MP 44 Connect each wire to the
17. ter Effects Loop plus MIC Source selection and level control give AUX OUT A the versatility to accommodate applications ranging from recording to additional Zone Output PRE POST MIC AUX OUT B PRE POST MIC switch sets AUX OUT B source to PRE Master Effects POST Master Effects or Post Master Effects plus MIC Source selection and level control give AUX OUT B the versatility to accommodate applications ranging from recording to additional Zone output MASTER MIX PROCESSING The MASTER mix is the point at which all input signals CH 1 CH 4 AUX A AUX B MAIN MIC and AUX MIC are summed together to form one stereo signal MASTER signal processing includes the MASTER EFFECTS loop REMOTE LEVEL control MASTER LIMIT system MONO system BALANCE LIGHT TRIGGER and EMERGENCY PAGE All MASTER signal processing influences HOUSE and BOOTH Outputs equally The MASTER mix is then split into HOUSE and BOOTH Outputs Maximum Input and Output signal levels on MASTER EFFECTS jacks is 20 dBu MASTER EFFECTS SEND is an unbalanced Output on 1 4 Tip Sleeve jacks This Output sends signal to any external processing including EQ dynamic range control special effects etc The MASTER signal is always present at this Output MASTER EFFECTS ONIN OO ONIN OQO MASTER EFFECTS RETURN is an unbalanced Input on 4 Tip Sleeve jacks This Input receives the signal from the external processor These are switching jacks if no ex
18. ternal connection is made to the jacks the MASTER EFFECTS SEND signal is internally connected to the MASTER EFFECTS RETURN The MASTER EFFECTS switch enables the MASTER EFFECTS loop As stated above if an external connection is not made to the RETURN jacks the MASTER EFFECTS switch has no effect The REMOTE LEVEL port provides a means to control the level of the MASTER mix from a remote location The range of control is 0 dB to 40 dB Applications include gain riding DJs setting a comfortable listening level from a remote location and reducing the maximum available gain See VR 1 Remote Level Control on page Manual 7 for hookup details REMOTE LEVEL Vr Ve h Manual 4 The LIMIT threshold control sets the maximum allowable MASTER signal level The Limiter affects both House and Booth signals This control is located on the rear panel and screw driver adjust to prevent tampering Threshold range is 20 dBu to 20 dBu Center detent is 0 dBu LIMIT threshold indicators are located on the front wn and rear panels Only 6 dB of post limiter makeup gain is available To set the maximum system level adjust the Limiter with HOUSE and BOOTH LEVEL controls set to maximum Applications include limiting SPL protecting amplifiers and speakers A note to DJs If you are running gains high enough to cause hard limiting faders and tone controls will not respond as expected For example if you run signal levels 10
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