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MLM82S MIC & LINE MIXER CONTENTS (in order of appearance) Important Safety Instructions MLM82S Manual MLM82S Data Sheet Sound System Interconnection Warranty Declaration of Conformity 22356...
• 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. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
• 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.
POWER QUICK START This section is provided as a convenience for those in a rush. If you are experienced with this unit or other Rane products, these few words will refresh your memory. INPUTS 1 through 4 may be microphone or line level. The choice between the two is made by setting the LINE push buttons on the REAR of the unit next to the MIC/LINE INPUT JACKS.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION MONO MIC / LINE INPUTS STEREO LINE INPUTS OUTPUTS MLM82S MIC / LINE MIXER MONO MONO MONO MONO SIG / OL LEVEL ASSIGN SIG /OL LEVEL ASSIGN SIG /OL LEVEL ASSIGN SIG /OL LEVEL ASSIGN LEVEL LEVEL...
1 MIC/LINE INPUTS 1 through 4. These XLRs connect either balanced Microphone or Line signals, depending on the LINE switch setting (see 3). Rane adheres to the international and U.S. standard for balanced pin configurations: Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is positive (+), and pin 3 is negative (–).
Stereo Line Input Mono switches and additional line Each of the four Mic/Line Inputs may be assigned to A, A+B or B gain, the MLM82S is now one of the most versatile mixers in Outputs. Independent Level/Gain Trim controls and Signal/ its class.
MLM82S MIC & LINE MIXER Features and Specifications Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments Inputs: Type Active Balanced ..Mic Connectors pin 2 = (+) ..Stereo Line Connectors ¼" TRS tip=(+), ring=(–), sleeve=GND Mic / Line Input Impedance 1k / 96k Ω...
MLM82S MIC & LINE MIXER Block Diagram PHANTOM POWER +15V INPUT 1 40 dB FILTER SENSE LEVEL A / A+B / B INPUT 2 40 dB FILTER SENSE LEVEL A / A+B / B INPUT 3 40 dB FILTER SENSE...
Ground Loops Almost all cases of noise can be traced directly to ground ible with unbalanced. The small physical nature and short loops, grounding or lack thereof. It is important to under- cable runs of completely unbalanced systems (home audio) stand the mechanism that causes grounding noise in order also contain these ground loop noise currents.
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. He makes the simple point that it is absurd that Many manufacturers provide several tools for this task, you cannot go out and buy pro audio equipment from sever- including Rane. Consult your audio dealer to explore the al different manufacturers, buy standard off-the-shelf cable options available.
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Make sure such units are solidly grounded by tying the chassis to an earth ground using a star washer for a reliable contact. (Rane always provides this chassis point as an external screw with a toothed washer.) Any device with a 3-prong AC plug, such as an...
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Test & Measurement, Portland, OR, May 1992, pp. 82-92 (Audio Engineering Society, New York, 1992). 8. Macatee, RaneNote: “Grounding and Shielding Audio Devices,” Rane Corporation, 1994. 9. Philip Giddings, “Grounding and Shielding for Sound and Video,” S&VC, Sept. 20th, 1995.
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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...
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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 R=BLACK BLACK 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE BLACK S=NC 3=BLACK SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE T=RED 2=RED 3=NC SHIELD SHIELD S=SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE T=RED 2=RED...
Rane agrees to supply all parts and labor to repair or replace defects covered by this limited warranty with parts or products of original or improved design, at its option in each respect, if the defective product is shipped prior to the end of the warranty period to any Rane authorized warranty repair facility in the U.S.
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FACTORY SERVICE If you wish your Rane product to be serviced at the factory, it must be shipped fully insured, in the original packing box or equivalent. This warranty will not cover repairs on products damaged through improper packaging. If possible, avoid sending products through the mail.
The user of this equipment shall accept full responsibility for compliance with the LV directive and EMC directive in the event that the equipment is modified without written consent of the manufacturer. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment:...
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