Rane ME 15S, User Manual

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Features
Front Panel
LEVEL LEVEL OL OL BYPASS BYPASS RANGE RANGE POWER
CHANNEL 1
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ME15S
MICROGRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
CHANNEL 2
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1.
Filter Level Slide Controls: Each of these sliders controls the output level of each of the
bandpass filters. Center position is detented and grounded for guaranteed flat response.
2. Filter Range Switches: The gain range of the filter sliders is switchable (as a group) from ±6 dB
for high resolution, to ±12 dB for maximum boost/cut capability.
3. Bypass Switches: When the button is pushed and the red indicator is lit, this Channel is in the
Bypass Mode : signal is routed directly from the Input to the Output without passing through any
active circuitry (often referred to as “hard
‑
wire bypass”). Use this switch to compare equalized
and unequalized material, or to bypass the equalizer in the event of power loss or unit failure.
4. Level Controls and OL Indicators: These control the level of signal coming into the ME15S. Turn
this control down if its OL (OverLoad) indicator lights up steadily (meaning too strong an Input
signal). Since actual unity gain depends on varying slider settings (which is why we have not
marked a unity gain position on the front panel), use the
Bypass switch to determine the exact
unity gain position of this Level control by comparing EQ and Bypass volumes. The OL indicator
lights up if any section of the ME15S is within 3 dB of clipping. Occasional blinking of these LEDs
is acceptable, but if they remain on more than intermittently, turn down either the equalizer’s
Level control(s) or reduce the output level of the preceding component to avoid distortion.
5. Power: When the ME15S is plugged into 100-240 VAC, this glows yellow.