background image

DIAGRAM III-4: EQUALIZING SPEClFIC MICROPHONE/SPEAKER

COMBINATIONS

*NOTE: Be sure to use CHANNEL 2 when using the RE 14 in this test configuration.

4. The above configuration can be used for main speaker equalization to optimize system response for a

specific microphone used throughout the system, such as for choir, orchestral or big band situations
where all program material is picked up through microphones of the same make and model Patch the RE
27 or RE 14 (using channel 2 of the RE 14) into a SEND/RECEIVE loop as shown by the dashed lines, but

make the final output connection for the equalizer to the MAIN amp(s) and speakers instead of the
monitor system as shown.

3. Mixers that do not have separate SEND/RECEIVE capability for each channel will have to be wired as
shown in Diagram I I l-3.

2. Dashed lines show temporary connections for pink noise test purposes only; repeat this configuration

for each microphone input channel. When testing is completed, connect the RE 27 or RE 14 as indicated

by solid lines.

1. Using this test configuration allows the analyzerto look at the specific relationship between each stage
microphone/speaker combination. Since both the microphone and stage monitor speaker will exhibit
their own individual feedback tendencies, the inter-action between the two can cause pronounced
feedback problems. The above configuration will allow you to flatten or “normalize” this interaction
without actually getting to feedback levels (which is desirable in many situations). It should be noted that
this testing procedure will favor maximum SPL before feedback and not necessarily optimum monitor

sound quality.

HEAVY LINES INDICATE DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO THE RE 27 and RE 14. Thinner lines show other

connections for clarity.

IMPORTANT NOTES

9

Summary of Contents for RE 14

Page 1: ...RE 27 AND RE 14 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL C O R P O R A T I O N...

Page 2: ...he AC mains disconnect device and must remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 16 This apparatus...

Page 3: ...he Rane factory before taking it anywhere for repairs We will help you to identify and locate any specific malfunctions possibly avoid needless shipment or instruct you as to the speediest method for...

Page 4: ...n reaches 4 dB below clipping 7 ANALYZER DISPLAY LEDs Each red LED lights up when response is too high in that band green LEDs light when response is within 3 dB or 1 dB of the selected curve yellow L...

Page 5: ...this switch with your power amplifiers turned on or turned up DON T BE ALWAYS TURN YOUR AMPLlFIER LEVELS DOWN BEFORE CHANCING YOUR GROUNDS AROUND and then bring them up slowly 1 PINK NOISE LEVEL ADJUS...

Page 6: ...equalizer with input s and output s and a realtime analyzer with mic input and pink noise output Another thing to keep in mind is that the analyzer display will automatically monitor the output of th...

Page 7: ...tor to split the RE 27 output to both left and right inputs of the amp or crossover NOTE If you have the good fortune to be using a Rane crossover AC 22 or AC 23 you need only connect the single RE 27...

Page 8: ...contain built in graphic equalizers provide separate inputs and outputs for thisequalizer BE SURE TO INSTALL THE BUILT IN EQUALIZER AS SHOWN TO BYPASS THE BUILT IN EQUALIZER OTHERWISE THINGS COULD GE...

Page 9: ...uld be balanced whenever possible 1 This set up using the Rane microphone provides the most expedient method to optimize stage monitor sound quality and also reduce feedback problems Feedback induced...

Page 10: ...iagram I I l 3 2 Dashed lines show temporary connections for pink noise test purposes only repeat this configuration for each microphone input channel When testing is completed connect the RE 27 or RE...

Page 11: ...hat you don t favor one section of the listening area 3 USE ENOUGH PINK NOISE VOLUME TO OVERRIDE BACKGROUND NOISE There s no need to run deafening pink noise levels to EQ a system Just be sure that no...

Page 12: ...esponse for the left and right channels If you are running stereo use two mic locations for each channel averaging in the same manner if there are differences 3 PINK NOISE RUN UP Turn down the mixer o...

Page 13: ...ents will be consistently set above or below the pink noise test settings the same amount at each performance make a note of these further adjustments to save future tweeking during performances For e...

Page 14: ...0kHz 0 3dB THD Noise less than 009 20 20kHz with 4dBm output IM Distortion less than 02 60 7kHz 4 l Maximum Gain 6dB 3 0dB with sliders centered Input Impedance 20k ohms Output Impedance 100 ohms Maxi...

Page 15: ...Pseudo random NMOS digitally synthesized 23 bit word length 1 min repetition rate Output level adjustable to 4dBm Response 16Hz to 20kHz 1 dB crest factor 4 0 Microphone Omnidirectional back electret...

Reviews: