HC 6
HEADPHONE CONSOLE
OPERATORS MANUAL
QUICK START
Okay, you’re in a hurry. Well this section’s just for you. It explains enough of the HC 6’s workings to keep you out of
trouble. It allows operation without reading the whole manual. Please read at least this section to ensure reasonable opera-
tion of the unit.
The HC 6 operates from either a common stereo or mono source, or from individual stereo sources. For a common
stereo source, plug the left and right input plugs into the respective MASTER INPUTS jacks. The Inputs accept balanced
or unbalanced sources. Just plug them in. This source is now routed to each of the six input Channels to drive all Outputs.
For a single mono source feeding all headphones, connect it to one of the MASTER INPUT jacks and engage the
STEREO/MONO switch. Set the overall input level with the MASTER CONTROL, and use the CHANNEL LEVEL
controls for individual headphone levels.
Use the separate stereo IN jacks when driving a pair of headphones with different program material than what is on the
MASTER INPUTS. Connecting a plug into these jacks automatically disconnects that Channel from the Master Input
program material.
Never connect anything except a Rane power supply to the thing that looks like a telephone jack on the rear of the
unit. This is an AC input and requires special attention if you do not have a power supply exactly like the one originally
packed with your unit. See the full explanation of the power supply requirements elsewhere in this manual.
HC 6 CONNECTION
When first connecting the HC 6 to other components,
leave the power supply for last. This gives you a chance to
make mistakes and correct them without damage.
1. With the power switch in the off position, plug the power
supply line cord into the appropriate AC power source
indicated on the rear panel. Locate the power supply away
from the HC 6 and other hum sensitive equipment.
2. Plug the outputs from a mono or stereo source into the
MASTER INPUTS. For unbalanced systems use a standard
¼" mono patch cord. For balanced operation, use a stereo
¼" TRS connector with pin 2 (+) wired to the Tip; pin 3 (–)
wired to the Ring; and pin 1 (ground) wired to the Sleeve.
Please consult Rane Note 110 (enclosed) for additional
wiring arrangements.
3. When rack mounting the HC 6, you may wish to perma-
nently wire the rear headphone Outputs to remote jack
locations, such as in walls of a studio or other rooms. Use
the front panel Outputs for local or control room monitoring.
4. You might also consider wiring the six direct stereo INs
permanently to a patch bay or monitor mixer, but only if
you do not plan to use the MASTER INPUTS as well.
Whenever a plug is inserted into any individual stereo IN,
the MASTER INPUTS are bypassed for that particular
Channel. So for maximum flexibility, it is suggested that
only the MASTER INPUTs be permanently wired and that
the direct stereo INs be patched as necessary during regular
use.
5. The HC 6 may be installed into any rack which utilizes EIA
standard mounting hole spaces. The front panel of the HC
6 is heavy gauge steel, which adequately supports the unit.
For portable rack mounting, where extreme vibration and/
or shock is anticipated, it is recommended that the rear of
the HC 6, along with any other heavy product in the rack,
be stabilized to prevent possible damage to the chassis
should the rack be dropped, beamed up, or spindled.
WEAR PARTS:
This product contains no wear parts.
