Rane MLM 65 User manual

Manual-1
MLM 65
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 MLM 65 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
MLM 65 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.
Look out behind you!
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MLM 65
MIC / LINE MIXER
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CONNECTION
When connecting the MLM 65 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 MLM 65 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 MLM 65’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.
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
1 Input LEVEL faders are 45 mm sliders that set the volume of each mic or line Input.
2 CUE 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.
3 Input 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 MLM 65 page. Cut each label to 1" x .375" [⅜"] (2.5 x .9 cm).
4 PAN 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.
5 STEREO SOURCE selects the signal for the Aux Input. Choose from AUX 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or USB playback from a computer.
6 Stereo 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 MLM 65 page. Cut the label to 1.25" x 1.25" [1-¼"] (3.2 x 3.2 cm).
7 MAIN LEVEL fader is a 45 mm slider that sets the Main Mix volume at the Main Outputs.
8 Main 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).
9 CUE: PHONES LEVEL control sets the volume of the input selected with the lit Cue button to the stereo headphone outputs.
0 CUE: 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.
q CUE: headphone outputs accept both 1/4" and 3.5 mm stereo headphone plugs.
w POWER indicator lights whenever adequate power is applied to the unit.
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MLM 65
MIC / LINE MIXER
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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
1 MIC/LINE INPUTS 1-6 are balanced XLR input jacks. Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is positive (+), and pin 3 is
negative (-).
2 MIC/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.
3 PHANTOM POWER buttons 1-6 apply 12V phantom power to the input if the Mic/Line button is set to MIC.
4 MIC/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.
5 USB CHARGE port provides up to 500 mA at 5V to allow an MP3 player to charge its battery during playback.
6 AUX 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.
7 AUX 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).
8 AUX 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.
9 AUX 1-5 Stereo RCA Inputs in stereo pairs accommodate professional consumer-level unbalanced inputs. White = left channel,
and red = right channel.
0 RECORD 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.
q MAIN 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 (-).
w DIGITAL 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.
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S/PDIF
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MONO
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RANE CORP.
MLM 65
PIN 2: POSITIVE
PIN 3: NEGATIVE
PIN 1: CHASSIS GND
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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.
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USB CHARGE ONLY 5 VDC @ 500 mA
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
MIC 6 MIC 5 MIC 4 MIC 3 MIC 2 MIC 1
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.
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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 MLM 65. 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 MLM 65 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 MLM 65’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.
e USB 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 MLM 65
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 MLM
65 operates at voltages from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.
To prevent accidental shuto, there is no front panel power
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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 MLM 65 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 MLM 65, the blue LED on the MLM 65 rear-panel illumi-
nates.
WINDOWS OPERATION
When Windows detects the MLM 65 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 MLM 65 for recording or play-
back. Windows 7 automatically switches a running application
to the newly connected MLM 65. We recommend you keep the
Stereo Fader down when connecting to avoid surprises. Remem-
ber that Windows likes to play dierent bleeps and bloops when
updates install, devices are plugged in and unplugged, or other
operating system events happen. If you do not want these sounds
played into your mix, turn o Windows system 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 -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and Record (tab)
Control Panel Home
Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and
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Windows 7:
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 MLM 65 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 MLM 65 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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