Rane MP 44 User Manual

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MP 44
DJ MIXER
OPERATORS MANUAL
QUICK START
If you have used just about any DJ mixer on the planet, you will instantly feel at home using the MP 44. Extra care was taken to
ensure that controls are where you expect them to be, and operate as you expect them to.
e MP 44 has some unique features not found on other DJ mixers. It is important that you read at least this portion of the
manual so that you get the maximum benefit from these unique features. As you refer through the rest of this manual (as you should
to get the most of it), front panel controls are on the left side of each page, rear panels are on the right.
WEAR PART
is product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on page Warranty-1: (1)
Active Crossover Assembly.
Club Managers Section
High performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth sig-
nals. is control is located on the rear panel and screw driver adjust
to prevent tampering. e Limiter is a safety net designed to protect
ears and equipment.
Automatic HOUSE PAGE INPUT provides a means to automatically
interrupting all program material and broadcast emergency mes-
sages at a pre set level. e HOUSE PAGE GAIN is set independent
of HOUSE- and BOOTH LEVEL control settings. e HOUSE
PAGE GAIN control is a recessed, screw driver adjusted control
located on the rear panel to prevent tampering after installation. See
page Manual-6 for more details.
REMOTE LEVEL Control Port provides a means to control the level
of the Master mix from a remote location. e range of control is
0 dB to –40 dB. Applications include “gain riding” DJs, setting a
comfortable listening level from a remote location and reducing
the maximum available gain. To use the optional VR 1 Remote
Control, simply connect like labeled pins together. Shielded wire is
recommended. See page Manual-7 for more details.
DJ Features Section
High performance Master Limiter affects both House
and Booth signals. e Limiter is a safety net de-
signed to protect ears and equipment. Under normal
operating conditions, the LIMIT indicator should
only flash occasionally. 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 thresh-
old, you must turn signal levels down 10 dB before
you hear a reduction in level. See page Manual-5 for
more details.
3-band Tone Controls with full cut (off to +6 dB) on
each of the four Input Buses. You know what to do
with this!
FlexFX™ assignment allows any combination of the
four Input Buses to be processed by the FlexFX
Loop, regardless of A-side, B-side or Post crossfader
assignment! See page Manual-3 for details
WARNING: Do not operate this unit without the line cord earth ground connected. To do so may increase the risk of elec-
tric shock and increase line cord conducted emissions.
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MIXER
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CH 3
CROSSFADER
CONTOUR
EFFECTS
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CROSSFADER
CD TRIGGER
LIMIT
EFFECTS
MID
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
HIGH
OL
LEVEL LEVEL
OL
MAIN MIC
FlexFXLOW
EQ
MID
SOURCE
FlexFX
SOURCE
EQ
AUX MIC
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGHLEVEL
CH 1
OL
LEVEL
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CH 2
EFFECTS
PAN MONO
B
CH 1 CH 3CH 2
CUE
CH 4
MONITOR
PHONESLEVEL
POWER
AUX B
BOOTH
LEVEL
FlexFX FlexFX
EQ
SOURCE
EQ
SOURCE
HOUSE LEVEL
LEVEL LEVEL
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CH 4
PEAK PROGRAM METER
MASTER
AUX A
PRE POST MIC
A POST BA POST BA POST BA POST B
PRE POST MIC
AUX B
AUX OUT
AUX A
AUX IN
BALANCE
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MP 44
PGM

Rane MP 44 Specifications

General

Brand	Rane
Model	MP 44
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

QUICK START

Club Managers Section

Focuses on features relevant to club managers, such as master limiters and automatic page inputs.

DJ Features Section

Highlights mixer features designed for DJs, including master limiters, tone controls, and FlexFX assignment.

INPUT CHANNELS

SOURCE Switches

Controls input selection for each channel, allowing assignment to A-side, B-side, or post-crossfader.

Tone Controls (High, Mid, Low)

Provides 3-band equalization for each input channel with full cut capabilities.

A-POST-B Switches & Faders

Assigns input channels to crossfader sides and controls individual channel mix levels.

FlexFX Loop

FlexFX™ Assignment

Allows independent assignment of input channels to the FlexFX loop for external processing.

FlexFX SEND & RETURN Jacks

Describes the unbalanced 1/4" jacks for connecting external effects processors.

ACTIVE CROSSFADER™

Crossfader Contour Control

Adjusts crossfader response from smooth blends to fast cuts.

CD TRIGGER Outputs

Enables CD player remote start/stop pulses based on crossfader movement.

Fader Cleaning and Maintenance

Fader Assembly Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing fader assemblies.

Fader Cleaning Procedure

Recommended methods and solutions for cleaning and lubricating faders.

AUXILIARY INPUTS & OUTPUTS

AUX IN A & B

Details on line-level unbalanced and balanced auxiliary inputs for summing into the mix.

AUX OUT A & B

Describes unbalanced and balanced auxiliary outputs for zone or recording applications.

MASTER MIX PROCESSING

Master Effects Loop

Enables external processing of the master mix signal.

REMOTE LEVEL Control Port

Allows remote control of the master mix output level.

MASTER HOUSE & BOOTH OUTPUTS

Peak Program Meter

Explains the meter's modes (House/Cue/PGM) and sensitivity settings.

House & Booth Level Controls

Details the VCA-controlled faders for master house and booth output levels.

Master Balance & Mono

Describes controls for stereo balance and mono summing of the master output.

Output Jacks (XLR & RCA)

Information on house output connections, including signal levels and cable length recommendations.

HEADPHONE MONITOR

Monitor Source & Pan Control

Controls headphone signal source (CUE/PGM) and stereo/mono panning.

CUE Select Switches

Allows selection of individual or multiple input channels for headphone monitoring.

MIC INPUTS

Main & Aux Mic Gain

Details gain controls, phantom power, and MIC/LINE switching for microphone inputs.

Mic Effects Send/Return

Describes the unbalanced 1/4" jacks for connecting external effects to mic channels.

Mic Tone Controls

Explains the independent HI, MID, and LOW controls for shaping microphone tone.

Mic Effects & Booth Attenuation

Controls for engaging mic effects loop and booth level attenuation.

LIGHT TRIGGER OUTPUT

Power and Safety

Power Supply and Operation

Information on the high-efficiency switching power supply and power-on sequence.

Grounding Warning

Critical safety warning regarding the necessity of connecting the line cord earth ground.

OPTIONAL VR 1 REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL

Remote Level Input Jack

Details the 3-pin Euroblock connector for remote gain control.

Custom Remote Control Wiring

Instructions for building a custom remote control using a potentiometer or external voltage.

VR 1 Remote Mounting

Guidelines for installing the VR 1 remote assembly into a standard electrical box.

INPUT BLOCK DIAGRAM

OUTPUT BLOCK DIAGRAM