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OPERATORS  MANUAL

QUICK START

If this is your first equalizer, please do yourself and

your speakers a favor and read at least the first five pages.
“An ounce of prevention...,” and all that.

The MQ 302S is a stereo equalizer, so adjusting any

slider affects both channels simultaneously. Begin by
setting all sliders to their center detent (0 dB), and the

INPUT LEVEL

 to its center detent (0 dB). Try to make

more cuts than boosts. After equalizing, use the 

EQ 

switch

to compare equalized and non-equalized signal. While 

EQ

is switched to 

ACTIVE 

(

out

), adjust the 

INPUT LEVEL

to the same level as when 

EQ 

is switched to 

BYPASS

(

in

).

You may use either the XLR or ¼" connectors for

Inputs or Outputs. Connect only one 

INPUT

 type per

channel. The XLR and ¼" TRS inputs do not sum. You
may, however, use both types of 

OUTPUT

S simulta-

neously if desired.

WEAR PARTS:

 This product contains no wear parts.

MQ 302S

STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Summary of Contents for MQ 302S

Page 1: ... INPUT LEVEL to its center detent 0 dB Try to make more cuts than boosts After equalizing use the EQ switch to compare equalized and non equalized signal While EQ is switched to ACTIVE out adjust the INPUT LEVEL to the same level as when EQ is switched to BYPASS in You may use either the XLR or connectors for Inputs or Outputs Connect only one INPUT type per channel The XLR and TRS inputs do not s...

Page 2: ... and AES ANSI standards XLR wiring convention is pin 2 Positive hot pin 3 Negative cold and pin 1 Signal ground for unbalanced use Pin 1 and the connector case or shell are tied to chassis ground INPUT LEVEL control and indicators This controls the overall level 0 dB gain is reached at the center detent with all sliders centered at their 0 dB detents Set the INPUT LEVEL to give equal volumes with ...

Page 3: ...d TS jacks Using both types of Outputs are permissible to drive two devices such as an amplifier and a recorder LEFT RIGHT INPUTS Choose between the balanced XLR or the balanced unbalanced TRS jacks but only use one Inserting a TS jack will work however always use balanced lines especially when connecting cables over 10 feet in length Consult SOUND SYTEM INTERCONNECTION on page Manual 6 ...

Page 4: ...wer amps as this may create noise problems The MQ 302S operates at unity gain with the INPUT LEVEL control at the 0 dB center detent when sliders average to center 0 dB You can test this with the EQ BYPASS switch adjust the INPUT LEVEL control so that volume does not change when switching between ACTIVE and BYPASS For more information read RaneNote 135 Setting Sound System Level Controls available...

Page 5: ...don t have good taste people do Analyzers consistently and accurately tell it like it is but ultimately personal judgment determines what sounds good or appropriate In fact final optimum EQ settings made after analyzer testing will vary greatly depend ing on the type of music sound pressure level size of the venue and disposition of the audience Conclusion To consistently obtain the best sound fro...

Page 6: ...all or email the factory download it from Rane s web site http www rane com or ask your dealer for a copy Rane s policy is to accommodate rather than dictate However this document contains suggestions for external wiring changes that should ideally only be implemented by trained technical personnel Safety regulations require that all original grounding means provided from the factory be left intac...

Page 7: ...Manual 7 VARIOUS XLR CABLE ASSEMBLIES ...

Page 8: ...erm downward expander describes this type of applica tion ground Any electrical reference point for measuring voltage levels Usually a large conducting body such as the earth or an electric circuit connected to the earth Chassis should always be at earth potential WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Never use an AC line cord ground lift adapter or cut off the 3rd pin It is illegal and dangerous headroom The leve...

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