Samson MDR624 User Manual

MDR Series Mixers
HF
12K
0
15
1010
55
15
MF
2.5K
15
1010
5
15
0
5
0
LF
80Hz
0
15
1010
5
15
5
AUX
010
PAN
0
L
R
0
LEVEL
010
HF
12K
0
15
1010
55
15
MF
2.5K
15
1010
5
15
0
5
0
LF
80Hz
0
15
1010
5
15
5
AUX
010
HF
12K
0
15
1010
55
15
MF
2.5K
15
1010
5
15
0
5
0
LF
80Hz
0
15
1010
5
15
5
AUX
010
HF
12K
0
15
1010
55
15
MF
2.5K
15
1010
5
15
0
5
0
LF
80Hz
0
15
1010
5
15
5
AUX
010
PAN
0
L
R
0
BAL
PEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK
0
L
R
0
BAL
0
L
R
0
55
LEVEL
010
LEVEL
010
55
LEVEL
010
5
LEVEL
010
5
LEVEL
010
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
PHANTOM POWER
CLIP
+12
+6
0
-6
-12
-18
-24
LR
2T IN 2T OUT
AUX RETURN
5
010
2TK TO MIX
2TK TO C/R
OUTPUT LEVEL
30
5
-26
60
+26
GAIN
30
5
-26
60
+26
GAIN
LINE IN LINE IN
LINE IN
MIC IN MIC IN
LINE IN
3/L
4/R
5/L
6/R
AUX RET
LEFT/MONO
RIGHT
AUX SEND
CR OUTPUT
MIX OUTPUT
L
R
L
R
PHONES
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3/4 CHANNEL 5/6 CR / PHONES MAIN LEVELCHANNEL 1
SIX CHANNEL MIXER

Samson MDR624 Specifications

General

Channels	6
Phantom Power	Yes
Microphone Inputs	2
Line Inputs	4
Aux Sends	1
Input Types	RCA
Output Types	1/4" TRS, RCA
EQ	3-band
Headphone Output	1/4" TRS
Main Outputs	1/4" TRS
Power Supply	External AC adapter

Summary

Safety Instructions

Introduction

MDR624 Features

Controls and Functions

Front and Rear Panel Layout

Diagram and explanation of the mixer's front and rear panel controls and connectors.

Controls and Functions

Mono Input Channel Section

Detailed description of Gain, EQ, Aux Send, Balance, Pan, Peak LED, and Fader controls for mono channels.

Controls and Functions

Master Section

Explanation of master level controls, 2-track I/O, and metering sections.

MDR624 Input and Output Connections

Channel Inputs

Details on microphone and line inputs for channels 1-6.

MDR624 Input and Output Connections

Master Section I/O

Explanation of Aux Send, Aux Return, Control Room, Main Mix, and Headphone outputs.

Operating the MDR624

Basic Operation

Guide to basic setup, connecting microphones, instruments, and initial gain setting.

Operating the MDR624

Sending an Independent Mix to Monitor Speakers

How to send independent monitor mixes to speakers for performers.

Using an External Effect

Instructions on connecting and using external effects processors with the mixer.

Playing Back External Sources

Guide to playing back audio from CD, Tape, or Mini Disk players via 2-Track input.

Recording the Mixer Output

Instructions on how to record the main mix output using the 2-Track outputs.

MDR624 System Set-Ups

Live Sound Set-Up

Diagram illustrating a typical live sound system configuration using the MDR624.

MDR624 System Set-Ups

Recording Set Up

Diagram illustrating a typical recording studio setup using the MDR624.

MDR624 Wiring Guide

Connecting the MDR624

Explanation of unbalanced 1/4", balanced TRS 1/4", and XLR connector wiring.

MDR624 Specifications

Block Diagram

Notes

Notes