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LEFT/RIGHT MIX

In a live sound application the LEFT/ RIGHT MIX outputs are connected to a power amplifier or powered speak-
ers.  In a recording application, the LEFT/ RIGHT MIX outputs are used to connect a stereo device such as com-
puter sound card, DAT, or cassette recorder.

3/4 OUTPUT

In a live sound application, the 3/4 bus outputs are connected to a power amplifier or powered speakers.  In a
recording application, the 3/4 outputs are used to connect a stereo device such as computer sound card, DAT,
or cassette recorder.

FX RET 1  LEFT/RIGHT

The FX RET 1 LEFT/RIGHT are stereo inputs that are generally used to connect the outputs of an effects
processor, but can also accept the signal from any line level source like a keyboard, recorder and even another
mixer. The signal connected to the FX RET 1  LEFT/RIGHT will feed the main LEFT/RIGHT MIX bus. The over-
all level is controlled by the FX RETURN 1 knob located in the master section on the front panel

FX RET 2  LEFT/RIGHT

The FX RET 2 LEFT/RIGHT are stereo inputs that are generally used to connect the outputs of an effects
processor, but can also accept the signal from any line level source like a keyboard, recorder and even another
mixer. The signal connected to the FX RET 2  LEFT/RIGHT will feed the main LEFT/RIGHT MIX bus. The over-
all level is controlled by the FX RETURN 2 knob located in the master section on the front panel

AUX 1 Output 

The signal present at the AUX 1 output is sent from the AUX 1 bus, which is fed from the AUX 1 send on the
input channels. The AUX 1 output can be used as the MONITOR MIX bus in a live sound situation by connecting
the output to a power amp and monitor speaker.

AUX 2 OUTPUT

The AUX 2 output is used to send a signal to an external signal processor such as a delay or reverb.  The signal
present at the AUX 2 output is sent from the AUX2/DSP bus, which is fed from the AUX2/DSP send on the input
channels.

CONTROL ROOM LEFT/RIGHT

The Control Room outputs are used to connect a studio monitor system.  The Control Room outputs have the
same output as the L/R MIX, however, the level can be adjusted independently from the main mix using the C
ROOM/HEADPHONES control.

MONO OUTPUT

The Left and Right Mix outputs are summed together and sent to the MONO output.  The level of the Mono sig-
nal can be adjusted using the MONO OUT level control located just below the connector and used to feed a
speaker zone in a fixed installation.

AC INLET

Connected the supplied Samson AC adapter here.  Before connecting
the supply, make sure that the MDR10 POWER and PHANTOM
POWER switches are in the off position.

MDR10 Input and Output Connections

EXTERNAL OUTPUT JACKS

The MDR10 features several output connectors allowing you to interface a variety of external devices. A stereo
recording device such as a cassette recorder can be connected to the 2 Track jacks, and power amplifiers can
be connected to the CONTROL ROOM  and MAIN output jacks.

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Summary of Contents for MDR10

Page 1: ...M D R S e r i e s M i x e r s TEN CHANNEL MIXER WITH 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS MDR10...

Page 2: ...objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped PRECAUCION Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas no permita que...

Page 3: ...13 MDR10 Input and Output Connections 14 15 Operating the MDR10 16 18 System Set ups 19 20 MDR10 Wiring Guide 21 Specifications 22 Block Diagram 23 Notes 24 Copyright 2004 Samson Technologies Corp Pri...

Page 4: ...erformance Optimized for recording live sound reinforcement and commercial installations the MDR10 is an ideal mixer solution offering big sound in a compact package In these pages you ll find a detai...

Page 5: ...or Mini Disk The mono inputs feature a three band channel equalizer with 15dB of cut or boost at 80Hz variable mid range from 100 Hz to 5 KHz with 15dB of cut or boost and 15dB of cut or boost at 12KH...

Page 6: ...D FREQUENCY Used to set the center point of the mid band of the Channel Equalizer from100 Hz to 5KHz 6 LOW FREQUENCY Controls the low band of the Channel Equalizer 15 dB at 80Hz 7 LOW CUT Bass roll of...

Page 7: ...S Connect a DAT Cassette Mini Disk or Hard Disk Recording system 32 FX TO AUX When this switch is engaged the FX RETURN 2 is sent to the AUX 1 output allowing the effects external or internal to be he...

Page 8: ...T REMOVE BOTTOM COVER NON SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SERIAL NUMBER MADE IN CHINA DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UN...

Page 9: ...as a fixed Q of two octaves the amount or width of frequencies around the center point that are effected by the MID CUT BOOST control and can be set in a range from 100Hz to 5Khz LF LOW FREQUENCY 80Hz...

Page 10: ...to an effects processors the Aux 1 knob and the channel fader both control the overall level sent to the AUX1 output If you are sending to a delay or reverb when you push the channel fader up you are...

Page 11: ...ch located in the master section above the 3 4 OUTPUTS faders allowing you to subgroup channels In this mode you can assign channels to the 3 4 bus and use the 3 4 OUTPUT faders to sub mix those chann...

Page 12: ...ove PAN The MDR10 s PAN control is used to place or position the stereo signal into the main Left and Right MIX bus You can move a stereo signal s image to the left or right by setting the PAN control...

Page 13: ...hes to turn the channel on or off In recording applications you can use 3 4 switches with left and right panning to assign a channel to the either the 3 or 4 bus outputs for sending to an input of a r...

Page 14: ...TURN 2 in the SOLO bus by pressing the SOLO switch located directly under the FX2 RETURN control knobs When engaged the yellow LED illuminates indicating the FX RETURN is assigned to the SOLO bus The...

Page 15: ...ot engaged the 3 4 MIX faders will affect the signal that is being sent out the 3 4 OUTPUT jacks If the 3 4 TO MIX switch is engaged the 3 4 MIX faders will affect the signal that is being sent out th...

Page 16: ...s The Phantom Power switch located on the MDR10 s rear panel enables phantom power on all the microphone inputs when set to the ON position The XLR Connector pin out is Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Co...

Page 17: ...nal present at the AUX 1 output is sent from the AUX 1 bus which is fed from the AUX 1 send on the input channels The AUX 1 output can be used as the MONITOR MIX bus in a live sound situation by conne...

Page 18: ...he CLIP LED only lights for a short time during the loudest input the channel will see 3 Switch on the power of any peripheral devices and then power up the MDR10 NOTE It is important to remember the...

Page 19: ...n level The FX control is the overall level control for the DSP effects processor NOTE If the effect sound is distorted even though the FX RETURN 2 is turned down low lower the AUX2 DSP controls of ea...

Page 20: ...dedicated input for playing back a stereo device such as a CD Tape or Mini Disk Below is a description of how you can play back a CD Tape or MD using the MDR10 s 2 TRACK INPUT 1 Turn the 2TK LEVEL con...

Page 21: ...r speakers For inputs two microphones are connect ed to channels 1 and 2 s low impedance inputs and the output of the Bass Direct Box is also connect ed to the low impedance input on channel 4 The Key...

Page 22: ...ANNEL LEVEL dB 30 18 12 24 6 3 CLIP 0 MUTE ON ST 2CH PHONES AUX IN POWER HF 0 12 8 8 4 4 12 LF 12 8 8 4 12 4 PAN L R VOLUME 5 0 10 AUX MAIN HF 0 12 8 8 4 4 12 LF 12 8 8 4 12 4 PAN L R VOLUME 5 0 10 AU...

Page 23: ...lanced Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE MDR10 The are several ways to interface the MDR10 to support a variety of applications The MDR10 features balanced inputs and outputs so connecting balanced and unba...

Page 24: ...LPF all control Min Main 96 dBu 85 dBu Aux Send 82 dBu 82 dBu Crosstalk 1 kHz w 30 kHz LPF Ch vs Ch 75 dB 70 dB Input vs Output 87 5 dB 80 dB Peak LED Sensitivity before clipping 3 dB 5 2dB CLIP Indic...

Page 25: ...MDR10 Block Diagram 23...

Page 26: ...Notes 24...

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