Rane MP 44 (2003 version) - Manual (Page 7)

Manual-5
The LIMIT threshold control sets the maximum allowable MASTER signal level. The Limiter affects both House and
Booth signals. This control is located on the rear panel and screw driver adjust to prevent tampering. Threshold range is –20
dBu to +20 dBu. Center detent is 0 dBu. LIMIT threshold indicators are located on the front and rear panels.
Only 6 dB of post limiter makeup gain is available. To set the maximum system level, adjust the Limiter with HOUSE
and BOOTH LEVEL controls set to maximum. Applications include limiting SPL, protecting amplifiers and speakers.
A note to DJs: 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 reduction in level. The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment. Under normal operating condi-
tions, the LIMIT indicator should only flash occasionally.
MASTER HOUSE & BOOTH OUTPUTS
The PEAK PROGRAM METER has two modes of operation. In LEFT / RIGHT mode
(up) the meter indicates House Output level. In CUE / PGM mode (down), the top half of the
meter shows the mono CUE level and the bottom half mono MASTER level. Set for CUE /
PGM , you can see the relative beat and level of the Master mix and Cue signals.
The PEAK PROGRAM METER has two sensitivity settings. Push the recessed METER
SENSITIVITY switch in so that 0 dB = +4 dBu (less sensitive). Set the switch to the out posi-
tion so that 0 dB = -10 dBV (more sensitive). The meter is peak responding with a 1 second peak
hold.
MASTER HOUSE LEVEL & BOOTH LEVEL faders are VCA controlled for extended
service life and reduced travel noise.
The MASTER BALANCE control determines the left/right balance of the MASTER mix.
The control influences both HOUSE and BOOTH Outputs.
The MASTER MONO switch is a recessed front panel switch used to set HOUSE and
BOOTH Outputs for mono operation. The Green MONO indicator lights when the MONO
switch is engaged.
HOUSE OUTPUT jacks give you two choices. The
XLR Outputs have a maximum signal level of +20 dBu,
and are the preferred connection to equalizers, crossovers
or power amplifiers. The unbalanced RCA outputs have a
maximum signal level of +16 dBu. Do not drive unbal-
anced cables longer than 10 feet (3 meters). 6 feet (2
meters) or shorter is recommended. Both types may be
used simultaneously
BOOTH outputs are balanced ¼" TRS Outputs with a maximum signal level of +20 dBu.
HEADPHONE MONITOR
MONITOR controls determine the source and level of the PHONES
signal. With the MONITOR MONO switch out, the PAN control fades
between stereo CUE and stereo PGM signals. The CUE signal is selected
using CUE CH 1, CH 2, CH 3 and CH 4 switches in any combination.
The associated yellow indicator lights when a CUE is active. The PGM sig-
nal monitors the HOUSE Output (same signal going to the Master House).
With MONITOR MONO selected (in), the PAN control fades between
mono CUE (left ear) and mono PGM (right ear).
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
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REMOTE
LEVEL LIMIT
Vc Vr + -
GAIN
L
R
HOUSE
PAGE
INPUT
TRIGGERS
CD
R
L
RETURN
R
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SEND
SEND
RETURN
R
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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
-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
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10 10
0
2
4
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0
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10 10
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