MP26 Mixer Data Sheet
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... manipulation of software parameters directly from your recording application. • The USB Effects Loop enables insertion of audio application parameters using MIDI beat clock. Data Sheet-1 Sporting two microphone inputs, four studio-grade phono preamps, four analog aux inputs, four low-latency stereo USB inputs, analog and USB effects insert loops, internal effects processor, and a variety of digital connectivity. A fifth stereo record channel streams Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix to audio applications using the mixer's control surface. • Sync MP26 effects to your...
... manipulation of software parameters directly from your recording application. • The USB Effects Loop enables insertion of audio application parameters using MIDI beat clock. Data Sheet-1 Sporting two microphone inputs, four studio-grade phono preamps, four analog aux inputs, four low-latency stereo USB inputs, analog and USB effects insert loops, internal effects processor, and a variety of digital connectivity. A fifth stereo record channel streams Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix to audio applications using the mixer's control surface. • Sync MP26 effects to your...
MP26 Mixer Data Sheet
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... dB @ 1 kHz .....Max Phone Input 63 mV @ 1 kHz .....Max Line Input 4 Vrms Mic Inputs Balanced ¼˝ TRS & XLR combination jacks .....Mic 1 Front and rear panel jacks .....Mic 2 Rear panel jack with Mic/Line-level switch .....Max Input (Mic Level) 185 mVrms (-12.5 dBu) .....Max Input (Line Level) 3.7 Vrms (13.6 dBu) .....EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) -110 dBu FlexFX Unbalanced ¼˝ TS .....Send Auto-mono, Left and Right Output jacks .....Return Auto-mono, Left and Right Input jacks Outputs: Main, Zone, Booth, Record, FlexFX Balanced XLR & ¼˝...
... dB @ 1 kHz .....Max Phone Input 63 mV @ 1 kHz .....Max Line Input 4 Vrms Mic Inputs Balanced ¼˝ TRS & XLR combination jacks .....Mic 1 Front and rear panel jacks .....Mic 2 Rear panel jack with Mic/Line-level switch .....Max Input (Mic Level) 185 mVrms (-12.5 dBu) .....Max Input (Line Level) 3.7 Vrms (13.6 dBu) .....EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) -110 dBu FlexFX Unbalanced ¼˝ TS .....Send Auto-mono, Left and Right Output jacks .....Return Auto-mono, Left and Right Input jacks Outputs: Main, Zone, Booth, Record, FlexFX Balanced XLR & ¼˝...
MP26 Mixer Data Sheet
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... Mic Inputs • Mic 1 allows connection to match mixer and processor audio levels. Each Mic includes • Pan and 2-band full-cut tone controls. • Sweepable Low-Pass / High-Pass lters. • Crossfader A, B, or Post assignment. • FlexFX bus assignment. • Pre-fader cue bus assignment. • 60 mm long-throw program fader. FlexFX™ Bus Main Output (XLR and RCA) Routes all other effects using a single button to the FlexFX bus and Monoed. different monitoring styles. The Main Mix...
... Mic Inputs • Mic 1 allows connection to match mixer and processor audio levels. Each Mic includes • Pan and 2-band full-cut tone controls. • Sweepable Low-Pass / High-Pass lters. • Crossfader A, B, or Post assignment. • FlexFX bus assignment. • Pre-fader cue bus assignment. • 60 mm long-throw program fader. FlexFX™ Bus Main Output (XLR and RCA) Routes all other effects using a single button to the FlexFX bus and Monoed. different monitoring styles. The Main Mix...
MP26 Mixer Data Sheet
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... LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH 8.75" (22 cm) USB record outputs USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB loop off USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 Audio Driver Control Panel ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB dj.rane.com Data Sheet-4 All features & specifications subject to thirdparty software. The MP26 front panel controls...
... LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH 8.75" (22 cm) USB record outputs USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB loop off USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 Audio Driver Control Panel ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB dj.rane.com Data Sheet-4 All features & specifications subject to thirdparty software. The MP26 front panel controls...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... BPM: 120 TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER MAIN 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Specifications 4 General Description 5 Features 5 Software 7 Connecting the Mixer 8 Mixer Controls 10 FlexFX 11 Internal Audio Effects 13 USB Drivers 14 The MP26 Control Panel 15 Dimensions 17 Faders 18 Sound System Interconnection 19 How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels...
... BPM: 120 TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER MAIN 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Specifications 4 General Description 5 Features 5 Software 7 Connecting the Mixer 8 Mixer Controls 10 FlexFX 11 Internal Audio Effects 13 USB Drivers 14 The MP26 Control Panel 15 Dimensions 17 Faders 18 Sound System Interconnection 19 How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... not block any way, such as vases, shall be located above or below are designed to part 15 of time. 14. Do not install near water. 6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of potential hazards with a contact separation of the building. 18. Unplug this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the apparatus. 11. Servicing...
... not block any way, such as vases, shall be located above or below are designed to part 15 of time. 14. Do not install near water. 6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of potential hazards with a contact separation of the building. 18. Unplug this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the apparatus. 11. Servicing...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... dB @ 1 kHz .....Max Phone Input 63 mV @ 1 kHz .....Max Line Input 4 Vrms Mic Inputs Balanced ¼˝ TRS & XLR combination jacks .....Mic 1 Front and rear panel jacks .....Mic 2 Rear panel jack with Mic/Line-level switch .....Max Input (Mic Level) 185 mVrms (-12.5 dBu) .....Max Input (Line Level) 3.7 Vrms (13.6 dBu) .....EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) -110 dBu FlexFX Unbalanced ¼˝ TS .....Send Auto-mono, Left and Right Output jacks .....Return Auto-mono, Left and Right Input jacks Outputs: Main, Zone, Booth, Record, FlexFX Balanced XLR & ¼˝...
... dB @ 1 kHz .....Max Phone Input 63 mV @ 1 kHz .....Max Line Input 4 Vrms Mic Inputs Balanced ¼˝ TRS & XLR combination jacks .....Mic 1 Front and rear panel jacks .....Mic 2 Rear panel jack with Mic/Line-level switch .....Max Input (Mic Level) 185 mVrms (-12.5 dBu) .....Max Input (Line Level) 3.7 Vrms (13.6 dBu) .....EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) -110 dBu FlexFX Unbalanced ¼˝ TS .....Send Auto-mono, Left and Right Output jacks .....Return Auto-mono, Left and Right Input jacks Outputs: Main, Zone, Booth, Record, FlexFX Balanced XLR & ¼˝...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... are supported with a line-level input option. WEAR PARTS This product contains no wear parts as a MIDI controller, allowing control of audio application parameters using the mixer's control surface. • Sync MP26 effects to your recording application. • The USB Effects Loop enables insertion of stereo computerbased effects processors into a mobile rig. A fifth stereo record channel streams Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix to audio applications using MIDI beat clock. 5 OUTPUTS • Stereo Main Outputs on balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA: • Rear panel Mono/Stereo switch...
... are supported with a line-level input option. WEAR PARTS This product contains no wear parts as a MIDI controller, allowing control of audio application parameters using the mixer's control surface. • Sync MP26 effects to your recording application. • The USB Effects Loop enables insertion of stereo computerbased effects processors into a mobile rig. A fifth stereo record channel streams Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix to audio applications using MIDI beat clock. 5 OUTPUTS • Stereo Main Outputs on balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA: • Rear panel Mono/Stereo switch...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... bus assignment to either front or rear jack. • Mic 2 allows switchable Mic or Line level Input. • Record Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix via USB. The Crossfader is a no-noise, no-bleed magnetic fader with three contour settings. 6 a Level control and auto-mono Level, Pan and Split Cue controls support balanced 1/4" TRS outputs. MP26 CLUB MIXER Two Mic Inputs • Mic 1 allows connection to e ects. • Talkover mode engages the mic and automatically ducks all other program inputs by 10 dB. BOOTH 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL PHONES 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL CUE MAIN...
... bus assignment to either front or rear jack. • Mic 2 allows switchable Mic or Line level Input. • Record Mic 1, Mic 2, or the Main Mix via USB. The Crossfader is a no-noise, no-bleed magnetic fader with three contour settings. 6 a Level control and auto-mono Level, Pan and Split Cue controls support balanced 1/4" TRS outputs. MP26 CLUB MIXER Two Mic Inputs • Mic 1 allows connection to e ects. • Talkover mode engages the mic and automatically ducks all other program inputs by 10 dB. BOOTH 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL PHONES 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL CUE MAIN...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... S/PDIF, and USB (on the rear panel. Attach your cable to receive a mono signal. Mic 1 has two input jacks, one on the front panel and one side to the amp rack is capable of the MP26. Main, Booth and Zone Outputs each have their own Level control. Record Outputs Record outputs are from the main mix. Plug in three different formats for CD players) using the push switches located on record channel six). 8 The Booth and Zone outputs are a direct feed from...
... S/PDIF, and USB (on the rear panel. Attach your cable to receive a mono signal. Mic 1 has two input jacks, one on the front panel and one side to the amp rack is capable of the MP26. Main, Booth and Zone Outputs each have their own Level control. Record Outputs Record outputs are from the main mix. Plug in three different formats for CD players) using the push switches located on record channel six). 8 The Booth and Zone outputs are a direct feed from...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... auto-mono operation. Four of the four digital input channels using the MP26 driver control panel on the MP26 to send up to twenty-two channels of the four program strips has access to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz (most places in one of these five channels are audio streams from the MP26's program strips. Record channels are post-fader record channels from the MP26 to record the Main Mix (default), Mic 1, or Mic 2. RANE CORP. Simply plug in the world). USB Connect...
... auto-mono operation. Four of the four digital input channels using the MP26 driver control panel on the MP26 to send up to twenty-two channels of the four program strips has access to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz (most places in one of these five channels are audio streams from the MP26's program strips. Record channels are post-fader record channels from the MP26 to record the Main Mix (default), Mic 1, or Mic 2. RANE CORP. Simply plug in the world). USB Connect...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... is turned clockwise. • The filter resonance can be switched high or low in the computer's MP26 driver control panel. • The A-B-Post switch assigns the channel to A-side, B-side, or Post-Crossfader. • FlexFX assign takes the channel out of the Main Mix and sends it to the FlexFX Bus (post-fader). • Cue select assigns the channel to the headphones (pre-fader). • Channel meter displays mono signal level with peak-hold. • A 60 mm long-throw program fader controls the level of a Mic-
... is turned clockwise. • The filter resonance can be switched high or low in the computer's MP26 driver control panel. • The A-B-Post switch assigns the channel to A-side, B-side, or Post-Crossfader. • FlexFX assign takes the channel out of the Main Mix and sends it to the FlexFX Bus (post-fader). • Cue select assigns the channel to the headphones (pre-fader). • Channel meter displays mono signal level with peak-hold. • A 60 mm long-throw program fader controls the level of a Mic-
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... right channels of the FlexFX architecture makes it is more powerful than typical effect insert solutions. Any combination of the FlexFX audio in and out a combination of internal digital, external analog and USB effects may be applied within the FlexFX Loop. The Main Mix feeds these outputs: • Main Outs • Front panel Balance and Level controls manage the relative (left/right) and overall levels respectively. • The rear panel Mono switch...
... right channels of the FlexFX architecture makes it is more powerful than typical effect insert solutions. Any combination of the FlexFX audio in and out a combination of internal digital, external analog and USB effects may be applied within the FlexFX Loop. The Main Mix feeds these outputs: • Main Outs • Front panel Balance and Level controls manage the relative (left/right) and overall levels respectively. • The rear panel Mono switch...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... 1 EFFECTS ENGINE PHASER BPM:120 * 8:1 4000 MS FLEXFX SEND 3 RIGHT LEFT USB Record 4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB SEND RETURN EXT LOOP SEND RETURN USB LOOP 5 BYPASS ON FLEXFX ON 7 FLEXFX Main Mix LEVEL ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ TAP TIME RETURN RIGHT LEFT USB Playback 6 CUE Cue Bus 12 sign all PGM and Mic channels to the FlexFX Loop, applying effects to keep the FlexFX audio out of your computer. 5The FlexFX Cue and Meter...
... 1 EFFECTS ENGINE PHASER BPM:120 * 8:1 4000 MS FLEXFX SEND 3 RIGHT LEFT USB Record 4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB SEND RETURN EXT LOOP SEND RETURN USB LOOP 5 BYPASS ON FLEXFX ON 7 FLEXFX Main Mix LEVEL ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ TAP TIME RETURN RIGHT LEFT USB Playback 6 CUE Cue Bus 12 sign all PGM and Mic channels to the FlexFX Loop, applying effects to keep the FlexFX audio out of your computer. 5The FlexFX Cue and Meter...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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...operating systems. Installation 1. ASIO (Windows) The MP26 uses a low-latency, multi-client, ASIO device driver to and from www.rane.com. Some mixer features may be controlled by sending MIDI messages to the mixer. Change the MIDI channel number for incredibly low audio latency, eliminating perceptible delay between control input to interface with applications on . 2. Core Audio (Macintosh) The MP26 uses a low-latency, Core Audio device driver to audio applications and the resulting audible effect. Windows XP: Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Rane...
...operating systems. Installation 1. ASIO (Windows) The MP26 uses a low-latency, multi-client, ASIO device driver to and from www.rane.com. Some mixer features may be controlled by sending MIDI messages to the mixer. Change the MIDI channel number for incredibly low audio latency, eliminating perceptible delay between control input to interface with applications on . 2. Core Audio (Macintosh) The MP26 uses a low-latency, Core Audio device driver to audio applications and the resulting audible effect. Windows XP: Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Rane...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... (number of the next page. Pressing the Update Firmware button updates the MP26 firmware to send MIDI messages. MIDI Configuration The MP26's front panel controls are Main Mix, Mic 1, and Mic 2. By default, the MP26 uses MIDI channel 1 to the newer version. Switch between dimly lit and fully lit. Preferences The Preferences page allows you to set High or Low. The available options are MIDI enabled. The MP26's drivers run very reliably at the cost of the MP26 effects...
... (number of the next page. Pressing the Update Firmware button updates the MP26 firmware to send MIDI messages. MIDI Configuration The MP26's front panel controls are Main Mix, Mic 1, and Mic 2. By default, the MP26 uses MIDI channel 1 to the newer version. Switch between dimly lit and fully lit. Preferences The Preferences page allows you to set High or Low. The available options are MIDI enabled. The MP26's drivers run very reliably at the cost of the MP26 effects...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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..., 3=A1, 4=A2, 5=A3, 6=A4 Crossfader Assign 1=A, 2=B, 3=Post Crossfader Contour 1=Slow, 2=Medium, 3=Fast MIDI In Controls The mixer parameters controlled via the MP26 driver control panel are control change message when- Buffer Size 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 1 14 ms MP26 Audio Driver Control Panel PGM Inputs 1-4 Preferences PGM 4 Filter Resonance High 31 Low Headphone Tone Low High +6 35 34 USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 33 Button Backlight On Off 36 Off Update Device Firmware Device Firmware Version: 1.00 Update firmware -
..., 3=A1, 4=A2, 5=A3, 6=A4 Crossfader Assign 1=A, 2=B, 3=Post Crossfader Contour 1=Slow, 2=Medium, 3=Fast MIDI In Controls The mixer parameters controlled via the MP26 driver control panel are control change message when- Buffer Size 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 1 14 ms MP26 Audio Driver Control Panel PGM Inputs 1-4 Preferences PGM 4 Filter Resonance High 31 Low Headphone Tone Low High +6 35 34 USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 33 Button Backlight On Off 36 Off Update Device Firmware Device Firmware Version: 1.00 Update firmware -
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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...3 2 1 0 OFF +6 LOW A B POST FLEXFX 46 2 8 0 10 SEND 46 2 8 0 10 RETURN EXT LOOP USB LOOP ZONE 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL OL +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -12 -18 FLAGGELATIONS BPM: 120 TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB MAIN 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE CONTOUR MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH USB record outputs Rear Dimensions USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB loop off USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 Audio Driver Control Panel 17
...3 2 1 0 OFF +6 LOW A B POST FLEXFX 46 2 8 0 10 SEND 46 2 8 0 10 RETURN EXT LOOP USB LOOP ZONE 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL OL +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -12 -18 FLAGGELATIONS BPM: 120 TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB MAIN 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE CONTOUR MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH USB record outputs Rear Dimensions USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB loop off USB-6 Record Main Mix Mic 1 Mic 2 Audio Driver Control Panel 17
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... Rane meter. The LED floating above the rest represents the peak level of a level meter as a traffic light. Using the PGM gain controls on your mixer. almost to red but this is doing real-time, relative to the dynamic range of the meter). When using a software program it's important to adjust your level controls properly within the software are designed to hold . Luckily, audio software and DJ mixers include similar controls. keep your mixer...
... Rane meter. The LED floating above the rest represents the peak level of a level meter as a traffic light. Using the PGM gain controls on your mixer. almost to red but this is doing real-time, relative to the dynamic range of the meter). When using a software program it's important to adjust your level controls properly within the software are designed to hold . Luckily, audio software and DJ mixers include similar controls. keep your mixer...
MP26 Mixer Owners Manual
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... the main sound board and/or near clipping of the amplifiers. 1.Start with the master level control knob all PGM channel levels. You can clip or distort a Rane mixer anyway, but there's a very good reason behind this is by properly setting software level controls and then mixer gain level controls. The design intent is to use the master level control to each PGM channel, check the master output level meters. Ideally, during sound check, the sound tech running the sound system. Turn the mixer's master level control...
... the main sound board and/or near clipping of the amplifiers. 1.Start with the master level control knob all PGM channel levels. You can clip or distort a Rane mixer anyway, but there's a very good reason behind this is by properly setting software level controls and then mixer gain level controls. The design intent is to use the master level control to each PGM channel, check the master output level meters. Ideally, during sound check, the sound tech running the sound system. Turn the mixer's master level control...