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Manual-

HEADPHONE MONITOR

MONITOR determines the source of the PHONES signal. 

With the MONITOR MONO switch out, the control pans 

between stereo CUE and stereo PGM signals. The PGM signal 

follows the HOUSE Output (same signal going to the Master 

House).

With MONITOR MONO selected (in), the MONITOR 

control pans between mono CUE (left ear) and mono PGM 

(right ear).

The Phones LEVEL control determines the headphone out-

put level. If you are mixing with the MIX LEVEL controls below 

“7”, be sure to turn the Phones LEVEL down before selecting a 

CUE source as it may be much louder than the Master Mix.

The PHONES output is very low impedance and high 

current so do not short tip and ring together or tie to ground, as 

is common with many low- cost mono cups. Use resistors of 

300 to 600 Ω in series with each output for mono applications, 

although this significantly reduces output power.

BOOTH CUE / MASTER switch and Level

The BOOTH CUE / MASTER switch selects MASTER 

mix or CUE selection as the Booth source. This allows CUE 

monitoring in the Booth without headphones. The BOOTH 

Level controls the volume to the Booth Output.

MASTER HOUSE Level

This studio-grade control sets the HOUSE Output level.

MASTER MONO / STEREO switch

This sets the MASTER mix signal to MONO or STEREO 

operation. It effects both BOOTH and HOUSE Outputs.

MASTER SIG / OL indicator

This dual color indicator helps set correct MASTER mix 

levels. A flashing or steady green indication is optimal. The red 

indicator may flash only briefly on rare occasion...regular flash-

ing or steady-on means that distortion is imminent and Levels 

need reducing.

XP 2016a switch

This engages the optional XP 2016a External Processor. If 

the XP 2016a is not connected, the switch does nothing. If an 

XP 2016a is connected and the switch is on (up), it routes the 

MIX LEVEL Outputs to the XP 2016a and returns a stereo 

MASTER signal to the MP 2016a.

EFFECTS LOOP switch

This engages the EFFECTS LOOP when up. If nothing is 

connected to the EFFECTS LOOP RETURN, the switch has 

no effect.

TREBLE tone control

Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies above 4 kHz 

from +6 dB to OFF (full kill).

MID tone control

Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies between 300 

Hz and 4 kHz from +6 dB to OFF (full kill).

BASS tone control

Allows adjusting the amplitude of frequencies below  

300 Hz from +6 dB to OFF (full kill).

POWER indicator

This yellow indicator lights whenever AC power is connected 

to the unit.

SIG / OL

CUE

1

CUE

2

ENGAGE

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

CUE

PGM

POWER

STEREO

XP 2016a

MASTER

CUE

EFFECTS

LOOP

MONO

BOOTH

+6

OFF

0

TREBLE

1

2

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

6

5

AUX 2

AUX 1

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

PHONO /

    LINE

PHONO /

    LINE

PHONO /

    LINE

PHONO /

    LINE

MIC 1

ENGAGE

MIC 2

AUX 2

AUX 1

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

CUE

3

3

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

6

5

AUX 2

AUX 1

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

CUE

4

4

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

6

5

AUX 2

AUX 1

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

CUE

5

5

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

6

5

AUX 2

AUX 1

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

CUE

6

6

SIG / OL

MIX LEVEL

4

INPUT GAIN

2

3

9

1

10

8

AUX 5

AUX 4

AUX 3

6

5

AUX 2

AUX 1

7

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

4

8

6

8

6

2

2

4

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

LEVEL

MONITOR

PHONES

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

HOUSE

4

2

3

9

1

10

8

6

5

7

MASTER

ROTARY

MIXER

MP 2016a

+6

OFF

0

MID

+6

OFF

0

BASS

STEREO

MONO

T = LEFT
       R = RIGHT
              S = GROUND

TO MONO PHONE

Summary of Contents for MP 2016A

Page 1: ... has a LEVEL control and may be used as a pre tone control AUX Output The MP 2016a Master Output uses Accelerated Slope tone controls that provide full kill for TREBLE MID and BASS The MASTER SIG OL indicator monitors the master mix before and after the tone controls This indicator should light green most of the time It is OK for it to flash red on occasion This provides optimum signal to noise an...

Page 2: ...nd 10 for full volume Use the HOUSE and BOOTH LEVEL controls to set the output levels Always set the MIX LEVEL controls to minimum when not in use CUE The CUE signal is selected using CUE 1 6 switches in any combination The associated yellow indicator lights when a CUE is active SIG OL CUE 1 CUE 2 ENGAGE MIX LEVEL 4 INPUT GAIN 2 3 9 1 10 8 6 5 7 4 2 3 9 1 10 8 6 5 7 CUE MASTER CUE BOOTH 1 2 SIG OL...

Page 3: ...nd HOUSE Outputs MASTER SIG OL indicator This dual color indicator helps set correct MASTER mix levels A flashing or steady green indication is optimal The red indicator may flash only briefly on rare occasion regular flash ing or steady on means that distortion is imminent and Levels need reducing XP 2016a switch This engages the optional XP 2016a External Processor If the XP 2016a is not connect...

Page 4: ...trim with BASS and TREBLE tone controls MIC LINE switches These select MIC or LINE mode for the MIC Inputs In MIC mode the gain range is 20 to 50 dB In LINE mode the gain range is 0 to 30 dB In addition to setting the proper gain range for MIC or LINE level Inputs these switches also select the proper Input impedance MIC GAIN trim These controls adjust the preamplifier for optimum dynamic range Ea...

Page 5: ... as Auxiliary Outputs EFFECTS LOOP RETURN jacks RETURN Inputs are unbalanced standard tip sleeve jacks They provide the Input from external signal processing or effects units Switching jacks are used so there is no loss of signal if the front panel EFFECTS LOOP switch is active with no effects connected RETURN Inputs are not appropriate for Aux iliary Inputs as this signal is only selected when th...

Page 6: ...ut stages up cor rectly however you will be amazed at how much better your performance sounds MIX LEVEL With the Input stages properly adjusted you are free to use the MIX LEVEL control for mixing For most applica tions channels will be mixed at about 70 to 100 rotation BOOTH and HOUSE level controls then set the output volume The MASTER SIG OL indicator displays the signal level of the mix The Gr...

Page 7: ...n each of the six input channels to the A side of the Crossfader B side of the Crossfader or POST Cross fader CROSSFADER This implements using Ranes proprietary Active Crossfader design All audio is isolated from the control element greatly extending the life and performance of the control See page Manual 8 for cleaning and replacement instructions CROSSFADER CONTOUR This control allows adjusting ...

Page 8: ...22 CH 2L IN 23 XP 2016 ENABLE GND 24 CH 1R IN 25 CH 1L IN 26 GND Fader Cleaning With heavy use in harsh environments the faders may need lubrication This treatment extends longevity and can make used faders as good as new The fader assembly must be removed from the XP 2016a for proper cleaning We recommend any of the following cleaning solutions Caig DeoxIT FaderLube F100 spray lubricant www caig ...

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