Rane ML 1 Operator's Manual

Mic/line preamp

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Quick Start

This section intends to help with the physical connections necessary to get up and running with your snazzy new ML 1. If you don't

read the entire Hardware Manual, at least read this section.

As a safety precaution, turn all devices (especially power amplifiers) OFF when making connections. Doing so gives you a chance

to find and correct wiring mistakes and prevent damage to your amplifiers, speakers, ears and spilling a hot drink in your lap.

Connect balanced audio sources or microphones to the Euroblock or XLR INPUT connectors. You may connect either or both

jack types (if you wish) of the OUTPUTS to your mixer, recorder or amplifier. Set the GAIN control to the half-way (12:00) posi-

tion. Set the MIC / LINE switch to "LINE" for a gain of +3 dB, or to the "MIC" position for a gain of +35 dB. If a microphone

requires phantom power, punch in the "PHANTOM POWER" switch and the corresponding red LED will light up.

If the ML 1 is being used as a dual analog preamp, connect balanced audio OUTPUTS to the Euroblock or XLR connectors. To

talk to the digital audio world, connect to your choice of AES3, SPDIF or TOSLINK digital audio outputs.

Connect the IEC320-C5 power cord. Observe that the POWER LED on the front panel illuminates.

Now you may turn on any power amps and make final adjustments with the GAIN controls.

WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts.

OPERATORS MANUAL

MIC/LINE PREAMP

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ML 1

MIC / LINE

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Page 1: Quick Start
POWER Quick Start This section intends to help with the physical connections necessary to get up and running with your snazzy new ML 1. If you don’t read the entire Hardware Manual, at least read this section. As a safety precaution, turn all devices (especially power amplifiers) OFF when making connections. Doing so gives you a chance to find and correct wiring mistakes and prevent damage to your amplifiers, speakers, ears and spilling a hot drink in your lap.
Page 2: Digital Outputs
Both Output types may be used simultaneously if desired. For each Input or Output Euroblock connector: Analog output is real easy. Just hook it up. All gain in the ML 1 • Connect the (positive) audio line to the ‘+’ terminal.
Page 3: Mic Gain
The formula is: Threshold dBu = – (Gain dB) – 6 dB. available. Microphones receive a full 48 volts of Phantom Power So if the ML 1 Gain is set to 20 dB, the input LED thresh- from the ML 1.