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- Page 1 MDR10 TEN CHANNEL MIXER WITH 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified per- sonnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction MDR10 Features Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Layout Controls and Functions Mono Input Channel Section Master Section MDR10 Input and Output Connections Operating the MDR10 System Set-ups MDR10 Wiring Guide Specifications Block Diagram Notes Copyright 2004, Samson Technologies Corp. -
Page 4: Introduction
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the MDR10 mixer, as well a description of its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a war- ranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support... -
Page 5: Mdr10 Features
The Samson MDR10, ten channel mixer with onboard 24 BIT DSP is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for live sound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of its main features: • Ten channels – Six Mic/Line plus two Stereo/Dual inputs with mic pre’s for a total of 10 microphone inputs. -
Page 6: Front Panel Layout
Front Panel Layout CLIP – Red LED will illuminate, indicating when the GAIN control has been adjusted too high. GAIN – Used to set the input level of the mic pre and line input. HIGH FREQUENCY - Controls the high band level of the Channel Equalizer, +/- 15 dB. -
Page 7: Front Panel Layout
FX RETURN 2 Knob – Used to mix in level of the external effects connected to the FX RETURN 2 inputs. POWER – Indicates the MDR10 is powered up. SOLO LED – Indicates SOLO is selected. PFL LED – Indicates the SOLO is in PFL (Pre-Fader Level) mode. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Layout
POWER – Switches on the MDR10’s main power. PHANTOM – Engages the 48-Volt Phantom power supply to microphone pre-amps. DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:... -
Page 9: Controls And Functions
The following section details each part of the MDR10’s MONO INPUT CHANNELS including the GAIN control, CLIP LED, 3- BAND EQ, AUX sends, PAN and LEVEL controls. The input channels one through six on the MDR10 feature high quality, discrete transistor pre-amps providing transparency and extended dynamic range. The inputs feature a standard XLR mic connector for microphone level signals, and a standard 1/4"... - Page 10 2/DSP knob control, but it will also be affected by the setting of the LEVEL control. The MDR10’s PAN control is used to place or position the mono signal into the stereo main Left and Right MIX bus. You can create a stereo image by panning some input signals to the left and others to the right.
- Page 11 3/4 OUTPUT faders to sub-mix those channels. More information on the 3/4 to MIX switch can be found later in this manual. FADER The MDR10’s 60mm input FADER controls the overall channel level. The input FADER features an audio taper and no detents for smooth fades. STEREO - DUAL/MONO INPUT CHANNEL SECTION The MDR10’s input channels seven through ten are...
- Page 12 (STEREO/DUAL-MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED) CHANNEL EQUALIZER The MDR10 Stereo/Dual-mono input channels feature a 2-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high and low frequencies independently on each channel. The channel’s frequency 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.
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Page 13: Controls And Functions
Auxiliary Returns The MDR10 has two stereo auxiliary returns, which can be accessed via the two pairs of 1/4-inch phone jacks located on the top panel. The auxiliary returns can be used to connect any stereo line level signal, but they are primarily used to connect the output of external effects processors. - Page 14 Controls and Functions MASTER SECTION (continued) AUXILARY SECTION - continued FX TO AUX 1 The FX TO AUX1 allows you to add the internal effects to the AUX 1/ MON send. When you press this switch, the signal from the DSP return is mixed in to the AUX 1.
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Page 15: Led Indicators
MASTER OUTPUT SECTION SOLO LEVEL You can adjust the overall volume of the SOLO bus by using the SOLO LEVEL control knob. The SOLO LEVEL is active when any SOLO button is engaged. 3/4 to MIX Switch When the 3/4 to MIX switch is engaged the green LED will illuminate let- ting you know that the mix from the secondary, 3/4 stereo bus will be summed, or mixed together, with the main LEFT and RIGHT mix. -
Page 16: Mdr10 Input And Output Connections
CHANNEL 1–8 MIC and LINE INPUTS The MDR10’s input channels 1 - 6 each have an XLR MIC level, Low-Z (Low Impedance) input and a 1/4-inch LINE level, Hi-Z (High Impedance) input. By using the GAIN control on channels 1- 6, you can connect a variety of signal sources from microphones and direct boxes to line level devices such as synthesizers and drum machines. -
Page 17: Mdr10 Input And Output Connections
MDR10 Input and Output Connections EXTERNAL OUTPUT JACKS The MDR10 features several output connectors allowing you to interface a variety of external devices. A stereo recording device such as a cassette recorder can be connected to the 2 Track jacks, and power amplifiers can be connected to the CONTROL ROOM and MAIN output jacks. -
Page 18: Operating The Mdr10
5. Set the Left and Right MIX faders in the MDR10’s master section to the "0" position. 6. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel Fader control so that the "0" LED of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally. -
Page 19: Using The Digital Effects
LEFT and RIGHT MIX. 2. In order to get the most gain from your monitor mix, use an external graphic equalizer (like a Samson S curve 131) to cut out any frequencies that cause feedback. - Page 20 PLAYING BACK A CD USING 2TK LEVEL The MDR10 has a dedicated input for playing back a stereo device such as a CD, Tape or Mini Disk. Below is a description of how you can play back a CD, Tape or MD using the MDR10’s 2 TRACK INPUT.
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Page 21: System Set-Ups
MDR10 System Set-Ups MDR10 LIVE SOUND SET-UP... - Page 22 MDR10 System Set-Ups MDR10 RECORDING SET-UP SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW...
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Page 23: Mdr10 Wiring Guide
MDR10 Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE MDR10 The are several ways to interface the MDR10 to support a variety of applications. The MDR10 features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible. Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector... -
Page 24: Specifications
MDR10 Specifications Frequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB) Mic to Main Line to Main Aux Return to Main Line to Aux Send T.H.D. (Trim @ Min, +4dBu output, unity gain, 1 kHz w/30 kHz LPF) Mic/Line to Main (Mono Ch) -
Page 25: Block Diagram
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Page 26: Notes
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Page 28: Phone: 1-800-3-Samson
Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...
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