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Rane RE 27 Operating And Service Manual

Rane RE 27 Operating And Service Manual

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RE 27 AND RE 14
OPERATING
A N D
SERVICE MANUAL
C O R P O R A T I O N

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  • Page 1 RE 27 AND RE 14 OPERATING A N D SERVICE MANUAL C O R P O R A T I O N...

  • 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 If you do not send in the registration card (“I forgot.”), or you do not have a sales s1ip from an authorized Rane dealer (“My dog ate it.”), the warranty period will only extend two (2) years from the date of manufacture.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    II. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS RE 27 FRONT PANEL RE 14 FRONT PANEL 1. EQ LEVEL CONTROL: This controls volume through the equalizer section and provides up to 6 dB overall gain. Turn this control down if the overload LED lights up.
  • Page 5 4. EQ OUTPUT JACK: This is the automatic unbalanced/floating output from the equalizer section. Use a mono%” plug for unbalanced operation, or a stereo 1/4" plug wired as shown in the diagram below for use with balanced equipment (Refer to Rane Note 102 for further information on Rane’s floating output system.) 5.

  • Page 6: Installation

    RE 27 or RE 14 into a sound reinforcement or monitor system. Whatever your particular application, it is helpful to realize that the RE 27 or RE 14 is actuallytwo independent products in one: an equalizer with input(s) and output(s), and a realtime analyzer with mic input and pink noise output...

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    “Y” connector.) 3. If the RE 27 or RE 14 is more than 10 feet from the amp rack be sure that the input of the electronic crossover or amplifier is BALANCED. If not, obtain a direct box or balancing line transformer to be installed at the input of the amp rack.
  • Page 8 DIAGRAM 111-2: POWERED MIXER SYSTEM EQUALIZATION HEAVY LINES INDICATE DIRECT CONNECTlONS TO THE RE 27 AND RE 14. Thinner lines show other connections for clarity. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Most powered mixers utilize unbalanced outputs, so use shielded 1/4" mono patch cords (or uncoiled type guitar cords) for all connections to RE 27 or RE 14.
  • Page 9 Diagram III-4. 2. The run between the RE 27 or RE 14 and the monitor amp should be balanced whenever possible. 3. Place the Rane microphone at eye level of the performer and about six inches OFF TO ONE SIDE OF THE STAGE MICROPHONE, in line of sight to the monitor speaker.
  • Page 10 2. Dashed lines show temporary connections for pink noise test purposes only; repeat this configuration for each microphone input channel. When testing is completed, connect the RE 27 or RE 14 as indicated by solid lines. 3. Mixers that do not have separate SEND/RECEIVE capability for each channel will have to be wired as shown in Diagram I I l-3.

  • Page 11: Operating Methods

    IV. OPERATING METHODS Since the RE 27 and RE 14 feature a unique form of realtime analyzer, we highly recommend that you read through this section before performing an alignment with pink noise. If you’ve never used an analyzer before, use the step-by-step procedure on your first occasion--you’ll be delighted at how simple it really is.
  • Page 12 Before turning on the pink noise, turn up the RTA Level control on the RE 27 or RE 14 until some of the green and red LEDs respond on the display: now you’re looking at background noise.
  • Page 13 10. MONITORING PROGRAM MATERIAL FOR FEEDBACK USING THE DISPLAY: Once the pink noise test is completed, switch off the pink noise on the RE 27 or RE 14 and unplug the Rane test microphone from the front panel jack. When the mic is unplugged, the display is automatically switched to monitor the output of the equalizer section (Channel 2 on the RE 14).

  • Page 14: Specifications

    All sliders centered and level controls set at unity gain unless otherwise noted EQUALIZER SECTION RE 27: (27) 1/3-octave Constant-Q derived filters on IS0 centers from 40 Hz to 16 kHz. RE 14: (14) 2/3-octave Constant-Q derived filters on IS0 centers from 40 Hz to 16 kHz.
  • Page 15 Microphone: Omnidirectional back-electret condenser type, powered by front panel jack (not phantom power). Sensitivity: -65dB. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz. Maximum SPL: 140dB. MISCELLANEOUS Chassis and Front Panel: Cold rolled steel. Size: 19"W x 3.5"H x 8.5" rack depth. Weight: RE 27: 11 Ib net RE 14: 11l Ib net...

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