Radial Engineering MC3 User's Guide

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MC3

Studio Monitor Controller

User Guide

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam
British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

www.radialeng.com

Radial® MC3™ User Guide

Table of Contents Page

Overview ...........................................................................1

Front panel features ..........................................................2

Rear and top panel features .............................................3

Balanced vs unbalanced ...................................................4

Connecting the MC3 .........................................................5

Using the level adjustment trims .......................................6

Setting up a subwoofer .....................................................7

Using the DIM control .......................................................7

Headphones ......................................................................8

Specications ....................................................................9

Block diagram ...................................................................9

Warranty............................................................Back cover

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Radial
MC3 Studio Monitor Controller. The MC3 is an innovative
tool designed to make managing audio signals easy in
the studio while adding the convenience of an on-board

headphone amplier.

Even though the MC3 is super simple to use, as with any
new product, the best way to get to know the MC3 is by
taking a few minutes to read the manual and familiarize
yourself with the many features that are built-in before you
begin connecting things together. This could save you time.

If by chance you nd yourself seeking an answer to a

question, take a few minutes to log onto the Radial website
and visit the MC3 FAQ page. This is where we post the
latest information, updates and of course other questions

that may be similar in nature. If you do not nd an answer,

feel free to write us an email at [e-mail] and
we will do our very best to get back to you promptly.

Now get ready to mix with greater condence and control

than ever before!

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OVERVIEW

The Radial MC3 is a studio monitor selector that enables you to switch
between two sets of powered loudspeakers. This lets you compare how
your mix will translate on different monitors which in turn will help deliver
more convincing mixes to the audience.

Because most folks today listen to music with an iPod® using ear buds or
some other type of headphones, the MC3 features a built-in headphone

amplier. This makes it easy to audition your mixes using different

headphones and monitors.

Looking at the block diagram from left to right, the MC3 begins with stereo
source inputs. At the other end are the stereo outputs for monitors-A and
B, which are turned on or off using the front panel controls. The stereo
output levels can be trimmed to match for smooth switching between
different monitors without jumps in the listening level. The ‘large’ master
level control makes it easy to adjust the overall volume using a single
knob. Note that the master volume control sets the output going to all
speakers and headphones.

Using the MC3 is merely a matter of turning on the speakers you want,
adjusting the level and listening. All of the extra cool features in between
are icing on the cake!

INPUT

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT

FRONT

3.5mm

HEADPHONE

AUX

SOURCE

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MASTER

LEVEL

JACKS

DIM &
MONO

HEAD

PHONES

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT

MONITOR-A

OUTPUT

LEFT

MONITOR-B

OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

OUT-A

TRIM

OUT-B

TRIM

SUB OUT

TRIM

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1. DIM: When engaged, the DIM toggle switch temporarily reduces the
playback level in the studio without having to adjust the MASTER
level control. The DIM level is set using the top panel LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT control.

2. MONO: Sums the left and right inputs to test for mono-compatibility
and phase problems.

3. SUB: Separate on/off toggle switch lets you activate the subwoofer.

4. MASTER: Master level control used to set the overall output level
going to the monitors, subwoofer and AUX outputs.

5. MONITOR SELECT: Toggle switch activates the A and B monitor
outputs. Separate LED indicators illuminate when outputs are active.

6. HEADPHONE CONTROLS: Level control and on/off switch used to
set the level for the front panel headphone jacks and the rear panel
AUX output.

7. 3.5MM JACK: Stereo headphone jack for ear-bud style headphones.

8. ¼” JACKS: Dual stereo headphone jacks let you share the mix with
the producer when listening to playback or for overdubbing.

9. BOOKEND DESIGN: Creates protective zone around the controls
and connectors.

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