Rane MLM 65 User manual

MLM65
MIC & LINE MIXER
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MLM 65
MIC / LINE MIXER
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PHONES LEVEL
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Dorothy Scarecrow Tinman Lion Glinda Witch 1 Music CD
2 Cyclone 3 Fire 4 Wizard 5 Monkeys 6 Laptop

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOCS ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
e symbols shown below are internationally accepted symbols
that warn of potential hazards with electrical products.
is symbol indicates that a dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
is symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord and plug from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specied by Rane.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. e plug on the power cord is the AC mains disconnect device and must remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16. is apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
17. When permanently connected, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the
electrical installation of the building.
18. If rackmounting, provide adequate ventilation. Equipment may be located above or below this apparatus, but some equipment (like large power
ampliers) may cause an unacceptable amount of hum or may generate too much heat and degrade the performance of this apparatus.
19. is apparatus may be installed in an industry standard equipment rack. Use screws through all mounting holes to provide the best support.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
NOTE: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING: is product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOCS ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
An d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir l’appareil.
Aucune pièce ne peut être changée par l’utilisateur. Contactez un
SAV qualié pour toute intervention.
Les symboles ci-dessous sont reconnus internationalement
comme prévenant tout risque électrique.
Ce symbole indique que cette unité utilise un
voltage élevé constituant un risque de choc
électrique.
Ce symbole indique la présence d’instructions
d’utilisation et de maintenance importantes dans le
document fourni.
ATTENTION
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
1. Lisez ces instructions.
2. Gardez précieusement ces instructions.
3. Respectez les avertissements.
4. Suivez toutes les instructions.
5. Ne pas utiliser près d’une source d’eau.
6. Ne nettoyer qu’avec un chion doux.
7. N’obstruer aucune évacuation d’air. Eectuez l’installation en suivant les instructions du fabricant.
8. Ne pas disposer près d’une source de chaleur, c-à-d tout appareil produisant de la chaleur sans exception.
9. Ne pas modier le cordon d’alimentation. Un cordon polarisé possède 2 lames, l’une plus large que l’autre. Un cordon avec tresse de masse possède
2 lames plus une 3è pour la terre. La lame large ou la tresse de masse assurent votre sécurité. Si le cordon fourni ne correspond pas à votre prise,
contactez votre électricien.
10. Faites en sorte que le cordon ne soit pas piétiné, ni au niveau du l, ni au niveau de ses broches, ni au niveau des connecteurs de vos appareils.
11. N’utilisez que des accessoires recommandés par Rane.
12. N’utilisez que les éléments de transport, stands, pieds ou tables spéciés par le fabricant ou vendu avec l’appareil. Quand vous utlisez une valise de
transport, prenez soin de vous déplacer avec cet équipement avec prudence an d’éviter tout risque de blessure.
13. Débranchez cet appareil pendant un orage ou si vous ne l’utilisez pas pendant un certain temps.
14. Adressez-vous à du personnel qualié pour tout service après vente. Celui-ci est nécessaire dans n’importe quel cas où l’appareil est abimé : si le
cordon ou les ches sont endommagés, si du liquide a été renversé ou si des objets sont tombés sur l’appareil, si celui-ci a été exposé à la pluie ou
l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement ou est tombé.
15. La che du cordon d’alimentation sert à brancher le courant alternatif AC et doit absolument rester accessible. Pour déconnecter totalement
l’appareil du secteur, débranchez le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
16. Cet appareil doit être branché à une prise terre avec protection.
17. Quand il est branché de manière permanente, un disjoncteur tripolaire normalisé doit être incorporé dans l’installation électrique de l’immeuble.
18. En cas de montage en rack, laissez un espace susant pour la ventilation. Vous pouvez disposer d’autres appareils au-dessus ou en-dessous de celui-
ci, mais certains (tels que de gros amplicateurs) peuvent provoquer un buzz ou générer trop de chaleur au risque d’endommager votre appareil et
dégrader ses performances.
19. Cet appareil peut-être installé dans une baie standard ou un chassis normalisé pour un montage en rack. Visser chaque trou de chaque oreille de
rack pour une meilleure xation et sécurité.
ATTENTION: an d’éviter tout risque de feu ou de choc électrique, gardez cet appareil éloigné de toute source d’humidité et d’éclaboussures quelles
qu’elles soient. L’appareil doit également être éloigné de tout objet possédant du liquide (boisson en bouteilles, vases,…).
REMARQUE: Cet équipement a été testé et approuvé conforme aux limites pour un appareil numérique de classe B, conformément au chapitre 15
des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont établis pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre tout risque d’interférences et peuvent provoquer une
énergie de radiofréquence s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions, peut également provoquer des interférences aux niveaux
des équipements de communication. Cependant, il n'existe aucune garantie que de telles interférences ne se produiront pas dans une installation
particulière. Si cet équipement provoque des interférences en réception radio ou télévision, ceci peut être detecté en mettant l'équipement sous/hors
tension, l'utilisateur est encouragé à essayer de corriger cette interférence par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:
• Réorienter ou déplacer l'antenne de réception.
• Augmenter la distance entre l'équipement et le récepteur.
• Connecter l'équipement à une sortie sur un circuit diérent de celui sur lequel le récepteur est branché.
• Consulter un revendeur ou un technicien radio / TV expérimenté.
ATTENTION: Les changements ou modications non expressément approuvés par Rane Corporation peuvent annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à
manipuler cet équipement et rendre ainsi nulles toutes les conditions de garantie.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme Canadienne ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme Canadienne NMB-003.

Manual-1
MLM65
MIC & LINE MIXER
OPERATORS MANUAL
WEAR PARTS: is product contains no wear parts.
QUICK START
Are you being pursued by a slow-moving, yet tenacious, gang of
zombies? Do you need to get your new MLM65 installed before
they overwhelm you and eat your brain? Well, we at Rane are
here to help! Use this Quick Start to get the most out of your
MLM65 in the least amount of time.
Mic Inputs 1 through 6 may be microphone or line-level. e
choice between the two is made by pushing in the Input’s Line
button on the rear panel.
Push the Phantom Power (when needed) for each Mic Input.
While speaking/singing/shouting loudly into the micro-
phone, use a screwdriver to adjust the Gain pot until the OL
LED illuminates only during extreme peaks.
Push in the Aux 4 phono/line switch if you are connecting a
phonograph.
With the Stereo Cue button selected, match the input levels
of Aux 1 through 5 by playing typical program material into
each Aux input, selecting that input using the Stereo Selector,
and adjusting the Aux input level with a screwdriver until the
peaks on the Cue Meter hover around 0 to +7 dB.
With an audio mix playing at a loud level +7 dB to OL on
the Main Meter, adjust the Record Out level until the meter on
your recording device gets close to maximum without overload-
ing.
If you are installing the MLM65 with input sources that
don't change, Rane has an easy PDF template to ll out, print,
cut, and place labels above each input. Download this at the
MLM65 web page at www.rane.com/mlm65.html.
Look out behind you! Scissors are ineective on zombies.
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MIC / LINE MIXER
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RL
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CONNECTION
When connecting the MLM65 to other components in your
system for the rst time, leave the power cord for last. is gives
you a chance to make mistakes and correct them without dam-
age to your fragile speakers, ears and nerves.
MIC INPUTS
e six XLR jacks provided on the MLM65 are balanced MIC/
LINE inputs. ey also accept unbalanced connections. Use
only shielded cable for inputs. For best noise rejection use two-
conductor-plus-shielded wire, even for unbalanced operation.
Connect the shield at both ends to help insure proper grounding.
See the Sound System Interconnection RaneNote for all cable
adaptations. Rane follows the AES recommended practice of
pin 2 positive, pin 3 negative, and pin 1 to shield. Switch any
input connected to a microphone to the MIC position (out) us-
ing the associated switches on the rear panel. When connecting
line-level signals, switch the input to the LINE position (in). A
phantom power switch is provided for each MIC input. If LINE
is selected, Phantom Power is disabled for that input.
AUX INPUTS
e ve Aux Inputs are line-level unbalanced inputs on stereo
RCA connectors. AUX 1 includes a 3.5 mm stereo TRS jack.
Only connect to one AUX 1 input (RCA or TRS) at a time.
When using AUX 4 as a phono input, connect the phonograph
ground wire to the phono ground post above the AUX 4 input.
MAIN OUTPUT
e MLM65’s Main Outputs are balanced, XLR Outputs. e
same wiring conventions as the XLR Inputs apply. For unbal-
anced Output connections do not tie pin 3 (i.e., “–”) to ground.
If the Main Output is connected to a mono loudspeaker system,
use either the left or right Main output jack and push in the
MONO switch.
continued on page Manual-4...

Manual-2
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
1Input LEVEL faders are 45 mm sliders that set the volume of each mic or line Input.
2CUE buttons select one of the Inputs, the Stereo Aux, or the Main Mix to be heard in headphones, and displayed on the Cue
meter. e button lights yellow when active. e Cue signal is before the Level fader, allowing the user to hear a source in the
headphones before bringing it into the Main Mix. Only one Cue source is heard at a time.
3Input label slots 1-6 allow you to print your own label for each connected Input, and slip it behind the window. A PDF template
is downloadable from www.rane.com on the MLM65 page. Cut each label to 1" x .375" [⅜"] (2.5 x .9 cm).
4PAN controls 1-6 send the input audio to both left and right Main Mix channels when in the center (at 12 o'clock). e signal
moves to the left channel when turned counter-clockwise, and to the right channel when turned clockwise.
5STEREO SOURCE selects the signal for the Aux Input. Choose from AUX 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or USB playback from a computer.
6Stereo Input Label Slot allows you to print a list of input labels and slip it behind the window. A PDF template is downloadable
from www.rane.com on the MLM65 page. Cut the label to 1.25" x 1.25" [1-¼"] (3.2 x 3.2 cm).
7MAIN LEVEL fader is a 45 mm slider that sets the Main Mix volume at the Main Outputs.
8Main Mix meter displays the sum of all Inputs sent to the Main Mix. is audio level is sent to the Main Level fader, the rear
panel Record Out gain control, and the TOSLINK, S/PDIF, and USB digital outputs. e Main Level fader has no eect on this
display. e 0 dB LED corresponds to a level of -20 dBFS (20 dB before clipping).
9CUE: PHONES LEVEL control sets the volume of the input selected with the lit Cue button to the stereo headphone outputs.
0CUE: meter displays the signal level of the input selected with the lit Cue button. e Phones Level control has no eect on this
display. e 0 dB LED corresponds to a level of -20 dBFS. e Cue meter is also a convenient way to match input levels. Drive all
inputs with representative input signals, Cue each input individually, and adjust the rear panel input gain trim of each Cued Input
until the Cue meter indicates 0 dB rms.
qCUE: headphone outputs accept both 1/4" and 3.5 mm stereo headphone plugs.
wPOWER indicator lights whenever adequate power is applied to the unit.
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MLM 65
MIC / LINE MIXER
PAN
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RL
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MIC 3
RL
CUE
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PAN
MIC 4
RL
CUE
LEVEL
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MIC 5
RL
CUE
LEVEL LEVEL
PAN
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RL
CUE
LEVEL
POWER
CUECUE
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Manual-3
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
1MIC/LINE INPUTS 1-6 are balanced XLR input jacks. Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is positive (+), and pin 3 is
negative (-).
2MIC/LINE INPUT buttons 1-6 switch the sensitivity and input impedance for microphone or line-level input. If LINE is
chosen, phantom power is defeated for that input.
3PHANTOM POWER buttons 1-6 apply 12V phantom power to the input if the Mic/Line button is set to MIC.
4MIC/LINE INPUT GAIN trims 1-6 adjust the preamp gain for the Mic/Line Input. e OverLoad indicator lights when the
input signal level is within 5 dB of clipping. e Mic/Line Gain Trim may be decreased to provide more headroom if necessary.
5USB CHARGE port provides up to 500 mA at 5V to allow an MP3 player to charge its battery during playback.
6AUX 1 Stereo Input provides a 3.5 mm TRS input as a convenience for connecting an MP3 player or other portable device.
Connect a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable from a docking station, or headphone output of the player, to this 3.5mm input jack.
Connect USB cable from the docking station or MP3 player to the adjacent USB charge port 5.
An RCA stereo line input is also provided. However, use only one of these AUX 1 Inputs at a time, do not use both at once.
7AUX 1-5 Input Gain Trim on each AUX input allows the system installer to match the relative input signal levels of various
professional and consumer input devices (CD/DVD players, tape decks, MP3 players, phonographs, keyboards, etc).
8AUX 4 Stereo Input provides a LINE/PHONO switch. When set to PHONO, this switch engages an RIAA equalization lter
to accept input from a phonograph. Connect the ground cable from the phonograph to the phono ground post above the Phono
switch. When set to LINE, this input accepts any stereo line signal.
9AUX 1-5 Stereo RCA Inputs in stereo pairs accommodate professional consumer-level unbalanced inputs. White = left channel,
and red = right channel.
0RECORD OUT stereo RCA jack outputs the Main Mix, unaected by the Main Level fader, at a level dictated by the adjacent
record output level trim.
qMAIN OUTPUT is balanced stereo XLR jacks that output the Main Mix, with volume set by the Main Level fader.
A mono version of the Main Mix is output here if the MONO switch is engaged, with the same mix appearing on both outputs.
Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is positive (+), and pin 3 is negative (-).
wDIGITAL OUTPUTS deliver the Main Mix, unaected by the Main Level fader. e TOSLINK optical jack and/or the
S/PDIF coaxial jack may be input to CD recorders or other digital recording devices. Both digital outputs operate at 24-bit
resolution and 48 kHz sample rate.
S/PDIF
RIGHT
LEFT
MONO
TOSLINK
USB AUDIO
IN / OUT
MLM65
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORPORATION
PIN 2: POSITIVE
PIN 3: NEGATIVE
PIN 1: CHASSIS GND
CLASS 2 WIRING
100 -24 0 V
50/60 Hz 15 WATTS
–12 0 –12
0 0
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PHANTOM
POWER
MIC
GAIN
LINE
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POWER
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POWER
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POWER
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POWER
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LINE
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LINE
MIC
LINE
LINE
PHONO
MIC
LINE
MAIN OUTPUT
RECORD OUT
AUX 5 IN
AUX 4 IN
AUX 3 IN
AUX 2 IN
AUX 1 IN
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
MIC 6
MIC 5
MIC 4
MIC 3
MIC 2
MIC 1
5 VDC
@500 mA
USB
CHARGE
ONLY
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Manual-4
OPERATION
MONO MICROPHONE/LINE LEVEL INPUTS 1-6
e rear-panel MIC INPUT GAIN adjusts the input gain before
the front panel PAN and LEVEL controls. When an Input’s
MIC/LINE button is in the “out” position (MIC level), the gain
range is 12 to 60 dB. When this button is in the “in” position
(LINE-level), the gain range is -4 to 12 dB. To adjust, input
some “loud” source material. en using a screwdriver, adjust
the GAIN for each Input so the rear panel OL LED illuminates
only occasionally during extreme peaks.
Some microphones (usually called condenser mics) require
phantom power to operate. Push the PHANTOM POWER but-
ton (when needed) for each Input. If the MIC/LINE button is
engaged (LINE-level), Phantom Power is automatically defeated
for that Input. e PHANTOM POWER button activates 12
volts which is sucient power for all but the most esoteric con-
denser mics. If in doubt, check the manufacturer’s mic specs.
Pan each Input to the desired stereo image using the PAN
knobs. e 45 mm LEVEL fader on each Input can now be
adjusted to set the relative levels of each input in the main mix.
STEREO AUX INPUTS 1-5
e Stereo Source Selector and Level Fader control which stereo
source is included in the Main Mix, and at what level.
AUX 1 includes a 3.5 mm stereo TRS jack. Only connect to
one AUX 1 input (RCA or TRS) at a time.
AUX 4 includes an RIAA lter when PHONO is selected
using the LINE/PHONO switch. When connecting a phono-
graph, connect its ground wire to the ground lug above the Aux
4 input.
Each rear panel Aux Input level control adjusts the gain of
the AUX source device before it reaches the front panel Stereo se-
lector switch. e Input Level controls may be used to match the
input levels of various stereo program material. Use the following
procedure to match the Aux Input levels.
1. Set the Stereo Fader LEVEL to minimum.
2. Select the Stereo CUE button.
3. Play typical program material on an AUX source.
4. Select that source using the Stereo selector.
5. Using a screwdriver, adjust the rear panel input gain for that
source until the CUE Meter hovers between 0 and +7 dB.
6. Repeat from step 3) for all connected Aux Inputs.
MIXING
e faders on the Mic 1-6 and Stereo input channels control the
level of the corresponding inputs in the mix. e Main meter
displays the peak level of the mix (pre-Main fader). A mix with
optimal dynamic range normally lights the meter from 0 to +7
dB, and only lights the red OL led during the most extreme
peaks. A peak indication 0 dB on the meter corresponds to -20
dBFS in the mix (20 dB below clipping). e stereo Main Mix is
sent to the Record Outputs, Digital Outputs and the Main Level
fader.
CONNECTION, continued from page Manual-1.
RECORD OUTPUT
e analog Record Output is a line-level unbalanced output on
a stereo RCA connector. e adjacent level control adjusts the
record output level, while the front panel Main Level does not.
S/PDIF AND TOSLINK OUTPUTS
A 75 ohm cable with RCA plugs connects to the S/PDIF output
of the MLM65. A TOSLINK (optical) cable connects to the
TOSLINK output. Both digital outputs operate at 24-bit resolu-
tion and 48 kHz sample rate.
USB CONNECTION
e USB AUDIO IN / OUT port on the MLM65 carries one
stereo channel of audio in each direction. is USB audio inter-
face is congured to use the audio device drivers that ship with
Windows and Macintosh operating systems. When the operating
system recognizes the MLM65’s USB audio interface, the blue
LED next to the USB AUDIO jack illuminates.
USB CHARGE PORT
e USB charge port supplies up to 500 mA @ 5V to con-
nected devices, allowing them to charge their battery. e port
is congured to be recognized as a charge-only host port by the
industry’s most popular personal media players.
HEADPHONES
Shielded 1/4" and 3.5 mm TRS jacks are provided for connect-
ing headphones. We recommend only connecting one pair of
headphones at a time for best output.
eUSB AUDIO IN / OUT jack provides a stereo record and
playback audio interface to a personal computer. e class-
compliant USB audio interface is supported by native drivers
on Windows and Macintosh operating systems. is USB
stereo input is available as a source for the AUX Input (see
front panel 5). e USB stereo output carries the Main
Mix unaected by the Main Level fader, and may be used to
record the Main Mix using computer software. e blue LED
next to the USB AUDIO jack illuminates when the MLM65
is recognized by the computer.
re IEC appliance input jack uses a C5 cord, connected to
AC mains using a line cord appropriate for your area. e
high eciency switching power supply used in the MLM65
operates at voltages from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.
To prevent accidental shuto, there is no front panel power
switch.

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RECORDING
e stereo Main Mix is output (pre-Main Level) from the analog
(RCA) Record Output, digital TOSLINK optical Output (24-
bit, 48k Hz), digital S/PDIF coaxial Output (24-bit, 48k Hz),
and Digital USB audio record output (16-bit, 48k Hz). e ana-
log Record Output includes a level control which may be used to
attenuate the analog record signal to avoid overloading the input
of the recording device.
MAIN OUTPUT
e left and right Main Outputs transmit the stereo Main Mix
after it is attenuated by the Main fader. e rear-panel Mono
switch aects only the Main Output (the Digital Main Mix and
Record Outputs remain stereo).
HEADPHONES AND CUEING
e solo Cue buttons on the front panel select which stereo
Input is sent to the headphones. e Cued Input is sent to the
headphones pre-fader, so that the Input may be monitored before
including it in the Main Mix or sending it to the Main Outputs.
e Cue Meter indicates the peak level of the Cued signal (pre-
Phones Level). e Phones Level adjusts the headphone volume.
We recommend you turn down the volume when putting on
your headphones or cueing a new channel, to avoid hurting your
ears and throwing your headphones across the room.
USB RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
e MLM65 includes a USB audio interface providing simul-
taneous stereo playback and recording (16-bit, 48 kHz). e
MLM65 uses the drivers that ship with Windows and Macin-
tosh operating systems. Once the operating system recognizes
the MLM65, the blue LED on the MLM65 rear-panel illumi-
nates.
WINDOWS OPERATION
When Windows detects the MLM65 it automatically sets it
as the default Recording and Playback device. With Windows
XP and Vista, any audio applications currently running will
continue to use the previously selected default device. Restart the
application to make it use the MLM65 for recording or play-
back. Windows 7 and 8 automatically switch a running applica-
tion to the newly connected MLM65. We recommend you keep
the Stereo Fader down when connecting to avoid surprises.
Remember that Windows likes to play dierent bleeps and
bloops when updates install, devices are plugged in and un-
plugged, or other operating system events happen. If you do
not want these sounds played into your mix, turn o Windows
system sounds. is can be found in:
Start -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Sounds (tab) -> Sound Scheme -> No Sounds.
Finding the audio properties and devices in Windows varies
slightly with each version.
Windows XP:
Classic View
Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Audio (tab)
Category View
Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices -> Sounds and Audio
Devices -> Audio (tab)
Windows Vista:
Classic View
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and Record (tab)
Control Panel Home
Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and
Record (tab)

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Windows 7 and 8:
Small/Large Icon View
Start -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and Record (tab)
Category View
Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and
Record (tab)
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MACINTOSH OPERATION
When OSX detects the MLM65 it adds it to the list of audio
input and output devices, but does not automatically set it as
the default device. Some Macintosh applications allow you to
select the device you want to use. Other applications only use the
device specied as the OSX default. We recommend that you set
the default audio input and output device to the MLM65 before
starting the application you want to use.
Congure the default audio device in OSX by navigating to:
System Preferences -> Sound -> Output (tab) and Input (tab).
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(Signature)
March 1, 2010
(Date)
Mukilteo WA USA
(Place)
Compliance Engineer
(Position)
Greg Frederick
(Full Name)
Declaration of Conformity
Application of
Council Directive(s):
2002/96/EC
2004/108/EC
2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:
Rane Corporation
10802 47th Avenue West
Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA
is equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations applying to the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive 2004/108/EC. In order for the customer to maintain compliance with this
regulation, high quality shielded cable must be used for interconnection to other equipment. Modication of the equipment,
other than that expressly outlined by the manufacturer, is not allowed under this directive. e user of this equipment shall
accept full responsibility for compliance with the EMC directive in the event that the equipment is modied without writ-
ten consent of the manufacturer. is declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation.
Type of Equipment: Professional Audio Signal Processing
Brand: Rane
Model: MLM 65
Immunity Results: THD+N: 4 dBu, 400 Hz, BW = 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Test Description Measurement Conditions
RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
80 MHz -1000 MHz, 1 kHz AM, 80% depth, 3V/m <-80 dB 80 MHz - 370 MHz
<-64 dB 370 MHz - 660 MHz
<-79 dB 660 MHz - 1000 MHz
Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
150 kHz - 80 MHz, 1 kHz AM, 80% depth, 3V rms <-70 dB 150 kHz - 3.27 MHz
<-44 dB 3.27 MHz - 12.6 MHz
<-59 dB 12.6 MHz - 31.7 MHz
<-70 dB 31.7 MHz - 80 MHz
Magnetic Fields Immunity
50 Hz - 10 kHz, 3.0 - 0.3 A/m <-80 dB
Common Mode Immunity (Signal Ports)
50 Hz - 10 kHz, -20 dBu <-96 dB Bandpass re: 4 dBu, 1/3-octave
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specied above conforms
to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) shown above.
Standard(s) to which
conformity is declared:
EN60065: 2002/A1:2006/A11:2008
EN55103-1:2009
EN55103-2:2009
EN50581:2012
ENVIRONMENT E2
SERIAL NUMBERS 850000 - 950000