Samson MDR 16 User manual
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MDR 16 MIXER
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MDR16 is a sixteen-channel mixer, with sixteen low
noise microphone pre-amps, four output buses and a built-
in 24 BIT, DSP effects processor. The MDR16 features
eight mono Mic/Line input channel strips with a three-band,
mid-sweep equalizer plus a low cut filter. These channels
also offer two auxiliary sends that can be used for creating
a monitor mix and for routing your signals to effects
processors. The mono channels also feature a pan control for
creating a stereo image, bus output assign switches, insert
points for external processing and a 60mm fader for setting
the level. In addition to the mono inputs, there are eight
channels set up as Stereo/Dual mono inputs with two-band
equalizer, switchable aux send, pan, a utility mic input and
60mm faders. The MDR16's master section includes two
stereo auxiliary returns for mixing back external and internal
effects and individual controls for mixing back the DSP effect
to BUS 1 & 2, BUS 3 & 4 and even to AUX 1 to add effects
to your monitor mix. The MDR16 features a nine-band stereo
graphic equalizer allowing you to contour the frequency
response of your speaker system. In order to get the most
gain before feedback when running a monitor mix, you can
assign the graphic equalizer to the Aux 1 output. The MDR16
features a mono output with level control, four 60mm bus
output faders for sub mixing and a 60mm stereo master
fader. Optimized for recording, live sound reinforcement
and commercial installations; the MDR16 is an ideal mixer
solution offering big sound in a compact package.
FEATURES
> Sixteen channels – Eight Mic/Line plus four Stereo/Dual
inputs with mic pre’s for a total of 16 microphone inputs.
> On-board 24 BIT, DSP (Digital Signal Processor) multi-
effects processor with eight great sounding presets
including REVERB, DELAY, and CHORUS.
> Stereo nine-band Graphic Equalizer with LED frequency
band indicators and flexible routing for either main or
monitor mix, for maximum gain before feedback.
> Flexible signal routing via the 1 / 2 bus outputs, 3 / 4 bus
outputs, main Left and Right Mix, as well as the Mono output.
> 60 mm audio taper faders on all channels and the master
1 / 2, 3 / 4 and Mix outputs.
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MDR 16
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
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FEATURES (continued)
> 2 TK TO MIX control allows you to mix in a CD, DAT,
Cassette, Computer Sound Card or Mini Disk.
> The mono inputs feature a three-band channel equalizer
with 15dB of cut or boost at 80Hz, variable mid-range
from 100 Hz to 5 KHz with 15dB of cut or boost and 15dB
of cut or boost at 12KHz, plus a Low Cut filter at 80Hz.
> Two Auxiliary Sends, with Pre-Post switching on Aux 1, can
be used to route signals to external effects, or to create a
separate mix for on-stage monitors, or studio headphones.
> Twelve-segment LED Meter, with VU ballistics, displays the
main MIX output, plus SOLO, PFL, Phantom and Power
LED indicators.
> 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 build and rugged construction ensure reliable
performance from venue to venue and session to session.
> Three-year extended warranty.
MDR 16 SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain +0 / -1 dB)
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 kHz 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 ................................... -103 dB
Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic to Main ........................ 72 dB
Line to Main (Mono Ch) ....... 56 dB
Line/Tape to Main (Stereo Ch) 20 dB
Aux Return to Main ............. 20 dB
Mic to Aux Send ................. 74 dB
Line to Aux Send (Stereo Ch) . 41 dB
Residual Noise (30 kHz LPF, all control Min)
Main .................................. -85 dBu
Aux Send ........................... -82 dBu
Crosstalk (@ 1 kHz w/ 30 kHz LPF)
Ch vs. Ch ........................... -75 dB
Input vs. Output ................. -86 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 zero)
Mic Input (Mono Ch) ........... +11 dBu
Line Input (Mono Ch) .......... +27 dBu
Input Channel Equalizer (± 2dB)
High (shelving) ................... 12 kHz ±15 dB
Mid (peaking) ..................... Variable 100Hz - 5 kHz ± 15 dB
Low (shelving) .................... 80 Hz ±15 dB
Meters ............................................ 12 POINT LED METERS (-21,
-18, -16, -12, -8, -6, -3, 0,
+3, +6, +9, +20) PEAK
Internal DSP Effects ......................... 24 BIT -8 presets: 1 - Large
Hall; 2 - Medium Hall, 3- Large
Room; 4 - Vocal Room 1;
5 - Vocal Room 2; 6 - Chorus +
Reverb; 7 - Chorus + Delay;
8 - Stairwel
Phantom Power ................................ +48V
Power Requirement .......................... 110V-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption .......................... 50W
Dimensions (W x D x H) ................... 22.75” x 16.25” x 3.75”
(578mm x 413mm x 95mm)
Weight ............................................ 17.5 lbs. (8 kg )
ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
The Samson MDR16 shall be a 16 input, 4 bus stereo output
mixer. It shall have 8 mic channels with trim control, HF
Level control, High pass switch, MF level and frequency
sweep, LF Level control, 2 aux sends (one pre / post
switchable), pan control, solo button, bus 1-2 switch, bus 3-4
switch and a 60mm fader. It shall have 8 mic/line channels
with High frequency control, low frequency control, 1 aux
control with aux 1/2 switch, pan control,solo button, bus 1-2
switch, bus 3-4 switch and 60mm fader. 60mm bus 1, 2, 3,
and 4 and left and right output faders will also be available.
A control room and headphone output with level control shall
also be provided. 24 bit, DSP effects shall also be provided
with 8 presets. A nine band graphic equalizer is also available
in the master section with the ability to equalize the main mix
or the aux 1 mix. The MDR16 uses an external power supply.
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