Rane MP 2016 User Manual

Manual-1
MP 2016
ROTARY DJ MIXER
OPERATORS MANUAL
QUICK START
The MP 2016 is not a UREI! The MP 2016 has many features absent in the UREI. To fully realize all of the benefits
provided by these additional features, please read the entire manual. For those of you who should read the manual, but
won’t, here’s the short version.
There are four dedicated phono preamplifiers. One each for Input Channels 1-4. Switches on the rear panel set each
preamplifier for LINE or PHONO operation. Make sure you have these switches set correctly for your application.
There are two dedicated MIC preamplifiers, one each for Input Channels 5-6. Rear panel switches set each preampli-
fier for LINE or MIC operation. Make sure you have these switches set correctly. MIC GAIN controls adjust each
preamplifier for the correct sensitivity. With a MIC selected and ENGAGED, set the INPUT GAIN control to “10” and
adjust MIC GAIN to just keep the Input Channel SIG/OL indicator green, not red. Set the tone controls as desired. The
MIC ENGAGE switch ducks the BOOTH Output by 12 dB unless defeated with internal jumpers.
All five stereo AUX Inputs are available for each of the six Input Channels.
Adjust INPUT GAIN controls so they blink the green SIG/OL indicator. If an indicator stays red, the INPUT GAIN
control is set too high. This provides optimum signal to noise, dynamic range and MIX LEVEL control consistency.
The BOOTH may select CUE or MASTER as its source. CUE allows monitoring Inputs in the booth without head-
phones.
The XP 2016 switch engages the optional XP 2016 processor. If the XP 2016 is not connected, the switch has no
effect. See page Manual-7 for XP 2016 features.
The EFFECTS LOOP switch switches the Loop in (up) or out (down). If nothing is connected to the EFFECTS
LOOP RETURN, the switch has no effect.
The MASTER MONO/STEREO switch influences both BOOTH and HOUSE OUTPUTS. It does not affect the
EFFECTS LOOP or TAPE OUTPUTS.
Two TAPE OUTPUTS are provided. One is PRE-EFFECTS Loop and one is POST-EFFECTS Loop. The POST-
EFFECTS Loop Tape Output has a LEVEL control and may be used as a pre-tone control AUX Output.
The MP 2016 uses high performance tone control circuits that isolate the signal into three bands. The level of each
band is independently controlled, and then recombined. This topology provides full “kill” for TREBLE, MID and BASS.
The MASTER SIG/OL indicator monitors the master mix before and after the tone controls. This indicator should
light green most of the time. It is OK for it to flash red on occasion. This provides optimum signal-to-noise and dynamic
range. HOUSE and BOOTH level controls do not affect the MASTER SIG/OL indicator.
The HOUSE OUTPUT has both BALANCED and UNBALANCED Outputs. Always use the BALANCED Outputs
for longer cable runs (typically greater than 10 feet, or 3 meters).
Headphone cueing allows monitoring MASTER or CUE SOURCE. If MIX LEVEL controls are operated at less than
“7”, be sure to turn the PHONES LEVEL down before selecting CUE SOURCE as it may be much louder than the
Master Mix. The Headphone Output is low-impedance high-current, so do not short the tip and ring together or to ground.
Never connect anything except an approved Rane power supply to the red thing that looks like a telephone jack on the
rear of the unit. This is an AC input and requires special attention if you do not have a power supply exactly like the one
originally packed with your unit. See the full explanation of the power supply requirements elsewhere in this manual.
WEAR PART
The MP 2016 contains no wear parts. The XP 2016 contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty
period described on page Service-1: (1) Active Crossover Assembly F 60.

Rane MP 2016 Specifications

General

USB	No
Weight	5.4 kg
Effects Loop	Yes
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 90 dB
EQ	3-band
Power Supply	100-240V AC

Summary

QUICK START GUIDE

Input Preamplifier and Gain Setup

Details on setting up dedicated phono/line and mic preamps, rear panel switches, INPUT GAIN, and SIG/OL indicators.

Mixing, Monitoring, and Outputs

Covers MIX LEVEL, BOOTH/CUE selection, headphone monitoring, TAPE OUTPUTS, and tone controls.

Feature Switches and Indicators

Information on XP 2016, EFFECTS LOOP, MONO/STEREO switches, and MASTER SIG/OL indicator.

Wear Part Information

Details on the single wear part for the optional XP 2016 processor.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS OVERVIEW

Input Selectors and Mic Engage

Describes Input Selectors 1-4 (PHONO/LINE/AUX) and 5-6 (MIC/AUX), plus the MIC ENGAGE function.

Input Gain and SIG/OL Indicators

Guidance on setting INPUT GAIN controls for optimal signal levels using SIG/OL indicators.

Mix Level Control

Explanation of the studio-grade controls that determine the Master MIX LEVEL.

MASTER, BOOTH, AND PHONES CONTROLS

Master Output Level Controls

Details on the MASTER HOUSE and BOOTH LEVEL controls for output volume adjustment.

Booth and Headphone Monitoring

Configuration of BOOTH CUE/MASTER switch and PHONES SOURCE/CUE/MASTER switches.

System Status and Feature Switches

Covers MASTER SIG/OL indicator, PWR indicator, XP 2016, Effects Loop, and Mono/Stereo switches.

Tone Controls

Description of the TREBLE, MID, and BASS tone controls for frequency adjustment.

REAR PANEL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Mic Input Configuration

Details on MIC 1/2 XLR jacks, MIC/LINE switches, MIC GAIN trim, and MIC TREBLE/BASS controls.

Phono/Line Input Configuration

Information on INPUTS 1-4 RCA jacks and PHONO/LINE switches for source selection.

Grounding and Connection Notes

Guidance on PHONO GROUND connection and important CHASSIS GROUNDING information.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND INTERFACES

Effects Loop and Tape Output Interfaces

¼" jacks for EFFECTS LOOP SEND/RETURN and RCA outputs for TAPE OUTPUTS (PRE/POST).

Booth and House Output Interfaces

RCA BOOTH OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED/UNBALANCED HOUSE OUTPUT jacks.

Auxiliary Inputs and XP 2016 Interface

RCA AUX INPUTS 1-5 and the port for the XP 2016 EXTERNAL PROCESSOR.

Power Connector

The POWER jack for the RS 1 power supply and chassis ground screw.

OPERATION DETAILS AND SETUP

Phono/Line Input Operation and Setup

Setting up Input Channels 1-4 for PHONO or LINE level signals and selecting sources.

Mix Level Control and Taper

Using MIX LEVEL controls for mixing and understanding the MIX LEVEL taper characteristics.

Mic/Line Input Operation and Setup

Setting up Input Channels 5-6 for MIC or LINE signals, gain adjustment, and MIC ENGAGE.

Mixing, Level Setting, and Tone Control Usage

Properly using MIX LEVEL, monitoring MASTER SIG/OL, and adjusting tone controls.

OPTIONAL XP 2016 EXTERNAL PROCESSOR

XP 2016 Feature Integration

Overview of features added by the XP 2016, including tone controls and crossfader.

Channel Processing and Assignment

Details on CHANNEL 1-6 EQ, A/POST/B assign switches within the XP 2016.

Crossfader and Metering Features

Explanation of the Active Crossfader, CROSSFADER CONTOUR, and PEAK PROGRAM/CUE METER.

MAINTENANCE AND CONNECTIONS

XP 2016 Ribbon Cable Pinout

Detailed pinout description for the XP 2016 ribbon cable connections.

Fader Cleaning Procedure

Instructions for removing and cleaning fader assemblies for the XP 2016.

Power Supply and Unit Details

Information on the power jack connection and general unit specifications.