Rane MP 2016S User Manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
SIG / OL
CUE
1
CUE
2
ENGAGE
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE PGM
POWER
STEREO
XP 2016S
MASTER
CUE
EFFECTS
LOOP
MONO
BOOTH
+6OFF
0 TREBLE
12
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
MIC 1
ENGAGE
MIC 2
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
3
3
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
4
4
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
5
5
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
6
6
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
74
8
6
8
6
22
4
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
LEVELMONITOR PHONES
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
HOUSE
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
MASTER
MP 2016S
ROTARY
MIXER
+6OFF
0 MID
+6
OFF
0 BASS
STEREO
MONO
MP 2016S
ROTARY DJ MIXER
QUICK START
You asked for it, you got it! e MP 2016S 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 2016S.
ere 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.
ere 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 sensitivity. 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. e 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. is provides optimum signal to noise,
dynamic range and MIX LEVEL control consistency.
e BOOTH may select CUE or MASTER as its source.
CUE allows monitoring Inputs in the booth without headphones.
WEAR PART
e MP 2016S contains no wear parts. e XP 2016S contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period
described on page Service-1: (1) Active Crossover Assembly F 60X.
e XP 2016S switch engages the optional XP 2016S proces-
sor. If the XP 2016S is not connected, the switch has no effect.
e EFFECTS LOOP switch switches the Loop in (up) or
out (down). If nothing is connected to the EFFECTS LOOP
RETURN, the switch has no effect.
e MASTER MONO / STEREO switch influences both
BOOTH and HOUSE OUTPUTS. It does not affect the EFFECTS LOOP or TAPE OUTPUTS.
Tw o TAPE OUTPUTS are provided. One is a PRE-EF-
FECTS Loop and one is a POST-EFFECTS Loop. e POSTEFFECTS Loop Tape Output has a LEVEL control and may be
used as a pre-tone control AUX Output.
e MP 2016S Master Output uses Accelerated Slope ™ tone
controls that provide full “kill” for TREBLE, MID and BASS.
e MASTER SIG / OL indicator monitors the master mix
before and after the tone controls. is indicator should light
green most of the time. It is OK for it to flash red on occasion.
is 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.
e 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. e Headphone
Output is low-impedance high-current, so do not short the tip
and ring together or to ground.
Manual-1
MP 2016S FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
ENGAGE
12
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
MIC 1
ENGAGE
MIC 2
AUX 2
AUX 1
3
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
4
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
5
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
6
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
4
2
3
110
MASTER
SIG / OL
CUE
1
CUE
2
ENGAGE
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE PGM
XP 2016S
MASTER
CUE
EFFECTS
LOOP
BOOTH
12
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
MIC 1
ENGAGE
MIC 2
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
3
3
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
4
4
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
5
5
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
CUE
6
6
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
110
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
65
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
8
6
8
6
22
4
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
HOUSE
4
2
3
110
MASTER
STEREO
MONO
INPUT SELECTORS 1-4
Each six-position Input Selector chooses a dedicated PHONO /
LINE preamplifier, or one of five stereo line-level AUX Inputs as
its Input Channel source. (PHONO / LINE switches are on the
rear panel).
INPUT SELECTORS 5-6
Each six-position Input Selector chooses a dedicated mono MIC
Input, or one of five stereo AUX Inputs as its Input Channel
source. (MIC GAIN trim, MIC / LINE switch and MIC tone
controls are located on the rear panel).
MIC ENGAGE
MIC 1 and MIC 2 ENGAGE switches allow switching a mic on
(up) or off (down). A MIC Input must be selected and MIC EN-
GAGE on to activate a MIC Input. When a mic is not in use, be
sure to switch MIC ENGAGE off. e MIC ENGAGE switches
also activate the Booth Ducker. is attenuates the Booth Output -12 dB whenever a MIC ENGAGE switch is on, even if MIC
Input is not selected (internal jumpers allow disabling the Booth
Ducker—see Mic/Line Inputs on page Manual-6).
INPUT GAIN
INPUT GAIN controls allow the user to match input levels.
Adjust these to make the SIG / OL indicator flash green. If the
indicators turn red, reduce the INPUT GAIN. Adjusting the
INPUT LEVEL controls correctly maximizes dynamic range
and provides consistent MIX LEVEL response.
Input SIG / OL
ese dual-color indicators provide help in setting correct input
levels. A flashing green indication is optimal. A red light that
lasts more than a flash is a request to turn down the INPUT
GAIN.
Manual-2
MIX LEVEL
ese studio-grade controls determine the Master MIX LEVEL.
For optimum performance, set the INPUT GAIN controls as
indicated previously, and then operate MIX LEVELS between
“7” and “10” for full volume. Use the HOUSE and BOOTH
LEVEL controls to set the output levels. Always set the MIX
LEVEL controls to minimum when not in use.
CUE
e CUE signal is selected using CUE 1-6 switches in any
combination. e associated yellow indicator lights when a CUE
is active.
HEADPHONE MONITOR
SIG / OL
CUE PGM
POWER
STEREO
XP 2016S
MASTER
CUE
EFFECTS
LOOP
MONO
BOOTH
+6OFF
0 TREBLE
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
74
8
6
8
6
22
4
LEVELMONITOR PHONES
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
HOUSE
4
2
3
9
110
8
65
7
MASTER
MP 2016S
ROTARY
MIXER
+6OFF
0 MID
+6
OFF
0 BASS
STEREO
MONO
T = LEFT
R = RIGHT
S = GROUND
TO MONO PHONE
MONITOR determines the source of the PHONES signal. With
the MONITOR MONO switch out, the control pans between
stereo CUE and stereo PGM signals. e PGM signal follows
the HOUSE Output (same signal going to the Master House).
With MONITOR MONO selected (in), the MONITOR
control pans between mono CUE (left ear) and mono PGM
(right ear).
e Phones LEVEL control determines the headphone output level. If you are mixing with the MIX LEVEL controls below
“7”, be sure to turn the Phones LEVEL down before selecting a
CUE source as it may be much louder than the Master Mix.
e PHONES output is very low impedance and high
current so do not short tip and ring together or tie to ground, as
is common with many low- cost mono cups. Use resistors of
300 to 600 Ω in series with each output for mono applications,
although this significantly reduces output power.
BOOTH CUE / MASTER switch and Level
e BOOTH CUE / MASTER switch selects MASTER
mix or CUE selection as the Booth source. is allows CUE
monitoring in the Booth without headphones. e BOOTH
Level controls the volume to the Booth Output.
MASTER HOUSE Level
is studio-grade control sets the HOUSE Output level.
MASTER MONO / STEREO switch
is sets the MASTER mix signal to MONO or STEREO operation. It effects both BOOTH and HOUSE Outputs.
MASTER SIG / OL indicator
is dual color indicator helps set correct MASTER mix levels.
A flashing or steady green indication is optimal. e red indicator may flash only briefly on rare occasion...regular flashing or
steady-on means that distortion is imminent and Levels need
reducing.
XP 2016S switch
is engages the optional XP 2016S External Processor. If the
XP 2016S is not connected, the switch does nothing. If an XP
2016S is connected and the switch is on (up), it routes the MIX
LEVEL Outputs to the XP 2016S and returns a stereo MASTER
signal to the MP 2016S.
EFFECTS LOOP switch
is engages the EFFECTS LOOP when up. If nothing is connected to the EFFECTS LOOP RETURN, the switch has no
effect.
TREBLE tone control
Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies above 4 kHz from
+6 dB to OFF (full kill).
MID tone control
Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies between 300 Hz
and 4 kHz from +6 dB to OFF (full kill).
BASS tone control
Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies below
300 Hz from +6 dB to OFF (full kill).
POWER indicator
is yellow indicator lights whenever AC power is connected to
the unit.
Manual-3
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