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Rane MP26 Operator's Manual

Rane MP26 Operator's Manual

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MIC 1
4
6
2
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0
10
LEVEL
BOOTH
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6
LEFT
RIGHT
PAN
2
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0
10
LEVEL
OFF
+6
PHONES
HIGH
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OFF
+6
LEVEL
LOW
FLEXFX
CUE
MAIN
PAN
MIC ON
SPLIT CUE
TALKOVER
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MIC 2
PGM 1
A1 A2
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D1
A3
D2
P1
A4
P2
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SOURCE
SOURCE
LEVEL
HIGH
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LEFT
RIGHT
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PAN
LEVEL
MID
OFF
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LOW
HIGH
OFF
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LOW
HIGH
FILTER
LOW
FILTER
A
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POST
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
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OFF
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LOW
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CUE
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FLEXFX
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MIC ON
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TALKOVER
Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Specifications
General Description
Features
Software
Connecting the Mixer
Mixer Controls
FlexFX
Internal Audio Effects
USB Drivers
The MP26 Control Panel
Dimensions
Faders
Sound System Interconnection
How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels 27
Declaration of Conformity
Factory Authorized Service
Warranty
PGM 2
PGM 3
A1 A2
A1 A2
A3
D3
A3
A4
P3
A4
OFF
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OFF
+6
SOURCE
HIGH
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+6
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LEVEL
MID
LEVEL
MID
HIGH
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LOW
HIGH
OFF
+6
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FILTER
LOW
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B
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B
POST
POST
FLEXFX
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CUE
CUE
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PGM 4
FLEXFX
A1 A2
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D4
A3
P4
A4
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SOURCE
HIGH
SEND
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LEVEL
MID
RETURN
EXT LOOP
LOW
HIGH
OFF
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FILTER
LOW
A
B
USB LOOP
POST
FLEXFX
10
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FLAGGELATIONS
BPM: 120
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TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4
CUE
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FILTER
FLANGER
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ECHO
ROBOT
BEAT
CONTOUR
TAP
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MP26
CLUB MIXER
ZONE
MAIN
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6
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10
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LEVEL
LEVEL
LEFT
RIGHT
BALANCE
MONO
FLEXFX
4
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MP26
2
8
CLUB MIXER
0
10
LEVEL
PHASER
REVERB
FLEXFX ON
BEAT
CUE
MIN
MAX
TIME
LEVEL / DEPTH
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  • Page 1 Important Safety Instructions Specifications General Description Features Software Connecting the Mixer Mixer Controls FlexFX Internal Audio Effects USB Drivers The MP26 Control Panel Dimensions Faders Sound System Interconnection How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels 27 Declaration of Conformity Factory Authorized Service Warranty 20445...

  • 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: Instructions De Sécurité

    • Consulter un revendeur ou un technicien radio / TV expérimenté. ATTENTION: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Rane Corporation peuvent annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à manipuler cet équipement et rendre ainsi nulles toutes les conditions de garantie.

  • Page 4: Specification

    MP26 CLUB MIXER Specifications Parameter Specification Phono/Line, Aux, FlexFX Inputs 4 stereo unbalanced RCA jacks ..Phono or Line Level Rear panel switch for each Phono/Line input ..Phono Response RIAA curve ±1 dB, Gain = 36 dB @ 1 kHz ..Max Phone Input 63 mV @ 1 kHz ..Max Line Input...

  • Page 5: General Description

    • One with a line-level input option. • The MP26 MIDI device exposes the MP26 front panel as a MIDI controller, allowing control of audio application parameters WEAR PARTS using the mixer’s control surface.
  • Page 6 MP26 CLUB MIXER Two Mic Inputs Four Program buses each include • Mic 1 allows connection to either front or rear jack. • Selection of a Phono / CD Input, USB playback • Mic 2 allows switchable Mic or Line level Input.
  • Page 7 FLEXFX ON ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON Most DJ and DAW software are compatible with the included ASIO and Core Audio drivers. The MP26 includes a low-latency, USB 2.0, BEAT BEAT BEAT BEAT high-speed, 10-input, 12-output audio interface. The MP26 front panel controls are MIDI-mappable in supporting software.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Mixer

    If the Main output feeds a mono PA system, engage the Mono Phono/Line Inputs (P1-P4) switch on the rear of the MP26. If the Main output is able to The MP26 has four stereo Phono/Line inputs ( clip the input to the PA system when the front panel...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    2. Select the record source for USB record channel 6 using the MP26 driver control panel on your computer. Connect your computer to the USB port on the MP26 to send MIDI up to twenty-two channels of audio to/from your favorite multi-...

  • Page 10: Mixer Controls

    A gooseneck mic is not recommended as it could damage • select assigns the channel to the headphones (pre-fader). the jack and not be covered under Rane’s Warranty. • Channel meter displays mono signal level with peak-hold. • allows selection of a Mic- or Line-level input via the Mic 2 •...
  • Page 11 MP26 driver control panel. with peak-hold. FlexFX The Main Mix feeds these outputs: • Main Outs The FlexFX architecture in the MP26 is more powerful than • Front panel controls manage the relative Balance Level typical effect insert solutions. The architecture includes the (left/right) and overall levels respectively.
  • Page 12 MP26 CLUB MIXER The order of processing in the MP26’s FlexFX architecture is: 4 The button engages or bypasses the USB effects USB Loop 1 Independent FlexFX assign for PGM 1-4 and Mic 1-2, or as- insert. The USB insert uses USB record-5 and playback-5 to sign all sources simultaneously with the Main FlexFX button.

  • Page 13: Internal Audio Effects

    The mixer can synchronize its internal effects to a MIDI Beat the last effect is displayed. Clock. Tell the MP26 to track a MIDI Beat Clock by holding The effect time is normally a product of the BPM and the button while pressing the encoder.

  • Page 14: Usb Drivers

    32-bit Windows: RaneAsioMP26x86Setup.exe b. 64-bit Windows: RaneAsioMP26x64Setup.exe c. If you install from the CD that came with your MP26, launch the file and it automatically Rane MP26 Setup.bat chooses the right installer.

  • Page 15: Midi Configuration

    MIDI In channel number. Checking “Receive plications running) may adversely affect the computer’s ability MIDI Beat Clock” allows the MP26 to track the BPM of a soft- to stream audio reliably. If pops and clicks are heard in the ware application generating MIDI Beat Clock.
  • Page 16 CLUB MIXER MIDI Out Controls MIDI In Controls All MP26 front panel controls with the exception of the Main The mixer parameters controlled via the MP26 driver control Balance, Main Level, and Zone Level send MIDI output mes- panel are also available for control via MIDI Input. All MIDI sages when changed.

  • Page 17: Side Dimensions

    MP26 1.3" (3.3 cm) CLUB MIXER 2.9" (7.4 cm) Dimensions Side Dimensions 2.45" (6.2 cm) 8.75" (22 cm) .7" (1.8 3.7" (9.4 cm) Stereo USB Playback Inputs and Record Outputs 4.4" (11 cm) USB playback Inputs USB 1 USB 2...
  • Page 18 There are no electrical contacts to clean! 7. Add a drop of silicone lubricant (or quick spray from aerosol) The crossfader in the MP26 is designed with materials highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. While the crossfader to the center of each rail.

  • Page 19: Sound System Interconnection

    —Grounding and EMC practices — Shields of connectors in audio equipment containing active circuitry.” Rane’s policy is to accommodate rather than dic- tate. However, this document contains suggestions for external wiring changes that should ideally only be implemented by trained technical personnel. Safety...

  • Page 20: Ground Loops

    Ground Loops Almost all cases of noise can be traced directly to improperly, thus creating balanced equipment that is ground loops, grounding or lack thereof. It is important not immune to the cabling’s noise currents. This is one to understand the mechanism that causes grounding reason for the bad reputation sometimes given to bal- noise in order to effectively eliminate it.
  • Page 21 Well, some does, and since 1993, A balanced line requires three separate conduc- more of it does. That’s when Rane started manufac- tors, two of which are signal (+ and –) and one shield turing some of its products with balanced inputs and (see Figure 1a).
  • Page 22 Another way to create the necessary isolation is to RF issues exist, though the increasing use of digital and use a direct box. Originally named for its use to convert wireless technology greatly increases the possibility of the high impedance, high level output of an electric future RF problems.
  • Page 23 Convention of Audio Engineering Society in San Fran- ground using a star washer for a reliable contact. cisco, CA, Nov. 1994. (Rane always provides this chassis point as an exter- 2. Grounding, Shielding, and Interconnections in Analog nal screw with a toothed washer.) Any device with &...

  • Page 24: Cable Connectors

    To Input CABLE CONNECTORS MALE ¼" BALANCED ¼" OR 3.5mm UNBALANCED RCA BALANCED BALANCED XLR TRS (TIP-RING-SLEEVE) UNBALANCED EUROBLOCK TS (TIP-SLEEVE) FEMALE BALANCED XLR – – (NOT A TRANSFORMER, SHIELD NC NOR A CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT STAGE) – – FEMALE BALANCED XLR (EITHER A TRANSFORMER SHIELD NC OR A CROSS-COUPLED...
  • Page 25 MALE FEMALE 1=SHIELD 1=NC 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED BLACK BLACK 2=RED 3=BLACK SHIELD 3=BLACK FEMALE T=RED 1=SHIELD 2=RED BLACK R=BLACK BLACK 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE S=NC 3=BLACK SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD T=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED 3=NC SHIELD SHIELD S=SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD 2=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE T=RED...
  • Page 26 S=BLACK SHIELD CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT ONLY: CONNECT BLACK TO SHIELD AT THIS END AND SET GROUND LIFT SWITCH TO ‘GROUNDED’ (IF PRESENT). ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB www.rane.com Interconnection-8 DOC 102907...
  • Page 27 Once you master the fundamental principles you'll know how software are adjusted properly (i.e., no red), you’re ready to adjust to get the best possible audio quality from your Rane DJ mixer. the level controls on your mixer. To ensure proper level setting, Rane DJ mixers are designed with a professional audio metering syste much like you’d find in a...
  • Page 28 LEARN SOMETHING? MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS ARE IN ping or distorting audio, not that you can clip or distort a Rane THE KNOWLEDGE BASE AND BLOG AT DJ.RANE.COM.

  • Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity

    EMC directive in the event that the equipment is modified without writ- ten consent of the manufacturer. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment:...

  • Page 30: Factory Authorized Service

    Rane Factory in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by Rane, with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner.
  • Page 31 New Product Registration. Fill out the warranty completely, being sure to include the model and serial number of the unit since this is how warranties are tracked. If your Rane product was purchased in the U.S.A., mail the completed card or register online with to Rane Corporation within 10 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 32 MP26 CLUB MIXER...

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