Rane SRM 66 User Manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
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Quick Start
Before complaining about having to install the SRM 66 in
the rack twice (because you forgot to set the internal highpass
filters ahead of time), take note that the very first (non-joke)
line in this manual is: Before installing the SRM 66 in a rack,
be sure the internally switchable 80 Hertz highpass filters are set
as desired. ey are shipped with the filters in the OUT (disabled)
position. (See the bottom of page Manual-2 to enable these filters.)
If you were smart enough to read this much of the manual, this
paragraph may already have saved you a few minutes of your
life – you’re welcome. If you’ve learned the hard way, hopefully
you’ve learned an important lesson – read at least the first line in
the manual first.
Make all connections with the power and amplifiers off. e
SRM 66 is fully balanced and equipped with removable 5-position Euroblock connectors. Inputs and Outputs are arranged on
Euroblocks in pairs, i.e., 1&2, 3&4, 5&6.
Be sure the FP LOCK switch (on rear) is in the out position
to enable programming from the front panel.
Apply power so the PWR LED lights and LCD screen glows
with the SRM 66 welcome marquee. During initialization, the
startup muting circuit immediately starts counting down from
40 in the Limiter Gain Reduction area of the display. Adjust the
VIEWING ANGLE with a miniature screwdriver if necessary.
With signal applied to the Inputs, watch the MIX INPUT
HEADROOM indicators. ese verify correct setting of the
Output of the previous device and the rear panel Input GAIN
switches. Adjust so that 4 dB lights during peaks.
Navigating the LCD Edit pages is simple. e top buttons
marked << and >> are the left/right Page scroll buttons. ese
navigate to Output pages 1 through 6, the assign Outputs to
Output Group page, the assign Remote to Group page, the assign
Group to Master Remote page, the Group Levels page, and the
Memory page.
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e bottom buttons marked
buttons. ese select the (underlined) parameter to edit.
Rotating the DATA knob changes the parameter setting.
Let’s start by navigating to Output 1’s page. Move the cursor
under IN1. With a signal driving Input 1 and a working ampli-
fier connected to Output 1, adjust the DATA knob to the desired
level. Adjust any other Input going to Output 1. MST controls
the Master level of Output 1. LIM sets the Limit reshold of
the Limiter circuit for Output 1.
To Copy settings from Output 1 to any other Output, move
the cursor to Copy. Press the EXE button. e display now
reads Paste. Change the page to the one you want these same
settings in, and press EXE again. e settings have now been
pasted into the new Output.
Settings may be Stored and Recalled in the Memory Page. To
Store, select the Store field, select a Memory number with the
DATA wheel and press EXE. To Recall, select the Recall field,
select a Memory number with the DATA wheel and press EXE.
Look deeper into this manual for information on remote control
of Memories, level adjustments and, the most powerful feature
of the SRM 66, Output Groups which “link” Output levels. A
Master Remote feature allows controlling the level of any Output
Groups assigned to it.
For best signal control and dynamic range, turn the Master
Output off when no Inputs are routed to a given output.
CAUTION: Never connect anything except an approved
Rane power supply to the thing that looks like a red telephone
jack on the rear of the SRM 66. is is an 18 VAC center
tapped power input. Consult the Rane factory for a replacement
or substitute.
< and > are the left/right cursor
WEAR PARTS: is product contains no wear parts.
Manual-1
Front Panel Description
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MIX INPUT HEADROOM meters. ese assist setting of the rear panel GAIN switches as well as the output level of the pre-
ceding device. e 16 dB and 4 dB LEDs indicate the remaining headroom for each of the six Inputs. Optimal settings allow the 4
dB LEDs to flash only during signal peaks.
Edit Pages. is 2x40 backlit LCD screen displays the Edit pages for controlling and revealing all the functions of the SRM 66
(see ). Refer to the OPERATION section on page Manual-4 for details.
VIEWING ANGLE adjust. is recessed adjustment allows optimizing the LCD display contrast for various vertical viewing
angles.
DATA wheel. Allows adjustment of a field parameter after it is selected with the Page (see ) and Cursor (see ) buttons. Turn-
ing the DATA wheel clockwise increases the parameter, and turning it counterclockwise decreases the parameter.
Page buttons. e Previous Page << and Next Page >> buttons scroll through all 10 Edit pages. When the EXE button is held
and MAX >> is pressed, the selected parameter jumps to its highest value (see ).
Cursor buttons. e Previous < and Next > cursor buttons scroll through each of the adjustable fields on each page. ese but-
tons select each adjustable parameter along the bottom row by moving the underline left < or right >. When any parameter is
selected, the DATA wheel adjusts that parameter. When the EXE button is held and MIN > is pressed, the selected parameter
jumps to its lowest value (see ).
EXE (Execute) button. Several commands are implemented with this button. Holding down EXE while pressing MAX >> alters
the selected parameter to its highest nominal value. Holding down EXE while pressing MIN > alters the selected parameter to its
lowest value or Off. Pressing EXE when the Copy, Paste, Recall, Store, and Zero commands are selected executes that func-
tion.
Power indicator. In case the backlit Edit display isn’t enough assurance, this yellow indicator glows anytime adequate power is
applied to the SRM 66, alerting you to its on condition.
Internal 80 Hz High Pass Filters
Each Output of the SRM 66 features an internally switchable 80 Hz highpass filter. ese filters roll off low frequencies. is
is useful in small sound reinforcement systems or for use with constant voltage line transformers. ese switches are shipped
from the factory in the OUT position. If you wish to enable any or all of the filters for each Output, it will be necessary to
remove the unit’s top cover before installation. Locate the switches near the center of the board, as shown below. S2 = Output 1,
S4 = Output 2, S6 = Output 3, S8 = Output 4, S10 = Output 5, and S12 = Output 6.
Manual-2
Rear Panel Description
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POWER input connector. Use only an RS 1, or other Remote AC power supply approved by Rane. is unit is supplied with a
remote power supply suitable for connection to this input jack. Consult the factory for a replacement or a substitute. is unit’s
power input is designed for an AC supply, delivering 18 volts, from a center-tapped transformer capable of supplying at least the
750 mA of current demanded by this product. Using any other type of supply may damage the unit and void the warranty.
Chassis ground point. A #6-32 screw is supplied for chassis grounding purposes. Units with external power supplies such as this
SRM 66 supply do not ground the chassis to earth through the line cord. is chassis connection is critical and in most installations, required by law. Many chassis ground this point to an amplifier chassis ground or directly to the grounding screw on a
grounded AC outlet cover by means of a wire secured on both ends with star washers to guarantee proper contact. See the Chassis
Grounding note on the next page.
FP LOCK button. When pressed in, locks out all front panel control except for Group Levels and Memory Recall. e
SR 1L remotes (sold separately) are also able to control Group Levels with FP LOCK engaged. e user is able to view, but not
edit, all Edit pages.
MEMORY RECALL PORT (MRP). is Port allows any remote switch to recall any of the system Memories. e first eight
Memories recall with simple switch closure to a single pin. A “binary” wiring mode allows access to more complex Memory recall
functions. See Figure 8 on page Manual-8. Complete programmability of the MRP is possible using the Edit MRP Configuration
feature found in SRM Exchange software. See DSC 1 & SRM Exchange software on page Manual-9.
REMOTE INTERFACE PORT (RIP). is Port supports up to seven optional SR 1L “Smart” digital Remote controls (see page
Manual-6). Each Remote may be assigned to adjust the Level of any one of the six SRM 66 Output Groups or the Master Group.
OUTPUT GAIN switches. ese assist setting the optimal gain structure of the Output stage, depending on what the following
device would like to see (or hear). Balanced signals usually require a +4 dBu setting (button out), and unbalanced signals usually
require the -10 dBV setting (button in).
OUTPUTS. ese balanced Euroblock connectors may be wired balanced or unbalanced. See page Manual-1 or the RaneNote,
“Sound System Interconnection” later in this manual for assistance.
INPUT GAIN switches. ese assist setting the optimal gain structure of the Input stage, depending on the level from the previ-
ous device. Balanced signals usually require a +4 dBu setting (button out), and unbalanced signals usually require the -10 dBV
setting (button in). Use the MIX INPUT HEADROOM meters as a guide for determining GAIN switch position (see in the
Front Panel Description).
INPUTS. ese line-level balanced Euroblock connectors may be wired balanced or unbalanced. Microphones require a pream-
plifier (see the Rane MS 1B for a solution). See the next page and the RaneNote “Sound System Interconnection” elsewhere in this
manual for assistance with various wiring options.
Manual-3
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