Rane MP25 User Manual

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MP25
CLUB MIXER
MIC 1
MP25
CLUB MIXER
MIC 2
CUE
SPLIT CUE
PHONES
BOOTH
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
PAN
PGM 1
CUE
PGM 2
PGM 3
ZONE
MAIN
PGM 4
FLEXFX
CUE
CUE
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LEVEL
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POST
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POST
A B
POST
A B
CONTOUR
POST
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TALKOVER
FLEXFX
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TALKOVER
FLEXFX
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SOURCE
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A4P2
A1 A2
SOURCE
D3 A3
A4P3
A1 A2
SOURCE
D4 A3
A4P4
A1 A2
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HIGH
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LOW
LEVEL
HIGH
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LOW
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HIGH
LOWFILTER
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LEVEL
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LEVEL
FILTER
BALANCE
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OPERATORS MANUAL
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2
Specifications 4
General Description 5
Connecting the Mixer 6
Mixer Controls 8
USB Drivers 11
Software 13
Faders 14
Sound System Interconnection 15
How-to Properly Set Level Controls 23
Declaration of Conformity 25
Warranty 26

Rane MP25 Specifications

General

Channels	2
EQ Bands	3-band
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input Connectors	1/4" TRS
Output Connectors	1/4" TRS
Power Supply	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Weight	5.5 lbs
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>100dB, unweighted

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

FlexFX Send/Return

USB

Digital Inputs

Mixer Controls

Mic Inputs

Details the controls and features for the two independent microphone inputs.

Program Strips

Describes the controls for the four program input strips, including source, EQ, filter, and fader.

Main Mix and Main/Zone Outputs

FlexFX

FlexFX Architecture Overview

FlexFX Controls

MIDI Channel Selection

MP25 MIDI Controls

Stereo USB Playback Inputs and Record Outputs

Faders

Maintaining the Magnetic Crossfader

Instructions for cleaning and lubricating the magnetic crossfader.

Channel Fader Cleaning

Provides recommendations for cleaning and lubricating the channel faders.

Ground Loops

The Absolute Best Right Way To Do It

The Next Best Right Way To Do It

Discusses transformer isolation as a method for connecting unbalanced equipment.

Transformer Isolation

The Last Best Right Way To Do It

Ground Lifts

Winning the Wiring Wars

Interconnect Chart

How-to Properly Set Mixer Level Controls

Using Rane mixer metering

Explains Rane's quasi-peak metering system and how to interpret it.

Rane master level controls and master meter levels

Calibrating your Rane mixer with a sound system

Steps for calibrating the mixer's output level with an external sound system.

Factory Authorized Service

Limited Domestic Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

Warranty Procedure - Valid in USA Only