OL
MIC LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL LEVEL LOW
10 8 6 4 0 2
LOW HIGH HIGH
0 2 4 6 10 8
INPUT INPUT
PGM CUE
A B
MP 2
A
PROGRAM A PROGRAM B
CUE
PHONES MIC
B
PAN
HOUSE
LEVEL POWER
P1
L1
L2
P2
P1
L1
L2
P2
MIXER
100
2
4
8
6
100
2
4
8
6
100
2
4
8
6
100
2
4
8
6
100
2
4
8
6
0
–24
–12
+12
–12 +12
–12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12
0
-24
-12
+12
MP 2
DJ MIXER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the continued safety of yourself and others we recommend that you read the following
safety and installation instructions. Keep this document in a safe location for future reference.
Please heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
Do not use this equipment in a location where it might become wet. Clean only with a damp
cloth.
is equipment may be installed in an industry standard equipment rack. We recommend that
all mounting holes be used, providing the best physical support. e equipment may be used as
a table top device, although stacking of the equipment is dangerous and not recommended.
Do not directly block any of the ventilation openings. If rackmounting, please provide adequate
ventilation. Equipment may be located directly above or below this unit, but note that some
equipment (like large power amplifiers) may cause an unacceptable amount of hum or may
generate too much heat and degrade the performance of this equipment.
Protect the power cord and plug from damage caused by being walked on or pinched. Protect
the line cord, where it exits the unit, from excessive strain. Only use attachments and accessories specified by Rane.
Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, spilled liquid, fallen
objects into an opened chassis, exposure to rain or moisture, a dropped unit, or abnormal
operation.
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OPERATORS MANUAL MP 2
OL
MIC LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL LEVELLOW
10 8 6 4 02
LOWHIGH HIGH
0 2 4 6 108
P1
L1L2P2
P1
L1L2P2
INPUT INPUT
PGM CUE
A B
MP 2
A
PROGRAM A PROGRAM B
CUE
PHONESMIC
B
PAN
HOUSE
LEVEL POWER
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
0
–24
–12
+12
–12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12
0
-24
-12
+12
MIXER
QUICK START
If you are too excited to read the manual, at least read this
page to minimize any potential mistakes (we know you don't
make any). Be sure your amplifier is off while making connections, and every time you turn on your system, apply power to
your amplifier last.
e most common assumption is that the cables you already
have will work. Well, let's be sure first. None of your RCA cables
should be longer than 10 feet (3 meters) or you are asking for
hum. e MAIN and AUX OUTPUTS are balanced ¼" TRS
(tip-ring-sleeve) connectors, allowing you to run long lines if
neccessary with properly balanced cables. If you really have to
use unbalanced (tip-sleeve) cables, keep them as short as possible
(well under 10 feet [or 3 meters]). If you are connecting balanced
devices (3-conductor) to either Input of the MP 2, or are sending
the Output to an unbalanced equalizer or amplifier, consult the
included RaneNote “Sound System Interconnection” for proper
wiring.
e MP 2 has 3 sets of Outputs. e HOUSE OUTPUT
is set by the front panel HOUSE LEVEL control. e AUX
OUTPUT is set by the rear panel screwdriver adjusted AUX
LEVEL control. e TAPE OUTPUT is fixed. All Output level
controls are independent of each other. e only Level controls
that affect all Outputs simultaneously are the PGM A and B
LEVEL controls.
CLUB M IXER
If you bring a phono signal into P1 or P2 be sure to keep the
PHONO switch in; likewise when connecting a CD player to
this input, be sure the PHONO switch is out.
Start with the HOUSE LEVEL all the way down so you
don't scare the neighbors. Start with the Crossfader all the way
to the left (PGM A). Select an INPUT for PGM A and another
for PGM B and start playing your sources. Set the EQ controls
to the center. Adjust the LEVEL controls so that the bottom
three (-24, -12, and 0) indicators light up. If the +12 indicator
flashes, turn down the LEVEL control. Now slowly turn up the
HOUSE LEVEL so you can hear things working. Moving the
Crossfader to the right brings in the source selected on PGM B.
e headphone cue system is simple: e PAN controls the
headphone mix between the Program going to the HOUSE and
what is on CUE, determined by the CUE switches.
A clean Crossfader is happy, behaved and long-living. See the
Fader Cleaning instructions on page Manual-4.
Never connect anything except a Rane RS 1 to the thing
that looks like a red telephone jack on the rear of the
MP 2. is is an AC supply and requires some special attention
if you do not have an operational power supply exactly like the
one that came with your unit. Consult the Rane factory for a
replacement or substitution.
WEAR PART
is product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on page Warranty-1:
(1) Active Crossfader #11646.
Manual-1
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
OL
MIC LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL LEVELLOW
10 8 6 4 02
LOWHIGH HIGH
0 2 4 6 108
P1L1L2
P2
P1L1L2
P2
INPUT INPUT
PGM CUE
A B
MP 2
A
PROGRAM A PROGRAM B
CUE
PHONESMIC
B
PAN
HOUSE
LEVEL POWER
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
100
248
6
0
–24
–12
+12
–12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12
0
-24
-12
+12
MIXER
1 7
96
8
10 11
2 23 34 45 5
1 MIC LEVEL control: Adjusts the Level of the MAIN MIC Input. e OL (overload) indicator lights when the maximum mic
level has been reached, 3 dB before clipping. If this lights up, either turn the MIC LEVEL down, or stop yelling.
2 Program INPUT selectors: Provide Input selection between the 2 Phono and 2 Line Inputs for each of the Program A or Pro-
gram B Channels.
3 Program LOW and HIGH EQ level controls: adjust the equalization for each of the Program Channels. Pointing these controls
straight up at their center detents takes the tone controls out of the path. is is not designed to be the only equalizer in the system, this is intended to provide EQ between varying program materials. We recommend an external graphic equalizer for the best
system sound, connected between the MASTER OUTPUTS and the amplifier.
4 Program LEVEL controls: set the volume of each Program Input, as you would expect! ese controls are pre-Crossfader, so
both Program Level controls also depend on the Crossfader setting(see 6).
5 Program meter: is four-segment meter shows signal presence (at -24), optimum signal level (at around 0), and a warning to
turn down the associated LEVEL control if the +12 indicator lights up.
6 Active Crossfader: Controls the mix of Program A and B Levels in a logical manner. When the Crossfader is all the way left, only
Program A is heard. When it's all the way right, only Program B is heard. When it's right in the middle, both Program A and B
are mixed together equally. is is an Active Crossfader™ which uses a VCA to deliver an extended life and reduced travel noise,
but to insure trouble-free operation, see Fader Cleaning on page Manual-4.
7 HOUSE LEVEL control: Adjusts the Output Levels of the MAIN OUTPUTS.
8 Phone CUE switches: Select Program A or B in any combination. e associated yellow indicator lights when a CUE is activated
and pressed in. Depressing a button sends PGM signals to the CUE side of the PAN control. For example, when the Crossfader
is to the left (playing PGM A to the House), listen to CUE B (PGM B) on the headphones to audition, match beats or prepare its
starting point.
9 Phone PAN control: Changes the relative levels of the Cue and Program mixed together in stereo for the headphones. PGM
follows the Main (House) Output; Cue is determined by the CUE switches and only goes to the headphones. Adjust this control
anywhere between Program and Cue.
0 PHONE LEVEL and headphone jack: As you guessed, plug your headphones in here and adjust the overall volume with the
LEVEL control.
q POWER indicator: Illuminates to let you know that the MP 2 is plugged in and ready to go.
Manual-2
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
CLASS 2 EQUIPMENT
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
LEVEL
YES
R
R
L
L
R
L
NO
PHONO
LINE
PHONO GROUND
600mA
POWER
MP 2
HOUSE AUX
TAPE OUTPUT L2 P2 L1 P1
MIC TO TAPE
MIC
ACN 001 345 482
BALANCED OUTPUTS: TIP = (+), RING = (–), SLEEVE = SIGNAL GROUND
BALANCED MIC INPUT
PHONO
LINE
1 9 5 8
2 3 4 6 7
1 POWER input connector: is is not a telephone jack! Connect an 18 volt AC center-tapped transformer only. Use only a Rane
model RS 1, shipped with the unit, or other compatible power supply approved by Rane.
2 Chassis ground point: is screw is provided for connection to chassis ground if required. See Chassis Grounding below.
3 HOUSE OUTPUT: e front panel HOUSE LEVEL control affects the volume at this Output. ese balanced ¼" TRS (tip-
ring-sleeve) Outputs connect to a balanced equalizer or amplifier. ough not recommended, unbalanced ¼" TS (tip-sleeve)
cables may be used for short runs (under 3 meters [10 feet]) to an amplifier with unbalanced inputs. See the RaneNote “Sound
System Interconnection” for wiring recommendations.
4 AUX OUTPUT: is delivers the same signal as the HOUSE OUTPUT, but has its own LEVEL control on the rear panel. is
Output is not affected by the front panel HOUSE LEVEL control. ese balanced ¼" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) Outputs connect to a
balanced equalizer or amplifier (for a possible second listening zone) and follow the same interconnection rules as above.
5 TAPE OUT: ese line level RCA Outputs are intended for use with a tape recorder, but not necessarily restricted to that pur-
pose. You may be creative. ese Outputs are not affected by the HOUSE LEVEL or AUX LEVEL controls.
6 MIC to TAPE OUT switch: In the YES position the Mic signal along with the Program Inputs are routed to the TAPE OUT. In
the NO position only the Program Inputs appear at the TAPE OUTPUT.
7 LINE 1 & 2 INPUTS: connect to stereo sources such as CD players or any line-level device. L1 and L2 may be assigned to Pro-
gram A or Program B via the front panel INPUT switches.
8 PHONO/LINE 1 & 2 INPUTS: ese stereo Inputs are switchable from a PHONO (RIAA) stage for magnetic cartridges
(PHONO switch in) to a LINE level Input suitable for any line level device such as a CD player (PHONO switch out). e
Phono Ground screw connects those extra wires coming out of the turntables.
9 MIC Input: Accepts a ¼" balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) microphone cable, controlled by the MIC LEVEL control on the
front panel.
Manual-3
IMPORTANT NOTE
CHASSIS GROUNDING
If your system exhibits excessive hum or buzzing, there is an incompatibility in the grounding configuration between units somewhere. Your mission, should you accept it, is to discover how your particular system wants to be grounded. Here are some things to
try:
1. Try combinations of lifting grounds on units that are supplied with ground lift switches or links.
2. If your equipment is in a rack, verify that all chassis are tied to a good earth ground, either through the line cord grounding
pin or the rack screws to another grounded chassis like the amplifier.
3. Units with outboard power supplies do not ground the chassis through the line cord. Make sure that these units are grounded
either to another chassis which is earth grounded, or directly to a known ground by means of a wire connected to a screw on the
chassis with a star washer to guarantee proper contact.
Refer to the RaneNote, “Sound System Interconnection” included with this manual for further information on grounding.
Fader Cleaning
With heavy use in harsh environments, the faders may need
lubrication. is treatment extends longevity and can make used
faders as good as new. e fader assembly must be removed from
the MP 2 for proper cleaning. We recommend any of the following cleaning solutions:
Caig DeoxIT FaderLube
Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F5 spray cleaner (www.caig.com)
CRC 2-26 (www.crcindustries.com)
Order DeoxIT® from:
CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
12200 atcher Ct.
Poway, CA 92064
Phone 858-486-8388
Fax 858-486-8398
Web www.caig.com
F100 spray lubricant (www.caig.com)
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Fader assembly replacement (part #11646)
1. Unplug the MP 2.
2. Remove the bottom cover.
3. Remove the fader screws from the front panel.
4. Draw fader assembly out through the bottom.
5. Remove ribbon cable from old fader.
6. Attach ribbon cable to new fader, screw onto front panel and
replace bottom cover.
B. Fader cleaning
1. Hold the fader assembly away from the mixer.
2. Position the fader at mid-travel.
3. Spray cleaner/lubricant into both ends of the fader in sufficient
amounts to flush debris.
4. Move the fader over its full travel back and forth a few times.
5. Shake excess fluid from the fader assembly.
6. Wipe off excess fluid.
©Rane Corporatio n 10802 47th Ave. W., M ukilteo WA 98275- 5098 TEL 42 5-355 -6000 FAX 425-347 -7757 WEB ww w.rane.com
Manual-4
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