Rane MP 44 Operator's Manual

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Manual-1MP 44DJ MIXEROPERATORS MANUALQUICK STARTIf you have used just about any DJ mixer on the planet, you will instantly feel at home using the MP 44. Extra care wastaken to ensure that controls are where you expect them to be, and operate as you expect them to.The MP 44 has some unique features not found on other DJ mixers. It is important that you read at least this portion ofthe manual so that you get the maximum benefit from these unique features. As you refer through the rest of this manual (asyou should to get the most of it), front panel controls are on the left side of each page, rear panels are on the right.Club Managers SectionHigh performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals. This control is located on the rear panel andscrew driver adjust to prevent tampering. The Limiter is a safety net designed to protect ears and equipment.Automatic Emergency Page Input provides a means to automatically interrupting all program material and broadcastemergency messages at a pre set level. The EMERGENCY PAGE level is set independent of HOUSE- and BOOTHLEVEL control settings. The EMERGENCY PAGE LEVEL control is a recessed, screw driver adjusted controllocated on the rear panel to prevent tampering after installation. See page Manual-6 for more details.Remote DC Master Level Control Port provides a means to control the level of the MASTER mix from a remotelocation. The range of control is 0 dB to –40 dB. Applications include “gain riding” DJs, setting a comfortable listeninglevel 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 SectionHigh performance Master Limiter affects both House and Booth signals. The Limiter is a safety net designed to protectears and equipment. Under normal operating conditions, the LIMIT indicator should only flash occasionally. If you arerunning gains high enough to cause hard limiting, faders and tone controls will not respond as expected. For example, ifyou run signal levels 10 dB over the Limit threshold, you must turn signal levels down 10 dB before you hear a reduc-tion 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 ofA-side, B-side or Post crossfader assignment! See page Manual-3 for detailsWARNING: Do not operate this unit without the line cord earth ground connected. To do so may increase the risk ofelectric shock and increase line cord conducted emissions.WEAR PARTThis product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) daywarranty period described on page Warranty-1: (1) Active Crossover Assembly.