8
Maintaining Magnetic Faders
There are no electrical contacts to clean!
The faders in the TTM 56S are designed with materials
highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. While the
faders will handle millions of operations, they may become dirty
over time. Bad things may be spilled or sprayed into the faders.
In either case, the faders are not damaged and the sound quality
is unaffected.
Cleaning is only required to maintain the feel of the
faders
.
The faders are self-lubricating and with normal use, should
not require additional lubrication. If you wish, you can use a
light silicone lubricant rated for use with electrical parts. This
will help maintain the feel. We recommend DuPont™ Teflon®
Multi-Use Lubricant.
See the Teflon® Multi-Use Lubricant page at the Dupont
website for a list of retailers. For online orders, we recommend
www.midwayautosupply.com. Make sure and follow all direc-
tions and warnings on the bottle.
Never use a heavy lubricant or grease
. Doing so will not
damage the faders, but can undo the feel. If grease was used, it
may be removed by following the cleaning instructions. Light
lubrication is possible with the Lexan plate on. A couple of drops
or a short spray are all that is required. Make sure the products
you use are suitable for use with electrical parts that contain
plastic.
Magnetic Fader Q and A
Q: Will I damage the faders if I spray them with bad stuff or
spill bad things in them?
A:
No
. The faders in the TTM 56S are designed with materials
highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals.
There are no
electrical contacts to clean or damage
. While bad things may
change the feel of the faders, bad things will not affect the
sound. To clean faders that have had a bad thing put in them,
follow the simple instructions on page Manual-8.
Q: Can I install magnetic faders in any other mixer?
A:
Sorry
. The connectors may be similar, but the circuits are very
different. Connecting the faders to anything other than the
intended cable in the TTM 56S could permanently damage
them.
Q: Can I install other faders in my TTM 56S?
A:
No
. The cable connections are specially designed for Rane
magnetic faders.
Q: Can I install a different magnetic fader in my mixer or
swap the position of my faders?
A:
No
. In order to achieve the highest possible accuracy, each
magnetic fader is factory calibrated for the location in which
it was shipped. For information about replacement or calibra-
tion, contact Rane Customer Service. If you remove the faders
for cleaning, make sure you mark them. This helps you to put
them back in the same location.
Q: Is the same fader used in the TTM 56 as the TTM 56S?
A:
Yes
. We finally get to say yes.
Sensors
Magnetic Slider Rail Cleaning
a. Move the carrier all the way to one side.
b. Use a soft lint-free cloth to wipe off rails.
c. Add a drop of silicone lubricant (or quick spray from aerosol) to the center of each rail.
d. Move the carrier back and forth to distribute lubricant.
e. Do not bend torsion spring or touch sensors.
