Rane ME 15 - User Manual

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Summary

Details the purpose and function of each button, switch, slider, and LED on the front panel.

Explains the stereo 1/4" jacks for input and output, including wiring for balanced and unbalanced signals.

Explains how to use the equalizer for acoustical correction rather than tone shaping individual instruments.

Provides recommendations on where to position the equalizer in the audio signal chain for optimal performance.

Recommends using a realtime analyzer and listening to achieve optimal sound system equalization.

Audio Specifications

constant-Q bandpass filters ME 15 bandwidth	2/3 octave
constant-Q bandpass filters ME 15 frequency range	25-16 kHz
constant-Q bandpass filters ME 30 bandwidth	1/3 octave
constant-Q bandpass filters ME 30 frequency range	25-20 kHz
boost/cut range	±6 dB or ±12 dB
built-in low cut filter	-3 dB at 20 Hz (18 dB per octave)
built-in ultrasonic filter	-3 dB at 60 kHz (6 dB per octave)
overall gain range	Off to +6 dB
frequency response	20 Hz to 60 kHz, +0/-3 dB
signal to noise ratio (boost/cut centered, unity gain)	108 dB below +20 dBu
signal to noise ratio (boost/cut centered, maximum gain)	107 dB below +20 dBu
THD + noise	Less than .009%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, @ +4 dBu (1.23V) output
intermodulation distortion (SMPTE)	less than .005% @ +4 dBu output