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RANE MP 4

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SERATO SCRATCH LIVE

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

1.9.2

The MP 4 combines Rane mixer technology and
Serato  Scratch  Live  software.  The  result  is  a
mixer with the flexibility of playing digital music
directly from your computer while still supporting
traditional  analog  inputs.  This  two-bus  mixer
is  able  to  simultaneously  play  stereo  analog
sources,  play  stereo  digital  files,  and  digitally
record Mic, Program A, Program B or Main-mix.
You can also operate the MP 4 as a stand-alone
analog mixer without a computer, or use it as a
high-quality six-channel sound card with Serato
Scratch Live software, without analog sources.
  The  MP  4  is  targeted  at  mobile  DJ,  night
club,  remix  project  studio  and  post  production
applications.  The  Scratch  Live  MP  4  control
screen  includes  many  advanced  features  that
enhance its ability to mix and blend:

• Play / pause control, both forward and reverse.
• Pitch and bend controls for fine tuning beat

matching.

• Fast forward and reverse.
• Multiple cue points per track.
• Censor (reverse sections without losing play

position).

• Fader Start; Scrub track with mouse; Autoplay

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The MP 4 is not a performance scratch mixer. It
does not use control vinyl or CDs and does not
have a scratch fader. However, it can perform
scratch effects when used with an external MIDI
USB controller.

While the MP 4 may be used as a generic sound
card  with  other  software  applications,  for  best
performance and support we highly recommend
using  Scratch  Live.  Performance  using  other
applications  may  vary  and  compatibility  is  not
guaranteed.
  The  computer  sees  the  MP  4  as  three  USB
audio  devices  (two  stereo  play  and  one  stereo
record). ASIO (for PC) and CoreAudio (for Mac)
drivers are included. The digital audio format is
24-bit, 3-byte PCM with a 48 kHz sample rate.

InputS

PROGRAM  A  and  B  INPUT  switches  select
between the two LINE and two USB Inputs. LINE
1 and LINE 2 are set for PHONO level or LINE
level  using  the  associated  push  switch  on  the
rear panel.
  PROGRAM  A  and  B  each  feature  LOW  and
HIGH  tone  and  LEVEL  controls.  Four-segment
program level meters indicate signals from –24
dBu to +12 dBu. Clipping occurs at +22 dBu.
  The balanced MIC input features a full-range
LEVEL  control  and  is  mixed  with  the  Main-mix
post-crossfader.

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OutputS

Two  stereo  analog  outputs  are  provided.  The
HOUSE  output  is  available  on  both  balanced
XLR  and  balanced  ¼"  TRS  connectors.  The
AUX  output  is  available  on  balanced  ¼"  TRS
connectors and has an independent rear panel
LEVEL control.

RecORdInG

One USB stereo output is available for recording.
Scratch Live software allows selecting Mic,
Program A, Program B or Main-mix as the source.
The MIC TO USB RECORD switch located on
the rear panel determines if the Mic is included
in the USB Main-mix record output. The ability
to record lets you archive your analog sources,
record samples to use in your performance or to
record your performance.

cueInG

Headphone

Cueing

allows

independent

selection of the Program A or Program B input,
making it possible to Cue any source (digital or
analog) with the push of a switch. The PAN PGM
/ CUE control lets you Pan between the selected
Cue input (pre-Crossfader) and the Main-mix
(post-Crossfader).

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RANE CORP.

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

LEVEL

PHONO

LINE

PHONO
GROUND

MIC TO

USB RECORD