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Flexfx, Active crossfader, Fader cleaning – Rane MP 44 (2003 version) User Manual

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Manual-

FlexFX™

FlexFX™

switches independently assign any combination of the four Input Channels to the FlexFX Loop for external

processing. FlexFX assignment is totally independent of APOSTB mix assignment. You’ll get more out of your favorite

external effects box than you ever thought possible, and experiment with this feature for a long time to come. The indicator

illuminates when FlexFX is active on it's Channel.

FlexFX SEND

jacks are unbalanced ¼" Tip/Sleeve Outputs. The maximum output level is reduced to +16

dBu to accommodate the inputs on lower voltage external effects processors. All Input Channels assigned to the

FlexFX

loop are removed from the direct mix, summed together by the FlexFX summer and output on this stereo

pair of jacks.

FlexFX RETURN

jacks are unbalanced ¼" Tip/Sleeve Inputs. This stereo pair of jacks provide the return in-

put from the external processor's output. This Input provides 6 dB of gain to accommodate lower voltage external

processors. The maximum input level is +16 dBu. The FlexFX return signal is summed with the direct signals to

form the Left / Right mix.

ACTIVE CROSSFADER™

The MP 44 features a high-performance Active Crossfader. In

addition to low travel noise and long fader life, the design provides

the accuracy and consistency required by the most demanding Turn-

tablist. The continuously adjustable CROSSFADER CONTOUR

control provides smooth and consistent crossfader response adjust-

ment. Control ranges from the “constant power” response required

for smooth blends to fast cut. This crossfader design accommodates

all mixing styles.

The CROSSFADER CD TRIGGER switch enables the CD TRIGGER outputs which are ⅛" mini

TRS jacks. CD stop pulses are output on the Sleeve. CD start pulses are output on the Tip. The ring is

unused. Ground return is via the CD player RCA signal cables. The automatic CD trigger circuit monitors

the position of the Crossfader. When the Crossfader moves to full cut (0) for the A side, CD TRIGGER

1

outputs a 50 ms, active low stop pulse. When the crossfader moves just above full cut for the A side mix,

CD TRIGGER 1

outputs a 50 ms, active low start pulse. The same operation is true for the B side of the

crossfader and CD TRIGGER 2.

LISTED

SEND

RETURN

HOUSE OUTPUT

B

A

MASTER

AUX OUT

INPUTS

MASTER EFFECTS

CH 3

CH 2

PHONO GROUND

B

A

B

A

B

A

B

B

A

2

1

BOOTH

EFFECTS

AUX IN

CH 1

EFFECTS

FlexFX

INPUT

AUX MIC

MAIN MIC

INPUT

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

A

CH 4

MP 44

LEVEL

R

L

L

R

N108

L

R

R

L

R

L

MADE IN U.S.A.

RANE CORP.

R

L

R

L

REMOTE

LEVEL

LIMIT

Vc

Vr

+ -

GAIN

L

R

HOUSE

PAGE

INPUT

TRIGGERS

CD

R

L

RETURN

R

L

SEND

SEND

RETURN

R

L

PHONO

PHONO

PHONO

PHONO

RETURN

SEND

MIC

LINE

GAIN

GAIN

POWER

100-240V

20 WATTS

50/60 Hz

COMMERCIAL
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
24TJ

R

C

US

LIGHT

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

PHANTOM

POWER

FOR CONTINUED

GROUNDING

PROTECTION DO

NOT REMOVE

SCREW

LISTED

SEND

RETURN

HOUSE OUTPUT

B

A

MASTER

AUX OUT

INPUTS

MASTER EFFECTS

CH 3

CH 2

PHONO GROUND

B

A

B

A

B

A

B

B

A

2

1

BOOTH

EFFECTS

AUX IN

CH 1

EFFECTS

FlexFX

INPUT

AUX MIC

MAIN MIC

INPUT

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

A

CH 4

MP 44

LEVEL

R

L

L

R

N108

L

R

R

L

R

L

MADE IN U.S.A.

RANE CORP.

R

L

R

L

REMOTE

LEVEL

LIMIT

Vc

Vr

+ -

GAIN

L

R

HOUSE

PAGE

INPUT

TRIGGERS

CD

R

L

RETURN

R

L

SEND

SEND

RETURN

R

L

PHONO

PHONO

PHONO

PHONO

RETURN

SEND

MIC

LINE

GAIN

GAIN

POWER

100-240V

20 WATTS

50/60 Hz

COMMERCIAL
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
24TJ

R

C

US

LIGHT

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

PHANTOM

POWER

FOR CONTINUED

GROUNDING

PROTECTION DO

NOT REMOVE

SCREW

Fader Cleaning

With heavy use in harsh environments, the faders may need

lubrication. This treatment extends longevity and can make used

faders as good as new. The fader assembly must be removed from

the MP 44 for proper cleaning. We recommend any of the fol-

lowing cleaning solutions:

Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F100 spray lubricant (www.caig.com)

Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F5 spray cleaner (www.caig.com)

CRC 2-26 (www.crcindustries.com)

Order CaiLube MCL

®

from:

CAIG Laboratories, Inc.

12200 Thatcher Ct.

Poway, CA 92064

Phone 858-486-8388

Fax 858-486-8398

(www.caig.com)

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Fader assembly replacement (part #11646)
1. Unplug the MP 44.

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.

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.

-8

+8

0

-4

-20

-7

-10

-2

0

+4

+2

+7

+10 dB

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

CUE

6

2

6

2

10

0

2

4

8

6

-8

+8

-8

+8

-8

+8

OFF

+6

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

L

R

OFF

+6

-8

+8

-8

+8

10

0

2

4

8

6

MIXER

OL

CH 3

CROSSFADER

CONTOUR

EFFECTS

A

CROSSFADER

CD TRIGGER

LIMIT

EFFECTS

MID

LOW

HIGH

MID

LOW

HIGH

OL

LEVEL

LEVEL

OL

MAIN MIC

FlexFX

LOW

EQ

MID

SOURCE

FlexFX

SOURCE

EQ

AUX MIC

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LEVEL

CH 1

OL

LEVEL

OL

CH 2

EFFECTS

PAN

MONO

B

CH 1

CH 3

CH 2

CUE

CH 4

MONITOR

PHONES

LEVEL

POWER

AUX B

BOOTH

LEVEL

FlexFX

FlexFX

EQ

SOURCE

EQ

SOURCE

HOUSE LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

OL

CH 4

PEAK PROGRAM METER

MASTER

AUX A

PRE POST MIC

A POST B

A POST B

A POST B

A POST B

PRE POST MIC

AUX B

AUX OUT

AUX A

AUX IN

BALANCE

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

1B

2B

1A

2A

LEFT / RIGHT

3B

4B

3A

4A

RIGHT / PGM

LEFT / CUE

MONO

CUE / PGM

METER

SENSITIVITY

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

MP 44

PGM

-8

+8

0

-4

-20

-7

-10

-2

0

+4

+2

+7

+10 dB

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

CUE

6

2

6

2

10

0

2

4

8

6

-8

+8

-8

+8

-8

+8

OFF

+6

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

0

-12

+12

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

OFF

+6

L

R

OFF

+6

-8

+8

-8

+8

10

0

2

4

8

6

MIXER

OL

CH 3

CROSSFADER

CONTOUR

EFFECTS

A

CROSSFADER

CD TRIGGER

LIMIT

EFFECTS

MID

LOW

HIGH

MID

LOW

HIGH

OL

LEVEL

LEVEL

OL

MAIN MIC

FlexFX

LOW

EQ

MID

SOURCE

FlexFX

SOURCE

EQ

AUX MIC

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LOW

MID

HIGH

LEVEL

CH 1

OL

LEVEL

OL

CH 2

EFFECTS

PAN

MONO

B

CH 1

CH 3

CH 2

CUE

CH 4

MONITOR

PHONES

LEVEL

POWER

AUX B

BOOTH

LEVEL

FlexFX

FlexFX

EQ

SOURCE

EQ

SOURCE

HOUSE LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

OL

CH 4

PEAK PROGRAM METER

MASTER

AUX A

PRE POST MIC

A POST B

A POST B

A POST B

A POST B

PRE POST MIC

AUX B

AUX OUT

AUX A

AUX IN

BALANCE

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

1B

2B

1A

2A

LEFT / RIGHT

3B

4B

3A

4A

RIGHT / PGM

LEFT / CUE

MONO

CUE / PGM

METER

SENSITIVITY

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

0

2

4

6

8

10

10

0

2

4

6

8

MP 44

PGM