Introduction - Samson MDR16 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MDR16 mixer! The MDR16 is a sixteen-channel mixer, with sixteen
low noise microphone pre-amps, four output buses and built-in 24 BIT DSP effects processor. The MDR16 features eight
mono Mic/Line input channel strips with a three-band, mid-sweep equalizer plus a low cut filter for setting just the right
tone on your microphones or instruments. These channels also offer two auxiliary sends that can be used for creating a
monitor mix and for routing your signals to effects processors. The mono channels also feature a pan control for creating
a stereo image, bus output assign switches, insert points for external processing and a 60mm fader for setting the level.
In addition to the mono inputs, there are eight channels set up as Stereo/Dual mono inputs with two-band equalizer,
switchable aux send, balance, a utility mic input and 60 mm faders for controlling the level. The MDR16's master section
includes two stereo auxiliary returns for mixing back external and internal effects and individual controls for mixing back
the DSP effect to BUS 1 & 2, BUS 3 & 4 and even to AUX 1 to add effects to your monitor mix. The MDR16 features a nine-
band stereo graphic equalizer allowing you to contour the frequency response of your speaker system for that sound
that's sweet to you. In order to get the most gain before feed back when running a monitor mix, you can assign the
graphic equalizer to the Aux 1 output . The MDR16 features a mono output with level control, four 60 mm bus output
faders for sub mixing and a 60 mm stereo master fader for smooth fades of the main mix. Clean, clear sound reproduc-
tion with dazzling digital effects including Delay, Chorus and lush Reverb, packaged in a rugged enclosure, will ensure
reliable high quality sound from performance to performance. Optimized for recording, live sound reinforcement and
commercial installations; the MDR16 is an ideal mixer solution offering big sound in a compact package.
In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the MDR16 mixer, as well as description of its front
and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You'll also find a warranty card
enclosed—please don't forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can
send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your MDR16 will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you
record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number: ______________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit
to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible,
return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
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