Rane MP 44 - FlexFX Loop; FlexFX Assignment; FlexFX SEND & RETURN Jacks; ACTIVE CROSSFADER

Manual-3
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 A – POST – B 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. e indicator
illuminates when FlexFX is active on it's Channel.
FlexFX SEND jacks are unbalanced ¼" Tip/Sleeve Outputs. e 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. is stereo pair of jacks provide the return in-
put from the external processor's output. is Input provides 6 dB of gain to accommodate lower voltage external
processors. e maximum input level is +16 dBu. e FlexFX return signal is summed with the direct signals to
form the Left / Right mix.
ACTIVE CROSSFADER™
e 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. e 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. is crossfader design accommodates
all mixing styles.
e 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. e ring is
unused. Ground return is via the CD player RCA signal cables. e 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. e same operation is true for the B side of the
crossfader and CD TRIGGER 2.
LISTED
SENDRETURN
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
VcVr + -
GAIN
L
R
HOUSE
PAGE
INPUT
TRIGGERS
CD
R
L
RETURN
R
L
SEND
SEND
RETURN
R
L
PHONOPHONOPHONOPHONO
RETURN
SEND
MICLINE
GAIN GAIN
POWER
100-240V
20 WATTS50/60 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
SENDRETURN
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
VcVr + -
GAIN
L
R
HOUSE
PAGE
INPUT
TRIGGERS
CD
R
L
RETURN
R
L
SEND
SEND
RETURN
R
L
PHONOPHONOPHONOPHONO
RETURN
SEND
MICLINE
GAIN GAIN
POWER
100-240V
20 WATTS50/60 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. is treatment extends longevity and can make used
faders as good as new. e 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 atcher 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.
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-12 +12
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OFF +6
OFF +6
OFF +6
OFF +6
OFF +6
L R
OFF +6
-8 +8
-8 +8
100
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
FlexFXLOW
EQ
MID
SOURCE
FlexFX
SOURCE
EQ
AUX MIC
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGHLEVEL
CH 1
OL
LEVEL
OL
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
OL
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
ON
ON
OFFOFF
1B
2B
1A 2A
LEFT / RIGHT
3B
4B
3A 4A
RIGHT / PGM
LEFT / CUE
MONO
CUE / PGM
METER
SENSITIVITY
0
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4
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PGM
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0
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-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
100
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
FlexFXLOW
EQ
MID
SOURCE
FlexFX
SOURCE
EQ
AUX MIC
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGH
LOW
MID
HIGHLEVEL
CH 1
OL
LEVEL
OL
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
OL
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
ON
ON
OFFOFF
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
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10 10
0
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10 10
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