Rane SRM 66 Operator's Manual

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Manual-1SRM 66SPLITTER ROUTER MIXEROPERATORS MANUALQuick StartBefore complaining about having to install the SRM 66 inthe rack twice (because you forgot to set the internal highpassfilters ahead of time), take note that the very first (non-joke)line in this manual is: Before installing the SRM 66 in a rack,be sure the internally switchable 80 Hertz highpass filters are setas desired. They are shipped with the filters in the OUT (disabled)position. (See the bottom of page Manual-2 to enable these filters.)If you were smart enough to read this much of the manual, thisparagraph may already have saved you a few minutes of yourlife – you’re welcome. If you’ve learned the hard way, hopefullyyou’ve learned an important lesson – read at least the first line inthe manual first.Make all connections with the power and amplifiers off. TheSRM 66 is fully balanced and equipped with removable 5-posi-tion Euroblock connectors. Inputs and Outputs are arranged onEuroblocks in pairs, i.e., 1&2, 3&4, 5&6.Be sure the FP LOCK switch (on rear) is in the out positionto enable programming from the front panel.Apply power so the PWR LED lights and LCD screen glowswith the SRM 66 welcome marquee. During initialization, thestartup muting circuit immediately starts counting down from40 in the Limiter Gain Reduction area of the display. Adjust theVIEWING ANGLE with a miniature screwdriver if necessary.With signal applied to the Inputs, watch the MIX INPUTHEADROOM indicators. These verify correct setting of theOutput of the previous device and the rear panel Input GAINswitches. Adjust so that 4 dB lights during peaks.Navigating the LCD Edit pages is simple. The top buttonsmarked << and >> are the left/right Page scroll buttons. Thesenavigate to Output pages 1 through 6, the assign Outputs toOutput Group page, the assign Remote to Group page, the assignGroup to Master Remote page, the Group Levels page, and theMemory page.WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts.The bottom buttons marked < and > are the left/right cursorbuttons. These select the (underlined) parameter to edit.Rotating the DATA knob changes the parameter setting.Let’s start by navigating to Output 1’s page. Move the cursorunder IN1. With a signal driving Input 1 and a working ampli-fier connected to Output 1, adjust the DATA knob to the desiredlevel. Adjust any other Input going to Output 1. MST controlsthe Master level of Output 1. LIM sets the Limit Threshold ofthe Limiter circuit for Output 1.To Copy settings from Output 1 to any other Output, movethe cursor to Copy. Press the EXE button. The display nowreads Paste. Change the page to the one you want these samesettings in, and press EXE again. The settings have now beenpasted into the new Output.Settings may be Stored and Recalled in the Memory Page. ToStore, select the Store field, select a Memory number with theDATA wheel and press EXE. To Recall, select the Recall field,select a Memory number with the DATA wheel and press EXE.Look deeper into this manual for information on remote controlof Memories, level adjustments and, the most powerful featureof the SRM 66, Output Groups which “link” Output levels. AMaster Remote feature allows controlling the level of any OutputGroups assigned to it.For best signal control and dynamic range, turn the MasterOutput off when no Inputs are routed to a given output.CAUTION: Never connect anything except an approvedRane power supply to the thing that looks like a red telephonejack on the rear of the SRM 66. This is an 18 VAC centertapped power input. Consult the Rane factory for a replacementor substitute.16dB4dBSPLITTERMIXERROUTERSRM 661 432MIX INPUT HEADROOM65EXEDATA PWRSHIFTVIEWING NANGLEXMIAM