Summary of Contents for Slate Raven MTX2
- Page 1 Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual The Raven MTX2 Analog Section consists of a rackmount unit, the “2RU,” and left and right-hand control modules. Their functions and features are described in this guide.
- Page 2 Overview The RAVEN MTX2 is a full featured monitor controller that facilitates high fidelity, intuitive and flexible listening on studio speakers, headphones, and cue systems. Multiple inputs can be routed to multiple output destinations. The standard RAVEN MTX2 configuration operates in stereo (and mono), whereas an optional surround module enables the RAVEN MTX2 to operate in 5.1 or 7.1 surround.
- Page 3 Surround Card. Most connections are made with 25 pin Dsubs that follow the standard pinout. In case you need that pinout, here it is: Channel Cold Groun Connections for all three cards follow on the next pages. Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 2...
- Page 4 Dock I/O DB9 Connects left-hand control module headphones and ⅛ ” Dock input. Aux I/O DB25 Includes passthroughs, Aux In and Slate/TB Functions Pre-Fade Main Out Left (selected source) Pre-Fade Main Out Right (selected source) Pre-Fade iDock Out Left (boosted to +4)
- Page 5 Mix 2 Left Mix 2 Right Cue A Cue B Cue C Cue D The Main inputs also act as Surround input 1. When using in this mode, please follow the Surround 2 format. Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 4...
- Page 6 Left Right Surround Left Surround Right Center Rear Left Rear Right Surround 2 Inputs DB25 Surround 2 input in the following format: Left Right Surround Left Surround Right Center Rear Left Rear Right Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 5...
- Page 7 One can also mute or solo multiple speakers simultaneously by pressing two buttons at once. You may wish to solo two surround channels at the same time or perhaps solo the L, C, and R speakers together. Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 6...
- Page 8 Gives visual indication of which source is selected in CUE 2 & Studio. Studio Volume: Adjusts the volume of the Studio audio path. Studio “ON” Button: Engages Studio audio path. Mix 1 to Studio: Sends Mix 1 source to Studio outputs. Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 7...
- Page 9 Speaker Selector Panel Stereo Speaker Outputs: RAVEN MTX2 sends attenuated audio to multiple pairs of speakers. In stereo mode, RAVEN MTX2 can send to three external speakers (A, B, & C) (plus optional discontinued “Betty” Laptop Reference™ speakers). You may also mute the output entirely or sum the speakers to mono with the provided controls.
- Page 10 When Auto-Talkback is engaged, the talkback will remain engaged unless a signal of -37 or greater is presented to cable pair 8 of the Aux I/O DB25 on the Aux Card (See Pinouts Above). Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 9...
- Page 11 Cue C - (Mono) Solo Instrument Cue D - (Mono) Click Track In this setup even an eight-channel headphone system can provide a very flexible monitoring system. In the control room you can easily monitor all these sources. Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 10...
- Page 12 Make good use of the iDock outs on the Aux I/O Dsub - whenever someone wants to record audio from a phone, laptop, mp3 player, or other unbalanced stereo ⅛ ” source, you already have it balanced and boosted to +4 on those pins! Raven MTX2 Analog Section Manual Page 11...
- Page 13 Please note that if you blow up your unit by modding it or disturbing these connections in some unholy way we at Slate cannot be held responsible! Email us for more info if you plan to utilize these features.
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