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Rane MX 22 Operator's Manual

Rane MX 22 Operator's Manual

Mojo series stereo 2-way crossover
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OPERATORS MANUAL

QUICK START

Whoa, hold on there. Even if you don't read manuals as a matter of principle, at least read this section to avoid hurting
yourself or your equipment.
Connect the MX 22 with the power off. Balanced XLR cables are recommended, but if you must convert to ¼" connec-
tors, buy or make a cable like the ones on page Manual-11 and keep them as short as possible. This device uses low imped-
ance balanced line drivers. Do not connect the "+" or "–" output pins to ground, as this may cause the power supply to
shut down. For unbalanced use, leave the unused output pin ("+" or "–") unterminated.
Consult the speaker manufacturer for the correct crossover FREQUENCY setting. As rugged as some drivers are, many
(especially compression drivers) will not accept frequencies outside of their normal range without producing distortion and
possibly self-destruction.
With all equipment turned off and LEVEL controls down, begin making connections to the system as shown on page
Manual-4 or 5. When turning on the system, switch on the power amplifiers last. Now, feed the MX 22 some program
material. Start by turning up the LOW LEVEL and HIGH LEVEL to the 0 dB marks. Slowly increase the INPUT
LEVEL, even if it goes all the way to 10, so the +4 dBu (green) light blinks occasionally and the OL (red) light stays out.
This delivers the best signal-to-noise performance.
The MONO SUB OUTPUT is a sum of the Left and Right Low Outputs. The MONO SUB LEVEL adjusts only this
Output and is not affected by the LOW LEVEL control.. When using a single subwoofer along with full-range cabinets
that have internal crossovers, set the 100 Hz FILTER to OUT, allowing the front panel FREQUENCY to control the
subwoofer crossover point. When used with biamp cabinets and a subwoofer, set the 100 Hz FILTER switch to IN to
allow only frequencies below 100 Hz at this output jack. This way, the MX 22 almost does the job of a Stereo 3-Way
crossover, but without removing that awesome bass from the Left and Right Low Outputs.
WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts.
STEREO 2-WAY CROSSOVER
MX 22
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    When used with biamp cabinets and a subwoofer, set the 100 Hz FILTER switch to IN to allow only frequencies below 100 Hz at this output jack. This way, the MX 22 almost does the job of a Stereo 3-Way crossover, but without removing that awesome bass from the Left and Right Low Outputs.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 3 INPUT LEVEL control and LOW LEVEL control indicators This controls the level of signal going to the This controls the overall level without LOW OUTPUT jacks. Unity gain is reached at altering the relative settings of the Low and the “0 dB” mark with the INPUT LEVEL set High frequency Outputs.
  • Page 4 Your basic, straightforward power switch. frequency between the Low and High HIGH OUTPUT jacks. Unity gain is reached at When the yellow LED is lit, the MX 22 is frequency Outputs in both Channels. Consult the “0 dB” mark with the INPUT LEVEL set ready to go.
  • Page 5 APPLICATION — ACTIVE 2-WAY WITH (or without) MONO SUB Use this configuration if you have separate speaker inputs for the low and high drivers, regardless of whether they are in the same or different cabinets. Connect as shown for a mono subwoofer. Set the 100 Hz FILTER switch to the IN position.
  • Page 6 APPLICATION — PASSIVE 2-WAY WITH MONO SUB PASSIVE 2-WAY WITH MONO SUB Use this configuration if you have full-range cabinets with passive crossovers built-in, i.e., no separate speaker inputs for the low and high drivers. Connect as shown for a mono subwoofer. Set the 100 Hz FILTER switch to the OUT position.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    The LOW LEVEL, HIGH LEVEL and MONO SUB accommodate more gentle filter roll-offs. OUTPUT LEVEL controls allow you to compensate for The MX 22 utilizes a 31-position precision DC control sensitivity variations in amplifiers and drivers. Do not use voltage potentiometer to select the LOW/HIGH FRE- these to adjust overall system sensitivity unless you plan to QUENCY point.
  • Page 8 4. Adjust the display controls on the analyzer so that it shows dB adjustment just obtained, then reduce the LOW LEVEL the greatest number of 0 dB LED’s (green on Rane to “0” so that the pink noise disappears from the bass equipment) below the crossover frequency.

  • Page 9: Sound System Interconnection

    22 output (down the left side), and then match this with the The quickest, quietest and most foolproof method to correct balanced or unbalanced input to the MX 22 or the connect balanced and unbalanced is to transformer isolate amplifer (down the right side.) An “off-the-shelf” cable may all unbalanced connections.
  • Page 10 VARIOUS XLR CABLE ASSEMBLIES Manual-9...
  • Page 11 WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD potential. Never use an AC line cord ground-lift adapter or cut off the 3rd pin. It is illegal and dangerous. ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 TEL (425)355-6000 FAX (425)347-7757 WEB http://www.rane.com Manual-10 102963...