Rane HA6S User Manual

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Introduction

Thanks for purchasing the Rane HA6S! HA6S is a universal, multi-purpose mixer and headphone amplifier for rehearsal, studio, or stage. Perfect for headphones, in-ear monitors, or personal monitor mixing, HA6S features six independent high-power stereo amplifiers in one compact rack unit that delivers maximum audio quality, even at very high or very low volume levels; HA6S has a minimized circuitry path which means there's less “stuff” for your signal to pass through, keeping your sound clear and crisp.

• Manufactured under QS9000 certified quality system

• Six independent high-powered headphone amplifiers in a compact, 1RU size

• Supplies six fully independent mixes for up to 18 pairs of headphones

• Stereo Aux Input on each channel with level adjustments

• Additional Direct Input on front panel to mix in additional sources

• Four-segment LED on each channel for easy visual monitoring

• Mono and Left/Right Mutes per channel for two mono mixes per channel

• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction

• Servo-balanced, gold-plated XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors

Box Contents

HA6S Power Cable User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit rane.com.

For additional product support, visit rane.com/support.

Sound Level

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to extremely high noise levels. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified permissible exposures to certain noise levels. According to OSHA, exposure to high sound pressure levels (SPL) in excess of these limits may result in hearing loss. When using equipment capable of generating high SPL, use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

Hours per daySPL (dB) Example 8 90 Small gig 6 92 Train 4 95 Subway train 3 97 High-level desktop monitors 2 100 Classical music concert

1.5 102 Riveting machine 1 105 Machine factory

0.5 110 Airport

0.25 or less 115 Rock concert

Features

Front Panel

1. Direct Input: Feeds an external audio source directly into the main signal path.

2. Input Gain Control: Controls the signal level going to the Main Inputs.

3. Input Level Meter: Displays the signal level coming from Main Inputs. For the best quality of input signal, the LED should range from 0 to +6 dBu. If the Clip LED (in the Output Level Meter) is always on, reduce the input level using the Input Gain Control.

4. Aux Input: Provides a separate stereo input signal which can be mixed with the Main Input signal.

5. L Mute Switch: Mutes the left input signal.

6. R Mute Switch: Mutes the right input signal.

7. Mode Switch: Switches the operational mode between mono and stereo.

8. Mono LED: This LED lights up when the unit is in mono mode. When the LED is off, the unit is in stereo mode.

9. Headphone Output: 1/4” TRS phone jack used to output the signal of the individual channel. There are also 12 additional headphone outputs (two for each channel) on the rear panel.

10. Balance Control: Sets the amount of the signal coming from the Aux Input and Main Input. When a signal is fed into the Aux Input, the balance control will regulate the ratio of the Main Input and the Aux Input signals.

11. Output Gain Control: Adjusts the output level of the individual channel.

12. Output Level Meter: Displays the output signal level. If the Clip LED lights up, turn down the input gain control and/or the individual output gain control to avoid distortion.

Rear Panel

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13. Power Connector: Use the included power cable to connect this connector to a power source. Please check the voltage accepted by the unit and the voltage available from your power source before connecting it.

14. Fuse Holder: If the fuse blows, replace it with a fuse of the same type.

15. Main Input Connectors: Balanced 1/4” TRS and XLR connectors used to input the stereo signal.

16. Main Output Connectors: Balanced 1/4” TRS and XLR connectors used to output the main signal. Use these connectors to link several headphone amplifiers together.

17. Headphone Out (1-12): These are 12 additional headphone outputs (two for every channel) wired in

parallel with the output available on the front panel.

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