Radial Engineering mPress Owner's Manual

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Radial Engineering Ltd.

1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010

www.radialeng.com

email: info@radialeng.com • web: www.radialeng.com

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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Page 1 ’ wner anual Radial Engineering Ltd. 1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010 www.radialeng.com email: info@radialeng.com • web: www.radialeng.com Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2015 Radial Engineering Ltd.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
As with any new product, it is important that you take a few minutes to read the manual. Inside, you will find details on how to get the most out of the mPress along with safety tips that can prevent damage due to misuse.
Page 3: Overview
To feed the press gallery, you can use any or all of the mPress outputs as needed. Each gallery output may be set to a low level for direct connection to a microphone input on a press recorder or PA system, or to a high level to drive Exo-Pods.
Page 4: Features
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Page 6: Making Connections
Plug the mPress power supply in. There is no power switch. +15VDC +5VDC RIGHT LEFT www.radialeng.com Once connected, the mPress will spring to life. To verify power is being -15VDC received, depress the MIC-1 ON switch to illuminate the LED. MIC-1 INPUT MIC-2 INPUT MIC-1 LEVEL...
Page 7: Optimizing Performance
It is important that you practice using the limiter on the mPress as the effect can be a bit tricky to set up at first. There are two controls on the limiter. The first is the THRESHOLD.
Page 8: Adding Music Playback
True to the Music ADDING STEREO FEEDS FROM A MUSIC PLAYbACk DEVICE The PROGRAM section of the mPress is equipped with a number of unbalanced line level inputs for connecting and distributing additional audio sources. This allows you to connect the output of a mixing console for larger setups when more than two microphones are required.
Page 9: Using The Mpress
True to the Music USING THE MPRESS basic 8 Out System In this setup, you are using the mPress to feed up to eight recording Exo-Pod Modules devices in a press gallery. Ensure that the recessed switches on the GALLERY OUTPUTS are set correctly for each device (LOW for mic level recorders, HIGH for line level devices).
Page 10 True to the Music Star Configuration with Exo-Pods In this setup, you are connecting each Exo-Pod to one of the mPress gallery outputs using a standard XLR mic cable. This lets you feed up to 14 press members using one Exo-Pod in one particular zone. Set the level control on the Exo-Pod to fully clockwise (maximum output level) and then reduce the level if it’s too hot.
Page 11: Specifications And Block Diagram
Power: ....................±15V / +5V Custom Power Supply Construction: ..................14 gauge steel chassis & outer shell Finish: ....................Durable powder coat Size:......................L:19” x W:7.25” H:1.75 (482.6mm x 184.15mm x 44.5mm) Weight: ....................6.25lb mPress Block Diagram SIG PRESENT GAIN RELEASE THRESHOLD / CLIP LED...
Page 12: Warranty
RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. 3 YEAR TRANSFERAbLE WARRANTY RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and work- manship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.