User manual RANE MP 2016A

[. . . ] OPERATORS MANUAL MP 2016a ROTARY DJ MIXER 1 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL 2 PHONO / LINE AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL 3 PHONO / LINE AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL 4 PHONO / LINE AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL 5 PHONO / LINE AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL ENGAGE 6 MIC 1 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 4 3 2 1 10 INPUT GAIN 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL ENGAGE MASTER MIC 2 3 2 1 10 BOOTH CUE XP 2016a 5 4 6 7 8 9 3 2 1 EFFECTS LOOP 10 HOUSE MONO OFF 4 5 6 7 8 9 SIG / OL 0 TREBLE OFF 0 +6 MID +6 0 BASS MASTER STEREO MP 2016a OFF +6 ROTARY MIXER 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 CUE 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 CUE 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 CUE 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 CUE 4 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 CUE 5 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 8 CUE 6 CUE 4 2 2 4 6 8 PGM STEREO MONO 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 POWER MIX LEVEL MIX LEVEL MIX LEVEL MIX LEVEL MIX LEVEL MIX LEVEL MONITOR LEVEL PHONES QUICK START You asked for it, you got it!If you don't know what that is, we suggest you take the time to read this entire manual so you learn lots of other things to get the best sound and features out of your new mixer. But if you know what Split Cue is, at least read this section to refresh your knowledge of the rest of the MP 2016a. Switches on the rear panel set each preamplifier for LINE or PHONO operation. [. . . ] They provide a line level Output for external signal processing or effects units. If effects are not being used, these outputs may be used as Auxiliary Outputs. EFFECTS LOOP RETURN ¼" jacks RETURN Inputs are unbalanced standard ¼" tip-sleeve jacks. They provide the Input from external signal processing or effects units. Switching jacks are used so there is no loss of signal if the front panel EFFECTS LOOP switch is active with no effects connected. RETURN Inputs are not appropriate for Auxiliary Inputs as this signal is only selected when the front panel EFFECTS LOOP switch is active, at which time Master signal is derived only by the signal present at the RETURN Inputs, the mix signals are disconnected. BOOTH OUTPUT RCA jacks The unbalanced stereo BOOTH OUTPUT is normally used for booth monitoring. As previously outlined, very flexible source selection is provided as well as MIC ducking. Remember, the BOOTH OUTPUT is attenuated by 12 dB whenever one of the front panel MIC ENGAGE switches is active (unless ducking has been defeated with the internal jumper. HOUSE OUTPUT jacks Both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) jacks are provided. The unbalanced RCA outputs are intended for short runs of less than 10 feet (3 meters). Both may be used simultaneously if required. AUX INPUTS 1-5 RCA jacks These five stereo AUX Inputs are unbalanced, line level Inputs available for selection on all six Input channels. XP 2016a EXTERNAL PROCESSOR The XP 2016a port provides the required socket for connecting the ribbon cable (supplied with the optional XP 2016a). If an XP 2016a is not connected, the front panel XP 2016a engage switch has no effect. If ribbons longer than that supplied with the XP 2016a are used, crosstalk may increase and immunity to RF, magnetic and conducted interference may be compromised -- don't do it. TAPE OUTPUT ­ PRE-EFFECTS RCA jacks This unbalanced line-level Output is located before the EFFECTS LOOP and tone controls for recording the Master Mix. MIC Inputs are mixed as any other source and will be present at both TAPE OUTPUTS. TAPE OUTPUT ­ POST-EFFECTS RCA jacks This unbalanced line-level Output is located after the EFFECTS LOOP and before the tone controls. For this application, as well as for more flexibility when recording, a LEVEL control has been provided as described below. TAPE OUTPUT ­ POST-EFFECTS LEVEL control This adjusts the POST-EFFECTS TAPE OUTPUT from unity gain to off, allowing optimum sensitivity adjustment for recording or for an Auxiliary Output. Manual- OPERATION RIAA PHONO/LINE INPUTS Input channels 1 through 4 each have a dedicated preamplifier. A rear panel switch allows setting these preamps for PHONO or LINE level signals. Make sure you have the switch in the correct position for your application. [. . . ] To properly set the MIC GAIN, set the front panel INPUT GAIN control to "10. " This allows Manual- Attenuation OPTIONAL XP 2016a EXTERNAL PROCESSOR Combining the optional XP 2016a EXTERNAL PROCESSOR with the MP 2016a adds three-band, full-cut, AcceleratedSlopeTM tone controls and A-POST-B Crossfader Assign switches for each of the six Input channels. You also get a high-perforTREBLE 0 TREBLE 0 0 TREBLE mance Active-CrossfaderTM with full-rangeTREBLE Contour control and a stereo 10-segment peak dBu Master / Cue Meter with peak hold. With these added features, the system accommodates the diverse +6 OFF +6 OFF +6 OFF +6 needs of virtually all DJ mixing styles. 0 0 0 MID MID MID MID The post MIX LEVEL signals from the MP 2016a are routed to the XP 2016a, processed by the tone controls, then assigned to the A side of OFF fader, B side of the fader or post fader. [. . . ]