Mono Input Channel Section - Samson mdr6 Owner's Manual

Controls and Functions

MONO INPUT CHANNEL SECTION

The following section details each part of the MDR6's MONO INPUT CHANNELS including the GAIN control, 3-
BAND EQ, AUX send, RECORD, PAN and LEVEL controls. The input channels one through four on the MDR6
feature high quality, discrete transistor pre-amp providing transparency and extended dynamic range. The com-
bination connector accepts a standard XLR mic cable for microphone level signals, or a standard 1/4" phone
cable, either balanced (TRS – TIP/ RING/SLEEVE) or unbalanced (TS – TIP/SLEEVE) for line level signals.
1
GAIN
The MDR6's pre-amp stage has a variable GAIN control with a range of 5 to 60dB
on the MIC input and –26 to +26dB on the LINE input.
2
CLIP LED
The MDR6's MIC/LINE pre-amp also includes a CLIP LED which, when illuminated,
indicates that the signal is peaking or overloading. To reduce distortion, lower the
GAIN control to keep this LED from staying on.
3
CHANNEL EQUALIZER
The MDR6 input channels feature a 3-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the
high, mid, and low frequencies independently on each channel. The channel's fre-
quency response is flat when the knobs are in the "12:00" position. Rotating the
knob towards the right will boost the corresponding frequency band by 15dB, and
rotating it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB. The frequency centers,
range of boost or cut, and equalizer type for each band are as follows:
High: 12KHz +/- 15dB shelving type
Mid: 2.5KHz +/- 15dB peaking type
Low: 80Hz +/- 15dB shelving type
4
AUX SEND
The AUX section is often used for a monitor mix in a live sound mixing, or for a
headphone mix in a recording application. Each input channel includes an Aux
send which controls the amount of that channel's signal that is sent to the Aux bus.
6
MIC/LINE 1
1
30
GAIN
CLIP
5 60
-26 +26
2
0
HF
5 5
12K
10 10
15 15
0
3
MF
5 5
2.5K
10 10
15 15
0 0
LF
5 5
80Hz
10 10
15 15
AUX
4
0 10
0 0
PAN
L R