Rane Empath User manual
EMPATH
MIXERS
Data Sheet-1
DATA SHEET
General Description
e Empath mixer combines the vision of Grandmaster Flash
and Rane technology. Compact size, exceptional performance
and advanced features set the Empath mixer apart. e Empath
is the most able 3-channel, 10" format mixer available. e name
implies understanding, awareness and sensitivity to the needs of DJs.
e top plate is durable Lexan™, available in 4 versions:
• Rotary Empath
• Original Blue
• Black on Black
• Grandmaster Flash Gold Signature Edition
All four versions have the same operating features. e
Empath meets the requirements of all DJ genres:
trance · downtempo · techno · breakbeat · hip-hop · scratch · house ·
drum & bass · live music · freestyle · reggae · hardcore · chill out...
e Gold Signature
Edition comes with
a rugged road case,
including room un-
derneath the mixer for
cables and headphones.
is CASE 3 is also
available as an acces-
sory for any Empath.
Features Important to DJs
• Universal internal power supply. When traveling, nding
power supply adapters is dicult. e Empath accepts 100
to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power, for use anywhere in the world
without adapters.
• Auto-Gain prevents performance-wrecking swings in pro-
gram level when changing sources. e music is never too soft
or clipped.
• FlexFX™is a post-fader external stereo eects loop with indi-
vidual Dry/Wet pan controls for Inputs 1, 2, 3 and the Mic.
• Penny & Giles™ faders are simply the best money can buy.
Smooth, accurate and reliable mixing is made possible by
employing the most respected name in audio faders.
• Two kinds of fader caps are provided for dierent mixing
preferences: soft rubber caps for smooth mixing, and hard
plastic caps for fast mixing.
• Flash-Cue allows the DJ to rapidly select Crossfader A-Cue-
sum or Crossfader B-Cue-sum with the ick of a switch,
normally slow or complicated on other mixers.
• Multiple Outputs. Nothing is more frustrating than arriving
at a club and nding their jacks don’t match. Systems may have
XLR, TRS or RCA connectors. e Empath provides all 3.
• Low and High headphone tone controls allow the DJ to
match their mixer to their headphones.
• Both ¼" and 3.5mm headphone jacks are simultaneously
usable. More headphones are compatible with the Empath.
• Two assignable CD triggers work with any CD player with
fader start ability.
• Accelerated-Slope™, full-cut, 3-band tone controls are the
most exible and highest quality available.
• Crossfader assign switches allow any Input Channel to be
mixed on the A-side, B-side or Post Crossfader.
• Level meters view Stereo Cue, Stereo Master Mix, Split Cue
or Main Output signals.
Data Sheet-2
Parameter Specication Conditions/Comments
Phono Inputs: 3 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks
..........Response RIAA ±1 dB
..........Input Impedance 47.5 kΩ, 200 pF 1 kHz
..........Gain 36 dB 1 kHz
Line Inputs: 3 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks
.........Input Impedance 3.4k Ω minimum 1 kHz
.........Gain -12 to +12 dB 1 kHz
.........Tone controls (EQ) 3-band, Accelerated-Slope™ Full cut, see graph
Auxiliary Input: 1 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks
.........Input Impedance 10k Ω 1 kHz
.........Gain O to +10 dB 1 kHz
FlexFx Return: Stereo Unbalanced ¼" TRS jacks
.........Input Impedance 10k Ω 1 kHz
.........Gain O to +6 dB 1 kHz
Mic Input: Active balanced ¼" TRS jack
.........Input Impedance 1022 Ω 511 Ω each leg to ground, 1 kHz
.........Gain O to +50 dB 1 kHz
.........Frequency Response 20 to 20 kHz +0, -3 dB, Max gain
.........CMRR >40 dB 1 kHz, Max gain
.........S/N 76 dB Re +4 dBu, BW 20 to 20 kHz, gain 50 dB
.........Tone Control 2-band, ±12 dB See graph
Main Output/Booth Output: Stereo Balanced XLR jacks, ¼" TRS jacks
.........Maximum Output +24 dBu
.........Output Impedance 100 Ω balanced each leg
.........Gain O to +6 dB
.........Frequency Response 20 Hz to 30 kHz +0, -3 dB
.........THD+N 0.05% Re +4 dBu, 20 to 20 kHz, 20 kHz BW
.........S/N 88 dB Re +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gain
Aux Output: Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks
.........Maximum Output +20 dBu
.........Output Impedance 300 Ω 1 kHz
.........Gain O to 0 dB
FlexFX Send: Stereo Unbalanced ¼" TRS jack
.........Output Impedance 300 Ω 1 kHz
.........Gain O to +6 dB
Headphones: Stereo 3.5mm and ¼" TRS jacks
.........Power output 150 mW 150 Ω load
1-2-3 Auto-Gain Automatic gain for channel 1-3 inputs max gain adjust range ±12 dB
.........Target 0 dBu (775 mV) no gain change
.........reshold –16 dBu (123 mV) AGC actions starts, Gain holds indenitely below threshold
.........Ratio 3:1 Input change : Output change
.........Gain Increase 5.33 dB/second see graph in Manual, page 2
.........Gain Decrease 32 dB/second see graph in Manual, page 2
Power Supply Requirement 100-240 VAC, ±10% 50/60 Hz, 20 watts
Ambient Temperature 50º C (122º F) maximum
Agency Listing Safety: UL UL6500 E193164
..........cUL (Canada) CAN/CSAE60065-00
..........CE LVD 73/23/EEC EN60065
EMI: CE EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
.........FCC Part 15J Certied Class B Device
Construction All Steel
..........Front Panel Size 13.3"H x 10"W (33.8 cm x 25.4 cm)
..........Con Depth 3" (see detail) (7.7 cm)
..........Weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
Shipping: Size: 7.75"H x 12.75"W x 19.25"D (19.7 cm x 32.5 cm x 49 cm)
..........Weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg)
EMPATH
MIXERS
Data Sheet-3
AUDIO PRECISION vs
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
AMPL(dBr)
20 100 1k 10k 50k
FREQ(Hz)
Low +12, High +12
Low 0, High 0
Low -12, High -12
Combined response of the Mic and Headphone Tone controls
AUDIO PRECISION vs
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
AMPL(dBr)
20 100 1k 10k 50k
FREQ(Hz)
Summed Response
HighMidLow
Low Off,
Mid 0,
High Off
Low 0,
Mid Off,
High Off
Low 0, Mid 0, High 0
Low Off,
Mid Off,
High 0
Three Program EQ lter bands and the at summed response
Interactivity of the Accelerated-Slope™ EQ controls
Fader Response
0
20
40
60
80
100
Channel and CrossFader Contour
travel
dB Attenuation
Slowest
Fastest
AUDIO PRECISION AMPL (dBr) vs AMPL (dBr)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
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FREQUENCY
20 1001k10k 20
k
LOW–
MID–
HIGH–
LOW+
MID+
HIGH+
AUDIO PRECISION AMPL (dBr) vs AMPL (dBr) 23 MAY 102 13:01:49
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-21
-18
-15
-12
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-6
-3
0
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6
9
12
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INPUT LEVEL
Gain is
increased
Gain is
held below
Threshold Gain is
decreased
-16 dB Threshold
Target
Auto-Gain Response
Auto-Gain looks at the input signal level (black line) and com-
pares it to the ideal or “Target” level (0 dB). With Auto-Gain on,
the gain is increased when it’s above -16 dB, and decreased when
it goes over the 0 dB Target (red line). Once Auto-Gain is active
and falls below -16 dB, it is held indenitely (blue line).
SLOW FAST
SLOW FAST
EQ Response
These curves represent the
upper and lower limits for
gain response vs fader posi-
tion. Contour controls allow
smooth and continuous
adjustment between a slow
fade and a fast cut.
Data Sheet-4
EMPATH
MIXERS
All features & specications subject to change without notice. DOC 106217
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12.8"
3.0"
13.3"
.7" MAX PROJECTION
(WITHOUT CABLES)
.8" MAX
PROJECTION
.9" MAX
PROJECTION
Side View
SLOW FAST
1
CONTOUR
CROSSFADER
3
HEADPHONES POWER
SLOW FAST SLOW FAST
3.1”
3”
9”
10”
STEREO AMPLIFIER
RIGHT MAIN RIGHT BOOTH
STEREO EQUALIZER STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
LEFT MAIN
STEREO AMPLIFIER
LEFT BOOTH
DUAL CD PLAYER
SOUND CARD, SAMPLER OR TAPE DECK
GROOVEBOX
PHONO 3
PHONO 2
PHONO 1
PHONO GROUND
MIC
dB
dB
ON
Example System Wiring Diagram
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