Samson MDR MDR 6 User manual

PRO
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
MIXERS
TYPE:
MIXERS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MDR 6 MIXER
SERIES CATEGORY
MDR MIXERS
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P A N
0
LR
H F
1 2 K
0
1 5
1 01 0
55
1 5
M F
2 . 5 K
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
0
5
0
L F
8 0 H z
0
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
5
0
3 0
5-2 6 5-2 6 6 0
+2 6 6 0 +2 6
M O N O
M O N O O U T
A U X O U T
L I N E I N
A U X R E T
L E F T /M O N O
R IG H T
C R O U T
L E F T
R IG H T
M I X O U T
L E F T
R IG H T
L I N E I N
A U X R E T U R N
C /R O O M
+P H O N E S
L E F T R IG H T L E F T R I G H T
2 T I N 2 T O U T
M I X /2 T
P A N
0
LR
H F
1 2 K
0
1 5
1 01 0
55
1 5
M F
2 . 5 K
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
0
5
0
L F
8 0 H z
0
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
5
0
3 0
B A L
0
LR
H F
1 2 K
0
1 5
1 01 0
55
1 5
M F
2 . 5 K
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
0
5
0
L F
8 0 H z
0
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
5
0
B A L
0
LR
H F
1 2 K
0
1 5
1 01 0
55
1 5
M F
2 . 5 K
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
0
5
0
L F
8 0 H z
0
1 5
1 01 0
5
1 5
5
0
5
0 1 0
5
0 1 0
2 T K T O M I X
5
0 1 0
5
0 1 0
A U X
0 1 0
A U X
0 1 0
A U X
0 1 0
A U X
0 1 0
G A I N
C L I P
G A I N
C L I P
3 /L
4 /R
5 /L
6 /R
1 0
5
0
1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
5
0
1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 5 1 5
1 0
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1 0
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2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
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1 0
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2 0
3 0
4 0
1 5 1 5
1 0
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1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
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1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 5 1 5
1 0
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1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
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1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 5 1 5
1 0
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1 0
5
2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
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1 0
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2 0
3 0
4 0
1 0
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1 0
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3 0
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1 5 1 5 1 5
M A X I M U M D Y N A M I C R A N G E
HARD
DISK
C H A N N E L 1C H A N N E L 1 C H A N N E L 2C H A N N E L 2 C H A N N E L 3 /4C H A N N E L 3 /4 C H A N N E L 5 /6C H A N N E L 5 /6 LLRRM I XM I X
M I C /L I N E 1 M I C /L I N E 2 M I C /L I N E 3 / 4 M I C /L I N E 5 / 6
P H O N E S
M A S T E R S E C T I O N
MODE
R E C R E C
R E CR E C M A S T E R S E C T I O N
P E A K
+6
0
-6
-2 0
P O W E R4 8 V
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MDR6 is a six channel mixer, with four low noise
microphone pre-amps. The MDR6 also features HDM
(Hard Disk Mode), which when engaged, provides a special
monitoring and bussing mode ideal for interfacing with
a computer based hard disk recorder. Clean, clear sound
reproduction with dazzling digital effects packaged in a rugged
enclosure, ensure reliable high quality sound from performance
to performance. Optimized for recording, live sound
reinforcement and commercial installations, the MDR6 is an
ideal mixer solution offering big sound in a compact package.
FEATURES
> Six channels – Two Mic/Line plus two Stereo inputs
with mic pre’s.
> Flexible design topology ideal for live sound, recording and
post production.
> Unique monitoring and bussing in HDM (HARD DISK
MODE) provides a seamless interface with computer
based, hard disk recording systems.
> 60 mm audio taper faders on all channels and the master
Mix outputs.
> 2 Track To Mix level control allows you to mix in a CD,
DAT, Cassette, Computer Sound Card or Mini Disk with the
channel faders.
> Three-band channel equalizer, +/-15dB at 80Hz, 2.5 KHz and
12KHz provides precise and musical results in sound shaping.
> One Auxiliary Send for external effects, onstage monitor
mix, or headphone mixing.
> Five segment LED Meter with VU ballistics displays the
main MIX output.
> High quality, low noise, discrete microphone pre-amplifiers
with 48-Volt phantom power, provide Maximum Dynamic
Range and transparent audio.
> Advanced circuit design using discrete components and
high quality, low noise op-amps carefully selected at each
stage of the signal path.
> Quality built and rugged construction ensure reliable
performance from venue to venue and session to session.
> Three-year extended warranty.
©2006 Samson v1.0 5/06

MDR 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
SERIES DESCRIP TION CATEGORY
MDR MIXER MIXERS
MDR 6 SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain +0/-1dB)
Mic to Main ........................ 10 Hz - 30 kHz
Line to Main ....................... 10 Hz - 30 kHz
Aux Return to Main ............. 10 Hz - 30 kHz
Line to Aux Send ................ 10 Hz - 32 kHz
T.H.D. (Trim @ Min, +4dBu output, unity gain, 1 kHz w/30 Hz LPF)
Mic/Line to Main(Mono Ch) ... 0.02%
Line to Main (Stereo Ch) ...... 0.02%
Line to Aux Send ................ 0.02%
Equivalent Input Noise (“A” filter on, input shorted)
Mic ................................... -128 dB
Line .................................. -104 dB
Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic to Main ........................ 74 dB
Line to Main (Mono Ch) ....... 56 dB
Line/Tape to Main (Stereo Ch) 34 dB
Aux Return to Main ............. 20 dB
Mic to Aux Send ................. 74 dB
Line to Aux Send (Stereo Ch) ... 34 dB
Residual Noise (30 kHz LPF, all control Min)
Main .................................. -89 dBu
Aux Send ........................... -86 dBu
Crosstalk (@ 1 kHz w/ 30 kHz LPF)
Ch vs. Ch ........................... -75 dB
Input vs. Output ................. -87.5 dB
Peak LED Sensitivity
(before clipping) ................. 5 dB
CLIP Indicators ................................ Turn on: THD> 0.1%
Headphone output (600 ohm load) ..... 100 mW
Maximum Input Level (1 kHz, Ch. & Mix fader set to 0)
Mic Input (Mono Ch) ........... +11 dBu
Line Input (Stereo Ch) ......... +27 dBu
Input Channel Equalizer (± 2dB)
High (shelving) ................... 12 kHz ±15 dB
Mid (peaking) ..................... 2.5 kHz ± 15 dB
Low (shelving) .................... 80 Hz ±15 dB
Meters ............................................ 5 POINT LED METERS (-20,
-6, 0, +6dB and PEAK)
Phantom Power ................................ +48V
Power Requirement .......................... 110V-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption .......................... 19 watts
Dimensions (W x D x H) .................... 9” x 10 3/4” x 3 1/2”
(229mm x 273mm x 89mm)
Weight ............................................ 4.5lbs (2.1kg)
ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
The Samson MDR6 shall be a 6 input, stereo output mixer.
It shall have 2 mic channels with trim controls, HF, MF,
and LF equalizer controls, 1 aux send, pan control and a
60mm fader. It shall have 2 mic/line stereo channels with
all the same controls as the mic channels except for the trim
control. 60mm left and right output faders will be available.
Each channel shall have a REC button which when pushed
(along with the Hard Disk button in the master section)
allows that channel’s output to be sent through the 2TK
output and to a computer for recording without getting a
loop. A mono output with level control shall be provided. A
control room and headphone output and level control shall
also be provided. The MDR6 uses an external power supply.
229 mm
273 mm 89 mm