Rane RPM 26 User Manual
Professional Audio Products Data Sheet
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DSP MULTIPROCESSOR
Intuitive Predefined Configurations
• Dual 2 or 3-way crossover or up to a mono 6-way crossover with
program compression, delay, parametric EQ and limiting
• 1 Input split to two 2- or 3-way crossovers
• Up to a 1 x 6 digital delay with parametric EQ
• Up to a 2 x 6 matrix signal router with parametric EQ
• 1 x 6 splitter -or- dual 1 by 3 splitter
Applications
• Progressively delayed reinforcement or ceiling speakers
• Room combining and distribution
• Critical cluster alignment
• Church systems, Auditoriums, Restaurants
• Board Rooms, Gymnasiums, Race Tracks
• Court Rooms, Convention Centers, Lounges
Features
• Easy-to-use setup & control software for Windows
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• Signal flow and critical settings in plain view on one screen
• Detailed device report printouts
• Tamperproof
• Up to eight memory contact closure configuration recall
• Setup at the office, optimize on site
• Optional input isolation transformers (Rane part #150-010)
• UL/CSA remote power supply (120 VAC)
• CE (low voltage & EMC) remote power supply (230 VAC)
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
RaneWare is a registered trademark of Rane Corporation
General Description
The RPM 26 provides all required signal processing
between the mixer and amplifiers. With its insightful,
preprogrammed configurations and user-friendly RaneWare
software, the RPM 26 includes a wide variety of intuitive
signal processing functions: high & low cut filters, compression, delay, crossover, parametric EQ, splitting, input summing, limiting, trim controls and sine wave or pink noise test
tones.
The RPM 26 contains 2 analog inputs, 6 analog outputs
and saves several rack spaces with its tamperproof, dead-front,
1U chassis. Configurations and settings are stored in 16
internal, non-volatile memories—8 of which are contact
closure accessible from the rear panel Remote Switch Interface
(RSI) port. This interface can be paralleled with the RSI ports
of other RW 232 products—allowing one hardware switch to
select entire system configurations. This makes the RPM 26
ideal for installations requiring preset configurations through
simple contact closures. All 16 memories are accessible from
RaneWare’s Site Control Panel.
The RPM 26 is programmable via its rear panel RW 232
port that interfaces directly to the RS-232 ports found on PC
compatible computers. This eliminates the need for a special
cable, box or interface card. Up to 250 RW 232 units can be
serially linked to a single computer. Thus a sound system
installer can access and program each device on line without
having to unplug from the first device and plug into the next.
The RW 232 port is also compatible with AMX and Crestron
controllers. Once the RPM 26 is programmed, the computer is
strictly optional.
The RPM 26 employs the latest 18-bit A/D & D/A converters and analog level control ICs from Crystal Semiconductor.
Euroblock connectors are provided for audio and Remote
Switch Interface connections. The recessed Default button on
the rear panel recalls Memory 1 in case of computer failure.
The Device Address switch assigns one of 250 possible RW
232 addresses that uniquely identifies each device on the RW
232 bus. The front panel has two-color, signal present and
overload indicators for both the Inputs and the Outputs—
allowing for fast and intuitive signal flow verification without
the need of a computer. Power and COM (communications)
indicators are also on the front panel to verify proper AC
supply and communications with the computer.
Powered from a UL listed (approval pending), CE certified
(approval pending) remote power supply, the
RPM 26 is exempt from safety agency requirements, and may
be used in any installation mandating agency compliance.
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Rane’s easy-to-use, Windows-compatible software—called
RaneWare (included at no extra cost and available on our
website at www.rane.com)—allows the RPM 26 (and other
RW 232 units) to be controlled in real time. RaneWare also
supports saving memories—which include configuration
changes—to a file. This allows programming units without
being physically connected to them, and allows different
configurations to be stored in each Memory. Thus units may
be initially programmed at the office, then “tweaked” on site.
The software provides password security, allowing only
memory changes, thus disallowing further access. The
software also provides metering for Input trims, A/D “number
of bits toggling,” and Compressor Gain Reduction meters.
“Stereo” Linking of Input Trims, Delays and Output Trims as
well as Combining of Compressors and Limiters are also
supported. Frequency steps for High and Low Cut filters,
Crossover and Parametric EQ are adjustable in 1 Hertz steps.
The Crossovers and Extended Parametric EQ (included in
some of the preprogrammed configurations) support LinkwitzRiley, Bessel or Butterworth filters (12, 18 or 24 dB/Octave,
where applicable). All Parametric EQs contain ¼ dB boost/cut
steps with a +12 / -15 dB range and 80 Q steps between 40 and
0.5 (bandwidths between 0.036 and 2.54 octaves, respectively). Double clicking on the software’s Output terminal
displays the computed Overall Response curve for the
Output(s). This screen allows independent viewing of the
frequency response contribution of the Input EQ (High & Low
Cut or PEQ Filters), the Crossover (if applicable) and the
Output (Parametric) EQ. Ramping can be enabled for smooth
transitions between parameter settings, or disabled when not
needed (during setup, for example).
RaneWare also prints device reports containing all of the
device’s parameter settings, along with each Output’s Overall
Response curve.
When required, Optional input isolation transformers
(Rane part #150-010) are available.
DSP Program 2 - “Power” 3-way Crossover System
1 input, 3 outputs, and
36 bands of PEQ;
compared to equivalent solutions!
9 on each leg.
Extremely
cost effective
14 Pre-Defined DSP Programs
DSP Program 1 - “Power” 2-way Crossover System
1 input, 2 outputs,
27 bands of PEQ;
dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley Crossover. Pink noise or sine wave generator.
9 on each leg! Extended PEQ+ allows 8th order, 48
DSP Program 3 - Dual 2-way Crossover System
2 additional “flexible” outputs; 2 inputs, 6 outputs. 30 bands of PEQ; Most PEQ bands on
outputs
(see Program 9). “Extra” 2 outputs allow mono/stereo subs or 2 full range feeds.
DSP Program 4 - Dual 3-way Crossover System
2 Inputs, 6 Outputs; 26 bands of PEQ; Most PEQ bands on
Extremely
cost effective compared to equivalent solutions!
Outputs
(see DSP Program 5).
DSP Program 5 - Dual 3-way Crossover System
2 inputs, 6 outputs; 28 bands of PEQ; Most PEQ bands on
Extremely
cost effective compared to equivalent solutions!
Inputs
(see DSP Program 4).
DSP Program 8 - One Input
1 input, 6 outputs; 26 bands of PEQ.
DSP clone of Rane “AC 23 with 1 input connected” plus the rest of your system’s needs!!
split
to
two
, 3-way Crossover System
DSP Program 6 - 2 x 6 Matrix Router System
2 inputs, 6 outputs; 30 bands of PEQ; Includes
output may select A, B, or A+B source input. Pink noise or sine wave generator.
DSP Program 7 - One Input
1 input, 4 outputs; 42 bands of PEQ.
DSP clone of Rane “AC 22 with 1 input connected” plus the rest of your system’s needs.
split
PEQ+
for up to 6-way crossovers. Each
to
two
, 2-way Crossover System
DSP Program 9 - Dual 2-way Crossover System
2 inputs, 4 outputs; 46 bands of PEQ! Most PEQ bands on
Still
very
cost effective compared to other similar systems!
2 inputs, 6 outputs; 36 bands of PEQ! Most PEQ bands on
All outputs independently “input switchable.” Great for distribution applications.
DSP Program 10 - 2 x 6 Matrix Router System
inputs
(see DSP Program 3).
inputs
(see DSP Program 11).
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