Rane MP 2016A Operator's Manual

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AUX 1 PHONO / AUX 1
LINE
AUX 2 AUX 2
AUX 3 AUX 3
AUX 4 AUX 4
AUX 5 AUX 5
5 6 5
4 7 4
3 8 3
2 9 2
SIG / OL
1 10 1
INPUT GAIN INPUT GAIN
5 6 5
4 7 4
3 8 3
2 9 2
1 10 1
CUE
MIX LEVEL 1 MIX LEVEL

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You asked for it, you got it! The MP 2016a now has Split Cue! If you don't know what that is, we suggest you take the time to read
this entire manual so you learn lots of other things to get the best sound and features out of your new mixer. But if you know what
Split Cue is, at least read this section to refresh your knowledge of the rest of the MP 2016a.
There are four dedicated phono preamplifiers. One each for Input channels 1-4. Switches on the rear panel set each preamplifier
for LINE or PHONO operation. Make sure you have these switches set correctly for your application.
There are two dedicated MIC preamplifiers, one each for Input channels 5-6. Rear panel switches set each preamplifier for LINE
or MIC operation. Make sure you have these switches set correctly. MIC GAIN controls adjust each preamplifier for the correct sen-
sitivity. With a MIC selected and ENGAGED, set the front INPUT GAIN control to "10" and adjust the rear MIC GAIN to just
keep the Input Channel SIG / OL indicator green, not red. Set the rear panel tone controls as desired. The MIC ENGAGE switch
ducks the BOOTH Output by 12 dB unless defeated with internal jumpers.
Before installing this mixer permanently, be sure to read the MIC / LINE INPUTS section on page Manual-6.
All five stereo line-level AUX Inputs are available for each of the six Input Channels.
Adjust the INPUT GAIN controls so they blink the green SIG / OL indicators. If an indicator is red, the INPUT GAIN control
is set too high. This provides optimum signal to noise, dynamic range and MIX LEVEL control consistency.
The BOOTH may select CUE or MASTER as its source. CUE allows monitoring Inputs in the booth without headphones.
The XP 2016a switch engages the optional XP 2016a processor. If the XP 2016a is not connected, the switch has no effect.
The EFFECTS LOOP switch switches the Loop in (up) or out (down). If nothing is connected to the EFFECTS LOOP RE-
TURN, the switch has no effect.
The MASTER MONO / STEREO switch influences both BOOTH and HOUSE OUTPUTS. It does not affect the EFFECTS
LOOP or TAPE OUTPUTS.
Two TAPE OUTPUTS are provided. One is a PRE-EFFECTS Loop and one is a POST-EFFECTS Loop. The POST-EF-
FECTS Loop Tape Output has a LEVEL control and may be used as a pre-tone control AUX Output.
The MP 2016a Master Output uses Accelerated Slope ™ tone controls that provide full "kill" for TREBLE, MID and BASS.
The MASTER SIG / OL indicator monitors the master mix before and after the tone controls. This indicator should light green
most of the time. It is OK for it to flash red on occasion. This provides optimum signal-to-noise and dynamic range. HOUSE and
BOOTH are the only level controls that do not affect the MASTER SIG / OL indicator.
The HOUSE OUTPUT has both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) Outputs. To avoid hum, always use the balanced
(XLR) Outputs for longer cable runs (typically greater than 10 feet, or 3 meters).
Headphone cueing allows monitoring MASTER or CUE sources. If MIX LEVEL controls are operated at less than "7", be sure
to turn the PHONES LEVEL down before selecting a CUE as it may be much louder than the Master Mix. The Headphone Output
is low-impedance high-current, so do not short the tip and ring together or to ground.
Never connect anything except an approved Rane power supply to the red thing that looks like a telephone jack on the rear of the unit.
This is an AC input and requires a power supply exactly like the one originally packed with your unit.
WEAR PART
The MP 2016a contains no wear parts. The XP 2016a contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty
period described on page Service-1: (1) Active Crossover Assembly F 60.
OPERATORS MANUAL
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PHONO / AUX 1 PHONO / AUX 1
LINE LINE
AUX 2 AUX 2
AUX 3 AUX 3
AUX 4 AUX 4
AUX 5 AUX 5
6 5 6 5
7 4 7 4
8 3 8 3
9 2 9 2
SIG / OL SIG / OL
10 1 10 1
INPUT GAIN INPUT GAIN
6 5 6 5
7 4 7 4
8 3 8 3
9 2 9 2
10 1 10 1
CUE CUE
2 MIX LEVEL 3 MIX LEVEL
4 5
PHONO / AUX 1 MIC 1 AUX 1
LINE
AUX 2 AUX 2
AUX 3 AUX 3
ENGAGE
AUX 4 AUX 4
AUX 5 AUX 5
6 5 6 5
7 4 7 4
8 3 8 3
9 2 9 2
SIG / OL SIG / OL
10 1 10 1
INPUT GAIN INPUT GAIN
6 5 6 5
7 4 7 4
8 3 8 3
9 2 9 2
10 1 10 1
CUE CUE
4 MIX LEVEL 5 MIX LEVEL
ROTARY DJ MIXER
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MASTER
5 6 5 6
MIC 2
4 7 4
3 8 3
ENGAGE
2 9 2
1 10 1
6
BOOTH HOUSE
7
EFFECTS
8 CUE XP 2016a LOOP MONO
9
SIG / OL
10
MASTER STEREO
6
2 2 5
7
4 4 4
6 6 3
8
MONO
8 8 2
9
1
CUE PGM
10
CUE
STEREO
6 MONITOR LEVEL
MP 2016a
0 TREBLE
7
8
OFF +6
SIG / OL
9
0 MID
10
OFF +6
0 BASS
MP 2016a
ROTARY
MIXER
OFF +6
6
7
8
9
10
POWER
PHONES
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