Rane MP 44 User Manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
MP 44
DJ MIXER
QUICK START
If you have used just about any DJ mixer on the planet, you will instantly feel at home using the MP 44. Extra care was
taken to ensure that controls are where you expect them to be, and operate as you expect them to.
The MP 44 has some unique features not found on other DJ mixers. It is important that you read at least this portion of
the manual so that you get the maximum benefit from these unique features. As you refer through the rest of this manual (as
you should to get the most of it), front panel controls are on the left side of each page, rear panels are on the right.
Club Managers Section
High performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals. This control is located on the rear panel and
screw driver adjust to prevent tampering. The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment.
Automatic Emergency Page Input provides a means to automatically interrupting all program material and broadcast
emergency messages at a pre set level. The EMERGENCY PAGE level is set independent of HOUSE- and BOOTH
LEVEL control settings. The EMERGENCY PAGE LEVEL control is a recessed, screw driver adjusted control
located on the rear panel to prevent tampering after installation. See page Manual-6 for more details.
Remote DC Master Level Control Port provides a means to control the level of the MASTER mix from a remote
location. The range of control is 0 dB to –40 dB. Applications include “gain riding” DJs, setting a comfortable listening
level from a remote location and reducing the maximum available gain. To use the optional VR 1 Remote Control,
simply connect like labeled pins together. Shielded wire is recommended. See page Manual-7 for more details.
DJ Features Section
High performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals. The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect
ears and equipment. Under normal operating conditions, the LIMIT indicator should only flash occasionally. If you are
running gains high enough to cause hard limiting, faders and tone controls will not respond as expected. For example, if
you run signal levels 10 dB over the Limit threshold, you must turn signal levels down 10 dB before you hear a reduc-
tion in level. See page Manual-5 for more details.
3-band Tone Controls with full cut (off to +6 dB) on each of the four Input Buses. You know what to do with this!
FlexFX™ assignment allows any combination of the four Input Buses to be processed by the FlexFX Loop, regardless of
A-side, B-side or Post crossfader assignment! See page Manual-3 for details
WARNING: Do not operate this unit without the line cord earth ground connected. To do so may increase the risk of
electric shock and increase line cord conducted emissions.
WEAR PART
This product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day
warranty period described on page Warranty-1: (1) Active Crossover Assembly.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord and plug from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specied by Rane.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. e plug on the power cord is the AC mains disconnect device and must remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16. is apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
17. When permanently connected, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building.
18. If rackmounting, provide adequate ventilation. Equipment may be located above or below this apparatus, but some equipment (like large power
ampliers) may cause an unacceptable amount of hum or may generate too much heat and degrade the performance of this apparatus.
19. is apparatus may be installed in an industry standard equipment rack. Use screws through all mounting holes to provide the best support.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
NOTE: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAU T ION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
e symbols shown below are internationally accepted symbols that warn
of potential hazards with electrical products.
is symbol indicates that a dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.
is symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
INPUT CHANNELS
INPUTS 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A are stereo,
unbalanced RCA jacks that operate as RIAA
equalized Phono Inputs or Line Inputs.
PHONO switches set the mode for Inputs
1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A. In the out position, these
Inputs operate at line-level (max input +20 dBu).
Press the switch in for PHONO operation. If a
turntable is not connected to one of these Inputs,
set the switch for Line (out).
PHONO GROUND posts are provided for connecting turntable ground wires. It is very important that each turntable have
a secure ground connection to the MP 44.
INPUTS 1B, 2B, 3B, and 4B enter via stereo, line-level, unbalanced RCA jacks. Maximum input level is +20 dBu.
SOURCE switches select A (Phono/Line) or B (Line) for
each Input Channel.
Input LEVEL controls adjust the gain from –12 dB to +12
dB. The center detent position provides 0 dB of gain (unity).
Use this control in conjunction with the OL (overload indicator) to set the input gain for the best signal to noise performance.
OL (overload) indicators light when the maximum
undistorted signal level has been reached. These are fast
responding peak detectors that light 3 dB before clipping.
Adjust Input LEVEL controls so that these indicators remain
off. This ensures that your sound remains clean and
undistorted and that adequate head room is reserved for
mixing. The OL indicators are not beat matching indicators.
EQ switches engage the 3-band tone controls. EQ switches
may be used in conjunction with the Hi, Mid and Low rotary
tone controls as “kill” switches. Set the rotary controls and flip
the switch.
HI tone controls affect frequencies from 4 kHz to 20 kHz. The range of control is +6 dB to OFF (full kill). The center
detent position is unity gain. These controls are positioned just above the vocal range and may be used for small tonal changes
or for the elimination of high frequency signals.
MID tone controls affect frequencies from 300 Hz to 4 kHz. The range of control is +6 dB to OFF (full kill). The center
detent position is unity gain. These controls may be used for small tonal changes or for the elimination of midrange signals.
LOW tone controls affect frequencies from 20 Hz to 300 Hz. The range of control is +6 dB to OFF (full kill). The center
detent position is unity gain. These controls influence signals below midrange vocals and may be used for small tonal changes
or for the elimination of bass and beats.
A – POST – B switches independently assign CH 1, CH 2, CH 3 or CH 4 to the A side of the crossfader, B side of the
crossfader or POST (after) the crossfader. The ability to assign an Input Channel to the desired mix eliminates the need for
redundant source selection on each of the four input channels.
Input Channel Faders control the mix level for each of the 4 input channels. These are VCA control faders for extended
service life and reduced travel noise. Too achieve the best mix consistency, use input LEVEL controls to set the gain and
Channel Faders to control the mix.
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